Take an intimate look at the ancient landmarks and fascinating traditions of Barcelona’s Jewish Quarter during this private walking tour. Immerse yourself in the unique architecture in one of the city’s earliest neighborhoods, touring one of the oldest synagogues in Europe and visiting a recently rediscovered ‘mikve,’ a medieval-era ceremonial bath. You’ll also learn about local figures like the 13th-century Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet.
Take a private walking tour of Barcelona's ancient Jewish Quarter
Discover the ancient architecture of one of Barcelona's oldest neighborhoods
Explore one of the oldest synagogues in Europe
Great way to explore Barcelona's incredibly rich history
What's Included
Professional local guide
Private walking tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
entrances fees are not included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Mi Alcampo
C/ de Ferran, 46, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Plaça Sant Jaume right outside the Simply Basic shop.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 3 people per booking is required
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
202 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Ella was the best and explained history in detail
What a wonderful tour ! Couldn’t be better !!!
Recommend this tour to anyone and everyone who wants history as it was
Great tour
Lester_M, May 2024
Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. The history came to life and the understanding of what happened was clearly illustrated.
Great tour of the Jewish quarter
debbie_w, May 2024
Lila was a great guide who knew her subject very well
Her English was excellent and she gave us a good insight into both the past and the present .
5/5
Madeline_G, May 2024
Adi was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed all the information he shared with us! The tour was lovely and we had opportunities to sit and walk.
Worthwhile journey into both past and present
Yaarit_S, Apr 2024
Ella is so knowledgeable- great informative tour.
Highly recommend
Learned both Spanish and Jewish history.
Time well spent
Roslyn_L, Apr 2024
Edu was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. He has broad knowledge of Jewish, Catalan and Spanish history, is easy going and affable. I learned a lot.
Unique experience
Sheila_J, Apr 2024
Our guide Adi was extremely knowledgeable about the Jews of a Barcelona. He took us around the Jewish section as well as providing additional information about our surroundings. He was funny too!
The meeting place was not the same storefront as stated in our reservation. We walked around the plaza a few times until Adi found us. The storefront meeting place needs to be updated.
Wonderful tour
Erinn_R, Mar 2024
Adi was a wonderful guide for our family. He was very knowledgeable about the history of the Gothic Quarter. Would highly recommend him to all.
So glad we booked this tour
Karen_M, Mar 2024
The amount of information and friendly and timely tour was great. Felt very connected . Tour guide gave us lots of information for Barcelona as a whole too which was helpful.
Great tour
Deborah_Z, Mar 2024
Fantastic fascinating tour, great guide, in depth history, highly recommend this tour. It was very interesting and our guide was wonderful.
Excellent tour by Edu!!
Rochelle_O, Mar 2024
Hebrew writing on ancient church walls, a Jewish star embedded in the facade of a church, street signs of important Jewish figures
Edo was knowledgeable and...
millard_a, Mar 2024
Edo was knowledgeable and personable. I had the sense he was speaking to us and not delivering a canned presentation. The tour was a fascinating view of the medieval area of Barcelona. Highly recommended
Excellent tour
Menachem_S, Feb 2024
Guide was extremely nice and Very knowledgeable about Jewish history of the old Jewish quarter it really fulfilled our expectations
Excellent and thorough
Gil_L, Dec 2023
Adi is a great tour guide
Knowledgeable, very personable and friendly funny and adi is a real pleasure to speak to and have meaningful stimulating conversation. He is a definite asset as a tour guide.
Excellent
eva_S, Nov 2023
Adi was wonderful! Informative, funny and motivating!
Everything you would want in a tour guide.
Thank You,
Jewish history by Adi Mahler
james_k, Nov 2023
Adi Mahler was an incredibly knowledgeable guide who brought to life the history of Barcelona Jewish history. His tour was the best of our entire time in spain. Ask for him by name! Do the private tour. It's worth it!
TOUR FALLS SHORT
Leslie_B, Oct 2023
Our tour guide was extremely informative and knowledgeable. Unfortunately we were given a obsolete and now non-existing meeting place by Viator. As a result, we did not find our tour guide until 1/2 hour into our tour. It was apparent that Viator does not verify information sent by their contracted touring companies. In addition, I have requested some sort of compensation for this oversight and our abbreviated tour. I have not heard anything from the touring company or Viator although both have been notified. It has led me to believe that Viator is nothing more than a clearing house for tour appointments as they take no responsibility for tours that have problems that need solutions. I would strongly recommend you use another touring company for this tour.
Great
Janice_F, Oct 2023
Maya was great! So knowledgeable and informed. Sad there isn’t more to see Jewishly. Spain really made a mistake
Our guide Maya was very...
Alan_K, Oct 2023
Our guide Maya was very knowledgeable. She brought along visual aids which helped since many of the things were no longer there.
Jewish walking tour
Jan_L, Oct 2023
Seeing and learning about the old synagogue. Learning about the history of the Jews in Barcelona. The stories about the area were interesting.