Barcelona’s Rambla, an iconic promenade that has witnessed centuries of history and culture, prepares to welcome the curious and history lovers for a month of exciting free tours.
From February 25 to March 29, 2024, Amics de la Rambla will organize the second edition of “(Re)discover la Rambla”, offering six unique itineraries that will explore various aspects of the fascinating past of this emblematic place.
From its beginning at Plaça Catalunya to its end at the Christopher Columbus monument, the Rambla covers more than a kilometer of history, housing emblematic buildings and centuries of urban life that many Barcelonians are unaware of.
To remedy this lack of knowledge, Amics de la Rambla has designed a series of free tours that will reveal the best kept secrets of this place so beloved by locals and visitors alike.
La Rambla de Barcelona and the initiative “(Re) discover La Rambla”.
The new edition of “(Re)discover La Rambla” will feature six different itineraries, each focusing on a unique aspect of La Rambla’s history and culture.
Among them, the itinerary “La Rambla cradle of Barcelona’s transport”, which will explore the central role that this famous promenade has played in the development of public transport in the city. From the first carriages and streetcars to the modern transport network, this route will offer a fascinating insight into the past and present of urban mobility in Barcelona.
In addition to the public transportation route, participants will be able to choose from five other themed routes. “Illustrious Visitors on La Rambla” will honor historical figures who left their mark on this place, while “La Rambla. Literary Universe” will explore the influence of this promenade on the work of famous writers.
On the other hand, “The Darkest Rambla” will reveal the mysteries and legends hidden behind the streets of the Raval and the Gòtic, while “La Rambla in Detail” will take participants on a journey through the historical and artistic elements that adorn this iconic promenade.
How to participate
To participate in these free tours, it is necessary to register in advance through the Amics de la Rambla website, as places are limited. These activities are part of the project “La Rambla, a new model of urban tourism”, which seeks to promote a more sustainable and participatory tourism in the city.
But if you can’t join one of the guided tours, you still have the opportunity to explore the Rambla from your cell phone. Thanks to the itineraries available on the Amics de la Rambla website, you can discover the history and secrets of this emblematic place at your own pace with interactive games and themed tours.
