Yes, the Gothic Quarter is very much worth visiting. The site of Barcelona’s original Roman city—and still home to sections of the Roman wall—this atmospheric district with its narrow streets and charming squares is still at the heart of Barcelona today. Most visitors to the city will spend some time here exploring its hidden gems.

The Gothic Quarter’s star attraction is the medieval Barcelona Cathedral, with its soaring 19th-century facade. Other highlights include a range of Roman ruins, the Picasso Museum, the Placa del Rei Square, the Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house, and the Catalan Regional Government Building (Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya).

Yes, there is a wealth of Gothic Quarter guided tours available. The narrow, pedestrianized streets mean that most tours are on foot, although bicycle, e-bike, and Segway tours are also options. Gothic Quarter walking tours include history, food, ghost, photography, and Instagram tours.