Walks · Our pick in Barcelona
The Gothic Quarter and El Born
From the cathedral to Santa Maria del Mar
About The Gothic Quarter and El Born
Start at the cathedral, walk through Plaça del Rei and Plaça de Sant Felip Neri, cross Via Laietana into El Born, and follow Carrer de Montcada past the Picasso Museum to Santa Maria del Mar.
Why it's on our list
- Morning, before the crowds
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Gothic Quarter and El Born before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Gothic Quarter and El Born are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Jaume IL4200 m2 min walk
- LiceuL3400 m5 min walk
- UrquinaonaL1L4550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Museu Picasso400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Palau de la Música400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- La Boqueria500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Casa Batlló1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Barceloneta beach1.5 kmWalk 18 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- La Pedrera1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Sagrada Família2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Park Güell3.9 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Barcelona-El Prat Airport13 kmCar or taxi 39 min
Main railway stations
- Plaça de Catalunya (Rodalies, FGC)600 mWalk 8 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Passeig de Gràcia (Rodalies)900 mWalk 12 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Plaça d’Espanya (FGC)2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Barcelona Sants3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 12 min