Self-guided walking tour

Barcelona Walking Tour: Quirky Barcelona – Umbrellas, Magic and a Giant Face (about 2 hours, 6 stops)

6 stops in walking order through Barcelona, from Casa Bruno Cuadros to Parc de la Ciutadella: 2.6 km on foot, about 31 min of walking, 1 h 50 min in total with the story and a look around at each stop. Walking times come from the routed walking path, not a straight line. It is the route of “Quirky Barcelona: Umbrellas, Magic and a Giant Face”, a ready-made tour in the Guided Tours app.

Total: 1 h 50 min
Distance: 2.6 km
Walking: 31 min
Stops: 6

The stops, in walking order

Casa Bruno Cuadros
A corner building transformed into a vivid advertisement for an umbrella shop.
6 min walk · 480 m
Casa de l'Ardiaca
A late Gothic building beside Barcelona Cathedral and the home of the city historical archive.
3 min walk · 260 m
Museu Frederic Marès
The Museu Frederic Marès occupies the former royal palace and preserves the extensive collection of sculptor Frederic Marès.
4 min walk · 330 m
El Rei de la Màgia
A long-established magic shop on Carrer de la Princesa, founded by conjuror Joaquim Partagàs.
7 min walk · 560 m
La Cara de Barcelona
A monumental face sculpture by Roy Lichtenstein, created with Diego Delgado Rajado.
12 min walk · 1.0 km
Parc de la Ciutadella
A public park created on the site of Barcelona’s former citadel.