Dive into history
and the charm of Born
Explore the charm of El Born on a tour that will take you through alleys full of history, emblematic monuments and hidden corners that few know about. Enjoy fascinating and funny anecdotes presented by the experts of HL Comedy Tours, and top off the experience with a delicious meal at the renowned Arcano restaurant, where tradition and culinary innovation go hand in hand.
Why choose this tour?
TOUR DESCRIPTION
A 2-hour private tour, designed for those looking to explore the lesser-known but equally fascinating corners of this iconic Barcelona neighborhood, El Born.
End the experience with a gastronomic menu at the Arcano Restaurant, an old 17th-century stable specialising in grilled meats, for a complete immersion in the essence of El Born.
Explore the Experience
Duration: 2-hour tour + 2-hour lunch
Start & End: Arcano Restaurant (Carrer dels Mercaders, 10, 08003 Barcelona)
Availability: Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM (tour start time)
Prices per person:
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2 people: €110 per person
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3 people: €95 per person
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4 people: €85 per person
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5 or more people: €80 per person
ITINERARY
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Plaçeta d'en Marcus: One of the most charming corners of El Born.
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Plaça de San Pere de les Puel-les: A space with centuries of history.
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Carrer dels Petons: A hidden and romantic corner, full of charm.
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Convent of San Agustín: A building full of legends.
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Carrer del Rec: Historic street that connects the neighborhood with its commercial past.
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Pla del Palau: Square with an important historical and architectural legacy.
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Fossar de les Moreres: A place of great historical significance.
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Basilica of Santa María del Mar: Hidden secrets inside the neighborhood's Gothic gem (beyond the typical monument).
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Carasses on Carrer dels Mirallers: Sculptures that look at you from the facades.
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Carrer de Bòria: A corner with medieval charm.
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Arcano Restaurant: End your tour at the Arcano Restaurant, a former 17th-century stable, where an exclusive menu awaits you in a historic and welcoming setting, ideal for rounding off your experience in El Born.
MENU ARCANO
Chef’s Appetizer
A delightful welcome.
Cold Starter (choose one)
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Tender greens salad with confit duck and mustard-honey vinaigrette.
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Tuna tartare with pistachios and crispy plantain.
Hot Starter (choose one)
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Brioche with traditional Catalan butifarra sausage, truffle cream, and crispy mushrooms.
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Slow-cooked egg with leek parmentier and Iberian ham chips.
Main Course (choose one)
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Grilled salmon with agave, dill, and lemon, served with potato mille-feuille and Mahón cheese cream.
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Cod cooked two ways, with creamy trinxat, Iberian crisp, figs, and almonds.
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Acorn-fed Iberian pork pluma with Josper-smoked sweet potato, orange, and peanuts.
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Grilled Argentine Angus sirloin.
Desserts (choose one)
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Cheesecake cannoli.
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Chocolate truffles.
Drinks
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Mineral water.
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Glass of wine (sommelier’s selection).
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Coffee and a glass of cava to toast.
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