The Jewish Highlights Tour
Discover Jewish life in Barcelona, past and present in this 2 hour highlights tour.
Tour of the Jewish Quarter and Casa Adret
The Story of the Jews in Spain is fascinating and complex, from the ‘golden era’ in the South, the glory of Cordoba and the tumultuous final in Granada. However, what was happening in Catalonia, this north eastern corner of the peninsula? Delve into the fascinating story of the Catalan Jews as we walk through the old Jewish neighborhood, el Call. We’ll explore Jewish life in the Barcelona aljama, local traditions and social relationships. You’ll meet poet Moshe Natan, merchant Massot Avengena, Rabbi Solomon Adret (Rashba), the significance of 1391 attacks and more, all in the enchanting streets of the Gothic Quarter.
Your tour begins at Casa Adret, a historic gem often mistaken for the home of Rashba. Here you’ll be welcomed with refreshments before enjoying exclusive access to its stunning medieval patio—one of the few surviving archaeological remnants of Barcelona’s Jewish Quarter. As we explore, you’ll uncover the stories of the house’s former owners and the fascinating history hidden within its walls for centuries.
By joining this tour, you are supporting the preservation of Casa Adret and its cultural projects, helping ensure Barcelona’s Jewish heritage continues to thrive today. Your tour makes a difference!
Tour Highlights
Casa Adret: exclusive entry to its medieval patio and Jewish heritage projects
Jewish Quarter (el Call): origins, growth, and daily life of the aljama
Key Figures: Rashba, Moshe Natan, Massot Avengena, and more
1391 Pogrom: the tragedy that marked the end of Jewish Barcelona
Memorial stone of R. Samuel ha-Sardi
Plaça de Sant Felip Neri: echoes of the Civil War and Jewish return to Spain
Roman walls and their role in the Jewish neighborhood
Plaça del Rei: site of the famous Ramban–Pablo Cristiani disputation
Palau del Lloctinent: Gothic palace with Jewish traces
Entry to the medieval synagogue depends on its opening hours (tickets not included).
Details
Group size: 1–12 people
Duration: 2 hours
Transport: Walking
Accessibility: cobblestone streets
Suitable for all ages (family-friendly versions available)
Price: depends on group size
