Photo-guided walking directions

Walking Directions in Barcelona

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is a medieval labyrinth where every plaza looks familiar and no two maps agree. Between the Cathedral, Las Ramblas and El Born, the lanes twist in ways GPS cannot follow. imhere photographs each step so you explore instead of circling.

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How to navigate Barcelona old town

Pick a route from the square or your hotel. Each photo shows the actual corner, archway or plaza you will reach. In the Gothic Quarter, count the narrow passage on your left after the plaza - the photo makes it obvious.

From the airport to Barcelona

From BCN El Prat: Aerobus A1/A2 to Placa Catalunya (~35 min), or metro L9 to Zona Universitaria. From Girona (GRO): bus to Barcelona Nord (~70 min). Save an imhere route from Placa Catalunya for the final walk into the Gothic Quarter lanes.

Frequently asked questions

How does imhere work?
Every route is a series of step-by-step photos with short directions. Open the route at your pickup point, then follow each photo.
Do I need GPS in the Gothic Quarter?
No. Narrow medieval lanes confuse GPS, but photos of each archway and plaza never lie.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Routes work offline once opened - great for saving roaming data.
Is imhere free?
Viewing routes is free. Creating and sharing your own routes uses a small number of points, earned by registering and viewing routes.
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