Early Bird Running Tour
10K | 15K Distance Options
The city awakens at sunrise, time for all Early Birds, to enjoy and see Barcelona in a different light, with different eyes. The Best way to sightsee the city on an amazing Running Tour.
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Visit.
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Early Bird Running Tour
10K | 15K Distance Options
The city awakens at sunrise, time for all Early Birds, to enjoy and see Barcelona in a different light, with different eyes. The Best way to sightsee the city on an amazing Running Tour.
Book.
Visit.
Run.
Early Bird Running Tour
10K | 15K Distance Options
The city awakens at sunrise, time for all Early Birds, to enjoy and see Barcelona in a different light, with different eyes. The Best way to sightsee the city on an amazing Running Tour.
Book.
Visit.
Run.
→ Tour Description
Let us use the first light of the sun for an Early Bird Running Tour in Barcelona. We will enjoy the empty streets of Barcelona in the early morning hours before the city awakes. Depending on our meeting point we will head directly through the old town along Las Ramblas to the marinas of Barcelona. With a little bit luck we will feel like at the Cote d'Azur and run along super yachts who dock here frequently. We will hear why the Olympic games changed the face of Barcelona in many ways and that this marina was once something totally different to that what we see today.
For Barcelona the sea was always vital and part of the history. We will hear stories about a famous explorer who reported to the Spanish King and Queen in Barcelona. About a long war in Europe that finally ended in Barcelona 1714 - but it was also the start of the oppression of Catalonia by Madrid.
On the 10K Early Bird Running Tour distance option we will run back through the old town, the trendy El Born neighbourhood and the Gothic quarter to our start point, passing famous middle age squares and churches - including our "Cathedral of the Sea" - the Santa Maria del Mar church.
When you go for the 15K Early Bird Running Tour distance option, to use the perfect morning conditions for a longer run, then we will take you on this tour along the Sagrada Familia church. For sure one of Gaudi his masterpieces and still yet not finished. On our way back to the city centre we will pass many Modernism buildings from Catalonia's great architects. Including Casa Milà and Casa Batllò.
But there is one more "thing" on this tour we will show you, something you will not expect when you come to Barcelona. A story about an inventor who lived in Barcelona who was far ahead of his time with his invention - but maybe he will never get the recognition for it like he should have deserved it.
Let's enjoy the old city at sunrise!
→ Tour Details
| TOUR DISTANCE OPTIONS | 10k, 15k |
|---|---|
| TOUR DURATION | about 1.5-2h (10k) |
| TOUR PACE | Individual Pace |
| TOUR DIFFICULTY | 10k > Easy |
| TOUR LANGUAGE | English, German |
| WHAT IS INCLUDED | – Private guide/tour |
| MEETING POINT | The local tour provider will get in contact with you to provide you with more detailed information after the tour was booked. Please bring along your mobile phone in case we need to contact each other. |
| STANDARD MEETING POINT | Plaça Catalunya (center of the square) |
| PICK-UP SERVICE | Pick-up service from your hotel/apartment or another meeting point is possible and will be checked by the tour provider individually. If your hotel/apartment should be too far away from the city centre or not close to the tour route, then we will meet you at our standard meeting point. |
FAQs – Any Doubts?
Am I fit enough for a Running Tour
- Our Running Tours are for Beginners and Advanced runners
- On our Private Running Tours we will run your pace
- We will run and sightsee the city without stress and in a relaxed way
- We will do some stops in front of sights (if you prefer we run also without stop)
- You will run with your own personal guide (private tours)
What is the Tour Pace
Don’t worry! We adapt our pace to your pace. We are not on a race – this is a running tour and we will run a relaxed pace..
Just in case you like to use your running tour as a part of your race preparation training, just tell us which pace you like to run.
If you should have still concerns about any pace related question, just let us know by sending us an email.
Are there Stops on our Tours
Yes! We do short stops by the main attractions where the guide talks about the sights, the history and also share a few anecdotes. Just in case you prefer to run without any stops, just let us know before we start the tour.
The Weather - Rain or Snow
You should turn up at the meeting point as usual, where your guide will advise, if it is necessary to postpone the tour. Tours will usually go ahead, even if it is raining.
Please check your emails and your phone! Or just contact us if you have any doubts.
What should I bring to the Tour
Beside of a big smile, you should be prepared for the weather conditions during the different seasons. So normally light running equipment is absolutely sufficient for the summer climate. Especially in late spring and summer we always recommend to use any kind sun protection.
An extra bottle of water during summer season is recommendable. We will point out on water fountains with drinking water if available.
Should children join us on a tour, then it should be in summer time obligatory to use caps and sun protection (sun lotion SPF 50+).
And don’t forget, we can have sometimes also some rain! So please be prepared yourself by checking the weather forecast and with a light rain jacket.
Meeting Point
On our Private Running Tours and if your hotel/apartment is close to the city center or near the tour route in Barcelona, then we will meet you in front of your hotel/apartment main entrance. Unless otherwise agreed, the tour will then start and stop at your accommodation address. Very importantly, provide us with your hotel/apartment address when you make your tour reservation or when you contact us regarding a tour inquiry. Thanks!
If we can’t meet you at your hotel/apartment in Barcelona, then we will make you a proposal somewhere close to your address and the tour route or we will meet you at our standard meeting point in the center of Barcelona.
Standard meeting point: Plaça Catalunya, in the center of the square, metro lines L1 (Red), L3 (Green) and FGC trains L6, L7, S1, S2, S5, S55 (Google Maps link)
and for the Montjuic Hill tour at:
Plaça Espanya, in front of the right Venetian tower, metro lines L1 (Red), L3 (Green), and FGC trains L6, L8, S8, S33, R6, R5 (Google Maps link)
What is Included
- Private guide/tour
- Individual pace
- Digital photos
- Pick-up service (if possible)
Local RUN Power!
Our guides are Local Run and City Experts! They know where to run and the history like nobody else! With Love and Sweat will we show you our home towns for a Great Running Tour Experience.
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Tour Guide
Robin – Sports enthusiast, nature lover and founder of Run Fun Sights. Leading and training runners in Barcelona for over 13 years and finisher of multiple long distance races. I will be happy to welcome you in this wonderful city to combine running with history to an unforgettable experience. My motto: A sound mind in a sound body.