Good to know
- Tickets
- Free entry to the square at all times.
- Time needed
- 20 to 40 minutes.
- Best time
- Early morning to avoid tour groups.
- Getting there
- Five minute walk from Jaume I metro station.
Itineraries with Plaça del Rei
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Day 3 of Barcelona Sun & Tapas
Gothic Quarter and Born
How Plaça del Rei fits into a day.- 9:00Gothic Quarter Walking TourBarri Gòtic
- 13:00Santa Maria del MarBasílica de Santa Maria del Mar
- 14:30Local Gem: Plaça del ReiPlaça del Rei
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Plaça del Rei questions
What is Plaça del Rei known for?
It is the site of the Palau Reial Major and the hall where Columbus met the Catholic Monarchs in 1493.
Is Plaça del Rei free to visit?
Yes. The square itself has no entry fee and remains open around the clock.
Are there tours of Plaça del Rei?
Guided tours focus on the adjacent Palau Reial Major and City History Museum rather than the square alone.
