FC Barcelona Origins: Les Corts Walking Tour

t site where Camp de les Corts once stood (1922-1957). Discover how Spanish and Catalan football evolved, and learn about Barcelona's formative years in their original home stadium.

s the iconic meeting point for thousands of fans before matches. From 1922 to 1957, the phrase "meet me at the pine" was as common as "meet me at Canaletes" is today.

In 1981, this very establishment became an improvised police headquarters during the dramatic 25-day kidnapping of star striker Quini - one of the most shocking moments in Spanish football history.

ic farmhouse that housed FC Barcelona’s legendary youth academy from 1979 to 2011. While the building is currently under renovation and cannot be entered, this is where Messi, Xavi, Iniesta, and countless other stars lived and trained - making it the most successful football academy in football history.

e incomparable Ladislao Kubala, whose arrival in 1950 changed the club forever and led to the construction of Camp Nou.

From here, your guide will explain the stadium’s present transformation and the club’s future vision, including the ambitious Espai Barça project - connecting Barça’s rich history with what lies ahead.

Complete your Barcelona experience with a visit to the massive FCB Megastore, offering the widest selection of official merchandise.

Please note that museum tickets are not included in this tour and must be purchased separately. We will be happy to assist you with booking the tickets in advance.