Temple of Augustus (Temple d'August) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Temple of Augustus (Temple d'August) . Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Sagrada Familia & Barcelona Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up

• Barcelona Highlights Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up

• Barcelona Gothic Quarter Walking Tour

• Sagrada Familia and Old Town Private Tour with Hotel Pick-up

• Gothic Quarter - Private Tour

While it’s free to visit the Temple of Augustus, many visitors explore the temple on a tour. Tour options include self-guided smartphone app tours starting at US$5, shared walking tours from US$25, and private tours are upwards of US$65.

The Temple of Augustus is located in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic), close to St. James Square (Plaça de Sant Jaume) and the Barcelona Cathedral (Catedral de Barcelona). Most visitors explore the area on foot, but it’s also convenient to travel by public transportation, as the Jaume I metro station is nearby.

Yes, visitors can step inside a quiet courtyard to see the surviving columns of the Temple of Augustus up close, which are over 2,000 years old. Before entering, be sure to admire the Renaissance–style architecture outside, then walk down a small set of stairs to view the columns.

The Temple of Augustus was constructed at the end of the first century as a dedication to the Emperor Augustus, when Barcelona was the ancient Roman city of Barcino. Over the years, almost all the original stones were taken down and reused for other buildings, but a few columns remained.

As the Temple of Augustus is a small archaeological site, most visitors typically spend around 30 minutes here, which should be enough time to admire the architectural details up close. For additional historical context, you can see the temple during guided tours of the Gothic Quarter.