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Duration: 2h 30m
Location: Santa Maria del Mar, Plaça de Santa Maria, 1, Barcelona, 08003, Spain | Barcelona, Spain
Category: Attractions
Highlights:
Enchanted sites of the novel The Cathedral of the Sea
Stories of Barcelona during the 14th-century Inquisition
Chance to revisit the lives of the book's main characters
Santa Maria del Mar, an iconic Catalan Gothic-style church
Mysterious labyrinthine alleyways & charming plazas
Inclusions:
Guided walking tour based on Cathedral of the Sea
Live tour commentary provided in English
Description:
Enjoy a literary walking tour that brings Ildefonso Falcones's historical novel Cathedral of the Sea to life. Explore the Gothic Quarter and imagine yourself in the 14th century, where you follow Arnau Estanyol on his journey to freedom and high society status.
Your guide's narration transports you back to the time of the Inquisition in the 14th century. Start your journey by wandering through the Gothic Quarter's labyrinthine streets—including the one where Estanyol's father, Bernat, exploreed freedom for the first time.
As you continue, your guide details the prosperity that this century brought to Barcelona. Learn about its expanding city, the building of the Santa Maria del Mar, and how these histories intertwine in the novel.
This is a great opportunity to meet—or revisit—the novel's characters, relive their stories, and learn key facts about one of the most emblematic Gothic buildings in Barcelona.
Cancellation Policy: 5 days
Know before you book:
Children 7 and younger are complimentary.,
You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.,
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
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