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Literary Tour of Barcelona

Here are two literary trails with Barcelona as the main character.The first is the Barcelona of 'The Shadow of the Wind', which will take you to the places frequented by the Sempere family and Julián Carax: the Rambla de Santa Mònica, the Plaça Reial, Carrer del Call, Baixada de la Llibreteria, the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar and ending on the Passeig de la Bonanova. You'll be captivated by the charms of the settings for the book which will make you feel like one of the central characters while you explore the places steeped in the magic of Barcelona at the turn of the 20th century and enjoy the guide's descriptions.The second trail is 'The Cathedral of the Sea'. You'll visit the different settings that formed the backdrop to this novel which still retain elements of the feudal era 700 years later.The tour begins in the Plaça Nova, and the guide will take you through the Barcelona of the 14th century, an era when the city was at the height of its prosperity and the inhabitants decided to build the best-known Marian church, Santa Maria del Mar, with their own money and efforts.Let the pages come to life on these two amazing literary trails…What does you booking include?:- Tour lasting two and a half hours led by a professional guide.

Price From: 15.5€ per person (taxes included)
Activities available in the following languages Spanish, English
Place Barcelona (Barcelona)
Duration  2 hours, 30 minutes
Activity category Spanish culture and traditions, City tourism, Urban circuits
Who is it for? Adults without children, Families, Young people, Senior
Organising company Turisme de Barcelona
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