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The Barcelona Literary Tour takes you on a walk around the city visiting sites relevant to authors, novels and the history of the city. You will see the houses of famous authors, the haunts of their characters and learn about the city and the writers it has attracted over the last millennium! We will explore the words and worlds of writers both local and from abroad!
What the tour covers:
George Orwell and Homage to Catalonia
Ernest Hemingway and Martha Gellhorn in Spain
The Shadow of the Wind
Cathedral of the Sea
Literary history of Barcelona
Catalan Medieval, Renaissance and Modern Literature
Latin American Boom
Contemporary Catalan and Spanish Authors
And much more…
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in near the fountain. This plaça is right by La Rambla. It is within a few minutes walking distance of the metro stop Liceu on the L3 Green line.
The tour ends in this central square where the old town meets more modern parts of the city.
Itinerary
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1Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Explore the Gothic Quarter in a unique literary context. Giving a fresh perspective on popular sights as well as visiting some places off the beaten track.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2El Born / La Ribera
Follow medieval footsteps through a neighbourhood where history meets fiction and working class craftsmen rubbed shoulders with wealthy merchants.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3El Raval
This area is mostly included in the longer version of the tour. Experience one of the most interesting barrios of Barcelona, seeing the constant of evolution of a neighbourhood in flux and see some of the stomping grounds of the writers it attracted.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour involves walking and standing and we try to facilitate as many people as possible, if you have a particular need don't hesitate to let us know and we will adapt as necessary.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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