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Discover Santa Maria del Mar, a masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture that has stood in Barcelona's El Born district for almost 700 years, on an official guided tour. Enter without waiting through a separate entrance, then hear from your guide about the basilica's history, its Gothic architecture and Barcelona's maritime past. Explore hidden corners of the basilica from its soaring columns to the crypt, and climb to the rooftop terrace for 360-degree views of Barcelona. You can choose a guide in English, Spanish or Catalan when booking.
Santa Maria del Mar is a landmark of Catalan Gothic architecture built by Barcelona's medieval merchants and sailors. Meet at the entrance on the Passeig del Born side, enter without waiting through a separate entrance, and explore the basilica for about 45 minutes with a guide in the language you booked (English, Spanish or Catalan). Each tour has a maximum of 25 participants.
Your guide explains the basilica's history, the beauty of its Gothic style, and the city's maritime history and cultural significance. Explore hidden corners of the basilica together, from the soaring columns to the crypt.
The highlight of the tour is access to the basilica's rooftop terrace. Spend about 15 minutes taking in 360-degree views of Barcelona and taking photos. After the guided tour, you have free time to explore the inside of the basilica, and the tour ends where it started.
※ The crypt, galleries and terrace can only be reached by stairs.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
Meeting point :
Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar (entrance on the Passeig del Born side)
Pg. del Born, 5-1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
Meeting point information:
Meet at the basilica entrance facing Passeig del Born. Tell the entrance desk that you are joining the official tour. The tour ends back at the same place.
Pg. del Born, 5-1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain