Barcelona Literary Tour - Beyond Orwell and Hemingway

5.0 (6 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 4 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

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…

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: The Barcelona Literary Tour - Beyond Orwell and Hemingway

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: An indepth tour of the literary history of the city

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Gothic Quarter

1 h 30 min

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.
El Born / La Ribera

one hour

Follow medieval footsteps through a neighbourhood where history meets fiction and working class craftsmen rubbed shoulders with wealthy merchants.
El Raval

1 h 30 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

The tour ends in this central square where the old town meets more modern parts of the city.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.

Options

Longer Tour - 210-240 minutes

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This is a slightly longer version of the tour and goes into more detail on Catalan and Latin American Literature

Optional stop in cafe or bar: Food and beverages not included in price of tour. No obligation to purchase anything

Longer route: This is a slightly longer version of the tour and goes into more detail on Catalan and Latin American Literature
Shorter Tour - 150 Minutes