Barcelona Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar Guided Tour

The guide was excellent! We were surprised by a demonstration at the church entrance; the police wouldn't let us in. He ...

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The novel The Cathedral of the Sea popularised one of the great medieval jewels of Barcelona. Discover its secrets on this guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, including entry to the crypt and roof terraces!

Details

Duration

1 hour 15 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Admission to the basilica's tribune, crypt and roof

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Passeig del Born, 5-1, at the rear entrance to the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

Reviews of our customers

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Exceptional 1,331 Travelers·152 reviews

September 10, 2026
Marcela Fabiana Fernandez
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The guide was excellent! We were surprised by a demonstration at the church entrance; the police wouldn't let us in. He handled the situation with rem...
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October 12, 2026
Rafael González Ramírez
Málaga, Spain
Very interesting, and our guide Ana was very friendly and professional.
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October 11, 2026
Anónimo
Cádiz, Spain
Ana was a great guide, but the unguided visit to the quarry was a disaster.
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October 10, 2026
M Jose Fernandez
Sabadell, Spain
Excellent, the guide (Ana) was magnificent. It's well worth a visit.
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July 25, 2026
Dulce
Barcelona, Spain
A highly recommended activity
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June 18, 2026
Fernando
Madrid, Spain
Felix the guis paid us an exceptional visit.
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June 1, 2026
Jordi Ortiz Gimenez
Cornellà De Llobregat ( Barcelon, Spain
Very satisfactory, the guide Anna explained it to us admirably, very well informed, very kind and friendly. We recommend it..........it's worth it.
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May 19, 2026
Daniel
Netherlands
A very professional and well-explained tour. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to learn about this beautiful basilica located in the heart of ...
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May 14, 2026
Vicente
Muro Del Alcoy, Spain
The activity was perfect because I enjoyed everything. The guide explained the tour very well, without hesitation; it was very comfortable and pleasan...
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May 2, 2026
Gema
Spain
The visit was very enjoyable, the guide Elm was super helpful in his explanations, his manner and his professionalism.
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Tour Details

At the indicated time we'll begin this guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar at the Passeig del Born, specifically at the back entrance to the church.

Built in the 14th century, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is one of the main medieval temples of Barcelona. We'll start our visit to this gothic jewel by entering the central nave, where we'll take a look at all the details of the ribs and other architectural elements.

As we tour the church, we'll discover the importance it has for the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of El Borne. We'll also talk about how Ildefonso Falcones' novel "The Cathedral of the Sea" highlighted this basilica and the work of the bastaixos who helped to build it.

We'll continue our tour admiring the church's stained glass windows, where we'll see a very special one depicting the FC Barcelona shield. You'll discover why Barça is present in it! We'll also visit other areas of the basilica, such as the crypt.

To round off the tour, we'll go up to the panoramic roof terraces of Santa Maria del Mar. From this fantastic viewpoint, we'll enjoy magnificent views of Barcelona that will undoubtedly remain etched in your memory forever.

After the informative 1-hour and 15-minute guided tour, feel free to revisit the parts of the basilica you found the most intriguing.

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Tour Details

At the indicated time we'll begin this guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar at the Passeig del Born, specifically at the back entrance to the church.

After the informative 1-hour and 15-minute guided tour, feel free to revisit the parts of the basilica you found the most intriguing.

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar Guided Tour