Turn fiction into reality during a walking tour of Barcelona that follows in the footsteps of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s worldwide bestseller, “The Shadow of the Wind.” Wander in the shadows of the main characters and settings, from Las Ramblas to the Ribera.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Starting time 5:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
- Explore Barcelona through the events of Carlos Ruiz Zafón’s global bestseller “The Shadow of the Wind”
- Walk in the footsteps of Daniel Sempere, Julian Carax, and Fermín Romero de Torres
- Wander through the Gothic Quarter and discover the Forgotten Books Cemetery, Santa Lucia Asylum, and Arc del Teatre
- Discover the locations of the Xampanyet tapas bar and Els Quatre Gats restaurant
- See the house and bookshop of "Sempere and Sons"
- Official guide
- Coffee or tea
- Transportation
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Prepare for the activity
Meet at the door of Arts Santa Monica (Art Center). Your guide will be holding a red umbrella.
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- Comfortable shoes
Know before you go
- This tour is only in English