The Shadow of the Wind Novel Walking Tour in Barcelona

Name: The Shadow of the Wind Novel Walking Tour in Barcelona
Brand: Icono Barcelona
SKU: 23ff8951-6de7-47a4-9087-2f0e303a3792
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Summary

Greet your accomplished literary guide in central Barcelona and set out on your cultural odyssey to the locations that inspired the timeless tale of the Shadow of the Wind. Listen to a summary of the book’s captivating plot, then follow in the footsteps of the protagonist Daniel, who explores Barcelona desperately seeking the truth about a mysterious book he found in a cemetery. Stroll down the atmospheric Rambla Santa Mónica and arrive at the antique wooden door at the Arch of the Theater; imagine Daniel seeing the ‘old palace skeleton’ and the Cemetery of Forgotten Books for the first time. Meander through charming squares such as Plaza Real and Baixada de la Llibreteria before arriving at the quaint church of Santa Maria del Mar. Engage with captivating commentary from your guide as you’re reminded of the significance and scenes surrounding the church. Continue to the renowned Els Quatre Gats Café, an important location within the novel, then stroll to the fictional location of Sempere and Sons bookshop. Admire the imperial majesty of Palau de la Música Catalana, then bid farewell to your guide at this conclusion point.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

A unique route to wander through the magic city of Barcelona that Carlos Ruiz Zafón portrays in the novel that has captivated thousands of readers. Follow the footsteps of the characters in the book, which has sold more than 2 million copies since 2001, and visit Barcelona sites unknown to most tourists, such as Santa Anna Street, Baixada de la Llibreteria and Montcada Street. See the famous Els Quatre Gats Café and the beautiful Church of Santa Maria del Mar, and become immersed in the magic of the book as you listen to commentary from your guide.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Only in semi private tour
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Icono Barcelona

About operator:

ICONO cultural services is a Barcelona-based cultural tourism company. We work with a large variety of tours: art and gastronomy visits, cultural tours, thematic and literary routes, bespoke services. 1. Comfortable tours: Barcelona? Yes, but not randomly: we have been carefully designing our tours for almost 25 years. We don’t want to take you to too many places in a short time or mix things that don’t make any sense. 2. Say Yes to tickets and No to queues We leave no stone unturned in order to get you advance tickets for whatever you want to visit. Forget the endless queues. 3. Official guides in your language. Locals. Experts in what we show you. In your language. We explain things from the heart… And it shows. 4. Sustainable tourism We don’t like to leave our footprint on our tours. We tell you all about Barcelona without disturbing anyone.