Barcelona Gothic Quarter Mystery Adventure

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   The Pla de Palau lampposts, designed by Antoni Gaudí in 1889, are among his earliest public commissions.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt frei

2. 2

   St. Mary of the Sea Cathedral

   The Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar

   The Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar is a magnificent 14th-century Gothic church in Barcelona’s El Born neighborhood, built largely by local residents and sailors. Known for its soaring columns, elegant proportions, and beautiful stained-glass windows, it is considered one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

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   The Statue of Ramon Berenguer the Great

   The Statue of Ramon Berenguer the Great is an impressive equestrian monument in Barcelona honoring the 11th-century Count of Barcelona, who expanded Catalan territory and strengthened the region’s political influence.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

4. 4

   Placa de Sant Felip Neri

   Plaça de Sant Felip Neri

   Plaça de Sant Felip Neri is a charming, secluded square in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, known for its peaceful atmosphere, Baroque church, and historic buildings. The church façade still bears scars from a deadly bombing during the Spanish Civil War in 1938, making this beautiful hidden plaza a poignant memorial to the city’s past.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

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   Casa de l’Ardiaca is a historic Gothic-style building in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, originally the residence of the archdeacon of the cathedral and later home to the city’s historical archives. Its highlights include a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, palm tree, and a distinctive Renaissance-style mailbox decorated with swallows and a tortoise, symbolizing the contrast between justice’s speed and bureaucracy’s slowness.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

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   Barcelona Cathedral

   The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulàlia

   The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulàlia is Barcelona’s magnificent Gothic cathedral, built primarily between the 13th and 15th centuries in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Dedicated to Saint Eulàlia, Barcelona’s patron saint, it features an elaborate Gothic façade, soaring vaulted ceilings, and a peaceful cloister where 13 white geese traditionally represent the saint’s age at her martyrdom.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

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   Plaça del Rei

   Plaça del Rei and Casa Padellàs form one of Barcelona’s most atmospheric historic sites in the Gothic Quarter, surrounded by medieval buildings that once served as the heart of the city’s royal power. Casa Padellàs, a Gothic mansion relocated stone by stone to this square in the 1930s, now houses part of the Barcelona History Museum, where visitors can explore archaeological remains of the ancient Roman city of Barcino beneath the streets.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

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   Pont del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge)

   Pont del Bisbe (Bishop’s Bridge) is one of Barcelona’s most photographed landmarks, a beautiful neo-Gothic bridge connecting two historic buildings over a narrow street in the Gothic Quarter. Built in 1928, its intricate stonework and ornate details look medieval, and legend says that anyone who spots the skull hidden beneath the bridge and makes a wish will have it come true.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

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   Catalan Regional Government Building

   Plaça de Sant Jaume

   Plaça de Sant Jaume is Barcelona’s historic political center, where the city’s City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat, seat of the Catalan regional government, face each other across the square. The Palau de la Generalitat is a remarkable medieval palace featuring Gothic and Renaissance architecture, a beautiful inner courtyard, and centuries of Catalan political history.

   25 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

No meet-up required. Start right when you get to Barcelona using the App. Download in advance on WiFi — takes 2 minutes — no data connection needed once you begin your quest. Taxi or easy train access to ATF Delegacio Territorial Catalunya.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Download the "Scavenger Quest & Hunts" app from your app store before you arrive in Barcelona. Launch the app, register and then enter your Viator confirmation number to activate and download your quest. Both require Internet and can be done prior to your tour date. If you wait until you are in Barcelona, you will need a mobile data network and plan or you will need to find a local WiFi connection (such as a local Starbucks). We highly encourage you to download the app and quest prior to arriving in Barcelona. Once both the app and quest are downloaded (after entering the Viator confirmation code), you will no longer need Internet access. The App will have further instructions.

Stornierung und Erstattung

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