Barcelona Literary Tour - Beyond Orwell and Hemingway
Overview
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…
What's Included
- An indepth tour of the literary history of the city
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting Location
Plaça Reial
Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaça de Catalunya
08002 Barcelona, Spain
The tour ends in this central square where the old town meets more modern parts of the city.
What To Expect
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Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Born / La Ribera
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
El Raval
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-212389P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- An indepth tour of the literary history of the city.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Barcelona Literary Tour - Beyond Orwell and Hemingway is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Barcelona Literary Tour – Beyond Orwell and Hemingway will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- An indepth tour of the literary history of the city
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
