Santa María del Mar: Hidden Gem Tour

Experience the beauty of Santa Maria del Mar Basilica in Barcelona’s El Born District with a guided tour and exclusive rooftop access. Explore the Catalan Gothic masterpiece and admire its architectural splendor.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar - Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s medieval history with a special guided tour of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. Benefit from priority entry to this masterpiece of Catalan Gothic architecture and explore its intriguing past. The tour concludes with exclusive access to the terraces, offering stunning panoramic views of the city.
What's Included
  • Queue-free access to Santa Maria del Mar
  • 1:15hs guided tour in your selected language (Spanish | English | Catalan | French)
  • Exclusive access to the terraces
  • Free time to explore the Basilica at your own pace
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and return service.
  • Nothing that is not described in “Included services”.
  • Accessibility: Both the crypt and the tribunes, as well as the rooftops, are only accessible via stairs.
  • Tips (optionals)
Additional Information

Santa María del Mar is a hidden treasure in Barcelona, rich with historical significance. This official tour offers a leisurely exploration of its secret areas, including the crypt and terraces, which are typically not open to the public.
From the summit, participants can take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the El Born district and the Barcelona…

Location
Pg. del Born, 5-1
Passeig del Born
The meeting point is at the entrance door that opens to Paseo del Born (Passeig del Born, 5-1). Make sure to inform at the entrance desk that you are part of the official tour. We recommend participants to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour. Remember that the visit is made to a place of worship and the spaces and other visitors must be respected.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Israel-uribe84
Oct 30, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent experience, The church is worth getting to know inside, with the guide helped to know much better the details it has.
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Mairim_r
Oct 25, 2025
Felix was fantastic! - It was a great experience! The history, architecture, everything! Beware of the narrow staircase if you have the tour with access to the towers. The long staircase is worth the hassle. The views are magnificent!
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Suzanne_k
Oct 19, 2025
Perfect - It was amazing our guide was so knowledgeable it made for a fun day, the church is spectacular , the walk to the tower was a little strenuous but we all made it except for one older lady
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Robertps8021jw
Oct 13, 2025
Excellent tour, wonderful guide - Anna was wonderful. She is very passionate about the church and has great information. The rooftop is spectacular and worth the steps.
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Karen
Oct 9, 2025
A hidden gem with a surprising history and wonderful rooftop city views - The guide,Jacob, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was able to clearly explain the history of the development of the city and how Santa de Maria del Mar fitted into it. The view from the rooftop was definitely worth the walk up the steps.
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Gary_e
Sep 19, 2025
Santa María del Mar a must see. - Santa María del Mar was amazing to see. You must tour the whole thing to get the full experience. Felix was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. It made all the difference.
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Valentinadn7835gq
Aug 20, 2025
Super recommend! - Very informative visit, the guide explained very well and very interesting, the views from the terrace are incredible. Lots of history! Super recommend!
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Mrspip07
Jun 30, 2025
Wonderful way to spend an hour! - Felix was a wonderful guide to Santa Maria del Mar! He was so knowledgeable and made the architecture and history come alive for our family of 6. We really enjoyed going up to the roof - what a view!
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Lovetravel532922
Mar 7, 2026
Good. - Good. I'm missing a little more depth.
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Rainer
Feb 22, 2026
Purist Gothic church - Very dedicated leadership of Mr. Felix. A remarkable Gothic filigree architecture of the church with beautiful View
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).