Barcelona Cathedral Guided Tour

Barcelona Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of Santa Cruz and Santa Eulalia, is one of the jewels of the Catalan Gothic style, built between the 13th and 15th centuries. It is the seat of the archbishopric and a symbol of the city's historical and spiritual identity. On this guided tour you will learn how it was built on top of Roman and Visigothic buildings, how it evolved architecturally and what its most significant components are.

Among the highlights of the visit is its large central nave with soaring vaults, polychrome stained glass windows that filter the light creating an atmosphere of seclusion, and a choir with carved seats that reflect the mastery of medieval craftsmen. The guide will also place special emphasis on the cloister, a haven of peace with gardens, a peculiar fountain with geese and an atmosphere that invites you to meditation.

Another highlight is the virtual experience that is usually included: using VR glasses or similar devices, you will be able to visually access less visible parts such as upper spaces, internal sculptural details and parts of the building that are not normally shown to the general public.

Finally, you'll go up to the terraces of the Cathedral, from where the views of Barcelona expand: you can see the Gothic Quarter, the modern city, the rooftops, the towers, the silhouette of the sea and how the ancient coexists with the contemporary. It is a way of getting a complete panoramic view of the city from a symbolic and elevated location.