![]() ![]() If you like taking photos, it’s worth noting that in the afternoon (when you have to pay to enter) the church is less busy and better illuminated. ![]() The ticket allows you to visit the church again later in the day when the choir is open (from 1pm to 5 pm). We visited at 11am and there were only 3 people in our group. I recommend that you take the tour early in the day, before the crowds arrive and before it gets too hot. ![]() Please note that the roof is reached by climbing a narrow spiral staircase and there is no lift. ![]() Although the tour concentrates on the church itself, our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer more general questions about the history of Barcelona and Catalonia. The tour starts from the ticket desk just inside the west entrance from Plaça de Santa Maria and lasts 45 minutes.Īfter a short introduction in the nave, most of the tour is spent on the roof where the guide explains how the church was built, the history of Santa Maria del Mar and the surrounding neighbourhood of La Ribera. Although I’m not generally a big fan of tours, I thought that this one was very good value. Santa Maria del Mar Santa Maria del Mar Basilica Rooftop Tourįrom May to October you can take a guided tour of the church and it’s roof terraces. ![]()
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