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Ten Things You Need to See in Barcelona

Good football team, great beaches, delightful tapas, and dreamy architecture. There's just nothing bad about Barcelona, the Mediterranean seaside captial of Spain's Cataluyna region. Here are a few can't-miss attractions to put on your itinerary.

Sagrada Familia

Your Barcelona trip isn't complete without a visit to the Sagrada Familia (named a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010), dreamt up by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.

Passeig de Gràcia

Heading north from Plaça Cataluyna, Passeig de Gracia is the richest street in the city. Look up as you walk -- you won't want to miss the architecture along this road.

Camp Nou

If you're a fútbol lover, you'll be heading to Camp Nou. Spain's biggest stadium, seating over 99,000 fans, has been home to the Fútbol Club Barcelona since 1957.

Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

Known as "the stone quarry," Gaudí's ambitious Casa Milà is one of the most famous buildings from the early 20th century Catalan Modernisme (Art Nouveau) period.

Casa Batlló

From 1902 to 1906, Gaudí remodelled a perfectly ordinary apartment building for Josep Batlló, a textile tycoon. Tour the inside of the Casa Batlló to get a glimpse of Gaudí's incredible detail work.

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (MNAC)

The national Catalan museum of visual art is housed inside the very regal-looking Palau Nacional, which sits high atop Montjuïc. Go for the art. Stay for the park and the views.

Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter)

Barri Gòtic, located in the Ciutat Vella district, is the heart of Barcelona's old city. Explore its romantic, tiny alleys -- the perfect setting for lazy tapas and great photos.

Montserrat Mountain

Consider a daytrip to see the Catalan landscape. An hour's train journey from Barcelona, Montserrat is most well-known as the site of Benedictine abbey, Santa Maria de Montserrat.

Plaça del Rei

The "King's Square" is a 14th century square inside Barri Gòtic. The square and its Palau Reial Major, Cataluyna's royal palace, paint a picture of Barcelona's medieval history.

Museu d'Història de Barcelona (MUHBA)

The City History Museum conserves Barcelona's historical heritage, dating all the way back to Roman ruins. The museum is located in Plaça del Rei.

Planning Your Barcelona Visit

How many days should you spend in Barcelona?

There are plenty of fun things to do in Barcelona -- especially if you're also planning on partaking in the infamous nightlife scene. In three full days, you could visit all the major Gaudí sights, as well as the Picasso and Miró museums. You could also stay for a week or more. As for what to do with your extra days? Well, you'll have plenty of time to spend at the beach, visit the nearby village of Sitges, or go shopping in the Gothic Quarter.

What's the best way to get around town?

Barcelona is a wonderful city to explore by foot. You can easily stroll from La Rambla to the beach and then back to the Gothic Quarter in one afternoon. The city is pretty flat, so biking is an excellent option. If you love transportation, we suggest taking a trip to Tibidabo, the 1890s amusement park that overlooks the whole city. You'll take the metro, a tram, and a funicular -- and a ferris wheel ride, if that counts!

Which tours are the most fun?

We're glad you asked! From hot air balloon rides to bike tours to all-access guided walks of Gaudí masterpieces, there are a dozen options to spice up your Barcelona tourism. A lot of the architecture-based sightseeing is enhanced by the history and descriptions that a guide can offer you.

Good to Know

  • Language
    Catalan and Spanish
  • Currency
    Euro (€)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+01:00)
  • Country Code
    +34
  • Best time to visit
    Barcelona is a beach city at heart, so it's most lively in the summer. If you want to experience Barcelona at its best, schedule your trip around the festival of Sant Joan, or the "night of fire." Each year on June 23, the city celebrates with bonfires and parties until dawn.
  • Events in Barcelona
    Fira de Santa Llúcia
    1. Dec 2016 - 23. Dec 2016
    City centre (Barcelona)

Things to Do in Barcelona

  1. 1Tours
  2. 2Tickets
  3. 3Sightseeing Attraction Tickets
  4. 4Theme Tours
  5. 5Sightseeing Tours
  6. 6Culture & History Tours
  7. 7Activities
  8. 8Top 10
  9. 9Art Nouveau
  10. 10First time visitors

Top Attractions in Barcelona

  1. 1Sagrada Familia
  2. 2Passeig de Gracia
  3. 3Barcelona El Prat Airport
  4. 4FC Barcelona Museum
  5. 5Camp Nou
  6. 6Park Güell
  7. 7Barcelona Port
  8. 8Gaudi House Museum
  9. 9Montserrat Mountain
  10. 10Casa Batllo
  11. 11Casa Mila (La Pedrera)
  12. 12Plaça de Catalunya
  13. 13Gothic Quarter Barcelona
  14. 14Las Ramblas
  15. 15Montserrat Monastery
  16. 16Port Vell
  17. 17Olympic Port
  18. 18Barcelona Aquarium
  19. 19Parc de Montjuic
  20. 20Illa Fantasia

Cities in Spain

  1. 1Madrid
  2. 2Seville
  3. 3Valencia
  4. 4Bilbao
  5. 5San Sebastián
  6. 6Santander
  7. 7Vitoria
  8. 8Santiago de Compostela
  9. 9Granada
  10. 10Adeje

Other Sightseeing Options in Barcelona

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What People Are Saying About Barcelona

This is a ticket for seamless mobility in the heaven of tourism!

We picked up our tickets at the Barcelona Tourist Office at the airport and traveled freely in the city and suburbs. The Barcelona railway network is dense and functional, so we could hop from one attraction to the other within half an hour or less. It's fun!
Hola BCN: 2, 3, 4, or 5-Day Public Transport Ticket Reviewed by Adrian, 09/27/2016

The best way to visit sagrada familia is with a guided tour

Booked a tour guide to visit sagrada familia you get to skip all the queues Our tour guide was very informative and gave lots of background information it made the visit much more interesting and worthwhile only did the hour tour but you can go back in and stay says long as you like
Fast Track Entrance: Guided Tour of the Sagrada Familia Reviewed by a GetYourGuide Customer, 09/26/2016

Great quick tour with informative guide.

I appreciated this tour as a history major and learned things about Sagrada I was not aware of. I would have appreciated more information and a longer tour but cannot complain about the service we received on this tour. We were also supposed to be ready at the meeting place 15 min prior and all but 3 of us were (group of about 25). These three didn't show up until 20 min past the time they were supposed to and held up our whole tour. I know this is not the guide's fault but please be considerate of your fellow tourees and show up on time.
Fast Track Entrance: Guided Tour of the Sagrada Familia Reviewed by Shauna, 09/26/2016

Jessica presented information in a delightful , energetic way!

We were extremely pleased with the quality of the guides. They were well researched and answered question in an intelligent, humorous way. I would definitely recommend your company to anyone travelling abroad! Excellent!
Barcelona: Free 2.5-Hour Walking Tour Reviewed by Celeste, 09/26/2016

Wonderful potted history of Barcelona in 2.5 hours

Well organised. Very knowledgeable, pleasant and clear speaking guide. Takes you to some less well known but important places in Catalan history. And happy to talk about and suggest attending local events and their significance when you come across them unexpectedly, eg the annual Merce festival, so much so that I changed my sightseeing plans to visit the more usual tourist attractions to watch some festival events like the traditional Castells (human tower building) competition.
Barcelona Free Walking Tour: Gothic Quarter Reviewed by Anne, 09/24/2016
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