Things to do in El Born

Explore the city in comfort aboard one of our double-decker buses. Discover Barcelona in detail with a single ticket. Hop-on and hop-off our buses as many times as you wish and enjoy the city at your own pace. Orange route will take you to discover the city beyond its most emblematic modernist buildings. The itinerary covers an extensive circuit that will take you to the westernmost landmarks of Barcelona, such as the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia. Hop-off at any of the two museums and board the bus back again once you have finished your visit. Go to El Born and enjoy the amazing cuisine and quaint ambiance or sit back, relax and enjoy the view of the city. Green route will take you to the most artistic part of the city. Capture Barcelona's concrete jungle of modernist buildings. Sit back and relax aboard one of our buses. From Plaça Catalunya to Park Güell, admire the most impressive landmarks around this part of town. See the magnificent Sagrada Familia and marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façades. Learn about the city history and discover all the secrets it hides. You will receive a map with all relevant information on the service and the stops, as well as a discount booklet for several shops and restaurants in the city. The frequency of the service varies depending on the season.

Located in Barcelona, Moco Museum, is dedicated to making modern and contemporary art accessible to all. Moco showcases an iconic collection featuring modern, contemporary, digital and immersive art and works by renowned artists like Banksy, Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, and many more while being located in the historic Palau Cervelló. Don’t miss your chance to explore one of Barcelona’s coolest art destinations —secure your Moco Museum Barcelona tickets today!

On this 3-hour activity you’ll join a professional chef on an introductory tour of the world famous Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, Barcelona's oldest and best food market, dating back to the 13th century. While telling you about the foods on offer, especially the seafood, and the basics of Spanish and Catalan cuisine, the chef will buy some of the fresh ingredients needed to prepare an authentic paella de marisco, or seafood paella, Spain’s traditional rice dish. Walk with the chef through the winding streets of The Old Town (central location, right next to Las Ramblas) the most fashionable district of the city. Enter you your private dining room that’s adjacent to the big open kitchen where the chef will prepare the delicious paella de marisco, as you watch the process. Take the edge off your appetite with some traditional Spanish tapas. Learn how to make your own pan con tomate, the most typical Catalan tapa, and how to build traditional Basque pintxos or montaditos, the tapas with toothpicks. Then you can enjoy your creations accompanied by some lovely sangría. While you are eating your homemade pintxos, the chef will cook the paella de marisco. You’ll be into the adjacent open kitchen to stand around the large paellera, the traditional round, shallow pan made of polished steel that the paella de marisco will be prepared in. As the chef begins to prepare the paella you’ll hear about the history of the dish, the ingredients used, and the steps in the preparation. With the paella simmering in the kitchen you’ll be invited over to the bar where you’ll learn all there is to know about sangría, the world famous Iberian wine punch that dates back to medieval times. Try your hand at mixing your own sangría. Once the paella de marisco is finally ready to be enjoyed, you’ll head back to the tables, sit down, and enjoy the feast along with your own freshly mixed sangria.

One of the best things about Barcelona is the food! With bars and restaurants on nearly every corner, you'll be spoilt for choice when hunger strikes, but this can make it difficult to know where to go to get the best of the best. Don't waste time scrolling through reviews. Let us take you on a guided food tour to get a local's insight into some of the best tapas bars in the city. This tour blends culinary delights with culture and history in one of Europe’s most sought-after cities. See beautiful Barcelona and learn about its history through a unique perspective, all the while trying classic tapas and drinks such as cava, wine, and Spanish vermouth (non-alcoholic options are also available!). Tapas are meant to be enjoyed in the company of others. Skip the expensive bar tab and sample local favourites with newfound friends in a small, intimate atmosphere.

Experience a fascinating 2.5 hour walking tour of Barcelona’s Roman and Gothic history. Explore ancient Roman sites and medieval landmarks, guided by an expert who will bring the city's rich past to life. Start your journey at Plaça de Sant Jaume, where the Roman Forum once stood, and discover how this square has remained the political heart of Catalonia for over 2,000 years. Learn about Barcelona’s Roman origins and its lasting influence on the city’s identity. Next, walk along one of the best-preserved Roman walls in the world and hear stories about the Roman baths of Pati Llimona, revealing the everyday life of ancient Barcelona. In the Gothic Quarter, admire stunning medieval architecture and explore historical sites like the Plaça del Rei, home to the Palace of the Viceroy and the Palau Reial, where Christopher Columbus was famously welcomed by the Catholic Monarchs after his journey to the Americas. Marvel at the Barcelona Cathedral and Santa Maria del Mar, two of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture. Discover how Santa Maria del Mar was built in an incredibly short time, showcasing remarkable medieval engineering. As you stroll through the Gothic Quarter, soak in the local atmosphere of trendy cafes, boutique shops, and lively streets. Continue down La Rambla, Barcelona’s iconic boulevard, and enjoy the vibrant street performers, outdoor cafes, and the world-famous Boqueria Market, where you can immerse yourself in Catalan gastronomy. This guided walking tour is the perfect way to explore Barcelona’s historical landmarks, uncovering the city’s Roman, medieval, and Gothic heritage while experiencing its modern charm.

Explore Barcelona in comfort aboard a double-decker bus with two different routes included in your 24-hour or 48-hour ticket. Hop on and off as many times as you'd like to discover the city at your own pace and enjoy a scenic cruise along the coast. The West route (orange) will take you to discover the city beyond its most emblematic modernist buildings. The itinerary covers an extensive circuit that'll take you to the westernmost landmarks of Barcelona, such as the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia. Hop off at any of the two museums and board the bus back again once you have finished your visit. Go to El Born to savor the amazing cuisine and quaint ambiance or sit back, relax and enjoy the view of the city. The East route (green) will take you to the most artistic part of the city. Capture Barcelona's concrete jungle of modernist buildings. From Pla Palau to Park Güell, admire the most impressive landmarks around this part of town. See the magnificent Sagrada Familia and marvel at the extensive symbolism of its façades. Learn about the city's history and discover all the secrets it hides. Get off on stop 20 of West route (orange) to enjoy the experience of 1 hour catamaran cruise along Barcelona Coast. The catamaran will leave from Port Vell, where you can admire monuments such as the World Trade Center and the largest yachts in the city. You will arrive at the area of Puerto Olympic so that you can see from there the port founded in the 1991 Olympics. The catamaran has an exclusive bar service where you can buy drinks and snacks!

Cycle through Barcelona's vibrant city blocks on a guided cycling tour. Choose from either a small-group at morning and follow the Gaudi's life itinerary or the afternoon beach & old town relaxed itinerary ideal to avoid noises and cars, with both regular bikes and e-bikes available. Learn about the city’s culture, see historical sites, and discover hidden gems loved by locals. Meet your guide, get set up with your regular bike or e-bike, and then set off to first admire the impressive Gothic style of the Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral. Continue over narrow medieval streets to arrive at The Born Cultural Center, featuring excavated city ruins from the 1700s on display. Cross Parc de la Ciutadella and take in the picturesque scenery of the park’s green spaces and its large majestic fountain. Arrive at the city’s seafront and explore the urban projects around the Port Olímpic marina. Choose the 11am option to peddle back towards the city center to make your way over to the world-famous Sagrada Familia. Marvel at Gaudi’s yet-to-be-completed masterpiece and learn fascinating facts about the church’s unique blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles.  Get another dose of Gaudi magic as you ride over to see the whimsical architecture displayed on Casa Batlló and Casa Mila. Snap pictures of the building’s surreal walls before returning to back where your bike journey began. Choose the 4pm option to avoid the beaten tracks and go along the beach to the oldest neighbpurhoods, Born, Barceloneta and Gothic quarter in a vibrant bike tour prepared to enjoy the mediterranean atmosphere.

After being picked up from the convenient meeting point in Salou, this tour will take you into Barcelona's city centre where you will have plenty of free time to see the most famous square of the city, the Plaza de Catalunya. From there on you can stroll along La Rambla until the monument of Columbus, admire the view the harbour and on your way there you can make a stop at the Boqueria, the covered market. You will have time to go to Born, a now very popular neighbourhood next to the Gothic Quarter with its own rambla and very nice exclusive boutiques, bars and small restaurants. In the Gothic Quarter you will find museums such as the Picasso, Madame Tussaud and many more, or you can visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia. You may also want to stroll along the Paseo the Gracia, one of Barcelona's elegant avenues. Plenty of time to do lots of unique things in this beautiful city.

Join Vivinos Sommeliers and its culinary team for an exclusive pairing dinner experience in our private dining room. Our dinner with wine pairing is an invitation to enjoy the unique cuisine of the region. In the wine and food pairings Vivinos chefs and Sommeliers are fully involved in creating the best combination of dishes and wines for this pairing menu in the center of Barcelona. Let our Sommeliers guide you through a wine tasting and enjoy 5 wines paired with 5 local dishes. We have designed this experience with wine lovers in mind and the sole purpose of expanding your senses. We tell you more about wine and food pairings and on how to create harmony between flavors. Food and wine pairings are essential to creating a memorable dining experience and that is what we offer you!

The tour begins beside the fountain in Plaça Reial where your guide will be waiting for you. Then, get on your bike and make your way through the back streets of the Gothic Quarter towards Placa del Rei. From there, the tour heads past the Barcelona Cathedral toward one of the city's greatest pieces of Modernista architecture, the Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall.  Continue on from there as you head to Ciutadella Park with a stop along the way at the Arc De Triomf. After enjoying a walk around the gardens and a refreshing drink, you will be on the move again towards Europe's second most visited landmark, La Sagrada Familia. There will be time to take photos and just generally be in awe of Gaudi's final masterpiece.  Then it's down to the beach to soak up the Mediterranean Sea. Finally, the tour heads back up to the vibrant neighborhood of El Born where you’ll have the last stop at the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar before returning to the starting point of your tour.