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Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
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Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
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Small-Group Full-Day Trip to the Costa Brava
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Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
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Aquarium de Barcelona
What to do in Barcelona
Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Barceloneta Beach
The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
Passeig de Gràcia
One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Areas of Barcelona
Downtown Barcelona
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.
Gothic Quarter
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Sagrada Familia and Plaça de Catalunya, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
Ciutat Vella
Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.
Dreta de l'Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
- Sagrada Familia
- La Rambla
- Plaça de Catalunya
- Camp Nou
- Barceloneta Beach
- Park Güell
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Casa Batllo
- Montjuïc
- Casa Milà
- Fira Barcelona
- Picasso Museum
- Plaça d'Espanya
- Montserrat Monastery
- Boqueria Market
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Parc de la Ciutadella
- Gaudi House Museum
- Arc de Triomf
- Palau Sant Jordi
- Port Vell
- Poble Espanyol
- Tibidabo Amusement Park
- Diagonal Mar Shopping Mall
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