BARCELONA · SPAIN
The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular things to do in Barcelona. Gaudi's basilica and parks, the Gothic Quarter, boat trips along the coast, and day trips out to Girona and the Costa Brava.
Timed Park Güell entry in Barcelona lets you roam Gaudí’s monumental zone at your pace, see el drac mosaics, and grab big city views.
“Everything was great. We didn’t have to wait in a queue and the ticket was just scanned by the staff. The place itself is stunning and definitely worth seeing while in Barcelona. Views are breathtaking.”
Visit Casa Batlló with a self-audioguide and see the Gaudí Cube, AI-style effects, and a UNESCO interior in about 1h15.
“One of the most beautiful architectures I’ve ever seen. I loved the whole tour, and the immersive experience at the end.”
Refurbished Montjuïc Cable Car roundtrip ticket with panoramic city and sea views, stops at Miramar and Castell de Montjuïc.
“It’s a really good vantage point and a great experience. Saves on the legs as well. When you get off at the bottom just across the road is a bar cafe that sits on the Olympic diving area…. Make sure you go in there. You won’t regret the free view you get.”
Use the Hola Barcelona unlimited public transport card to ride metro, buses, trams, and regional trains for 2–5 days in and near Barcelona.
“Fab, easy to use and saved us money - I issue is if you arrive late you can’t pick it up from the airport so we had to pay for a taxi from airport to Barcelona x”
Hop-on hop-off Barcelona bus with Green and Orange routes, audio in 16 languages, Sagrada Família and Park Güell. $39.
“The roof top should be covered during rain. We got wet since didn’t have seats downstairs.”
Skip-the-line access and a guided walk through Park Güell’s Gaudí sights, from El Drac mosaics to Nature Square views.
“Alberto was very enthusiastic and made the tour very entertaining and fun. We enjoyed the tour very much and it’s all an him. I recommend it 1000%”
Step into L’Aquàrium de Barcelona for an 80-meter shark tunnel, new tech rooms, Mediterranean and tropical tanks, and hands-on learning.
“The price could be lower, since the flow of tourists is large enough to cover the aquarium’s maintenance costs. You can add a live water show, as in other large oceanariums (for example, in Turkey, Russia).”
One-day Barcelona highlights with hotel pickup, Montjuïc views, Gothic Quarter stroll, plus Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.
“Excellent tour guide in Omid. His knowledge , enthusiasm and humour was phenomenal. The only downside was the audio tour at the Basilica several of our fellow travellers noted the same, where the audio would cut out and redirected you back to the beginning of the tour. If doing it again I would choose a…”
A 1.5-hour Gaudí guided tour of Sagrada Familia with skip-the-line entry, expert storytelling, and stops at Schools and Museum.
“The best tour I have ever been on. Amazing guide and place. A must to revisit when everything is built in the next decade!”
Interactive Barça museum near Camp Nou with 360º Camp Nou Live, Johan Cruyff displays, Espai Barça future models. Tickets from $35.
“Brilliant experience. However the Robot keeper saved all My penalties.”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Barcelona with 24 or 48 hours, 2 routes, 38 stops, and audio in 16 languages to hit Sagrada Família fast.
“Enjoyed the trip. Most iconic spots covered. Pace was good. A great way to see Barcelona. Bus was clean and staff was really helpful. Thank you for a lovely ride.”
Fast Track skip-the-line guided visit to Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia with radio headsets and the Gaudí museum, about 1.5 hours.
“Our guide was mediocre. We basically paid for the admission at the desired time. Too bad. I’ve toured the Sagrada Família before with outstanding local guides. Our guide phoned it in.”
Montserrat Monastery plus a 10th-century winery day trip from Barcelona with guided history, wine tastings, and tapas by bus.
“The views are phenomenal, the background information provide outstanding and the experience of seeing the black Madonna is emotional and once in a life time.”
Skip-the-line guided entry to Park Güell with a small-group Gaudí guide, headsets, and time to roam after. 1h15 in Barcelona.
“If you are more than 15 minutes late for your appointed ticket time, for any reason! (cab, bus, anything), you will NOT be admitted. The ONLY option would be to purchase another ticket(s). And we were there in off season, so fewer crowds/kines. For Viator and the Park to say "I'm sorry" is inadequate. It…”
Ride the cogwheel train to Montserrat, see La Moreneta in the Royal Basilica, hear monastery legends, then taste local liqueurs.
“It was a great tour, our guide she gave us a lot of historical information.”
