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Tours & day trips
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Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
Attractions
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Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
Water activities
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Small-Group Full-Day Trip to the Costa Brava
Shows & concerts
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Flamenco Night at Tablao de Carmen with Tasting Menu or Dinner
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360 Barcelona: Old Town Walking, Helicopter Flight & Sailing Tour
What to do in Barcelona
Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Buildings don’t come more iconic than this extraordinary basilica which has become the symbol of Barcelona worldwide.
La Rambla
Take a leisurely promenade along Las Ramblas to experience Barcelona life in all its colourful intensity.
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.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's fascinating museums and notable monuments.
Park Güell
A surprise awaits you at every turn in this fantasmagorical park with fabulous views over the city.
Casa Batllo
This unusual family home designed by Gaudí is now open to the public as a museum.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
You can take time to visit Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during your travels to Barcelona. Check out the stunning cathedral and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
Areas of Barcelona
Downtown Barcelona
La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.
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 La Rambla, 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 travelers 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 La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
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