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Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
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Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
Water activities
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Barcelona: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Live Music
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Flamenco Show at Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Barcelona in La Rambla
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360 Barcelona: Old Town Walking, Helicopter Flight & Sailing Tour
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 acclaimed theatre scene and stunning cathedral 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.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
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.
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.
Casa Batllo
Gaudí designed this house for a family in the early 20th century and incorporated his signature elements into the design, including curved lines and bright colors.
Explore 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
If you love exploring medieval streets, watching street artists and eating tapas along shared tables in tiny bars, head straight for the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.
Eixample
This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.
Ciutat Vella
Some of Barcelona’s most famous sites and most famous streets are clustered in the historic center, with new beauty around every corner.
Gràcia
A high-end fashion district in Barcelona, located just north of the modernist hub of Eixample, is home to the wonderful realm of Park Guëll.
Sant Martí
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Sant Martí. Top attractions like Barceloneta Beach and Rambla del Poblenou are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Pere IV Tram Stop or Fluvià Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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- Sagrada Familia
- La Rambla
- Plaça de Catalunya
- Park Güell
- Barceloneta Beach
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Casa Batllo
- Camp Nou
- Plaça d'Espanya
- Boqueria Market
- Montserrat Monastery
- Picasso Museum
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- La Roca Village
- Hospital de Sant Pau
- Port Vell
- Poble Espanyol
- Diagonal Mar Shopping Mall
- Gaudi House Museum