Welcome to our Barcelona Insider Guide.

MUSEUMS

The Picasso Museum Gallery

Entrance fee: General Admission - €11,00, free entry for under 18s and over 65s. Entry is free Thursday afternoons (6:00pm until close) and the first Sunday of each month.
Closest metro station: Jaume 1 (line 4) and Arc de Triomf (line 1).
Don’t miss the Picasso Museum located in the beautiful neighborhood of El Born.

Barcelona History Museum

Entrance fee: General Admission is €7,00
Closest metro station: Catalunya (line 1 and line 3), Urquinaona (line 1 and line 4), Liceu (line 3) and Jaume I (line 4). .
Travel through time in this medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets and buildings.

 

SIGHTS

La Sagrada Famiília

Entrance fee: Cathedral Entrance - €15,00 Cathedral Entrance + Towers - €29,00
Closest metro station: Sagrada Familia (lines 2 and 5)
During our Gaudí Bike Tour with Skip-the-Line Sagrada Família Ticket, after cruising around Barcelona on one of our comfy bicycles, enjoy priority access skip-the-line Sagrada Familia tickets for you so that you won’t waste any precious time waiting in hours-long lines. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the interior of the Sagrada Familia on your own before meeting back with your guide!

Park Güell 

Entrance fee: General Admission - €7,00, student discount available, free entry for under 6s and over 65s.
Closest metro station: Vallcarca or Lesseps (line 3). Access Park Güell through the passage of Sant Josep de la Muntanya which is equipped with escalators.
This park shouldn't be missed. Don't forget your camera for epic views overlooking the city.

Casa Milá

Entrance fee: General Admission - €25,00, students and over 65s - €19,50
Closest metro station: Diagonal (lines 3 and 5)
Purchase tickets in advance online for the most affordable option. 

Casa Batlló

Entrance fee: General Admission - €23,50, student discount available, free entry for under 7s
Closest metro station: Passeig de Gràcia (lines 2, 3, 4)

Palau Gúell

Entrance fee: General Admission - €12,00
Closest metro station: Liceu (line 3)

Palau Nacional

Entrance fee: General Admission - €12,00, student discount available, free entry for under 16s and over 65s
Closest metro station: Plaça d'Espanya (lines 1 and 3)
Located atop Montjuïc, referred to as "Jewish Mountain" in medieval Latin and Catalan documents. The Olympic stadium which held the 1992 Olympic Games is also nearby. If you make it all the way to the top you will find an old fortress, and most importantly - amazing views from all the viewpoints of the hill. Right below there is a magic fountain, where people can see a free fountain sound and light show. Our Montjuïc E-Bike Tour utilises the newest and best electric bikes which eliminates the need for strenuous pedaling and gives you a comfortable uphill ride to the palace so you can focus on taking in every detail of this incredible building as well as the stunning views of the city below.

Palau de la Música Catalana

Entrance fee: General Admission - €18,00
Closest metro station: Urquinaona (lines 1 and 4)
Guests on our Barcelona City Bike Tour cruise through the busy area that neighbor the Palau de la Música Catalana and get to see the incredible detail of this building up-close while learning more about the history of this unique and beautiful concert venue.

Bunkers del Carmel

Entrance fee: N/A
Closest metro station: El Carmel (line 5)
An observation deck that offers an amazing 360° view of Barcelona.

Tibidabo

Entrance fee: General Admission - €12,70
How to get there: 

• Bus llançadora (T2B) des de l’Aparcament B:SM Sant Genís
• T2A Bus from Plaça Catalunya
• Tibidabo Funicular Railway
• Ruta per Vallvidrera

A vintage amusement park at the top of the mountain, another place to see the whole Barcelona from above.

Walk through the narrow streets of the Gothic and El Born quarters

• You can expect local shops, bars and restaurants there!

Two Words: Tapas and Sangria

• Because when in Spain… don’t miss out on these two delicious things! Some of the best tapas are croquettes, patatas bravas, empanadas, pan y tomate and jamon iberico.
• We suggest you enjoy your sangria at one of the restaurants along the beach boardwalk.
• Additional food you must try: traditional paella, paella de marisco (seafood paella), churros with hot chocolate, vermouth, and cava (which is local sparkling wine).

See a Flamenco Show

• Immerse yourself in the local culture!

Attend a fútbol game at Camp Nou Stadium

• The biggest stadium in all of Europe, home to FC Barcelona.

Enjoy the views from Montjuïc

• Don’t miss the magical fountain show. Each show lasts about 10 minutes.
• Activity Option: Get uphill with less effort on our Montjuïc E-Bike Tour!

Check out the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

• You will not regret checking out this architectural masterpiece! Prepare to be amazed by Gaudi during your entire trip.

Visit Park Güell

• Another Gaudí gem. Enjoy a peaceful walk through this colorful park and take in the breathtaking views!

Ride a bike

• We may be biased, but cruising through the streets of Barcelona on a comfy cruiser bike is definitely a bucket list item
• Activity Option: Our Barcelona City Bike Tour offers the perfect orientation or day out in Barcelona! 

Shop in Las Ramblas

• This famous street is perfect for shopping and people watching.
• Located right off Las Ramblas is Boqueria Market. Stroll through the market with fresh juice (€2,00) in hand!

Have a picnic in Ciutadella Park

• Enjoy the outdoors and relax in the park with the locals.

Catch some rays at the beach

• There are a few beaches right next to each other that you can choose from.

Tipping in Barcelona

• When you get the bill from your meal, keep in mind that service is included. We suggest rounding up the nearest euro. An extra 5% or 10% tip is very appreciated but definitely not necessary. Plan on leaving your tips in cash, even when paying by credit card.
• The same goes for taxi drivers.

When to visit Barcelona

• For the best weather and non-peak tourist seasons, the best times to visit Barcelona is April - June and September - December.
• Barcelona enjoys a mild climate year round so you will be comfortable regardless of when you visit!

Don't fear the metro

• The Barcelona metro is easy to navigate and reaches just about everything you'll want to see during your vacation.
• Keep in mind that parts of the metro shut down after midnight so plan for another route home for those late nights!
• Purchase a T-10 ticket, the cheapest ticket for 10 rides. Plus you can share this ticket with your friends and family, so you don’t have to buy one each!

Be careful of pickpockets

• Keep a close eye on your personal belongings while using public transportation.
• It’s also extremely important that you do not leave your items unattended while enjoying the Barcelona beaches.

Unique mealtimes in Spain

• You can expect restaurants to be open from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. for lunch and from 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. for dinner.
• People take siestas, so be prepared that some places could be closed between 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Also important to note that a lot of businesses will be closed for the entire month of August.

Nighlife in Barcelona

• Don’t go to a club before 1:00 a.m. as nobody will be there! People in Barcelona tend to stay up very late.

Using ATMs

• When you are pulling out euros, the ATM will most likely ask if you would like to be charged in your native currency. Always select “no” and request to be charged in euros. This is the most cost-effective option.
• It’s a good idea to inform your credit card company before you travel.