THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Barcelona - 2024 (with Photos) - Tripadvisor

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Things to Do in Barcelona

Plan ahead and book tours of the Sagrada Familia and Picasso Museum, then shop, sip, or savor your way through Las Ramblas and the Gothic Quarter.

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Park Guell & Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets
1,260
Bus Tours
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$113
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Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup
2,042
Full-day Tours
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$109
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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona
920
Full-day Tours
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$109
per adult
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Paella Barcelona: Market Visit, Tapas, Sangria and Paella Class
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Food & Drink
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$104
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Montserrat Half-Day Tour with Tapas and Gourmet Wines
2,663
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$87
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Flamenco Show at Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Barcelona in La Rambla
538
Dinner and Show Tickets
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$50
per adult
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Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona
2,662
Full-day Tours
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$109
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour
1,644
Spring Break
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$104
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Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up
1,398
Bus Tours
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$103
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Sagrada Familia: Fast Track Guided Tour with optional Tower
244
City Tours
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$60
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Top Attractions in Barcelona

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1. Basílica de la Sagrada Familia

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Admission tickets from $56

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is a church devoted to the Holy Family. One of Antoni Gaudi’s most famous works, the church is perhaps best known for still being under construction since 1882—with works funded purely by donations. Take a lift to the top of the towers for a panoramic view of the city and marvel at the ornate architecture. The nativity facade and crypt have also been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status. Skip the line with a pre-booked tour with tower access, or combine your visit with another of Gaudi's work, Parc Guell. – Tripadvisor

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2. Casa Batlló

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Welcome to Barcelona's magical house. A Gaudí masterpiece. A unique immersive experience. International Exhibition of the Year 2022. Children free up to 12 years old.

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3. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

Neighborhoods

Stroll through the historic center of medieval Barcelona and visit some of the city's most important political buildings and gothic architecture.

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4. Palace of Catalan Music

Architectural Buildings

The Palau, an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of the city and It is one of the most recommended tourist attractions of Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Catalonia and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings. This historical building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it. From the hand of experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl discovered and visitors into a fantasy world full of details and references to the characteristic nature of modernist architecture. An essential visit in the list of top 10 things to see in Barcelona.

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Parks

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The quirky colorful mosaics and undulating curves of Park Güell are a signature of the legendary Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi, who designed many of the features in this park. Officially opened in 1926 and initially planned as a district for the rich, it is now one of the city's most popular attractions and a great representation of Catalan modernism. The entrance with two fairytale-like houses and the iconic salamander fountain are the most busy. Tickets are required to enter the park.

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6. Mercat de la Boqueria

Farmers Markets

Officially known as the Mercat de San Josep as it was built on a former monastery, La Boqueria is a popular food market along Barcelona's touristy La Rambla stretch. Dating back to the 13th century, this colorful market is the largest in the city, home to more than 300 stalls renowned for selling some of the freshest produce—including meats, vegetables, cold cuts, sweets, and seafood. Join a food and drink tasting tour with a local to better enjoy the delicious delicacies on display and learn more about the market's history. The market can be easily reached by the metro. – Tripadvisor

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7. Casa Milà - La Pedrera

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Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a most unusual building, constructed between 1906 and 1912 by the architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926) and declared UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Today it is the headquarters of Fundacio Catalunya La Pedrera and houses a cultural centre that is a reference point in Barcelona for the range of activities it organises and the different spaces for exhibitions and other public uses it contains. A visit to La Pedrera, landmark building and container, gives us a better understanding and appreciation of architecture and transports us to the period when Antoni Gaudi lived.

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8. Spotify Camp Nou

Arenas & Stadiums

This gigantic stadium is the largest soccer stadium in Europe, with a seating capacity of 100,000

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9. Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar

Historic Sites

A jewel of the La Ribera neighborhood, this is Barcelona's last remaining Catalan Gothic-style church, with majestic naves and beautiful stained glass windows.

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10. Passeig de Gracia

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Major thoroughfare in Barcelona that is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and some of Gaudí's architectural masterpieces.

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11. Casa Vicens Gaudí

Architectural Buildings

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GAUDÍ'S FIRST HOUSE: Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi and sowed the seeds of later works. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, here he showcased his unparalleled talent. Declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.

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12. Palau Güell

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This palace was the home of industrialist Eusebi Guell and was Antonio Gaudi's first major building in the city..

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