Top 10 Things To Do in Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic town, one of the oldest in Europe. It is the city of art, museums, beautiful churches, hometown of many famous artists and is one of the top visited toursit destinations in the world. The charms of this town will leave you breathless and the opportunities regarding tours and activities are limitless. You can choose from walking tours, guided visits to museums, daily trips to neighbouring towns, bike sightseeing, to wine tasting and tapas degustation and many more, the choice is yours. We have tried to make it easier for you by selecting the Top 10 Things To Do in Barcelona, so have a look:
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Go on Walking Tours
Barcelona is the city that could be described as the one that never sleeps, the city of Antoni Gaudí, the city of great football and great food. Many architectural wonders made by the genius Gaudí are in the centre of Barcelona, such as one of the world's most famous buildings the "Sagrada Familia", the unusual Park Güell or the Casa Milà -La Pedrera and the Casa Batlló. We suggest to you to go one one of the walking tours and see for yourself why this wonderful city is so special and popular among tourists. Visit the Gothic Quarter and its treasures, see the magnificent light show of the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc and many more. Go ahead, view our offer of all walking tours from Barcelona
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Visit the city on Bike Tours
Bike is a very popular means of transportation but also very convenient for sightseeing. If you are not a keen lover of walking around the city, why not choose one of the many bike tours that offer a great variety of seeing the "must see" attractions of Barcelona such as Gaudí's best, Gothic neighbourhood, or choose a sightseeing combination with some fine Tapas tasting, it is up to you. Don't think twice, see all our Bike Tours from Barcelona
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Visit the Montserrat Monastery
On the closest mountain to Barcelona - Montserrat - just about 1 hour of driving, lies a great monastery with lots of history, art and amazing panoramic views. All this makes the visit to the Montserrat Monastery one of the best day trips you can take while staying in Barcelona and is our top recommendation for anyone having an extra day (or even half a day will be enough) to enjoy this amazing destination. View all tours to the Montserrat Monastery from Barcelona.
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Enjoy the Beauty of Costa Brava
Costa Brava is the coastal region situated about 2 and a half hours north of Barcelona, and its a region filled with picturesque villages, beautiful beaches and amazing surrounding nature. Costa Brava also holds an amazing archeological site which contains the remains of Roman and Greek civilizations. Regardless of your preferences, the Costa Brava is sure to offer something for everyone so it makes a great one day escape from the busy streets of Barcelona. View all tours to Costa Brava from Barcelona.
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Visit major attractions with Skip the line Tickets
If you are looking for the best way to visit all the desired attractions, museums or preffered locations and at the same time avoid waiting in long lines to get the tickets, you have come to the right place. We have selected for you all the "not to miss locations" when in Barcelona with Skip the Line Tickets, so check out our offer of Barcelona Skip the Line Tickets
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Explore the city on Hop on Hop off tours
The Hop-On-Hop-Off sightseeing is a very popular way of getting around the city. You sit in a comfortable open-top double-decker bus which takes you along to see the major sights and you can get off at any desired attractions you want to visit and get on the bus again to continue your journey. We invite you to check our offer of Hop-on-Hop-Off Tours from Barcelona
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Complement yourself with Wine Tasting and Winery Tours
Catalan wines are a famous product from Spain besides its fine cuisine. The geographical position of Spain contributes to the excellent quality of the ground and its vineyard areas are one of the largest vineyard surface areas in the world. Almost each region in Spain produces wine so it is no wonder that the sparkling wine Cava with a world renowned reputation was invented in the Codorníu Winery which is one of the oldest wineries in the world. Taste excellent wines and give your senses a delicious overload. Check out our offer of Wine Tasting and Winery Tours
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Visit the Medieval Jewel Girona
Girona is small city full of charm, situated just about 1 and a half hours of driving north of Barcelona. The visit to Girona is included in lots of tour itineraries since it offers a lot of interesting sights and stories to it's visitors. From its medieval fortifications, the majestic Cathedral, and the picturesque facades of the houses situated on the banks of the river Onyar. A great destination to visit if you have an extra day in Barcelona! View all tours to Girona from Barcelona.
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Explore the Dalí Museum in Figueres
There is probably no need to explain who Salvador Dalí was, but if you fancy his artwork, you now have the opportunity to visit his home town Figueres, where the museum with the largest collection of his work is found with over 1.500 exhibits. The whole building of the museum is a piece of artwork - with lot's of hidden meanings and facts. The museum is situated less then 2 hours driving so it's an ideal for a one day visit while staying in Barcelona. View all tours to the Dalí Museum in Figueres.
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Enjoy Flamenco Show Tours
Flamenco is an artform native to Andalusia and it has become very popular in the world. If you wish to spend a wonderful evening in Barcelona, we propose to you a flamenco show at the famous Tablao Cordobes with tradition and flamenco values with some of the most famous Flamenco performers and stars, so view our Flamenco Tour offer from Barcelona
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What are the top 10 recommended activities to do while staying in Barcelona?
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What is the price of tours in Barcelona?
The cheapest tours in Barcelona start from 20€ per person.
Among 111 tours that we have in offer, we picked several in different price ranges for your reference:
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What are the top 5 bestselling tours and trips in Barcelona?
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What payment options are available for booking tours and activities in Barcelona?
There are 2 options to pay for a booking in Barcelona:
- Pay by credit card - all tours in Barcelona can be paid with an online payment by credit card. We accept most major credit cards: VISA, MASTERCARD, MAESTRO, DINERS, DISCOVER and AMARICAN EXPRESS.
- Pay in cash - some of the tours & activities that we have in offer in Barcelona allow you to make a reservation online without a credit card and pay in cash on the day of the tour to the guide or driver. Here you can view tours in Barcelona that you can book without a credit card.
How much in advance should I book tours in Barcelona?
In most cases it's advisable to book a few days before - almost all tours still have availability 2 or 3 days before departure. In a lot of cases tours still have availability even a day before but there are a few tours that get fully booked even weeks in advance.
What are the most popular locations and attractions worth visiting outside and near Barcelona?
Here are the top recommended destinations outside Barcelona that you can visit in one day:
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day tours from Barcelona visiting locations outside of Barcelona.
What are the most popular attractions and locations that you can visit in Barcelona?
Here are the most popular attractions visited in Barcelona:
- Sagrada Familia
- Montserrat Monastery
- Casa Batlló
- Park Güell
- Casa Milà-La Pedrera
- Gothic Quarter
- Poble Espanyol
- Camp Nou
- F.C. Barcelona Museum
- Palau de la Música Catalana
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What are the cancellation terms and conditions for tours in Barcelona?
For most tours you are free to cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the start of the tour. Some tours might have a stricter policy and they are described on the tour listing. To cancel a tour please write an email to booking@happytovisit.com
What if the tour gets cancelled by the tour operator?
Sometimes tours get cancelled due to unforeseen reasons, such as bad weather, an attraction being closed for maintenance or other similar situations. In such cases you might be offered to join the same tour on a different date or to join a similar alternative tour if available. If no alternative tours will be suitable for you, you are entitled to a full refund.
How to book tours and activities in Barcelona?
Most tours are available for booking online on our website. Booking online is the easiest way to research, book and enjoy the best activities in Barcelona. If you will have some issues with our online booking process you are welcome to send an email to booking@happytovisit.com
Our guests personal experiences on Barcelona tours
Barcelona
Very nice view and symphatic trip to Montserrat. The history of monastery is very interested. The process of booking of this trip is very similar and quick. In agency Julia travel we were waiting for the bus which is very comfortable. The agency gave us the nice backpack for our items taking with. The leader if the group was very sympathic guy with many patient. Reccomend this trip to all people..old and young, and the parents with kids.
Snjezana C., Croatia
On excursion:
Half Day Trip to Montserrat with Cog Wheel Train from Barcelona
This was a great tour! It was very easy to book online, l was picked up at my hotel by a taxi driver and was dropped off at Barcelona Sants station- there were about 18 people in the group and the whole process of going through security and boarding the train was extremely well organised! It was a breaze...
Our guide, Jessica was fabulous and kind in her approach of Dali Museum with her clearly monumental knowledge; the driver, Albert got us back to station on time in spite of some inclement weather! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It was a pleasure and the cost very reasonable.
Philip W., Canada
On excursion:
The Dali Museum: Half Day Train Tour From Barcelona
Happytovisit.com communicated very well with us when there was a mix up in the bookings, was very accommodating! We were picked up right in the plaza Catalunya which was super convenient. Buses were clean and comfortable for the 1 hour ride to Montserrat. This was our favorite tour we went on in Barcelona. Beautiful views at Montserrat, and we were given about an hour of free time to go off and venture on our own. Our tour guide Agnes kept us laughing and smiling throughout the entire tour. The wine tasting was not only informative, but was also delicious and we had a beautiful view of the winery from our table. It was the perfect day!
Jessica H., United States
On excursion:
Trip to Montserrat with Tapas Tasting & Wine from Barcelona