Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off

Hop on the Barcelona City Tour Bus and discover all the highlights that make this Mediterranean city so special. From the modernist buildings to the Olympic City and the Mediterranean Sea: it's all Barcelona. The air-conditioned double-decker open coaches travel all around the city, stopping at the most famous attractions, including the Sagrada Familia and the Arc de Triomf. There is a multilingual audio guide system and individual headphones, as well as free Wi-Fi onboard. Hop on or off wherever you choose from one route to another. Because it can be very busy at the ticket offices, buy your ticket online now and hop on at the location of your choice.

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art – MACBA

Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona with a visit to the Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA), a hub of contemporary art located in the El Raval neighbourhood. The museum showcases an impressive collection of Spanish and Catalan works from the mid-20th century onward. It also features an array of international pieces, with rotating exhibitions that bring fresh perspectives to its permanent collection.

• Web:

  www.macba.cat/en

• E-mail:

  macba@macba.cat

• Address:

  Plaça dels Àngels 1, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 934 81 33 68

• Opening hours:

  Mon & Wed–Fri 11am–7:30pm, Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–3pm, Tue closed

Barcelona Segway Tour

Are you ready for an adventure to remember for a lifetime? Then jump on a private Segway tour of Barcelona and explore the beautiful city in style. Never tried a Segway? Don't worry, it is as safe and easy as walking.

Barcelona Zoo

Located within the picturesque Parc de la Ciutadella, the Barcelona Zoo is home to approximately 2,000 animals representing over 300 species. Families can enjoy observing a diverse range of animals, including lions, leopards, hippopotami, red pandas, and gorillas. The zoo also features a terrarium with one of Europe's largest collections of reptiles and amphibians, an aviary housing numerous bird species, and the Palmeral, which consists of thirteen aviaries with different species of macaws and cockatoos.

• Web:

  https://zoobarcelona.cat/en

• E-mail:

  zoobarcelona@bsmsa.cat

• Address:

  Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 937 06 56 56

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 10am–4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am–5:30pm

Barcelona's Beaches

Barcelona has several beaches within easy reach, each with its own vibe. Mar Bella and Bogatell sit just minutes apart. Mar Bella is naturist and gay-friendly, while Bogatell draws volleyball players and sunbathers. Both are close to trendy bars and restaurants. The most famous one is Barceloneta, stretching roughly 1.1 km from the W Hotel to Port Olímpic. It's popular with locals and tourists alike, especially after work. Cyclists, joggers, and inline skaters love its promenade. For a quieter scene, Nova Icària offers calm waters and family-friendly facilities, while Ocata Beach in El Masnou, a 20-minute train ride north, provides expansive sands and a peaceful escape from the city.

Camp Nou

FC Barcelona is much more than just a football club. Sometimes it feels as if it carries the whole nation's pride on its shoulders. Even those not interested in football will enjoy a visit to the grandiose Camp Nou, the largest stadium in Europe, with a seating capacity of 99,354 spectators. Follow in the footsteps of football legends from the past and present by taking a tour of the stadium and then visiting the FC Barcelona Museum to learn all about the club's history, see its trophy collection, the press room, the presidential box, and the locker room.

• Web:

  www.fcbarcelona.cat/ca/club/installacions/spotify-camp-nou

• Address:

  Carrer d'Arístides Maillol, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 902 18 99 00

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí's ambitious project remains, as of today, unfinished, which by no means takes away its massive popularity, receiving over 4.5 million visitors every year. The Basílica de la Sagrada Família, or simply La Sagrada Família, is a large unfinished Roman Catholic minor basilica, considered the best example of Modernist architecture. Meticulously crafted to embody the Christian faith through composition, sculpture, and individualistic, offbeat design, this masterpiece is the kind of attraction that has to be experienced to be believed.

• Web:

  https://sagradafamilia.org/en/home

• E-mail:

  informacio@sagradafamilia.org

• Address:

  Carrer de Mallorca 401, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 932 08 04 14

• Opening hours:

  Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10:30am–8pm

Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

The Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar is one of Barcelona’s most stunning churches and a prime example of Catalan Gothic architecture. Its design showcases a cleaner, more restrained style compared to the elaborate ornamentation typically associated with Gothic structures. Construction began in 1329 and was completed in 1383 — an impressive feat for such a monumental project. Inside, the basilica feels remarkably spacious and airy, with its three naves of equal height supported by towering, slender pillars. The sparse decoration of the chapels enhances this sense of openness. Natural light filters through the magnificent rose window on the main façade and the vibrant stained glass windows, bathing the interior in a serene glow.

• Address:

  Plaça de Santa Maria 1, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 933 10 23 90

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–8:30pm

• More info:

  Near the Picasso Museum

Casa Batlló

Once Gaudí got his hands on this previously unremarkable building in Passeig de Gràcia, it was never to be simply passed by again. Fascinatingly idiosyncratic and almost beast-like on the outside, it continues to amaze from within, with twisted lines and elements that could only be thought up by the genius of Gaudí.

• Web:

  www.casabatllo.es/en

• E-mail:

  info@casabatllo.cat

• Address:

  Passeig de Gràcia 43, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 932 16 03 06

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–10pm

Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens, the first house designed by Antoni Gaudí, is one of his earliest masterpieces and the latest to open its doors to the public. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer residence, it showcases the unmistakable beginnings of Gaudí’s creative genius. Located in the Gràcia district, this UNESCO World Heritage Site combines elements of nature into a chaotic yet peaceful retreat.

• Web:

  https://casavicens.org

• Address:

  Carrer de les Carolines 20-26, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 932 71 10 64

• Opening hours:

  Mon 2:30pm–6pm, Tue–Sun 9:30am–6pm

Cathedral of Barcelona

The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Santa Eulàlia, or simply the Barcelona Cathedral, is the Gothic cathedral and seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona. Its construction began in 1298 on the site of an ancient Roman temple and took more than 150 years to be completed. Located in the centre of the historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, the cathedral is dedicated to the martyr Santa Eulàlia – the patron saint of Barcelona – who was tortured to death in late Roman times. Her corpse is buried under the main altar. Be sure to climb to the roof for a nice view of the city, and don't forget to visit the serene and beautiful courtyard, which is occupied by thirteen white geese representing the years of Saint Eulalia's life before she was martyred.

• Web:

  https://catedralbcn.org

• E-mail:

  info@catedralbcn.org

• Address:

  Pla de la Seu, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 933 42 82 62

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–6:30pm

• Subway:

  Metro stop: Jaume I

La Pedrera - Casa Milà

Built between 1906 and 1912, Casa Milà, commonly known as La Pedrera ('The stone quarry'), is a modernist building in Passeig de Gràcia and the last private residence designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. Its interior is even more striking than its wrought-iron, stone-carved facade, especially the rooms displaying where people actually lived. So get inside Casa Milà to discover another one of Gaudí's unconventional architectural creations.

• Web:

  www.lapedrera.com/en

• E-mail:

  info@lapedrera.com

• Address:

  Passeig de Gràcia 92, Barcelona

• Phone:

  +34 932 14 25 76

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–11pm