10 Days in Barcelona: Living Like a Local in the Catalan Capital

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While spending 10 days in Barcelona, you’ll start to feel like more than just a tourist. Of course, you’ll have plenty of time to see the city’s most iconic sights. But you’ll also be able to get off the beaten path more than the typical visitor to the city. You’ll discover hidden corners locals love, […]

Insider’s Guide to Visiting the Sagrada Familia

Lighted ceiling of the Sagrada Familia on a dark day in Barcelona

A trip to Barcelona would be incomplete without visiting its most iconic (though unfinished) masterpiece! The Sagrada Familia is often at the top of any list you’ll find about things to do in Barcelona, and for good reason. From the glittering stained glass windows to the towering columns and arches to the intricate details in […]

How to Spend a Perfect 3 Days in Barcelona

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If you have 3 days in Barcelona, consider yourself lucky. That’s the perfect amount of time to experience most of the city’s main tourist attractions and even get a little bit off the beaten path! The Catalan capital, widely considered one of Europe’s most vibrant cities, is bursting with unique energy and culture. Here’s how […]

Get off the Boat! Spending the Day in Barcelona

Enjoy some breathtaking views in Barcelona with our full post on some of the most spectacular spots around to enjoy this wonderful city!

This blog post was originally posted on March 9, 2015, and was updated on November 29, 2017. If your cruise ship is stopping in the Barcelona cruise port, there is no way you can miss out on this beautiful city! The city is relatively small and easy to manage for a first time visitor. Furthermore, […]

The Ultimate First-Timers Guide to Barcelona

A woman walking around Barcelona visiting for the first time.

Coming to Barcelona for the first time? There’s so much to see, do, eat, and experience in a short time, so it’s normal that you might start to feel overwhelmed when it comes to planning. To make things easy, we’ve created a first-timer’s guide to Barcelona to make sure that your first visit is a […]

10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Barcelona

Enjoy the best of the city and find out all you need to know before traveling to Barcelona!

  Heading to Barcelona? Arm yourself with information! Whether you’re coming for business or pleasure, read up on ten essential things to know before traveling to Barcelona. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia The first thing to know before traveling to Barcelona is that it’s the capital of Catalonia, one of Spain’s 17 different autonomous […]

10 Things to Do in the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona

This beautiful cathedral is just one of the highlights of some of our favorite cool Barcelona walking tours!

Photo credit: Abdu Kabbaj The Gothic Quarter in Barcelona dates back over 2,000 years and is one of the most talked about neighborhoods in the city—full of charm and captivating history. Of course, that means there is a lot to do and even more to see in this bustling neighborhood! No matter how much time […]