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Barcelona, Spain

Things to Do in Barcelona

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup

Most booked tours and tickets in Barcelona

Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup

Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup

4.918,728 reviews8h
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

4.410,317 reviews1h 30m
Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona

Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona

4.68,769 reviews1h
From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat, Tapas & Wine Tour

From Barcelona: Half-Day Montserrat, Tapas & Wine Tour

4.98,377 reviews6h
Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

4.98,321 reviews7h
Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

4.97,358 reviews11h 30m
Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

4.87,224 reviews4h
Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour from Barcelona

Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour from Barcelona

4.96,864 reviews5h 15m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Barcelona's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Barcelona

  1. 1Sagrada Familia
  2. 2Park Güell
  3. 3Gothic Quarter
  4. 4La Boqueria Market
  5. 5Barceloneta Beach
  6. 6Casa Batlló
  • Experience Gaudí's architectural masterpieces firsthand—photos simply cannot capture the way La Sagrada Familia's stained glass paints the interior in rainbows at different times of day.
  • Discover one of Europe's most vibrant food scenes, from traditional vermut bars where locals have gathered for generations to innovative restaurants pushing the boundaries of Catalan cuisine.
  • Enjoy a perfect Mediterranean climate that makes outdoor living possible year-round—dine al fresco in December or catch sunrise yoga on the beach in January.

Tickets and passes in Barcelona

Casa Batllo Admission Ticket with Intelligent Audio Guide

Casa Batllo Admission Ticket with Intelligent Audio Guide

4.43,444 reviews1h
Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option

Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option

4.53,316 reviews1h
Authentic Flamenco Show Barcelona : Intimate Casa Sors Experience

Authentic Flamenco Show Barcelona : Intimate Casa Sors Experience

5.02,457 reviews1h 15m
Tour Welcome to Barcelona in Eco Tuk Tuk Private with Local Guide

Tour Welcome to Barcelona in Eco Tuk Tuk Private with Local Guide

4.82,441 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Barcelona

Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

Barcelona Tapas and Wine Experience Small-Group Walking Tour

4.96,792 reviews3h
Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

4.95,498 reviews9h 30m
Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

Barcelona Paella Cooking Class with Market Visit, Tapas & Sangria

5.03,275 reviews3h
Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

Barcelona Tapas Walking Tour: Food, Wine & History

4.82,323 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Barcelona

Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona

Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona

4.98,417 reviews10h
Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

Montserrat Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

4.86,450 reviews5h
Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona

Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona

5.05,145 reviews8h

Hidden gems in Barcelona

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Bunkers del Carmel

Civil War anti-aircraft bunkers turned into the city's best viewpoint, popular with locals for sunset picnics.

Sant Pau Recinte Modernista

A UNESCO-listed Art Nouveau hospital complex that rivals anything Gaudí built, yet sees a fraction of the visitors.

Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera

A cactus garden on Montjuïc's slopes with over 800 species and sweeping port views.

Passatge de Permanyer

A hidden 19th-century residential passage in the Eixample, lined with English-style townhouses and gardens.

El Nacional

A former textile factory transformed into a stunning food hall with four distinct restaurants under one spectacular roof.

Day trips from Barcelona

Montserrat

1 hour by train + cable car

A sacred mountain monastery dramatically perched among serrated rock formations. Beyond the religious significance, the hiking trails offer spectacular views across Catalonia to the Pyrenees.

Costa Brava

1.5 hours by car or bus

The 'Wild Coast' lives up to its name with hidden coves, medieval fishing villages, and crystal-clear water. Tossa de Mar and Cadaqués (where Dalí lived) are standouts.

Penedès Wine Region

45 minutes by train

Catalonia's answer to Champagne country, producing 95% of Spain's cava. Small family bodegas offer tours and tastings among rolling vineyards with views to Montserrat.

Plan your Barcelona trip

Things to do in Barcelona: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?+

Top sights include Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Gothic Quarter and La Boqueria Market. Away from the crowds, try Bunkers del Carmel and Sant Pau Recinte Modernista.

What are the most popular tours in Barcelona?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup (4.9 stars, 18,728 reviews); Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket (4.4 stars, 10,317 reviews); Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona (4.6 stars, 8,769 reviews).

How much do tours in Barcelona cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €20 and €109 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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