Popular Tour Itineraries Featuring Barcelona

We recommend spending at least two nights in Barcelona. The city is so captivating that you can't just run through it. Give yourself time to immerse yourself in the culture, architecture, and culinary delights. Make sure to include a day trip or excursion that brings Catalunia closer to you. Two nights/three days will leave you with an experience that lasts.

You can expect to spend at least 35-40 EUR/person/day (40-45 USD) for food, beverages, transportation, and random leisure needs (spontaneous visit to a museum). It's certainly possible to spend a lot more on eating out in Barcelona if you want to dine at top restaurants. If you plan to take excursions, the average cost may rise to 100-120 EUR/person/day (120-150 USD). Day trips usually include transportation, some food, and drink.

Barcelona has a well-developed subway system that will allow you to move around the city very efficiently. They offer a touristic card (Hola Barcelona) valid for the Metro for 48, 72, 96, 120 hours from the first time you use it and entitles you to an unlimited number of travels. This ticket can be purchased online.

Barcelona is a shopping paradise. There are two main shopping areas. The Portal del Angel offers affordable quality goods in international and local fast-fashion brand stores, including local shoe shops. The Passeig de Gracia invites you to look for cool, high-end stuff. If you take a detour from Passeig de Garcia, you will run into recycling, upcycling, and artisan stores, like Lydia Delgado's designer shop. If it comes to souvenirs, we recommend staying away from stereotypes - you will find candy shops, a glass factory, hand-painted artifacts, and more in Barcelona!

Barcelona boasts of cultural venues. The city that protects Gaudí's legacy is a Mecca for art and architecture lovers. Quirky museums, cool art galleries, sophisticated exhibition spaces, live music events will spice up your stay in the Catalan capital. If you prefer to stay outdoors, you should not miss the street art and graffiti in Barcelona.

ATMs are safe to withdraw cash in Spain. You can use your credit card in most restaurants, cafés, and bars. For some hidden or street-based souvenir shops, you might need cash, but it is very seldom. In case using your credit card, please always require payment in the local currency, which is EUR in Spain.

The Mediterranean diet is on the menu all around the country and so it is in Barcelona! Spanish cuisine uses a lot of rice and chickpeas that make the life of a gluten-intolerant easy-peasy. Milk is not a popular ingredient either, which is good news for lactose intolerants. Should you have any specific restrictions, feel free to turn to the waiter, who will helpfully assist you with the right choice of meal.

Barcelona is a safe city but loaded with tourists all the time, and that can make anyone a victim of pickpocketing or other petty crimes. If you walk with a securely fastened bag, you will hardly face anything like that. The Ramblas area also needs precaution, especially during the night time, after a few drinks. Make sure to keep your money in your bag and never leave it unattended. If you do not dress like a tourist (slippers, shorts, shirts, etc.), you will be less likely an object of petty crimes.