Things to do in Barcelona
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Barcelona to Montserrat: Monastery Tour & Horseback RideYou’ll start your day leaving Barcelona behind for Montserrat’s dramatic peaks—first on horseback through quiet trails with a local guide, then wandering ancient monastery halls where monks still pass by unnoticed. Taste local cheese at market stalls before heading back to city life with new stories (and maybe a bit of trail dust).
Barcelona: Old Town Walk, Montjuic Castle & Cable Car ViewsYou’ll taste fresh market fruit in Barcelona’s Old Town, stroll past Gaudí’s early work on Las Ramblas, snap photos with Botero’s famous cat in Raval, then soar above the city on the Montjuïc Cable Car before exploring Montjuïc Castle with your local guide. Expect laughter, real stories, and views you’ll carry home long after.
Barcelona: E-Bike City Tour with Tapas & Wine TastingYou’ll zip through Barcelona’s historic streets by e-bike with a local guide, glide past landmarks like El Born and Ciutadella Park, then unwind over generous tapas and wine tasting with your small group. Expect laughter, city sounds, salty breezes — and moments that linger long after you return home.
Hot Air Balloon Ride over Catalonia from BarcelonaA hot air balloon flight departing 30–45 minutes from Barcelona, rising to 900 meters for 1–1.5 hours of airborne views over Catalonia's countryside, mountains and coast. The balloon holds up to 8 passengers on a shared flight, or you can book a private flight with the pilot. Pickup from Plaça de Catalunya and return transfer are optional; Champagne toast and light snacks follow the landing.Is it for me?Book with pickup if you want to leave Barcelona early and have the whole morning handled—the van collects you, drives you to the launch site, and brings you back to the city center by mid-morning. If you have your own transport or prefer to drive yourself, skip the pickup option and meet the team directly at the flying area near Vic to save the drive time from the city.
Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava tour from Barcelona: Small groupThis full-day small-group tour from Barcelona visits Montserrat's monastery and dramatic rock formations, walks the medieval old town and Jewish Quarter of Girona, and includes free time along the Costa Brava coastline. Groups stay under eight people, a professional guide leads in English or Spanish, and hotel pickup in central Barcelona is included. Food and drinks are not covered, and gratuities are optional.Is it for me?Book the group tour if you're comfortable with a set schedule and want to share the cost with other travelers; choose the private tour if your group wants flexibility to linger at any stop or prefer to travel just with people you know.
Tapas tour Barcelona: 4 stops, local guide, Gothic QuarterYou walk four tapas bars through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with a local food expert who explains the history and preparation of each dish. You taste fried anchovies, pan con tomate, pimientos del padron, potato tortilla, pintxos, and either Crema Catalana or local ice cream, paired with wine and Cava. Water and drinks are included, and the tour takes three hours at a walking pace through narrow medieval streets.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to taste Barcelona's food culture without planning four separate bars yourself — the local guide handles the route, the owners, and the story behind each dish. Expect three hours of steady walking through narrow medieval streets; that's what lets you hit four stops and eat a full meal's worth of tapas in one morning or afternoon.
Barcelona: Picasso Museum Walking Tour & Private Wine TastingYou’ll follow Picasso’s real footsteps through Barcelona: sipping coffee at Els Quatre Gats, tracing hidden art history in narrow alleys, hearing wild stories from your guide, and ending with your own time inside the Picasso Museum (entry included). If you go for the upgrade, unwind after with local wines and Catalan bites in a private tasting room — all led by people who know their stuff.
La Pedrera Barcelona: Gaudí Night Tour & Rooftop ProjectionsYou enter La Pedrera through its inner courtyards lit by audiovisuals, climb to the museum level to understand Gaudí's design philosophy, then reach the rooftop for the projected light show on his famous chimneys. The experience ends with Cava and sweetmeats in the Provença patio. Admission, guide, and the glass of Cava are all included; the whole evening takes 1.5 hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see La Pedrera as a designed experience rather than a daytime landmark — the audiovisuals and rooftop projections only happen at night, and the small-group format with a guide means you move through the building with context instead of on your own.
Montserrat Wine Tour: Monastery, Cogwheel Train & TastingA full-day guided tour from Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain includes a one-hour monastery tour with a local English-speaking guide, free time to hike or attend the Boy's Choir, and a multi-course Catalan lunch at Oller del Mas winery with three wine tastings. Groups stay under 20 people; you choose between the 8:30 a.m. departure (2.5 hours free time at Montserrat) or the 9:45 a.m. option with a scenic Cogwheel Train ride. A VIP add-on unlocks exclusive access to the winery's barrel cellar and premium wine tasting.Is it for me?Book the 8:30 a.m. departure if you want maximum time to hike or explore Montserrat on your own; choose the 9:45 a.m. option with the Cogwheel Train if the scenic ride matters more than extra free time. Add the VIP Experience if you want to taste premium wines in the cellar where they age, a space most visitors never access.
Barcelona: White Rabbit Immersive Art Experience & VRYou move through 10 interactive art rooms created by local artists, experiencing Barcelona through 360° screens, VR, infinity mirrors, and AI installations instead of looking at it from a distance. Entry is flex-time—you choose when to arrive during opening hours—and includes access to the OFF-SHOP with local coffee and gifts. The whole visit takes as long as you want it to, and the space is two minutes from Casa Batlló on Passeig de Gràcia.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Barcelona the way locals do rather than the way postcards show it—the flex-time entry means you fit it into your schedule without booking a specific time, and the 10 interactive rooms work for solo travelers, families, and groups of any size.
Spanish Civil War Museum Barcelona: Bullet-scarred squareYou walk through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter for 2.5 hours with an expert guide who unpacks the Spanish Civil War, anarchist Barcelona, and Franco's dictatorship through the actual sites where it happened—Sant Felip Neri's bomb-scarred square, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Pi, and streets still marked by shrapnel. You leave understanding why this city was so central to the conflict and what those scars mean.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand Barcelona's role in the Spanish Civil War and Franco's dictatorship through the actual streets and scars—the expert guide handles the complexity of the factions and politics so you don't have to piece it together alone. Plan for 2.5 hours of walking at a steady pace through the Old Town, which is exactly what lets you cover the ground and absorb the history.
Barcelona: Private Sailing Trip with Open Bar & SnacksYou’ll slip away from Barcelona’s bustle on a private sailing trip with open bar and snacks, guided by a local skipper who knows these waters well. Take in the skyline from a new angle, anchor for a swim if you’re up for it, and maybe spot dolphins if luck’s on your side. It’s relaxed, low-key — more about feeling than sightseeing.
Montserrat & Cava tour from Barcelona: Small group with guideA guided small group tour from Barcelona to Montserrat Mountain and its Benedictine monastery, plus a walking tour of Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, the cava capital, with hotel pickup and monastery entrance included. The group stays under 8 people, and you choose between a Spanish-language tour, English-language tour, or private option. The 10-hour day covers Barcelona's highlights on the drive out, a walk through Montserrat's natural park, and a tour of the town where cava production has thrived for five centuries.Is it for me?Pick the small group tour if you want the company of other travelers and a lower price; pick the private option if your group wants the full day to itself and prefers a cava cellar visit with tasting included. The Spanish or English small group tour works the same way—choose based on which language your guide speaks.
Montserrat Half Day: Cable Car, Monastery & Easy Hike from BarcelonaYou're picked up in central Barcelona and driven to Montserrat, where you tour the historic Benedictine Monastery and Basilica with a local guide, then take a cable car to the mountain's highest viewpoint. From there you walk an easy trail past ancient chapels and Mediterranean landscape, with 45 minutes to browse the farmers market and taste regional food before returning to the city.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to see Montserrat's main highlights — the monastery, the mountain views, and the landscape — without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or timing the cable car and hike yourself. The small group size and fixed schedule mean you move at a relaxed pace and don't spend the morning figuring out logistics.
Barcelona: E-Bike, Montjuïc Cable Car & Sailing TourYou’ll ride an e-bike through Barcelona’s lively neighborhoods with a local guide, glide over Montjuïc by cable car for wild city views, explore historic sites on foot, and finish by sailing along the coast with your group. Expect laughter, new perspectives—and maybe a little sun on your face you’ll remember later.
Costa Brava Day Trip from Barcelona: Medieval Villages & BeachA small-group day trip from Barcelona to the Costa Brava visits a secluded beach cove near Blanes, the clifftop Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, and the fortified medieval town of Tossa de Mar, with a traditional lunch and drinks at a local restaurant included. The group stays under 16 travelers with an English-speaking guide, and you choose how to spend your time at each stop—beach swim, gardens walk, or both.Is it for me?You're in a small group of no more than 16 travelers, which means the pace stays relaxed and your guide can give personal attention at each stop. The fixed schedule and included lunch let you focus on the coast and the towns instead of arranging transport or finding a restaurant—everything is timed so the day holds together without you building it.
Barcelona Erotic Museum: Entry Ticket & Audioguide with ChampagneYou’ll wander through 14 rooms in Barcelona’s Erotic Museum with an audioguide and a glass of champagne in hand. Expect laughter, surprise details from over 800 pieces, gentle guidance from friendly staff, and a quirky souvenir to take home—plus maybe a new perspective on what’s considered “normal.”
Barcelona Ghosts & Legends Tour: Gothic Quarter ghost storiesThe Barcelona Ghosts & Legends Tour is a 90-minute walking tour through the Gothic Quarter led by a live English guide, moving from a meeting point at a central bar through the neighborhood's oldest streets to hear tales of the city's haunted past. The tour begins and ends at the same bar, where you can order drinks and dinner before or after. Suitable for all fitness levels, though the cobbled terrain and evening timing set the mood.Is it for me?Book this for a free evening in Barcelona when you want something more than a typical night out—the bar setting makes it easy to join without extra planning, and the Gothic Quarter's medieval streets are worth seeing even if ghost stories aren't usually your thing.
Barcelona: Paella Cooking Class & 4-Course Dinner in El RavalYou’ll sip cava as you meet your chef in Barcelona’s El Raval, then learn hands-on how to make paella (and maybe mess up your pan tomaquet—nobody minds). Taste gazpacho, share laughs around the table with new friends, and enjoy Catalan wine with your four-course dinner. It’s warm, lively, and full of those small moments that stick with you.
Montserrat Monastery tour from Barcelona: Basilica & mountainA guided tour of Montserrat Monastery from Barcelona includes shared air-conditioned transport, a 1-hour guided tour of the Basilica and the monastery's art collection led by an English or Spanish-speaking guide, and over an hour of free time to hike the mountain trails, visit the market or simply sit with the views. Groups stay under 20 people per guide. Tours depart at 8:30 a.m. or 9:45 a.m., and you'll need to arrive 20 minutes early for check-in at the Barcelona Nord office.Is it for me?Book the early 8:30 a.m. departure if you want the most free time to hike and explore the mountain on your own terms. Choose the 9:45 a.m. option with the cogwheel train if you prefer a scenic ascent and a more structured experience with less unguided time.
