Barcelona. A city with deep roots in the Middle Ages with a modern personality exhibited by the fantastical El Sagrada Familia Church built by Catalonia’s own Gaudi. The hardest part during your visit will be to pair down your selection from the wide variety of daily tours you can do in Barcelona. Here are our top picks.
1. A Guided Tour at the La Sagrada Familia
The La Sagrada Familia is one attraction you simply can’t miss. Sign up for a tour and you won’t have to spend time waiting in the extremely lone lines. Since this attraction is so popular that’s a major consideration.
While there are many examples of Gaudi’s work in the city of Barcelona , the La Sagrada is one of the most frequently visited. The interior is astonishing with ceilings reaching skyward for 700 meters. The building is enriched with symbols that you’ll relish lingering over.
2. Double-Decker Bus City Tour
To get an overview of Barcelona, sign up for one of the double decker bus tours in Barcelona. You’ll find out where the best restaurants are, get a chance to explore the city’s architecture, and get a chance to visit many fine museums along the way.
Best of all, you get the chance to hop on and hop off during you day in Barcelona. These buses have more than 20 stops along the way and you can buy a 1- or a 2-day pass. There’s an audio guide available in the language of your choice.
3. The Medieval Experience
Once you explore the city on the bus, chances are good that you’ll want to go return for more exploration of the many beautiful medieval buildings. Get an early access ticket and you can explore the Montserrat monastery. Or, had to Park Guell to climb the Dragon Stairway.
When it comes to Gothic architecture, there’s no better place than Barcelona. The tour guides have a rich understanding of both the history and architecture that will enhance your enjoyment.
4. A Night Of Flamenco Dancing
Of course, there’s more to life in Barcelona than just gorgeous buildings and fabulous sights. Once you finished with your day tours, enjoy a night out with dinner and an authentic Flamenco show. Flamenco is a Spanish tradition and some of the greatest dancers within the tradition live in Barcelona. Shows at the Tablao Cordobes feature dinner or tapas, drinks and a wonderful exhibition of the finest dancers in the area. You’ll go home without with tapping toes and a satisfied tummy.
5. Barcelona’s Rich History Of Art
No visit to Barcelona is complete without a tour of its many museums. Get a Barcelona Skip the Line pass and you can see how diverse the art culture of this Catalonian city is. From the modernist tradition at the Joan Miro Foundation and the Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art to the traditional at the National Art Museum of Catalonia, you’ll gaze in wonder at the richness of this City’s cultural tradition.
Of course, you won’t want to miss out on the stellar Picasso Museum as well. Plan to get tickets in advance for a long day of satisfying viewings.
Quite frankly, these day tours are just a few of the highlights of this fabulous city. Make sure that you take the time to explore local life in the many shopping markets and restaurants that dot the city. You’ll fall in love with Catalonia’s premier city, Barcelona.
