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Discover Barcelona the way youtrulywant to experience it
From modernist architecture to neighbourhood squares, tapas bars, beaches and routes that do not unnecessarily zigzag through the city.
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Plan your trip
Start your city trip here
Traveling to Barcelona for the first time? With these three guides you can quickly lay the foundation for a well-organized city trip.
Barcelona in 3 days
Barcelona in 3 days
A complete planning of famous sights, attractive neighbourhoods and great places to eat.
View the three-day route →
Stay overnight
Find a hotel in Barcelona
Discover great hotels and accommodations in Barcelona and find a stay that suits your trip and budget.
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Arrival
From the airport to the centre
View the options by train, metro, bus and taxi and choose the most convenient connection.
View all transportation options →From inspiration to booking
Plan well first. Then book with confidence.
Use our guides in a logical order, so you do not choose a hotel, itinerary or transfer before you know what truly suits your trip.
- 01
Choose your itinerary
Group each day by area and avoid unnecessary travel time.
See the three-day Barcelona itinerary → - 02
Choose your base
Compare the neighbourhoods first and accommodation second.
Compare hotels in Barcelona → - 03
Sort out the practical details
Choose transport based on your arrival time, group and luggage.
Compare transport from the airport →
Start with what you like
Eight ways to enter the city
Choose the subject that suits your trip and open a complete, practical guide.
Things to do
Sagrada Família as a starting point for architecture and history.
Open overview →Neighbourhoods
Compare city rhythm, location and atmosphere per neighbourhood.
Open overview →Food & drink
From tapas and vermut to breakfast and Catalan dishes.
Open overview →Hotels
First choose the district and then the type of accommodation.
Open overview →Beaches
Find the city beach that suits swimming, rest or sport.
Open overview →Day trips
Mountains, coastal towns and historic towns outside Barcelona.
Open overview →Itineraries
Realistic days with stops that are geographically close together.
Open overview →Practical tips
Transport, arrival, budget and travel time clearly explained.
Open overview →Popular sights
Four icons, four different stories
Popular neighbourhoods
Find the neighbourhood that suits your rhythm
Complete itinerary
Barcelona in 3 days, without zigzagging
Day one for the old town, day two for Gaudí and Gràcia, day three for Montjuïc and the sea. Every day remains compact enough for a spontaneous detour.
- 01Old town
- 02Gaudí & Gràcia
- 03Montjuïc & the sea
Choose by feeling
Make Barcelona personal
Plan your days, discover which neighbourhood suits you or test your city knowledge.
Trip planner
Home →Find your baseWhich neighbourhood suits you?
Home →Test your knowledgeBarcelona quiz
Home →Food and drinks
Not every meal is paella
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