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Things to do in Barcelona

Group cycles through a monument.

Barcelona is a beautiful city that fully depicts the ancient culture of Spain. Of course we think our tours top the list of all things to do in Barcelona :).However, there are several different other things to do in Barcelona to make your day more beautiful and enjoyable. A few of them are discussed below in order to give you a general overview about what to do on your next trip to Barcelona.

The modernist architecture

Barcelona is usually referred to as the foundation of the Catalan modernism that started evolving between the 19th and 20th centuries. So the modernist architecture of that time can still be seen in the streets of Barcelona. There are several buildings that you might want to check out on your next trip to Barcelona if you are interested in the modernist architecture of the city. These include the Park Güell, La Pedrera and Casa Battló.

Why not inquire about our Modernist Architecture Private Tours.

Breathtaking sights from the Barcelona hills

Barcelona is a beautiful city with a diverse culture and breathtaking views. There are several neighborhoods present to the northern side of the city which offer beautiful mountains with marvelous views. All these hills are a great place for wanderers, cyclists and runners on weekends. So if you are looking for a peaceful time, going there would be highly recommended.
You can join our Montjuïc E-bike tours of for absolute nature and history

Barcelona Museums

Another prominent things to do in Barcelona is to check all the different museums out. There are many beautiful museums filled with pieces of ancient Catalan culture, the most famous museums in this regard include Picasso museum, museum of history of Barcelona, Palau Nacional, and La Caixa Forum. Some of these museums offer free entry on certain Sundays of the month.

Gothic quarter

If you are an architecture enthusiast looking forward to exploring the olden Barcelona city, a trip to the Gothic quarter should not be missed. It is situated near La Rambla and is known to be the best place if you want to get a real feel of the Barcelona town. Each and every corner of that place is filled with different pieces of history from the ancient culture of Catalonia and Spain.
Join our Free Gothic Quarter Walking Tour to hear all the stories of this great Barrio.

City beaches

Of course the beaches in Barcelona are not comparable with Costa Brava, they are packed with people from across the world who come to explore the city and cool off in the Mediterranean. If you are a fan of hustle and bustle, paying these beaches a visit would be a good call. But if you like to hang out in peace, going to different seaside resorts such as Sitges would be a better option. All these resorts may be reached using a short train ride.

Gigs and film screenings

Another must thing to do in Barcelona is to be a part of one of the many outdoor film screenings and gigs. Barcelona is a city with the perfect weather. So every year, several outdoor film screenings as well as full fledge film festivals also take place in the city. If you are going there for the first time in your life, witnessing such an event would be highly recommended. Different festivals exhibit different kinds of content including movies, short films, documentaries and other similar items.

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