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Best Things to Do in Barcelona

Featured Barcelona Travel Tips
  • Plan an evening stroll through the enchanting Gothic Quarter
  • Take a tour of the architecturally breathtaking Sagrada Familia and Park Guell
  • Indulge in an evening of music at the Palau de la Música Catalina in El Born
  • Explore the historic Bunkers del Carmel in the morning to beat the crowds
  • Enjoy a cold drink while soaking up the sun at La Barceloneta Beach
  • Capture memories on a Flytographer photoshoot

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Leanne's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Taperia Sagrada Familia Prices and location can't be beat.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

The Sagrada Familia is not to be missed.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

We always reserve an activity specifically for the kids while on vacation. Be sure to check out Bubble Planet while in Barcelona.

Visited Barcelona in October

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

Olya in Barcelona for Flytographer

Sanam's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Badiani gelato was amazing! I went multiple times during my trip. My favorite flavor has to be La Dolcevita

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

I loved looking through the leather shops and Atelier's throughout El Born. Favorite place for a good quality leather bag was Otello's. Also, highly recommend doing audio/guided tours for Gaudi landmarks to better understand the artistry.

What is your best travel tip for Barcelona?

Don't stress about seeing everything on your trip. Barcelona is a big and beautiful city, and to rush through multiple activities in one day can get overwhelming.

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Aline in Barcelona for Flytographer

Jessica's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

La Romane has amazing risotto and pizza

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

We really enjoyed the architecture and creativity in all of Gaudi’s establishments. My personal favorite was Casa Batlló as it has a whimsical feel. Wandering the Gothic Quater and shopping in La Rambla are a must.

What is your best travel tip for Barcelona?

We found that flagging a taxi is much easier than trying to use Uber.

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Aline in Barcelona for Flytographer

Kait's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Loka was fire for lunch, Dr. Stravinski was amazing for unique cocktails

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

A sunset boat cruise was one of our favourite activities

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Martina in Barcelona for Flytographer

Manuela's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Sintonia for a 7 course lunch and Casa Amalia for dinner because we celebrated our 30th at both restaurants!

Visited Barcelona in August

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Orlando in Barcelona for Flytographer

Samy's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Fismuler restaurant is a must try! The ambiance, the food, everything was perfect. It feels more like a local place that happens to be upscale but never pretentious. They have live music and a wonderful environment. The food is also exquisite. Everything is coursed once you and each dish was rich in flavor without being too heavy. Loved it!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Get lost in El Born neighborhood (instead of the gothic quarter). it's so worth it!

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Barcelona?

Book in advance!

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Martina in Barcelona for Flytographer

Amanda's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Zoo, La Rambla, park Güell, La Plaça de Catalunya, Mercat de la Boqueria

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Reba's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Cuines De Santa Caterina - yummy breakfast and beautiful inside

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Casa Batlo, Park Guell, walking around the Gothic Quarter

Visited Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Lisa's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Our favorite restaurant on this trip to Barcelona was Tuscania. We had sidewalk seating and a beautiful evening view of the Sagrada Familia. The owner and waitstaff were really nice. Favorite dish was the tortellini with sage.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

I'd have to say our visit to Sagrada Familia was our favorite activity. The construction workers have made a lot of progress since our last visit in 2016. The stain glass windows are magical.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Wine, lots of wine, lol. I would say if you're traveling with young children, a lightweight stroller is a must and download shows to your phone or an activity they love to keep them busy at meals.

Visited Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Megan's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Cerveseria Catalana - touristy but the best tapas we had in Barcelona. Billy Bruce - Excellent brunch spot with large portions to start your day. Kids loved the pancakes.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Castell Montjuic with teleferic Montjuic. La Sagrada Familia. Catedral de Barcelona.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Get tickets and tours in advance. Have back up plans. One of our tours was cancelled and we didn’t have a good back up plan. It felt like a wasted day.

Visited Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Michelle's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

We were in a very charming part of Gràcia and loved all the cafes and restaurants we went to. I don’t think I could narrow it down to just one! On our last night we took our teens to Les Quinze Nits in the Gothic Quarter which has traditional Catalan food. We enjoyed the views from the second floor dining room and a lovely dinner. My daughter especially liked the churros she had for dessert.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Casa Vicens in Gràcia is a gem! We had an excellent guided tour of this lesser known Gaudí attraction. It was also our meeting spot for our shoot and provided a beautiful backdrop for our first series of photos.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

We traveled with teens ages 12 and 14 this time. My travel tip is to observe siesta from 2-4 pm so the kids can rest and recharge. The city can be busy so it’s important to schedule time for rest.

Visited Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Katie's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

La Plateleria - such an amazing venue where the owner puts her heart and soul into the menu, service and ambience.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Don’t bring them ;)

Visited Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Katy's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Bar Brutal was a great spot for a date night. We had drinks at SIPS as well!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Use Miss Babysitter to hire a sitter for a date night; a family friendly tour of the Gothic Quarter where you hunt for dragons was a hit

Visited Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Matthias's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Sartoria Panatieri, for amazing pizza and other food. Xurreria Trebol for amazing Churros in all kinds of flavors!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Our engagement shoot in front of the La Sagrada Familia, and a guided tour through Park Guell. We also had a nice private stroll through Ciutadella Park. We also enjoyed a hidden spot in Massimo Dutti, where there is a nice park/terrace after the back stairs on the second floor, and where we got to admire Casa Mila.

Visited Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Michaela's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Sal Mar at Barceloneta Beach. An oceanside lunch with fresh seafood that I definitely will be craving.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

The guided tour at Sagrada Familia was definitely worth the extra money. It pointed out details I would have missed. Even the kids (6 & 7) were intently engaged.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Plan a couple major things to do but leave time to really explore the city. And gelato is always a good idea!

Visited Barcelona in June

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Ghazal's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Loved La paella de su diagonal for paella. Vinitus is also fabulous for tapas and sangria. But only if one doesn’t mind waiting since the restaurant doesnt take reservations.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Loved hanging out in Parc de la Ciutadella and going canoeing there as it was the perfect day. I also enjoy getting lost in the little streets in the Gothic quarter. I also enjoy sipping on sangria on the beach.

What is your best travel tip for Barcelona?

Just walk around everywhere. It’s a very walkable city with a great vibe and delicious food.

Visited Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Orlando in Barcelona for Flytographer

Cristina's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Dos Manos was a great unexpected find

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

All things Gaudi!

What is the best tip for going on your babymoon to Barcelona?

Seventy Barcelona Hotel made everything easy! Great access to metro and restaurants

Visited Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: Sagrada Familia

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Jennifer's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

For the best meal in Barcelona you must book a table at Canete. While it's true you can get a good meal almost anywhere in Spain, the food here is extraordinary. Expect the highest quality and creativity from the kitchen here, set in an intimate space. It's the kind of restaurant that brings locals and visitors together with one goal, a great meal and a night to remember. I'm still dreaming of the croquettes and the tortitas de camaron! It'll be the first reservation I make when I head back to this incredible city - and it should be yours too.

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

It had been 20 years since I lived in Barca so I spent a good deal of time just re-exploring the city with no agenda. That's how I found the antique and vintage stores of the Barrio Gothic. I spent hours browsing the shops, each of which felt like it's own mini-museum. From religious items to clothing, furniture and jewelry, there's so much to learn about a place by visiting it's local antique stores. It also gives you a chance to connect with the shopkeepers who are the experts of not only what they sell but their city too. If you look closely in my photos you'll see the long sterling silver necklace from the 70s I bought which is by a Catalonian brand called Puig Doria at my favorite of the shops called Heritage Barcelona.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Barcelona?

Every day of my trip was a celebration. Traveling solo is a special gift to give oneself. You can tune into your own rhythms and go where your hear takes you. Turning 50 is a milestone and I spent two days at Montserrat at the start of my trip to reflect in nature and gratitude. No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to this incredible spiritual site.

Visited Barcelona in May

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Ariana's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Gatsby - great nightlife! Hotel Colon - most incredible view!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Sagrada Famila - the most beautiful church by the famous Gaudi!

Visited Barcelona in April

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Martina in Barcelona for Flytographer

Monique's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Llamber in Born

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

La Sagrada Familia

Visited Barcelona in October

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Cathy in Barcelona for Flytographer

Fabliha's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

El Nacional!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Gothic Quarter Parc Guell Sagrada Familia

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

Barcelona has so many wonderful playgrounds pretty much everywhere! Check out the playground next to Sagrada Familia so your young ones can get their energy out while you take in the wonderful sights!

Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Mariah's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Batuar -located in the Cotton House Hotel is amazing! I never had a bad meal any where we went in Barcelona another great place was Peix Vela right by the W hotel!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

My favorite activity after our fun photoshoot was a tour of the Sagrada Familia and Park Guell. I love looking at the different architecture and designs and both are so unique!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Barcelona?

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Visited Barcelona in September

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Shannon's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

CAJÚ gelato in El Born is the best gelato we’ve had in ages! The owners are so kind and really put a lot of care into sourcing the ingredients. We went multiple times and every flavor was delicious. For tapas, Cal Pep was absolutely worth the wait!

Visited Barcelona in August

Photo Shoot Location: El Born and Parc de la Ciutadella

Anna in Barcelona for Flytographer

Josaura's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

El Nacional. Such a fun concept with all the restaurants and bars located all in one space. The food was amazing and the best gelato stand was there!

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

Definitely booking a Flytographer shoot with Ramon at Park Guell. The park is breathtaking and being able to have such amazing photos of that space with my family is unforgettable.

Visited Barcelona in August

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Ramon and Sonia in Barcelona for Flytographer

Jenni's Travel Tips for Barcelona

What are the best places to eat and drink in Barcelona?

Our favorite restaurant was Xavier Pellicer for fine dining. Our favorite bar was the rooftop bar at The Edition Hotel. Our favorite local hole-in-the-wall place was Espai Puntal and our favorite place for coffee and smoothies was Nudes (both located in the Born district).

What are the best things to do in Barcelona?

La sagrada familia is a must see. It was worth it to book a tour for the church and one of the towers. We also loved the Born neighborhood full of trendy shops and art galleries. It felt like Etsy in real life. Loved seeing artisans working on their crafts in the stores!

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Barcelona?

The rooftop bar at The Edition hotel is a perfect spot for an anniversary cocktail with a view of the whole city. Xavier Pellicer is a romantic spot for an upscale fine dining experience in a beautiful setting.

Visited Barcelona in July

Photo Shoot Location: The Gothic Quarter

Natalia in Barcelona for Flytographer

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