Things to do in Barcelona

It was an amazing experience seeing Sagrada Familia up close! Our guide Tony gave us so many more details that we would have definetely missed if we were on our own. Highly recommend booking this experience.

Experience: I strongly recommend their gold package. You’ll receive a exclusive pad with an e-tour guide and AI illustrations showing how the building used to look. The gold pass also grants access to more must-see places, especially if you’re a first-time visitor to Barcelona. Don’t miss the chance to visit during the day; the building’s vibrant colours and numerous coloured glasses are truly stunning.

Park Güell, designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí, is Barcelona, Spain's most iconic World Heritage Site. Originally intended as a failed "garden city" private luxury residential area, it later transformed into a whimsical public park. The park is a must-visit attraction for anyone traveling to Barcelona, featuring natural lines, colorful mosaic tiling (Trencadís), and fantastical architecture throughout.

Experience: that’s a completely different vibe to watch at night and cool down. The tour guide will explain everything you need to know and there’s a special night show too. It’s not very fancy but the atmosphere is great with a bit of breeze. If you’re visiting Barcelona for the first time, I strongly recommend it.

Stepping into this magnificent palace of music, the first feeling isn't shock, but awe. Above, intricate carvings and a stained-glass dome; before you, layers of organ pipes stacked upon each other, as if the entire wall is waiting to breathe. The four rows of keyboards stand silently, yet seem ready to awaken the soul of the entire space at any moment. Light streams in from the stained-glass windows, gold and red intertwining to create a warm and solemn atmosphere, causing one to unconsciously slow their pace. Standing before the stage, I suddenly understand that music has never been just sound, but a combination of architecture and art. Every pipe, every arch, every mosaic is paving the way for sound. When the melody sounds, it's not just the air that vibrates, but the entire space and the hearts of the people within. Here, I felt that humanity's pursuit of beauty can be so ultimate and pure.

First time getting a guided tour and I’m so glad it was with Julie! She explained a lot of history and pointed out a lot of details that would’ve been missed had she not mentioned them. I highly recommend this tour with Julie. The headphones and walkie talkie are provided so you could walk around while she’s talking. Don’t forget to visit the gift shops prior to leaving because you will not be let back in. We spent 2 hours at sagrada familia and it was so breath taking.

Casa Vicens, Antoni Gaudí's first residential architectural masterpiece, was built between 1883 and 1885 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005. Located in the secluded and artistic Gràcia district, this building was designed by Gaudí as a summer villa for Manuel Vicens, a tile manufacturer. It broke with the architectural traditions of the time, perfectly blending Neo-Moorish, Oriental influences, and Catalan Modernism, and is recognized as one of the pioneering works of Art Nouveau in Europe.

I thought there might be no point in coming if I couldn't see a match, but that idea vanished in an instant. The museum's exhibits are all incredibly well-conceived. There are numerous displays where you can learn about the history of Barcelona. Although I wasn't alive during Cruyff's playing days, the valuable exhibits, which I'd only seen in videos, are a must-see. Two hours flew by in no time.

I truly loved visiting the Picasso Museum in Barcelona. It did not feel like just walking through a tourist attraction, but rather like an educational and emotional journey through the artist’s life, mind, and creative transformation. The museum is beautifully organized in a way that allows you to follow Picasso’s evolution step by step — from his early academic works to the more experimental and iconic styles that changed modern art.