Barcelona is one of Europe’s great city-break destinations — a place where extraordinary Modernista architecture, world-class museums and a seriously good food and drink scene come together in one of the most liveable cities on the continent. The Barcelona travel guides on this page are designed to help you get beneath the surface, navigate the crowds at the most popular sights, and make the most of attractions that many visitors overlook entirely.
The guides cover everything from beating the queues at Casa Batlló and deciding whether you need to book Casa Vicens tickets in advance, to first-timer tips for Montjuïc Castle and what to expect at the magnificent Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya. Art lovers are also pointed towards the Picasso Museum and the open-air spectacle of Poble Espanyol, whilst those after some green space will find a thorough guide to the Botanical Garden of Barcelona — all complemented by a look at the city’s fascinating Museum of the History of Catalonia.
- How to beat the crowds at Casa Batllo in Barcelona.
- Practical guide to visiting the Museum of the History of Catalonia in Barcelona.
- In Barcelona, do I need to book Casa Vicens tickets in advance?
- Plan your visit to the Botanical Garden of Barcelona.
- What to expect at the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya and Poble Espanyol in Barcelona.
- First-time visitors’ guide to Montjuic Castle in Barcelona.
- Planning a visit to the Picasso Museum in Barcelona.
5 great Barcelona experiences to book
- 🛶 Get adventurous on the Costa Brava with a kayaking, snorkelling and cliff-jumping tour.
- ⛪ Skip the line with a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia.
- 🍷 Indulge in great food and drink on a tapas and wine tour.
- 🏔️ Take a half day tour to the incredible Montserrat Monastery.
- 🚌 Pack in Barcelona’s highlights with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
