Barcelona Spain has the La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, the Gaudi Houses, and so much more. So you might be thinking how do I choose how to spend my time travelling around Barcelona and exploring this amazing city?
When I travelled to Barcelona Spain I was also overwhelmed by the number of amazing attractions, local markets, and beautiful parks to visit. But after travelling to Barcelona twice here are my top recommendations of places if it is your first time travelling to Barcelona.
This post is all about the top 10 things to do in Barcelona Spain.
Top 10 Things to Do in Barcelona Spain
1. La Sagrada Familia
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One of the most popular attractions in all of Barcelona Spain is La Sagrada Familia. This Catholic church was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudi. This church has been under construction for 140 and is still standing unfinished in the city of Barcelona. Even though this church is not complete it is still breathtaking to see from both the inside and outside. Gaudi was known for his unique architecture and designs and the Sagrada Familia is not any different. If you are travelling to Barcelona you NEED to visit the amazing attraction of La Sagrada Familia.Location
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To view La Sagrada Familia from the outside is FREE. If you want to get some amazing views of the church I recommend visiting the parks on either side of the building to get a great view. If you want to go inside the Sagrada Familia you will need an entrance ticket or visit with a tour. There are lots of ticket options on GetYourGuide from entrance tickets to private tours and everything in between. If you are looking to buy tickets for La Sagrada Familia click here.2. Park Güell
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Park Guell Barcelona is another very popular spot visitors to Barcelona Spain will visit. This park is famously known for its lookout point over Barcelona city with the colourful tiled bench in many photo backgrounds. If you are looking for Barcelona photo spots this is definitely one to add to your photography list. This park is huge and has tons of art, beautiful buildings, and more to see.Location
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To visit Park Guell you do need to purchase an entrance ticket. If you want a more immersive experience and learn all about the park many tours go through Park Guell. Both ticket options can be found on GetYourGuide.3. Casa Batlló
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Casa Batlló is one of three famous buildings by the architect Antoni Gaudi. Casa Batlló is also known as the House of Bone because of its unique design. Many think this building looks like a dragon with its scales along with bones lining the walls. This building is incredible to view from the outside but you are also able to explore the inside of the building if you choose to do so.Location
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There are lots of ticket options on both GetYourGuide and Tiqets from standard entrance to premium depending on what you would like to see inside Casa Batlló.4. La Pedrera-Casa Milà
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La Pedrera-Casa Milà is another one of the three Gaudi buildings. This building is again very unique from the other buildings Gaudi designed. Many will just marvel at the outside yet some choose to explore the inside as well and even go up to the roof to get a view of the city of Barcelona.Location
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Similar to Casa Batlló, Casa Mila has multiple ticket options ranging in price depending on the tour or ticket option you choose. You can find tickets on GetYourGuide and Tiqets.5. Casa Vincens Gaudi
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Casa Vicens Gaudi is the third popular Gaudi house in Barcelona Spain. This building is less known than Casa Batlló and Casa Milà but still amazing to see. Casa Vicens Gaudi is also in a different area than the other two buildings since Casa Batlló and Milà are just a few steps away from one another. Casa Vicens is not far and very cool to see the differences between these buildings’ designs.Location
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The same at the other Gaudi Houses you can find entrance tickets for Casa Vicens Gaudi on GetYourGuide or Tiqets. If you are planning to visit all three Gaudi Houses there are Combo tickets available to save some money. You can find the 3 Houses of Gaudi on Tiqet so check out this deal if you want to visit Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, and Casa Vicens. Click here to see the Gaudi Houses combo ticket.6. Ciutadella Park
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Ciutadella Park is a huge park in the city of Spain, 77 acres to be exact. You can walk through the Arc de Triomf, I know we are in Barcelona not Paris but there is one in Barcelona as well, to enter Ciutadella Park. There are lots of walking trails, beautiful gardens, fountains, and more. It is a very peaceful escape from the busy city. I recommend bringing a book, journal, or even a picnic and spending some time in this great park.Location
7. Cathedral of Barcelona
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The Cathedral of Barcelona is a beautiful Gothic cathedral located in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter. Many walking tours will walk by the Cathedral or Barcelona and see the beautiful architecture from the outside but you are able to go inside but you do need to purchase entrance tickets.Location
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You can purchase entrance tickets to the Cathedral of Barcelona on Tiqets for around $20 with audio guides included.8. Mercado de La Boqueria
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Mercado de La Boqueria is a famous food market in Barcelona located on the famous Rambla Street. This market is huge and has tons of local food you can try. Warning this is a very popular attraction for tourists so prices can be a bit higher than in other markets in Barcelona. If you plan to buy some food or not at Mercado de La Boqueria I highly recommend everyone visit.Location
9. Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya + Magic Fountain of Monjuic
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Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is an amazing spot for any art lovers out there. This museum is filled with art from over the years. Right in front of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is the Magic Fountain of Monjuic which holds fountain shows. These shows have been temporarily closed due to water shortages so I recommend checking online to see if these shows are running.Location
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You can purchase entrance tickets to Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya on GetYourGuide for around $15. And the Magic Fountain of Monjuic Fountain show is FREE to watch.10. Eat Some Delicious Tapas and Drink Some Sangria
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Your trip to Barcelona is not complete without some tapas and sangria. You can find a tapas restaurant on almost every corner in Barcelona so go with some friends or family and share some Spanish dishes including Paella, Patatas Bravas, Tortilla, and more.That brings us to the end of the top 10 things to do in Barcelona Spain. This list includes Barcelona’s top attractions, sights, parks, museums, and more. Hope this list of the top things to do in Barcelona was helpful for anyone planning a trip to Barcelona who is wondering what to spend their time visiting. Barcelona Spain is an amazing city and I am sure you will have an amazing Spain trip. Safe travels!
