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50 Things to Do in Barcelona Spain, Bucket List Experiences

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Top Things to Do in Barcelona Spain

If you are planning a trip to Barcelona Spain and looking for the best things to do, see and eat while visiting, you are in the right place. Barcelona Spain is known for Gaudi’s modernist architecture but there is much more to this cosmopolitan city. You will also find Picasso’s art, tapas, a magic fountain, a man-made beach, and more! Browse the list of must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Barcelona Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Barcelona trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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La Rambla

Things to Do in and Around Barcelona Spain

Take a walk down La Rambla

Photograph the Mosaic del Pla de l’Os

Visit the Bethlehem Church

Drink from the Font de Canaletes to ensure a return visit to Barcelona

Check out the view from the terrace bar at Hotel Barceló Raval

Wander the Gothic Quarter

Watch a flamenco show

Check out Basilica of Saints Justus and Pastor

See the silent witnesses (bullet holes) at the Church of Saint Philip Neri

Photograph the Columbus Monument

People watch in Plaça Reial

See a performance at Gran Teatre del Liceu, Opera House

Eat tapas at Mercado de la Boqueria Market

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El Gato de Botero

Take a selfie with El Gato de Botero

Tour the Virreina Palace

Wander through the old Jewish neighborhood of El Call

Stop in Els Quatre Gats, Picasso’s old hang out

Check out City Hall at Plaça de Sant Jaume

Drink a glass of Sangria de Cava along Calle Cava Baja

Explore the architecture of the Village of Garcia

Get lost in the labyrinth at Parc del Laberint d’Horta

Photograph the facades at Plaça del Pi

Take a tapas and wine tour

Tour the Palau de la Música Catalana

Bar hop on Carrer Joaquin Costa

Check out the view from the roof of Grand Hotel Central

Browse the largest collection of Picasso’s works at the Picasso Museum

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Arc de Triunfo

Relax next to the fountain at Monument Cascada de Parc de la Ciutadella

Check out the Arc de Triunfo de Barcelona

Explore Gaudi’s Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia

Take a walk down Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona’s most expensive street

Tour La Pedrera, Casa Vicens, and Casa Batlló

Check out the Modernism architecture at Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

Stroll through Los Jardines de Laribal and relax next to La Font del Gat

Ride the Montjuïc Funicular up to Montjuïc Castle for city views

Check out the Mercat Fira de Bellcaire Els Encants, flea market

Check out the incredible view of Barcelona from the Joan Miro Foundation Museum

Take a tapas and wine tasting tour

See Torre Agbar lit at night

Wander Poble Espanyol Spanish Village and open-air architectural museum

Dip churros in hot chocolate

Ride the Port Vell Aerial Tramway across the harbor to Barceloneta

Watch the light show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Check out the view of Plaza de España from the terrace of Plaza de Toros de las Arenas

Wander the beautiful Calle Enrique Granados

Step into Barcelona folklore at Casa dels Entremesos

Check out Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

Take a paella cooking class

Climb Bunkers del Carmel for the best views of Barcelona

Take a day trip to Monserrat

Be sure to check the Barcelona Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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