Barcelona is a city that offers lots of different activities to do, for the most varied interests. The options go from wandering through the Gothic quarter to relaxing at the beach, from visiting modernist buildings to riding a bike through the city, from tasting traditional food to experiencing the parties in different neighbourhoods. You can choose what to do depending on what you like and who your traveling partners are. The following tips are intended to help you plan your stay by showing you the best things to do in Barcelona according to Local Heroes!
Top 9+1 things to do in Barcelona
The following activities are the most recommended in the Barcelona guides made by tripUniq's Local Heroes
Top 9+1 things to do in Barcelona
#1 Bike around the city
There are many cycle trails laid out along the city so, with a tour or by yourself, cycle through the neighborhoods and get to know the highlights.
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Helene, 37, Corporate Finance
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#2 Enjoy a cocktail at a fancy rooftop
Near the beach, in the middle of the city or on the mountain, there are lots of bars on rooftops to have a cocktail and enjoy a snack.
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Mercedes, 33, Tourismologist
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#3 Try a paella at a chiringuito on the beach
Paella is a typical Spanish dish that consists of rice and seafood and it’s served on a big pan.
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Marc, 43, Event Organiser
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#4 Get delighted with the Magic Fountain
The combination of water, lights and music are always awe-inspiring to the people watching the show, no matter if they’re kids or adults!
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Gemma, 39, Tour guide
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#5 Party at one of the many nightclubs
It doesn’t matter if you like Rock, Electronic or Latin music, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from in Barcelona.
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Sergi, 31, Executive consultant
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#6 Discover the former villages
Barcelona is mostly made up of old villages that were attached to the city as it grew in size, such as Sarriá, Horta and Gràcia, and that still conserve their own atmosphere.
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Charles, 42, Startuper
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#7 Picnic at Bunkers del carmel
This antiaircraft battery that, during the Spanish Civil War, worked as a defense of the city from aviation attacks, is nowadays one of the best viewpoints of the city.
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Josefina, 32,
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#8 Do the vermouth
If you're one of those who like to try the typical gastronomy, you can’t leave Barcelona without “doing the vermouth” and trying some tapas!
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Marc, 43, Event Organiser
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#9 Channel your inner child at the Tibidabo
You can get on the ferris wheel, climb to the top of the Sacred Heart Temple, fly on the airplane or get an adrenaline rush at the roller coaster... and those are just some of the fun things to do!
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Gemma, 39, Tour guide
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#10 Explore Gaudí and the Modernism
Modernist architecture is definitely one of the things that distinguishes the city. From famous Antoni Gaudí to other designers, like Domènech i Montaner, Modernism shows up at almost every corner.
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