Guidebook for Barcelona
Sightseeing
The Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, known simply as the Sagrada Familia, is a Catholic basilica in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Started in 1882, it is still under construction.
204 locals recommend
SAGRADA FAMILIA
20 Carrer d'AvinyóThe Expiatory Temple of the Sagrada Familia, known simply as the Sagrada Familia, is a Catholic basilica in Barcelona, designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. Started in 1882, it is still under construction.
Gaudi - iconic beautiful house designed by Gaudi located on Passeig de Gracia
1846 locals recommend
CASA BATLLÓ
43 Pg. de GràciaGaudi - iconic beautiful house designed by Gaudi located on Passeig de Gracia
Park Güell is a public park with gardens and architectural elements located in the upper part of the city of Barcelona.
88 locals recommend
PARK GÜELL
Park Güell is a public park with gardens and architectural elements located in the upper part of the city of Barcelona.
Also, known as La Pedrera, this building was designed by Gaudi in the early 1900s and is a prime example of not just Gaudi’s famed work but of prime modernist architecture. If you’re a fan of architecture or indeed, just a fan of Gaudi, this is hands down of the best things to do in Barcelona.
1825 locals recommend
Casa Milà
92 Pg. de GràciaAlso, known as La Pedrera, this building was designed by Gaudi in the early 1900s and is a prime example of not just Gaudi’s famed work but of prime modernist architecture. If you’re a fan of architecture or indeed, just a fan of Gaudi, this is hands down of the best things to do in Barcelona.
Whenever the more generic title “Barcelona Cathedral” is referred to, people’s mind goes to Sagrada Família (which in fact is not a cathedral) and this cathedral fully titled “The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia” is actually much older and more established than Sagrada Família.
Dating as far back as the 13th century, this Cathedral is steeped in rich history and is one of the most impressive sites to see in Barcelona.
44 locals recommend
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Barcelona
5 Carrer del BisbeWhenever the more generic title “Barcelona Cathedral” is referred to, people’s mind goes to Sagrada Família (which in fact is not a cathedral) and this cathedral fully titled “The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia” is actually much older and more established than Sagrada Família.
Dating as far back as the 13th century, this Cathedral is steeped in rich history and is one of the most impressive sites to see in Barcelona.
This isn’t the easiest of the sights to get to but is definitely worth going out of your way to see. Montserrat is one of the more natural landmarks located near Barcelona that should be on every traveller’s Barcelona sightseeing itinerary
75 locals recommend
Abbey of Montserrat
This isn’t the easiest of the sights to get to but is definitely worth going out of your way to see. Montserrat is one of the more natural landmarks located near Barcelona that should be on every traveller’s Barcelona sightseeing itinerary
There are lots of these Triumphal arches dotted in cities across Europe and Barcelona’s version is most definitely worth a visit.
299 locals recommend
Arc de Triomf station
s/n Pg. de Sant JoanThere are lots of these Triumphal arches dotted in cities across Europe and Barcelona’s version is most definitely worth a visit.
This is the old city centre of Barcelona and a good one for getting lost in its labyrinthine streets. It’s closed to regular traffic so you can wander around relaxed and rather aimlessly here and get a sense of Barcelona’s long and vibrant history.
526 locals recommend
Gothic quarter
Ronda de Sant PereThis is the old city centre of Barcelona and a good one for getting lost in its labyrinthine streets. It’s closed to regular traffic so you can wander around relaxed and rather aimlessly here and get a sense of Barcelona’s long and vibrant history.
At one point, this park used to be the only green space in Barcelona, this isn’t the case anymore but an afternoon spent wandering the grounds of this park is guaranteed to be time well spent!
2289 locals recommend
Ciutadella Park
21 Passeig de PicassoAt one point, this park used to be the only green space in Barcelona, this isn’t the case anymore but an afternoon spent wandering the grounds of this park is guaranteed to be time well spent!
Okay this is a bit more of an indulgent sight and one to see at night but the technicolour fountains make for such fantastic photos and quite frankly are bound to light up your evening (pun intended)! 🤣
440 locals recommend
Font Màgica de Montjuïc
1 Pl. de Carles BuïgasOkay this is a bit more of an indulgent sight and one to see at night but the technicolour fountains make for such fantastic photos and quite frankly are bound to light up your evening (pun intended)! 🤣
This is an architectural museum and is located a mere stone’s throw away from the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This museum is perhaps one of the most interesting places to visit in Barcelona as you walk through 117 buildings from the 15 autonomous regions of Spain. It’s the best kind of history lesson available.
329 locals recommend
Poble Espanyol
13 Av. Francesc Ferrer i GuàrdiaThis is an architectural museum and is located a mere stone’s throw away from the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This museum is perhaps one of the most interesting places to visit in Barcelona as you walk through 117 buildings from the 15 autonomous regions of Spain. It’s the best kind of history lesson available.
Another stunning Gothic church the Santa Maria del Mar is also one of the older buildings in Barcelona dating as far back as the 14th century.
691 locals recommend
Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
1 Plaça de Santa MariaAnother stunning Gothic church the Santa Maria del Mar is also one of the older buildings in Barcelona dating as far back as the 14th century.
This church takes some effort to get to as it’s located on the summit of Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona but once you arrive at it, you’ll be rewarded with not just an impressive sight that’s a must see in Barcelona but also with a fantastic vantage viewing point of the city!
17 locals recommend
Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
111 Ctra. de Vallvidrera al TibidaboThis church takes some effort to get to as it’s located on the summit of Mount Tibidabo in Barcelona but once you arrive at it, you’ll be rewarded with not just an impressive sight that’s a must see in Barcelona but also with a fantastic vantage viewing point of the city!
This building (in the centre) is of particular significance as it is a prime example of the Modernisme style of architecture in Barcelona and is regarded as one of the most important modernist buildings in the city.
112 locals recommend
Casa Amatller
41 Pg. de GràciaThis building (in the centre) is of particular significance as it is a prime example of the Modernisme style of architecture in Barcelona and is regarded as one of the most important modernist buildings in the city.
A monument to Christopher Columbus, this monument apparently serves as a reminder of Christopher Columbus’s visit to the King and Queen in Barcelona after his first visit to the continent.
253 locals recommend
Mirador de Colom
s/n Plaça Portal de la PauA monument to Christopher Columbus, this monument apparently serves as a reminder of Christopher Columbus’s visit to the King and Queen in Barcelona after his first visit to the continent.
It’s almost a given that you need to visit a museum when you’re in a city like Barcelona but even on its own, this museum is a sight to behold itself.
861 locals recommend
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
s/n Parc de Montjuïc
It’s almost a given that you need to visit a museum when you’re in a city like Barcelona but even on its own, this museum is a sight to behold itself.
Barcelona downtown recommendations
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There is a great place to taste Spanish and Catalan Cuisine. There is always crowds there, but worth waiting a table. Fresh seafood, local tapas, Spanish wine. Must visit place!
504 locals recommend
Cervesería Catalana
236 C. de MallorcaThere is a great place to taste Spanish and Catalan Cuisine. There is always crowds there, but worth waiting a table. Fresh seafood, local tapas, Spanish wine. Must visit place!
Seafood place where you choose the fresh seafood from what looks like a fishmongers in the front and choose how you want it prepared. Pay by weight. They don't take reservations so queuing is usually required. This is one of several locations in Barcelona.
339 locals recommend
La Paradeta
7 Carrer ComercialSeafood place where you choose the fresh seafood from what looks like a fishmongers in the front and choose how you want it prepared. Pay by weight. They don't take reservations so queuing is usually required. This is one of several locations in Barcelona.
Wonderful food court for local fine food and impressive building and decor very centrally located on Passeig de Gracia
462 locals recommend
El Nacional
24 Bis Pg. de GràciaWonderful food court for local fine food and impressive building and decor very centrally located on Passeig de Gracia
Ciudad Condal
18 Rambla de CatalunyaPerhaps our favourite Tapas restaurant in town!
Great restaurant. Great paella! Barcelona classic, over 150 years old. Wonderful food, great decor, excellent service.
145 locals recommend
7 Portes
14 Passeig d'Isabel IIGreat restaurant. Great paella! Barcelona classic, over 150 years old. Wonderful food, great decor, excellent service.
Bacoa Burger
2 Carrer de ColominesHigh quality burgers. Vegetarian options. Yummy!
Very charming bar. Its a place for tapas and wine, champagne or beer. Its very popular so usually its full of people eating and chitchatting. It locate in Born, a very nice area that you should visit.
173 locals recommend
El Xampanyet
22 Carrer de MontcadaVery charming bar. Its a place for tapas and wine, champagne or beer. Its very popular so usually its full of people eating and chitchatting. It locate in Born, a very nice area that you should visit.
Healthy, wholesome food. I highly recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very very good!!
25 locals recommend
Honest Greens Rambla Catalunya
3 Rambla de CatalunyaHealthy, wholesome food. I highly recommend for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very very good!!
This is your nearest supermarket. Opening hours is 9AM - 9PM, Sundays closed
8 locals recommend
Caprabo Travessera de Gràcia
218 Travessera de GràciaThis is your nearest supermarket. Opening hours is 9AM - 9PM, Sundays closed
Con Gracia
8 Carrer de Martínez de la RosaA great dining experience in a small but fine restaurant
Great food, great wines and excellent management and waiters. Wonderful experience.
7 locals recommend
Restaurante Mi Gracia
52 Carrer de l'EncarnacióGreat food, great wines and excellent management and waiters. Wonderful experience.
Cute simple cinema, comfy seats and all round nice quality of screen and sound
259 locals recommend
Verdi Barcelona
32 Carrer de VerdiCute simple cinema, comfy seats and all round nice quality of screen and sound
Organic Market Gràcia
22 Carrer d'AstúriesNice selection of organic food and vegetables
Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious tapas, really recommended
39 locals recommend
La Xula Taperia
18 Carrer de la Mare de Déu dels DesemparatsCozy atmosphere, friendly staff, delicious tapas, really recommended
Taverna El Glop
24 Carrer de Sant LluísGracia Food scene
Great cute restaurant with great food options including gluten free and vegetarian. Great menu del dias too Monday - Friday
36 locals recommend
Restaurant Gut
13 Carrer del PerillGreat cute restaurant with great food options including gluten free and vegetarian. Great menu del dias too Monday - Friday
A bright and cozy restaurant that’s well-known throughout Barcelona for serving up the best menu del dia, or fixed price lunch menu, in the city. Beautifully creative presentation, top-notch quality and generous portions make this place a must for a chic Barcelona lunch. Don’t forget the reservation!
54 locals recommend
La Pubilla
23 Plaça de la LlibertatA bright and cozy restaurant that’s well-known throughout Barcelona for serving up the best menu del dia, or fixed price lunch menu, in the city. Beautifully creative presentation, top-notch quality and generous portions make this place a must for a chic Barcelona lunch. Don’t forget the reservation!
The Traditional menu offers a selection of five well executed dishes, while the Surprise menu, also consisting of five dishes, is designed to reveal the typical flavours of Con Gracia. Local cuisine, Mediterranean, Spanish, Catalan, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly
17 locals recommend
Con Gracia
8 Carrer de Martínez de la RosaThe Traditional menu offers a selection of five well executed dishes, while the Surprise menu, also consisting of five dishes, is designed to reveal the typical flavours of Con Gracia. Local cuisine, Mediterranean, Spanish, Catalan, Fusion, Vegetarian Friendly
Kicking off our list of the best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona is La Trini, an awesome little eatery right in the heart of Gracia Barcelona. There are a lot of restaurants on Carrer de Verdi, but this is one that stands out.
Due to its popularity it gets busy everyday of the week so it’s best to head there at the start of lunchtime in Gracia Barcelona.
14 locals recommend
La Trini
30 Carrer de VerdiKicking off our list of the best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona is La Trini, an awesome little eatery right in the heart of Gracia Barcelona. There are a lot of restaurants on Carrer de Verdi, but this is one that stands out.
Due to its popularity it gets busy everyday of the week so it’s best to head there at the start of lunchtime in Gracia Barcelona.
If you fancy a twist on the traditional Catalan menu del dia offerings while in Gracia Barcelona, this is an excellent option for you.
Askadinya is a Palestinian Arabic restaurant, right in the heart of the stunning Gracia neighborhood and serves up some seriously tasty, homemade style grub.
Restaurante Askadinya
28 Carrer de VerdiIf you fancy a twist on the traditional Catalan menu del dia offerings while in Gracia Barcelona, this is an excellent option for you.
Askadinya is a Palestinian Arabic restaurant, right in the heart of the stunning Gracia neighborhood and serves up some seriously tasty, homemade style grub.
This choice on our best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona lineup is a great one for both vegetarian and vegans. The do have meat options also.
A slightly hipster, more cafe style place, the menu del dia with a glass of wine here is €12 each. And you can’t miss it because it has an old bike hanging off the front of the restaurant.
La Bicicleta
65 Carrer de VerdiThis choice on our best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona lineup is a great one for both vegetarian and vegans. The do have meat options also.
A slightly hipster, more cafe style place, the menu del dia with a glass of wine here is €12 each. And you can’t miss it because it has an old bike hanging off the front of the restaurant.
Located on one of our favourite streets in Barcelona, just off the gorgeous Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia with its towering clock tower, is the renowned La Singular. It’s long been considered one of the best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona and its growing reputation means it attracts a crowd of both locals and foreigners alike.
21 locals recommend
La Singular
50 Carrer de Francisco GinerLocated on one of our favourite streets in Barcelona, just off the gorgeous Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia with its towering clock tower, is the renowned La Singular. It’s long been considered one of the best restaurants in Gracia Barcelona and its growing reputation means it attracts a crowd of both locals and foreigners alike.
The decor is nothing short of gorgeous, with design a self-declared focus for the owners here. But there’s no way Estel could be accused of style over substance. Thankfully, the attention to detail follows through into the food.
This place produces impeccably presented dishes bursting with flavour making it a firm favourite among the people lucky enough to find it. Mediterranean specialities sit effortlessly alongside plates from further afield.
Estel de Gràcia
337 Carrer de CorsegaThe decor is nothing short of gorgeous, with design a self-declared focus for the owners here. But there’s no way Estel could be accused of style over substance. Thankfully, the attention to detail follows through into the food.
This place produces impeccably presented dishes bursting with flavour making it a firm favourite among the people lucky enough to find it. Mediterranean specialities sit effortlessly alongside plates from further afield.
Flower of Gracia
Best bakery - everyone loves this place. Cinnamon rolls here are the best!
Food scene
Just off Las Ramblas this is wonderful for tapas. Classic dishes like seafood paella, duck cannelloni & clams in a polished setting, plus local wine.
195 locals recommend
Cañete
17 Carrer de la UnióJust off Las Ramblas this is wonderful for tapas. Classic dishes like seafood paella, duck cannelloni & clams in a polished setting, plus local wine.
Located down town artfully presented tapas using seasonal produce, plus an extensive wine list, in a refined setting.
34 locals recommend
Mond Bar
220 Carrer de la DiputacióLocated down town artfully presented tapas using seasonal produce, plus an extensive wine list, in a refined setting.
Cozy tapas bar with a buzzy vibe & stool seating, serving seafood plates, croquettes & tartare.
129 locals recommend
Paco Meralgo
171 Carrer de MuntanerCozy tapas bar with a buzzy vibe & stool seating, serving seafood plates, croquettes & tartare.