Things to do in Catalonia

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic

P2,318
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
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Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide

P2,634
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
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Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card

P1,314
per traveler
84% of travellers recommend
Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card
Barcelona’s Park Güell: Priority Access & Expert Local Guide

Barcelona’s Park Güell: Priority Access & Expert Local Guide

P1,616
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Barcelona’s Park Güell: Priority Access & Expert Local Guide
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Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets

P1,335
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets
Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets

P10,466
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Park Guell and Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip the Line Tickets
Picasso Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Picasso Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

P2,599
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Picasso Museum Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Park Güell Tickets and Guided Tour

Park Güell: Guided Tour with Optional Gaudí Experience Entry

P2,329
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Park Güell: Guided Tour with Optional Gaudí Experience Entry
Immersive Tour: F.C. Barcelona Museum - Open Date Ticket

Immersive Tour: F.C. Barcelona Museum - Open Date Ticket (Ticket Only)

P2,536
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Immersive Tour: F.C. Barcelona Museum - Open Date Ticket (Ticket Only)
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1. Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia is Antoni Gaudí’s legacy to the world. This masterpiece of imagination and inspiration was so ambitious that the building was never completed during the architect’s lifetime and is still being worked on to this day.
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2. La Rambla

Las Ramblas pulsates with life, from early morning when the locals come out to buy fresh flowers and breakfast pastries, until the last of the late-night party animals head for home in the wee small hours.
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3. PortAventura World

Roller coasters, rides, shows and a water park make PortAventura World theme park one of Europe’s most exciting vacation destinations. It’s just outside Salou in the hills of Catalonia. Get your heart pumping on thrill rides or enjoy a relaxing day amid the attractions, which are designed for visitors of all ages. Spend time on Sesame Street or go on the global tour through Mexico, the Wild West, China, Polynesia and the Mediterranean.
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4. Plaça de Catalunya

Plaça de Catalunya marks the heart of Barcelona’s city center. Surrounded by shops and peppered with monuments, this grand square is where the Ciutat Vella (Old City) and the modern 19th-century district of L’Eixample converge. King Alfonso XII unveiled the square in 1927 on the site of the former gates to the old city walls.
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5. Barceloneta Beach

Running along Barcelona’s Mediterranean coastline and just a short walk from La Rambla is Barceloneta Beach. It’s the focal point of the Barceloneta neighborhood and a place where locals and travelers alike come to experience a classic Mediterranean ambience.
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6. Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona’s atmospheric Gothic Quarter contains its fair share of awe-inspiring buildings, but perhaps the most impressive of all is the striking cathedral, where you can visit the remains of Saint Eulalia, the city’s patron saint.
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7. Passeig de Gràcia

It’s hard to imagine, standing on the Passeig de Gràcia, that less than 200 years ago it was a cart track connecting Barcelona and the rural town of Gràcia. By the early 20th century the sidewalks became promenades for Spain’s most elite families. That atmosphere still pervades the space, as tourists and chic locals pass buildings designed and built by some of the superstars of Catalan Modernism. Shop in the upscale boutiques or just go in search of magnificent homes.
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What to do in Catalonia

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Sagrada Familia

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Where to stay in Catalonia

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Downtown Barcelona

La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are a few top attractions in Downtown Barcelona. Hop around the city on the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral, and popular shops.

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Gothic Quarter

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.

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Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Sagrada Familia, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

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Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

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El Raval

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

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Barcelona

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Girona

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Reus

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Granollers

A coastal town with colorful buildings, a sandy beach, and rocky outcrops.

Mataro

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Tarragona

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Lloret de Mar

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