A three-day trip to Barcelona is a short but intense taste of everything this Mediterranean city has to offer. You'll experience iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and an atmosphere full of sun, history, and modern energy. During these three days, you'll visit the most famous sights, from the monumental Sagrada Família to the colorful Park Güell, the bustling La Rambla, and much more. It's the perfect trip for those who want to experience the best of Barcelona in a short amount of time.
The first day starts with a journey. After arrival, you can explore the city and also take a look at the sea. If you don't have the energy for a walk after the journey, you can check in and head out tomorrow.
After arrival, pick up your luggage if it was checked and head east. It's well signposted everywhere. As you approach the metro, you will come across a vending machine, here buy a ticket for the metro and bus, which is valid for 48 hours within the TMB company, it will be enough for your entire stay and also applies to the journey from the airport. It costs about 18 EUR. Continue to the L9 metro station.
Insert the ticket into the machine before entering the metro with the arrow inwards; it will come out again, and you can pass through. Take the orange line L9 towards Zona Universitària. There, transfer to the green line L3 towards (Trinitat Nova) and get off at the Paral-lel stop. From there, it's just a short distance to the accommodation.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast. Catalan and Spanish are the two official languages of Barcelona. You will find signs in these two languages everywhere, and below them in English. So you can easily communicate in English here as well. Barcelona is world-renowned for its unique architecture, history and cultural life. The main attraction is the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, which you will find everywhere in the city. And you will also visit some of these buildings.
After you check in, take a walk towards the coast and the Port Vell harbour. On the way, you will see the Christopher Columbus Monument, which was built for the World Universal Exhibition in 1888. The monument has an elevator, so you can go up and look around. Tickets cost EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6 for children and seniors. You can also buy them in advance online at a discounted price via this link: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/buy/18334/columbus-monument.html
Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, I recommend arriving between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you don't have time to visit the monument today, you can try another day. Continue along the coast until you reach the beach.
Here you can stroll along the promenade and have dinner. In Pg. de Joan de Borbó street leading from the beach, you will find many restaurants offering fresh fish as well as typical Paella and Sangria. Continue to La Rambla street.
Go back along the coast and turn right at the Columbus Monument, here is La Rambla street.
La Rambla is a famous promenade that connects Plaça de Catalunya with the Columbus Monument at the Port Vell harbor. Here you will find souvenir stalls, restaurants, flower shops, and La Boqueria market, where you can buy the famous Iberian ham, among other things. After walking the street, you can go relax at your accommodation, so you are fresh for the next day. :)
La Rambla is not far back to the accommodation. If you walk all the way through it, you can take the L3 metro from Placa Catalunya station towards (Zona Universitària) and get off at Drassanes station.
You will visit the most beautiful Gaudí buildings, known for their natural motifs, mosaics, and colorfulness. You can combine sightseeing with a unique concert at the Palau de la Música Catalanya.
After breakfast, go to the Paral-lel stop and take the purple line L2 towards (Badalona Pompeu Fabra), get off at the Sagrada Família stop, where you will see the building.
Gaudí's work shows influences of Moorish architecture. He was interested in Art Nouveau, but his approach to architecture is very individual, finding inspiration primarily in nature. Instead of precise designs, he made vague sketches and models using chains and mirrors. From October 30, 2025, the Sagrada Família is the tallest church in the world. In 2026, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona commemorates the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí and reaches a major milestone in its construction. Buy your tickets to the church in advance here. Tickets can be purchased up to two months in advance. There is a large number of visitors, so don't leave the purchase to the last minute. I recommend buying a ticket together with the tower. Alternatively, the tower can be purchased on site for EUR 10 per person. Allow approximately 2 hours for the tour.
After the tour, take the metro from Sagrada Familia on the purple line L2 (direction Paral-lel) and get off at the Passeig de Gràcia stop. From there it is 400 m to Casa Batlló.
It has been a cultural monument since 1962, and in 2005 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with other Gaudí works. Be sure to buy tickets in advance for a specific time. You can buy tickets here. I recommend purchasing the SILVER TICKET, which includes a tour of the house, the roof, and the audiovisual cube. After the purchase, you will receive a link to the application by email, which you need to download. Here you will see the tickets that you will show to the staff, and you will also have a link to the audio guide. I recommend bringing headphones with you so you can comfortably listen to the audio guide on your mobile during the tour. The tour will take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
When you leave Casa Batlló, turn left onto the main street Pg. de Gràcia, and after 500 meters, you will see Casa Milá on the opposite side.
If you have the time and inclination, you can also visit it. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. You can buy tickets in advance here. However, I recommend you move on to another, even more interesting place - Park Güell.
Walk along the main street 260 m back to the bus stop Pg de Gràcia - Mallorca and take the red line No. 24 towards El Carmel, get off at the C N Catalunya - Park Güell stop, from there it is a 170 m walk uphill to the park.
Park Güell is a large park with architectural elements and lots of plants located above Barcelona. The park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. I recommend buying a ticket here due to time constraints.
Go back to the hotel to rest for a while and get ready for the evening. Walk back 160 m to the Ctra del Carmel - Ptge Josefina Torren Ilas bus stop and take bus number 24 (towards Pl. Catalunya) and get off at the Pg de Gràcia - Rosselló stop. Here, transfer to the metro. Take the green line L3 from the Diagonal station (towards Zona Universitària) and get off at the Paral-lel station.
Here you can relax for a while, or have something good to eat, and continue with the evening program.
Take a walk to the Gothic Quarter. Cross La Rambla street. Walk along Carre de Colom and go through the beautiful Plaza Real de Cataluña España. Turn left onto Carrer del Vidre/Pl. Reial.
Continue on Carrer del Vidre for 87 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Ferra and walk 240 m. Continue straight onto Pl. de Sant Jaume for 53 m. Turn left onto Carrer del Bisbe and walk 180 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Santa Llúcia and walk 66 m. Turn left onto Pcta. de la Seu. And on the left, you will see the Barcelona Cathedral.
Here you will find the historical center of Barcelona, full of narrow cobbled streets, squares, medieval architecture, Roman remains, and important monuments such as the Barcelona Cathedral.
If you have tickets for the performance, proceed to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Go down the stairs from the cathedral.
Turn left onto Av. de la Catedral and turn left onto Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou and walk 170 m.
Turn left onto Via Laietana and walk 73 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt and walk 63 m. You have arrived.
Although it may seem that all the buildings were designed by Gaudí, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was designed by the prominent Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This iconic concert hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between 1905 and 1908 as the home of the Orfeó Català choir and is considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism. You can enjoy an evening concert in this beautiful concert hall. You can buy tickets in advance for a specific concert here. If you don't manage to buy a concert ticket, you can at least book a tour of this beautiful palace here. After the concert, you will return to your room.
Head to the main road to the Urquinaona metro stop and take the yellow line L4 (towards Trinitat Nova), transfer at the Passeig de Gràcia stop and take the purple line L2 to the final stop Paral-lel. From there it is a short walk to the accommodation.
Today you will travel home. If you have time before your departure, go through what you didn't manage to do from the program, or go where you liked it the most. Have a nice trip home.
Go to the metro station Paral-lel and take the green line L3 to the final stop Zona Universitària. Here, transfer to the orange line L9 and go towards Aeroport, get off at Aeroport T1 or T2, depending on the terminal from which your plane departs. Have a nice trip.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Have a nice flight home!
A three-day trip to Barcelona is a short but intense taste of everything this Mediterranean city has to offer. You'll experience iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and an atmosphere full of sun, history, and modern energy. During these three days, you'll visit the most famous sights, from the monumental Sagrada Família to the colorful Park Güell, the bustling La Rambla, and much more. It's the perfect trip for those who want to experience the best of Barcelona in a short amount of time.
The first day starts with a journey. After arrival, you can explore the city and also take a look at the sea. If you don't have the energy for a walk after the journey, you can check in and head out tomorrow.
After arrival, pick up your luggage if it was checked and head east. It's well signposted everywhere. As you approach the metro, you will come across a vending machine, here buy a ticket for the metro and bus, which is valid for 48 hours within the TMB company, it will be enough for your entire stay and also applies to the journey from the airport. It costs about 18 EUR. Continue to the L9 metro station.
Insert the ticket into the machine before entering the metro with the arrow inwards; it will come out again, and you can pass through. Take the orange line L9 towards Zona Universitària. There, transfer to the green line L3 towards (Trinitat Nova) and get off at the Paral-lel stop. From there, it's just a short distance to the accommodation.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast. Catalan and Spanish are the two official languages of Barcelona. You will find signs in these two languages everywhere, and below them in English. So you can easily communicate in English here as well. Barcelona is world-renowned for its unique architecture, history and cultural life. The main attraction is the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, which you will find everywhere in the city. And you will also visit some of these buildings.
After you check in, take a walk towards the coast and the Port Vell harbour. On the way, you will see the Christopher Columbus Monument, which was built for the World Universal Exhibition in 1888. The monument has an elevator, so you can go up and look around. Tickets cost EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6 for children and seniors. You can also buy them in advance online at a discounted price via this link: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/buy/18334/columbus-monument.html
Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, I recommend arriving between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you don't have time to visit the monument today, you can try another day. Continue along the coast until you reach the beach.
Here you can stroll along the promenade and have dinner. In Pg. de Joan de Borbó street leading from the beach, you will find many restaurants offering fresh fish as well as typical Paella and Sangria. Continue to La Rambla street.
Go back along the coast and turn right at the Columbus Monument, here is La Rambla street.
La Rambla is a famous promenade that connects Plaça de Catalunya with the Columbus Monument at the Port Vell harbor. Here you will find souvenir stalls, restaurants, flower shops, and La Boqueria market, where you can buy the famous Iberian ham, among other things. After walking the street, you can go relax at your accommodation, so you are fresh for the next day. :)
La Rambla is not far back to the accommodation. If you walk all the way through it, you can take the L3 metro from Placa Catalunya station towards (Zona Universitària) and get off at Drassanes station.
You will visit the most beautiful Gaudí buildings, known for their natural motifs, mosaics, and colorfulness. You can combine sightseeing with a unique concert at the Palau de la Música Catalanya.
After breakfast, go to the Paral-lel stop and take the purple line L2 towards (Badalona Pompeu Fabra), get off at the Sagrada Família stop, where you will see the building.
Gaudí's work shows influences of Moorish architecture. He was interested in Art Nouveau, but his approach to architecture is very individual, finding inspiration primarily in nature. Instead of precise designs, he made vague sketches and models using chains and mirrors. From October 30, 2025, the Sagrada Família is the tallest church in the world. In 2026, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona commemorates the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí and reaches a major milestone in its construction. Buy your tickets to the church in advance here. Tickets can be purchased up to two months in advance. There is a large number of visitors, so don't leave the purchase to the last minute. I recommend buying a ticket together with the tower. Alternatively, the tower can be purchased on site for EUR 10 per person. Allow approximately 2 hours for the tour.
After the tour, take the metro from Sagrada Familia on the purple line L2 (direction Paral-lel) and get off at the Passeig de Gràcia stop. From there it is 400 m to Casa Batlló.
It has been a cultural monument since 1962, and in 2005 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with other Gaudí works. Be sure to buy tickets in advance for a specific time. You can buy tickets here. I recommend purchasing the SILVER TICKET, which includes a tour of the house, the roof, and the audiovisual cube. After the purchase, you will receive a link to the application by email, which you need to download. Here you will see the tickets that you will show to the staff, and you will also have a link to the audio guide. I recommend bringing headphones with you so you can comfortably listen to the audio guide on your mobile during the tour. The tour will take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
When you leave Casa Batlló, turn left onto the main street Pg. de Gràcia, and after 500 meters, you will see Casa Milá on the opposite side.
If you have the time and inclination, you can also visit it. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. You can buy tickets in advance here. However, I recommend you move on to another, even more interesting place - Park Güell.
Walk along the main street 260 m back to the bus stop Pg de Gràcia - Mallorca and take the red line No. 24 towards El Carmel, get off at the C N Catalunya - Park Güell stop, from there it is a 170 m walk uphill to the park.
Park Güell is a large park with architectural elements and lots of plants located above Barcelona. The park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. I recommend buying a ticket here due to time constraints.
Go back to the hotel to rest for a while and get ready for the evening. Walk back 160 m to the Ctra del Carmel - Ptge Josefina Torren Ilas bus stop and take bus number 24 (towards Pl. Catalunya) and get off at the Pg de Gràcia - Rosselló stop. Here, transfer to the metro. Take the green line L3 from the Diagonal station (towards Zona Universitària) and get off at the Paral-lel station.
Here you can relax for a while, or have something good to eat, and continue with the evening program.
Take a walk to the Gothic Quarter. Cross La Rambla street. Walk along Carre de Colom and go through the beautiful Plaza Real de Cataluña España. Turn left onto Carrer del Vidre/Pl. Reial.
Continue on Carrer del Vidre for 87 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Ferra and walk 240 m. Continue straight onto Pl. de Sant Jaume for 53 m. Turn left onto Carrer del Bisbe and walk 180 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Santa Llúcia and walk 66 m. Turn left onto Pcta. de la Seu. And on the left, you will see the Barcelona Cathedral.
Here you will find the historical center of Barcelona, full of narrow cobbled streets, squares, medieval architecture, Roman remains, and important monuments such as the Barcelona Cathedral.
If you have tickets for the performance, proceed to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Go down the stairs from the cathedral.
Turn left onto Av. de la Catedral and turn left onto Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou and walk 170 m.
Turn left onto Via Laietana and walk 73 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt and walk 63 m. You have arrived.
Although it may seem that all the buildings were designed by Gaudí, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was designed by the prominent Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This iconic concert hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between 1905 and 1908 as the home of the Orfeó Català choir and is considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism. You can enjoy an evening concert in this beautiful concert hall. You can buy tickets in advance for a specific concert here. If you don't manage to buy a concert ticket, you can at least book a tour of this beautiful palace here. After the concert, you will return to your room.
Head to the main road to the Urquinaona metro stop and take the yellow line L4 (towards Trinitat Nova), transfer at the Passeig de Gràcia stop and take the purple line L2 to the final stop Paral-lel. From there it is a short walk to the accommodation.
Today you will travel home. If you have time before your departure, go through what you didn't manage to do from the program, or go where you liked it the most. Have a nice trip home.
Go to the metro station Paral-lel and take the green line L3 to the final stop Zona Universitària. Here, transfer to the orange line L9 and go towards Aeroport, get off at Aeroport T1 or T2, depending on the terminal from which your plane departs. Have a nice trip.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Have a nice flight home!
itinerary by Petra Radova
A three-day trip to Barcelona is a short but intense taste of everything this Mediterranean city has to offer. You'll experience iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and an atmosphere full of sun, history, and modern energy. During these three days, you'll visit the most famous sights, from the monumental Sagrada Família to the colorful Park Güell, the bustling La Rambla, and much more. It's the perfect trip for those who want to experience the best of Barcelona in a short amount of time.
The first day starts with a journey. After arrival, you can explore the city and also take a look at the sea. If you don't have the energy for a walk after the journey, you can check in and head out tomorrow.
After arrival, pick up your luggage if it was checked and head east. It's well signposted everywhere. As you approach the metro, you will come across a vending machine, here buy a ticket for the metro and bus, which is valid for 48 hours within the TMB company, it will be enough for your entire stay and also applies to the journey from the airport. It costs about 18 EUR. Continue to the L9 metro station.
Insert the ticket into the machine before entering the metro with the arrow inwards; it will come out again, and you can pass through. Take the orange line L9 towards Zona Universitària. There, transfer to the green line L3 towards (Trinitat Nova) and get off at the Paral-lel stop. From there, it's just a short distance to the accommodation.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast. Catalan and Spanish are the two official languages of Barcelona. You will find signs in these two languages everywhere, and below them in English. So you can easily communicate in English here as well. Barcelona is world-renowned for its unique architecture, history and cultural life. The main attraction is the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, which you will find everywhere in the city. And you will also visit some of these buildings.
After you check in, take a walk towards the coast and the Port Vell harbour. On the way, you will see the Christopher Columbus Monument, which was built for the World Universal Exhibition in 1888. The monument has an elevator, so you can go up and look around. Tickets cost EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6 for children and seniors. You can also buy them in advance online at a discounted price via this link: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/buy/18334/columbus-monument.html
Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, I recommend arriving between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you don't have time to visit the monument today, you can try another day. Continue along the coast until you reach the beach.
Here you can stroll along the promenade and have dinner. In Pg. de Joan de Borbó street leading from the beach, you will find many restaurants offering fresh fish as well as typical Paella and Sangria. Continue to La Rambla street.
Go back along the coast and turn right at the Columbus Monument, here is La Rambla street.
La Rambla is a famous promenade that connects Plaça de Catalunya with the Columbus Monument at the Port Vell harbor. Here you will find souvenir stalls, restaurants, flower shops, and La Boqueria market, where you can buy the famous Iberian ham, among other things. After walking the street, you can go relax at your accommodation, so you are fresh for the next day. :)
La Rambla is not far back to the accommodation. If you walk all the way through it, you can take the L3 metro from Placa Catalunya station towards (Zona Universitària) and get off at Drassanes station.
You will visit the most beautiful Gaudí buildings, known for their natural motifs, mosaics, and colorfulness. You can combine sightseeing with a unique concert at the Palau de la Música Catalanya.
After breakfast, go to the Paral-lel stop and take the purple line L2 towards (Badalona Pompeu Fabra), get off at the Sagrada Família stop, where you will see the building.
Gaudí's work shows influences of Moorish architecture. He was interested in Art Nouveau, but his approach to architecture is very individual, finding inspiration primarily in nature. Instead of precise designs, he made vague sketches and models using chains and mirrors. From October 30, 2025, the Sagrada Família is the tallest church in the world. In 2026, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona commemorates the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí and reaches a major milestone in its construction. Buy your tickets to the church in advance here. Tickets can be purchased up to two months in advance. There is a large number of visitors, so don't leave the purchase to the last minute. I recommend buying a ticket together with the tower. Alternatively, the tower can be purchased on site for EUR 10 per person. Allow approximately 2 hours for the tour.
After the tour, take the metro from Sagrada Familia on the purple line L2 (direction Paral-lel) and get off at the Passeig de Gràcia stop. From there it is 400 m to Casa Batlló.
It has been a cultural monument since 1962, and in 2005 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with other Gaudí works. Be sure to buy tickets in advance for a specific time. You can buy tickets here. I recommend purchasing the SILVER TICKET, which includes a tour of the house, the roof, and the audiovisual cube. After the purchase, you will receive a link to the application by email, which you need to download. Here you will see the tickets that you will show to the staff, and you will also have a link to the audio guide. I recommend bringing headphones with you so you can comfortably listen to the audio guide on your mobile during the tour. The tour will take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
When you leave Casa Batlló, turn left onto the main street Pg. de Gràcia, and after 500 meters, you will see Casa Milá on the opposite side.
If you have the time and inclination, you can also visit it. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. You can buy tickets in advance here. However, I recommend you move on to another, even more interesting place - Park Güell.
Walk along the main street 260 m back to the bus stop Pg de Gràcia - Mallorca and take the red line No. 24 towards El Carmel, get off at the C N Catalunya - Park Güell stop, from there it is a 170 m walk uphill to the park.
Park Güell is a large park with architectural elements and lots of plants located above Barcelona. The park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. I recommend buying a ticket here due to time constraints.
Go back to the hotel to rest for a while and get ready for the evening. Walk back 160 m to the Ctra del Carmel - Ptge Josefina Torren Ilas bus stop and take bus number 24 (towards Pl. Catalunya) and get off at the Pg de Gràcia - Rosselló stop. Here, transfer to the metro. Take the green line L3 from the Diagonal station (towards Zona Universitària) and get off at the Paral-lel station.
Here you can relax for a while, or have something good to eat, and continue with the evening program.
Take a walk to the Gothic Quarter. Cross La Rambla street. Walk along Carre de Colom and go through the beautiful Plaza Real de Cataluña España. Turn left onto Carrer del Vidre/Pl. Reial.
Continue on Carrer del Vidre for 87 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Ferra and walk 240 m. Continue straight onto Pl. de Sant Jaume for 53 m. Turn left onto Carrer del Bisbe and walk 180 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Santa Llúcia and walk 66 m. Turn left onto Pcta. de la Seu. And on the left, you will see the Barcelona Cathedral.
Here you will find the historical center of Barcelona, full of narrow cobbled streets, squares, medieval architecture, Roman remains, and important monuments such as the Barcelona Cathedral.
If you have tickets for the performance, proceed to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Go down the stairs from the cathedral.
Turn left onto Av. de la Catedral and turn left onto Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou and walk 170 m.
Turn left onto Via Laietana and walk 73 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt and walk 63 m. You have arrived.
Although it may seem that all the buildings were designed by Gaudí, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was designed by the prominent Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This iconic concert hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between 1905 and 1908 as the home of the Orfeó Català choir and is considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism. You can enjoy an evening concert in this beautiful concert hall. You can buy tickets in advance for a specific concert here. If you don't manage to buy a concert ticket, you can at least book a tour of this beautiful palace here. After the concert, you will return to your room.
Head to the main road to the Urquinaona metro stop and take the yellow line L4 (towards Trinitat Nova), transfer at the Passeig de Gràcia stop and take the purple line L2 to the final stop Paral-lel. From there it is a short walk to the accommodation.
Today you will travel home. If you have time before your departure, go through what you didn't manage to do from the program, or go where you liked it the most. Have a nice trip home.
Go to the metro station Paral-lel and take the green line L3 to the final stop Zona Universitària. Here, transfer to the orange line L9 and go towards Aeroport, get off at Aeroport T1 or T2, depending on the terminal from which your plane departs. Have a nice trip.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Have a nice flight home!
A three-day trip to Barcelona is a short but intense taste of everything this Mediterranean city has to offer. You'll experience iconic architecture, vibrant streets, and an atmosphere full of sun, history, and modern energy. During these three days, you'll visit the most famous sights, from the monumental Sagrada Família to the colorful Park Güell, the bustling La Rambla, and much more. It's the perfect trip for those who want to experience the best of Barcelona in a short amount of time.
The first day starts with a journey. After arrival, you can explore the city and also take a look at the sea. If you don't have the energy for a walk after the journey, you can check in and head out tomorrow.
After arrival, pick up your luggage if it was checked and head east. It's well signposted everywhere. As you approach the metro, you will come across a vending machine, here buy a ticket for the metro and bus, which is valid for 48 hours within the TMB company, it will be enough for your entire stay and also applies to the journey from the airport. It costs about 18 EUR. Continue to the L9 metro station.
Insert the ticket into the machine before entering the metro with the arrow inwards; it will come out again, and you can pass through. Take the orange line L9 towards Zona Universitària. There, transfer to the green line L3 towards (Trinitat Nova) and get off at the Paral-lel stop. From there, it's just a short distance to the accommodation.
Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and the second largest city in Spain, located on the Mediterranean coast. Catalan and Spanish are the two official languages of Barcelona. You will find signs in these two languages everywhere, and below them in English. So you can easily communicate in English here as well. Barcelona is world-renowned for its unique architecture, history and cultural life. The main attraction is the architecture of Antoni Gaudí, which you will find everywhere in the city. And you will also visit some of these buildings.
After you check in, take a walk towards the coast and the Port Vell harbour. On the way, you will see the Christopher Columbus Monument, which was built for the World Universal Exhibition in 1888. The monument has an elevator, so you can go up and look around. Tickets cost EUR 10 for adults and EUR 6 for children and seniors. You can also buy them in advance online at a discounted price via this link: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/buy/18334/columbus-monument.html
Opening hours are from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. However, I recommend arriving between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. If you don't have time to visit the monument today, you can try another day. Continue along the coast until you reach the beach.
Here you can stroll along the promenade and have dinner. In Pg. de Joan de Borbó street leading from the beach, you will find many restaurants offering fresh fish as well as typical Paella and Sangria. Continue to La Rambla street.
Go back along the coast and turn right at the Columbus Monument, here is La Rambla street.
La Rambla is a famous promenade that connects Plaça de Catalunya with the Columbus Monument at the Port Vell harbor. Here you will find souvenir stalls, restaurants, flower shops, and La Boqueria market, where you can buy the famous Iberian ham, among other things. After walking the street, you can go relax at your accommodation, so you are fresh for the next day. :)
La Rambla is not far back to the accommodation. If you walk all the way through it, you can take the L3 metro from Placa Catalunya station towards (Zona Universitària) and get off at Drassanes station.
You will visit the most beautiful Gaudí buildings, known for their natural motifs, mosaics, and colorfulness. You can combine sightseeing with a unique concert at the Palau de la Música Catalanya.
After breakfast, go to the Paral-lel stop and take the purple line L2 towards (Badalona Pompeu Fabra), get off at the Sagrada Família stop, where you will see the building.
Gaudí's work shows influences of Moorish architecture. He was interested in Art Nouveau, but his approach to architecture is very individual, finding inspiration primarily in nature. Instead of precise designs, he made vague sketches and models using chains and mirrors. From October 30, 2025, the Sagrada Família is the tallest church in the world. In 2026, the Sagrada Família in Barcelona commemorates the centenary of the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí and reaches a major milestone in its construction. Buy your tickets to the church in advance here. Tickets can be purchased up to two months in advance. There is a large number of visitors, so don't leave the purchase to the last minute. I recommend buying a ticket together with the tower. Alternatively, the tower can be purchased on site for EUR 10 per person. Allow approximately 2 hours for the tour.
After the tour, take the metro from Sagrada Familia on the purple line L2 (direction Paral-lel) and get off at the Passeig de Gràcia stop. From there it is 400 m to Casa Batlló.
It has been a cultural monument since 1962, and in 2005 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites along with other Gaudí works. Be sure to buy tickets in advance for a specific time. You can buy tickets here. I recommend purchasing the SILVER TICKET, which includes a tour of the house, the roof, and the audiovisual cube. After the purchase, you will receive a link to the application by email, which you need to download. Here you will see the tickets that you will show to the staff, and you will also have a link to the audio guide. I recommend bringing headphones with you so you can comfortably listen to the audio guide on your mobile during the tour. The tour will take approximately 1-1.5 hours.
When you leave Casa Batlló, turn left onto the main street Pg. de Gràcia, and after 500 meters, you will see Casa Milá on the opposite side.
If you have the time and inclination, you can also visit it. The tour takes about 1.5 hours. You can buy tickets in advance here. However, I recommend you move on to another, even more interesting place - Park Güell.
Walk along the main street 260 m back to the bus stop Pg de Gràcia - Mallorca and take the red line No. 24 towards El Carmel, get off at the C N Catalunya - Park Güell stop, from there it is a 170 m walk uphill to the park.
Park Güell is a large park with architectural elements and lots of plants located above Barcelona. The park was designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí. I recommend buying a ticket here due to time constraints.
Go back to the hotel to rest for a while and get ready for the evening. Walk back 160 m to the Ctra del Carmel - Ptge Josefina Torren Ilas bus stop and take bus number 24 (towards Pl. Catalunya) and get off at the Pg de Gràcia - Rosselló stop. Here, transfer to the metro. Take the green line L3 from the Diagonal station (towards Zona Universitària) and get off at the Paral-lel station.
Here you can relax for a while, or have something good to eat, and continue with the evening program.
Take a walk to the Gothic Quarter. Cross La Rambla street. Walk along Carre de Colom and go through the beautiful Plaza Real de Cataluña España. Turn left onto Carrer del Vidre/Pl. Reial.
Continue on Carrer del Vidre for 87 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Ferra and walk 240 m. Continue straight onto Pl. de Sant Jaume for 53 m. Turn left onto Carrer del Bisbe and walk 180 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Santa Llúcia and walk 66 m. Turn left onto Pcta. de la Seu. And on the left, you will see the Barcelona Cathedral.
Here you will find the historical center of Barcelona, full of narrow cobbled streets, squares, medieval architecture, Roman remains, and important monuments such as the Barcelona Cathedral.
If you have tickets for the performance, proceed to the Palau de la Música Catalana. Go down the stairs from the cathedral.
Turn left onto Av. de la Catedral and turn left onto Carrer del Dr. Joaquim Pou and walk 170 m.
Turn left onto Via Laietana and walk 73 m. Turn right onto Carrer de Sant Pere Més Alt and walk 63 m. You have arrived.
Although it may seem that all the buildings were designed by Gaudí, the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona was designed by the prominent Catalan modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner. This iconic concert hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built between 1905 and 1908 as the home of the Orfeó Català choir and is considered a masterpiece of Catalan Modernism. You can enjoy an evening concert in this beautiful concert hall. You can buy tickets in advance for a specific concert here. If you don't manage to buy a concert ticket, you can at least book a tour of this beautiful palace here. After the concert, you will return to your room.
Head to the main road to the Urquinaona metro stop and take the yellow line L4 (towards Trinitat Nova), transfer at the Passeig de Gràcia stop and take the purple line L2 to the final stop Paral-lel. From there it is a short walk to the accommodation.
Today you will travel home. If you have time before your departure, go through what you didn't manage to do from the program, or go where you liked it the most. Have a nice trip home.
Go to the metro station Paral-lel and take the green line L3 to the final stop Zona Universitària. Here, transfer to the orange line L9 and go towards Aeroport, get off at Aeroport T1 or T2, depending on the terminal from which your plane departs. Have a nice trip.
Don't forget to be at the airport with enough time to spare. Have a nice flight home!
