Famous Sightseeing’s in Barcelona

Alex Mahone
Aug 8, 2017 · 8 min read

Get to know the main sights in Barcelona that you cannot miss and all the tips and information about each one of them. Famous for beaches, ballads and an eclectic life, Barcelona is one of the most well-known cities in Europe and the most sought after in Spain to visit. The city is always crowded with tourists from all over the world, who choose the capital of Catalonia to enjoy parties, vacations and get to know their beautiful sights. That is why we have prepared a list of the main tourist attractions in Barcelona that you cannot miss.

And if you are planning to travel there, be sure to also check out the must-have tips on how to save money in Barcelona and Spain . They are very good tips, worthwhile, and will save you a lot of money when planning your trip and when you are there. Your trip to Spain will cost you less than you imagined and you can enjoy your trip even more. Now see all the sights of Barcelona.

Tourist Places of Gaudi in Barcelona

The main sights of Barcelona were built by the famous architect Antoni Gaudi. The main work and the most famous and incredible tourist spot of the city is the Sagrada Familia of Barcelona , a church of unparalleled grandeur that is not yet finished, due to the enormous amount of details and the size that has been designed. Even not finished, it is possible to visit the interior. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in the world and the most sought after in Barcelona, so be sure to include in your itinerary.

After the Sagrada Familia, the most famous tourist places that were designed by Gaudi are Casa La Pedrera (or Casa Mila) and Casa Batllo, which is located on Passeig de Gracia, right in the center of Barcelona and can be visited together. Those of the buildings are very close to each other. Another tourist attraction designed by Antonio Gaudi is Parc Guell, Barcelona’s most famous park, which offers millions of tourists who visit it every year, one of the most beautiful views of the city. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is another example of Gaudian modernism. These sights of Gaudi are incredible and the most sought after in Barcelona.

Barcelona’s Camp Nou Stadium

The Camp Nou Stadium, which is the stadium of the Barcelona Futebol Clube, has become one of the most visited tourist spots in Spain. Visiting the stadium by doing your tour and seeing your museum, or watching a game of Barcelona itself, is an incredible experience and more than a game, it is a super cool tour and a real spectacle. See what games you will have when you are there and make sure you watch at least one sports game on your trip and see if there are any shows from some of your idols. Usually there are incredible shows from the most famous bands and singers in the world.

Strolling through Las Ramblas in Barcelona

Another place that concentrates several tourist attractions in Barcelona is Las Rambles, the most visited and famous street of the city. In addition to being a tourist attraction and meeting point for many locals, the Rambles attracts many street performers. There are bars and restaurants and is where is located the statue of Christopher Columbus, dating from 1888, over 50 feet high and pointing to America. With just over 1 km, Las Rambles starts at Plaza de Catalunya and continues to Porto Velho towards the beach. By day, Las Rambles is also a great place to shop as it has several street stores and department stores. At night, the street is very busy and full of ballads with promoters in the front inviting you to enter.

Mercat de la Boqueria de Barcelona

When strolling along the Rambles, do not miss the Mercat de la Boqueria, Barcelona’s public market, and feel its different aromas and tastes. The place is so cool that it became a tourist spot well looked for by the Brazilians. It is an incredible market and full of typical food from there, for a great price. It has several fruit stalls, typical foods and just at the entrance there are several tents with delicious and super cheap natural juices. Take the opportunity to pick one up and replenish the energy as it is great. There are nice restaurants in there if you want to have lunch or something to eat.

Barcelona Beach

Another well-known tourist place to visit is Barcelona Beach, the main and most visited beach in Barcelona. With clear sand and a tranquil sea, Barcelona is frequented by locals and tourists and is always full of adults and children. The best of all is the location of the beach, very close to the center of Barcelona and therefore the number of bars and restaurants nearby is quite varied, with options by the sea for you to enjoy the typical Catalan food next to the Mediterranean. The tip is to go to Barcelona in the morning when there is less movement, because in the summer it is difficult to find some space left in the sand.

Picasso Museum of Barcelona

Another famous tourist spot in Barcelona is the Picasso Museum, dedicated to the works of the painter born in southern Spain. Pablo Picasso moved to Barcelona and lived there for years, being born a great love for the city. The Picasso Museum of Barcelona was founded in 1963 and has over 4,000 works of this genius. The museum was designed in the old palace Beranger d’Aguilar, a beautiful building in Gothic architecture. The works that are exhibited at the Picasso Museum in Barcelona refer mainly to the artist’s early stages, which are quite interesting, since one can note the evolution as Picasso artist. In the Museum it is possible to contemplate, for example, the complete series “Las Meninas”, based on the painting by the painter Velasquez. It is in Carrer Montcada, 15–23, Barcelona.

Landmarks & Sights nearby Montjuic

The Montjuic region, which is located in the highest region of Barcelona, has several tourist attractions to visit. From above you have the most beautiful view of the city and the cool thing is to climb up to the cable car Montjuic. Also give a pass at the Juan Miro Foundation which is in the neighborhood and is one of the most famous museums in Barcelona. A beautiful attraction worth seeing is the Magic Fountain Show of Montjuic, which happens in the giant fountains that are there. Check the times on the site and try to see this incredible show that thrilled every tourist.

Tip to buy Barcelona attractions tickets

A tip to save money when buying tickets from all these tourist attractions in Barcelona, Madrid and all of Spain is to buy the tickets before the Internet, which in addition to being cheaper, saves you a lot of time in the queues at the box office and Already travels with the tickets at hand. A cool website that we always use is this European Ticket Site that sells cheap flights to Barcelona and to the main sights and tours of Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and all over Europe. They are one of the biggest sellers of tour tickets and sights of all cities in the world, the site is in Portuguese and the good thing is that you buy all your tickets from the trip in one place, instead of buying on the site of each attraction.

It is much more practical, you have a great service to solve any problem or doubt you have and the prices are great and often cheaper than the attraction website itself. It greatly facilitated our travels and helped save a good deal of time shopping, queuing and saving money. Get ready, because the tour options are huge and you feel like doing everyone. After you buy, you receive by email the voucher and all the information, all well detailed. The most famous tours of Barcelona are the Sagrada Familia Church, Montjuic Castle, Casa Batllo, Guell Park and the tour of the Camp Nou, the Barcelona stadium, which are the main tourist attractions.

Do not forget the compulsory travel insurance for Europe

Now that you already know everything about the sights in Barcelona, a very important tip that we reinforce for everyone who is planning to go to any country in Europe is that do not forget that taking an International Travel Insurance is mandatory to travel there. See our Travel Insurance for Europe article with everything you need to know about it, what are the best insurance and tips to make excellent insurance at an incredible price saving a lot.

Use your mobile phone at ease in Barcelona and Europe

Being able to use your cell phone in Barcelona, Spain, Europe and anywhere in the world is great, as it turns out to be very useful. You can use the resorts and cities applications, discount coupon applications, if you rent a car you save about 100 euros for not having to rent a GPS because you can use the mobile phone, you can search the addresses and times of places, See the weather forecast to be planned for the tours and logically stay connected with everyone through apps and post your photos of the trip to Spain on social networks. If you want, check out our tips on how to use the cell phone at will in Europe. It is super cheap and you will be able to use your cell phone all day and anywhere.

Tips to Make the Most of Your Trip to Barcelona

Now that you’ve seen everything about the sights in Barcelona, a cool tip and what makes the difference in the trip to Barcelona is to first choose flights to Barcelona then choose the location of your hotel and stay close to the tourist attractions. The city is huge and getting well located you will enjoy much more and spend much less time and money moving to the places. If you want, see our article on where to stay in Barcelona, which has tips on the best regions to stay and also how to get a great hotel for a great price (and find great hotels in promotion in these regions that are super disputed). It is well worth picking up the hotel reservation in Barcelona.

And another important tip is that some sights, beaches, cool towns and wineries are a little far from the city, and a great option to make the most of your trip through Spain is to rent a car. Many Brazilians are doing this, because you can visit several cities in Spain that are beautiful doing a script through Madrid, Barcelona, Granada, Valencia, Seville and even go to Portugal, which is close to there and is one of the most beautiful trips and Roads are beautiful. If you want, see our article on how to rent a car in Barcelona and Spain with tips on how to rent a great car for an incredible price, excellent price comparators, necessary documents and everything you need to know about it to save and do the best deal.

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