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First time in Barcelona?

Choose between Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc, then plan your days, base and arrival from Barcelona–El Prat. Open the detailed guides when you have chosen a direction.

Must-see sights

Museums & attractions

Choose your itinerary

Getting around

Choose your area

Tickets & experiences

Start with a few highlights

Choose a starting point, then leave room to explore.

Which museum suits your interests?

Compare subjects and kinds of visit before choosing another collection.

Catalan art and an artist’s world

Compare a broad collection at MNAC with Picasso’s early work and Miró’s personal visual language.

Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) →
Picasso Museum Barcelona guide →
Fundació Joan Miró →

Architecture and modern creativity

Choose a Modernista interior or contemporary works: the building and the collection offer different experiences.

Palau de la Música Catalana →
Moco Museum Barcelona →
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau guide →

History and a different subject

Consider ancient Egypt or the cultural village at Poble Espanyol when a second art collection is not your priority.

Egyptian Museum Barcelona →
Poble Espanyol Barcelona guide →
Camp Nou & Barça Museum guide →

How long are you staying?

Choose a realistic pace and build the day around your booked visits.

1 day

Choose one booked highlight and connect it with the old city; avoid crossing the city for every stop.

Barcelona in 1 Day →

2 days

Separate the old city from your Gaudí visits so reservations and travel have room.

Barcelona in 2 Days →

3 days

Add Montjuïc, a museum or the waterfront according to your interests.

Barcelona in 3 Days →

How will you arrive and get around?

Airport and city journeys may need different choices. Start with your actual arrival and destination.

Arriving at El Prat

Choose the airport connection around your accommodation and arrival time.

How to Get from Barcelona Airport to the City Center →
Aerobús vs Metro from Barcelona Airport →

Metro, bus or train?

Compare the network you need, including any airport journeys.

Barcelona Metro →
Barcelona Bus Network →
Barcelona Train Network →

Choose the right product

A city attraction pass and a transport card serve different purposes. Compare coverage with your plans.

Barcelona Card vs Hola Barcelona Travel Card →
Montjuïc Cable Car vs Funicular →

Which area fits your stay?

Compare your repeated journeys, evening plans and the exact property address.

Choose this area	If you prefer…	Consider…	Guide
Eixample	Gaudí architecture and a regular street grid	Check the exact metro connection	Explore →
Gothic Quarter	Old-city walks and historic streets	Check street noise and room access	Explore →
El Born	Museums, dining and the old city	Check the walk to transport	Explore →
Gràcia	Neighbourhood atmosphere	Allow for journeys to other parts of the city	Explore →

What should you book?

For Sagrada Família and Park Güell, decide between admission and a guided visit before comparing products.

Already chosen a place?

Start with Sagrada Família and Park Güell: compare the areas included, entry time and any guide.

Sagrada Família Tickets →
Parc Güell Entrance Tickets & Experiences in Barcelona →
Casa Batlló Admission Tickets & Immersive Tours in Barcelona →

A pass or a guided visit?

Compare the pass with the places you plan to visit in Barcelona, rather than only its advertised attraction count.

Barcelona City Passes & Tourist Cards →
Barcelona Card vs Hola Barcelona Travel Card →

Before you decide

Bookings, neighbourhoods and journeys for your Barcelona visit.

What should I book first in Barcelona?

Start with Sagrada Família and Park Güell, then group the remaining stops by area. Compare a pass against those chosen visits and check the reservations in each guide.

How should I group visits in Barcelona?

Plan the Gothic Quarter and Born together; group your Gaudí reservations around the Eixample and give Montjuïc its own time. Keep the airport journey and any trips outside the city separate from your central sightseeing days.

How do I choose a base in Barcelona?

Compare the exact address with Gaudí, the Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc and the waterfront and the journey from Barcelona–El Prat. Use the area comparison and neighbourhood guides before choosing accommodation.