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Must-see Barcelona

Start with Sagrada Família, the old city and a Gaudí house, then decide whether Montjuïc or the waterfront fits your visit. This shortlist helps you choose priorities for a first trip.

Start with a few highlights

A curated starting point, with a different reason to choose each visit.

Choose the kind of day you want

Combine one main visit with nearby walks and a manageable pace.

Turn priorities into a manageable route

Group the Gothic Quarter and El Born, keep Passeig de Gràcia visits together, and give Park Güell or Montjuïc their own travel time.

TimeBuild aroundOpen the guide
1 dayChoose one booked highlight and connect it with the old city; avoid crossing the city for every stop.View itinerary →
2 daysSeparate the old city from your Gaudí visits so reservations and travel have room.View itinerary →
3 daysAdd Montjuïc, a museum or the waterfront according to your interests.View itinerary →

Adapt the visit to your group

Choose another approach when weather, company or budget changes the plan.

Barcelona with Kids

Barcelona with Kids

Open the practical guide and choose what fits your day.

What to do in Barcelona when it rains

What to do in Barcelona when it rains

Open the practical guide and choose what fits your day.

Barcelona on a budget

Barcelona on a budget

Open the practical guide and choose what fits your day.

An outdoor pause

An outdoor pause

Leave room for a walk and a break between booked visits.

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.

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.

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.

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