Barcelona is an enchanting city on the Mediterranean coast. In Barcelona, you will be immersed in an environment with unique architectural treasures, some dating back from two-thousand-plus years ago, a rich culture, and a vibrant atmosphere. There is so much to do and there's something for everyone in Barcelona, so it’s hard to know where to start. We have compiled below some general tips and a few suggestions to help you make decisions on what do in Barcelona.

A visit to Barcelona would not be complete without walking around Las Ramblas, Barrio Gótico, or Paseo de Gràcia. In fact, the best way to visit Barcelona is by walking a lot, weather permitting! If you are interested in visiting some of the Barcelona main touristic attractions, we highly recommend booking your tickets several weeks in advance, especially if you are considering visiting La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Pedrera or La Casa Batlló.

Barcelona is especially well-known for its high-quality food. There are thousands of online guides on where to eat online (e.g. eater.com or timeout). Unless you are planning your trip around gastronomy, we recommend targeting just a few select restaurants in advance and simply discovering local restaurants whenever you are hungry. You can find a restaurant on pretty much every corner, and many of them will likely offer great food (except the ones in Las Ramblas – please avoid dining there)!

If you are staying in Barcelona for several days, consider taking a day trip to several beautiful locations only a drive away. If you rent a car, we highly recommend visiting some of the iconic places in Costa Brava, where you will find beautiful seafront villages and much nicer beaches than the ones in Barcelona. Some highlights include Figueres (Dali’s hometown) or Girona. Many of these places have organized tours from Barcelona or can be accessed by train/bus.

Coffee Shops and Cafes

Nomad Coffee Bar World class roaster (for the coffee snobs)

Nomad Frutas Selectas Smaller coffee selection & pastries

Garage Coffee Great cafe with a full breakfast menu

La Central del Raval Book store with a cute garden cafe

Hidden Coffee Roasters

Morrow Coffee

Tapas

Paco Meralgo

El Caliu de Les Corts

Manteca

La Plata

Bodega Vidrios y Cristales

Can Paixano

Restaurants

Casa Petra

Bars & Vermut

Morro Fi

Bar Marsella

BierCaB

Note: Barcelona is an incredibly safe city but please beware of pick-pockets in highly trafficked areas! Yasmin got her phone stolen walking down Las Ramblas when she was adjusting her earrings because she left her phone in her jacket pocket.

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