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Things to Do in Barcelona | The Ultimate Barcelona City Guide

101 Things to do in Barcelona

The magical city of Barcelona has a dazzling mix of iconic monuments, landmark architecture, exciting nightlife and a culture that thrums with charisma. There's so much to do for every kind of traveller in Barcelona. From exploring history and art, to adrenaline-pumping theme parks and unforgettable Flamenco shows, the list of the best things to do in Barcelona is endless. Here are 101 things to do in Barcelona for the perfect vacation!

101 Things to do in Barcelona

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1. Explore the iconic Sagrada Familia

Hours: April to September 9 AM to 8 PM, October to March 9 AM to 6 PM

Location: C/de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain. Find on map

Handy Tip: Dress appropriately while visiting religious sites.

101 things to do in barcelona

2. Visit Anton Gaudi's Casa Batllo

Hours: Mon -Thu: 9:30 am to 8:00 pm | Fri – Sun: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Location: Pg. de Gracia, 43, 08007 Barcelona, Spain. Find on map

Handy Tip: Since it is a popular destination, book your tickets online and in advance to avoid missing out on anything.

101 things to do in barcelona

3. Discover Casa Mila

Hours: Open daily from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm, 8:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Location: Pg. de Gracia, 92, 08008 Barcelona, Spain. Find on map

Handy Tip: The best time to visit is from 9:00 am to 10:00 am

101 things to do in barcelona

4. Walk Through Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens is one of the first examples of aesthetic renewal in architecture and art in Europe at the end of the 19th century.

Hours: Mon – Fri: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Sat-Sun: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Location: Carrer de les Carolines, 20-26, 08012 Barcelona, Spain. Find on map

Handy Tip: Take an hour-long tour of the Casa Vicens at 8:00 pm to witness a magical moment with a concert on the rooftop.

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5. Head to Colonia Guell

Visiting Colonia Guell will give you a great insight into art as it belonged in the time of the industrial revolution.

Hours: May-Oct: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Nov – Apr: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location: 08690 Santa Coloma de Cervello. Find on map

Handy Tip: Try staying a bit longer to see the beauty of the structure enhanced after sunset.

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6. Enjoy at Park Guell

Known for being one of the most colourful and playful works of Gaudi, Park Guell is one of the most popular public parks in the world.

Hours: 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM

Location: 08024 Barcelona, Spain. Find on map

Handy Tip: The crowd is thin during the morning hours and is the best time to visit if you wish to beat the rush hours.