Barcelona Experts Curated Travel Answers

Park Guell free entry

How can we enter the monumental zone of Park Guell for free? Any insider tips? If we pay for the ticket, is it worth it?

Sagrada Familia towers worth it?

Having been reading mixed reviews about the Sagrada Familia tower tours. Should we buy the ticket that allows us to climb up the towers in Sagrada Familia? Is the tour of Sagrada Familia towers worth the extra time, money and effort?

What tickets to buy for Sagrada Familia?

At the official website of Sagrada Familia, there are too many options for tickets - Only entry; entry and audio guide; entry and guided tour; tower visit; Gaudi museum and so on. Which is the recommended ticket to buy for visiting La Sagrada Familia?

Should we pay entrance fee to Gaudi's Parc Guell?

Gaudi's Park Guell has an entrance fee for monumental zone, which is less than 10% of the park area. Is it worth paying or should we just roam the free part of Parc Guell?

Dress code to visit Sagrada Familia

Is there a strict dress code for entering Sagrada Familia

Beautiful small beach towns near Barcelona

My partner and I plan to stay in a secluded, nice beach town near Barcelona for two to three weeks. I will need to visit Barcelona at least three times in a week to complete an assignment ... for recommendations on beach side small beach towns near Barcelona that are within a one hour train ride.

How many days in Barcelona

Traveling as a couple to Spain with 12 days to spare. We wish to include Barcelona, Madrid and Andalucia in our Spain adventure. We are starting from Barcelona. Need an indication on how many days/night to spend in Barcelona.

Montserrat Boys Choir Performance Schedule

We cannot leave Montserrat without watching the boys choir. Can you give me the schedule to plan better? One day is all we have with so much to see in Montserrat.

Buy Tot Montserrat or Trans Montserrat Pass?

What is the difference between TOT Montserrat and Trans Montserrat passes? Which one is the best pass for going to Montserrat from Barcelona?

Park Guell guided tour worth it?

Is it worthwhile to go for the official guided tour of Park Guell?

What areas to avoid in Barcelona?

I am a single woman traveling to Barcelona on my own. Which are the areas in Barcelona to avoid visiting, and importantly, areas to avoid while booking a hotel in Barcelona?

What food is Barcelona known for?

I am a foodie and keen to try typical food of Barcelona, especially Catalan cooking. What is Barcelona's must-try traditional food?

Barcelona beach at night

We are a couple planning a visit to Barcelona in the month of May. Are Barcelona beaches active at night? We plan to stay in hotels in Barcelona by the beach, even if it means paying a moderate premium.

Barcelona in 4 days

We want to see more than Barcelona's main attractions and so we are planning a 4 days trip. Can you make some suggestions on how to use this time and discover Barcelona's character as a city?

Cover charges of Barcelona nightclubs

Does anyone know what are the cover charge at popular night clubs of Barcelona? Do we need to make an advance reservation? Thanks in advance!!! Cannot wait to land in Barcelona.

Gothic area Barcelona

Gather Gothic area in Barcelona is a must-do. What are the things to do in Gothic Area Barcelona?

Is Articket Barcelona worth buying?

Is it worth buying ART PASSPORT [articket Barcelona]. If time permits, I would like to visit many museums in Barcelona.

How to get to Montjuic

I have realized that there are many ways to get to Montjuic Mountains. For a first time tourist, what is best way to to get to Montjuic

When is the best time to go to Barcelona?

Best time of the year to visit Barcelona? We will be visiting Barcelona as a family. We can do that in January or defer the trip to any other month, ideally when the crowds are less, attractions are open and it is cheapest to fly to Barcelona. Any suggestions?

Best Paella in Barcelona

Where can we find the best Paella in Barcelona? We are a couple of foodies travelling to Barcelona next week.

Best beach in and around Barcelona

Staying in Barcelona for a week. Which is the best beach to visit in Barcelona?

Barcelona in 1 day

How to make the most of a one day visit to Barcelona? What are the highlights and what will I miss?

Barcelona 5 days itinerary

What to cover in 5 days in Barcelona, going beyond the main attractions at an unhurried pace, to get a deeper experience of the city?

Modernisme Barcelona

Which are the must-visit buildings to understand Modernisme, and art nouveau buildings, for which Barcelona is so famous?

Excursions from Barcelona

Tell me about a few of your recommended places to visit for a day trip excursion, outside Barcelona?

Is it worth going to Port Aventura

We are here at Barcelona with two teens. We have a day to spare, should we plan a trip to Port Aventura?

Best tours for first time visitors

Can you recommend some cultural or local experience tours for first time visitors to Barcelona to capture the essence of the city?

Where to try Vermouth in Barcelona

Where is the best place to try Vermouth in Barcelona?

2 day Barcelona itinerary

How to plan and see the best of Barcelona in just 2 days? I want to get a good overview of the city that allows me to plan for a longer visit later.

Taxi App in Barcelona

I know Uber is not available in Barcelona. Which taxi app is recommended for easiest way to book a taxi in Barcelona

Best beachfront hotels in Barcelona

Which are the most affordable beachfront hotels in Barcelona? Ideally we would like to book a hotel near Barcelona beach, with a rooftop pool and bar, and other such amenities.

When is the best time to go to Sitges

I hear Sitges is great year round, but are there times of the year when it is absolutely unmissable? When should I go?

How to book holiday lettings in Barcelona?

How to find and book short term holiday apartments in Barcelona that are legal and hassle free??

What to do at night in Barcelona

My husband and I , in early 40's, will be in Barcelona next month. We are not into bars and clubs in a big way. What is there in Barcelona to do at night that could appeal to us?

Things to do in Barcelona for couples

We are a couple planning to visit Barcelona. Apart from the main attractions what can you recommend for a young, romantic (but not too mushy) couple?

Barcelona beach activities

We are heading to Barcelona in summer. We will be staying at a hotel near to the beach. We are looking for some fun things to do at Barcelona beach. Anything and everything is appreciated

Taxi to Sitges from Barcelona airport or by bus?

What is the best way to get to Sitges from Barcelona airport? We are flying into Barcelona airport and a short Sitges break is first on our list, straight from the airport, before going down the coast to Valencia.

How many airports in Barcelona?

Low cost airlines seem to fly to other airports - Girona and Reus. How easy is it travel from these airports to Barcelona?

Meal timings in Barcelona

What are typical meal timings in Barcelona? Can we have an early dinner?

Is it better to base ourselves in Sitges for a week than in Barcelona?

We are thinking of staying in Sitges and traveling to Barcelona for day trips. Is this recommended and easy to do?

Where to stay in Barcelona?

While trying to book a hotel thru booking.com, I find following districts with most hotels: Eixample, 'real heart of Barcelona', Barcelona City Centre, Gothic Quarter, Gracia. Which area is the real ... Which of the above districts should I consider? I prefer a safe area close to most attractions.