Location: Barcelona
Top Things to do in Barcelona
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Barcelona, Catalonia
Barcelona feels a bit surreal – appropriate, since Salvador Dali spent time here and Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí designed several of the city’s buildings. Stepping into Gaudí’s Church of the Sacred Family is a bit like falling through the looking glass - a journey that you can continue with a visit to Park Güell. Sip sangria at a sidewalk café in Las Ramblas while watching flamboyant street performers, then create your own moveable feast by floating from tapas bar to tapas bar.
Restaurants in Barcelona
1. Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39,946 reviews
The Central historical part of Barcelona, located between the streets of Rambla and Laetana.
Reviewed By HelenaLoenberg - Holstebro, Denmark
Great spot to walk around and find different cozy restaurants, cafés, cocktail bars, shops etc. beautiful area!! Our favorite spot in Barcelona
2. Mercat de la Boqueria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26,088 reviews
This popular food market sells some of the freshest fruit, vegetables and seafood in Barcelona.
Reviewed By 712lees - Singapore, Singapore
Amazing market with lots of fresh food fresh fruits flowers chocolates nuts spices olive oil sea salts Jamon ham at reasonable prices !! It’s amazing and open everyday except closed on Sundays.
3. Port Vell
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,296 reviews
This lively harbor, full of yachts and cruise ships, is home to a popular entertainment complex, featuring a mall, several restaurants, a movie theater and an aquarium.
4. Barcelona Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9,669 reviews
A beautiful gothic cathedral with stained glass windows dating back 500 years.
Reviewed By Mihaela11 - Amman, Jordan
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is a beautiful Gothic church built from thirteenth to fifteenth century with a roof famous for its gargoyles featuring many animals. The stained glass windows are awesome.
5. Ciutat Vella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,133 reviews
This fascinating area is steeped in history, with city hall located in the same spot where kings once reigned. You'll find narrow streets and squares here, with Gothic mansions, museums, historic churches, bars and restaurants. The Placa del Rei is reputedly the place where King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella welcomed Columbus after his voyage to America.
Reviewed By melb0urnef00die
We walked this area almost everyday and there's always a shop or place that we only just noticed while walking past. Includes Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi and the Cathedral of Barcelona
6. Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,776 reviews
The Gothic Church, built in the 14th century, is located in the quarter of La Ribera.
Reviewed By 523travelbug - Melbourne, Australia
Grand old church with opera buskers very fitting indeed, The church has a wonderful history and very beautiful piece of architecture dating back to 1700;s
7. Parc de la Ciutadella
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,545 reviews
The 44 acres (18 hectares) are home to Castell dels Tres Dragons, the Umbracle (plant house) and Hivernacle (glass house).
Reviewed By Chow_TW - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
One of the larger parks in central Barcelona, Parc de la Ciutadella has alot to offer, being near the Zoo (which requires a ticket purchase), as well as some other historic landmarks like the Castle of the Three Dragons. However, even if you arent the photo-taking type, this park has alot of sitting areas (benches or grass patches) where you can escape the crowds in other parts of Barcelona. There are also many locals who use the space for exercise or practising their hobbies so you almost feel like you are immersing with everyday life here. Spent a good few hours here just wandering around and lazing with friends in a very people-friendly green space!
8. L'Eixample District
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 747 reviews
Barcelona's 19th-century historic district where visitors find works by famous architects such as Gaudí and Ildefons Cerdà.
Reviewed By 51danielled57 - Melbourne, Australia
This area is full of beauty and architecture, as well as high-end shops. I prefer the first, the buidlings, not the shops! Every building has elaborate architecture, and even the lamp posts have been made to look incredible. Take your time to look around by walking, and looking up to see buidling details that give this area it's grandeur. You will find some of Gaudi's work here too. And if you have cash to spare, the Passeig de Gracia high-end stores will take care of that
9. El Born
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,947 reviews
Off-beat and fashionable neighborhood that features historic attractions, art galleries, funky shops, bars and tapas.
Reviewed By janetcrosa2019 - Manaus, Brazil
Great neighborhood very safe,beautiful architecture small streets good food ,you can enjoy every corner bye feet ,it’s very nice to get lost a bit you can surpass yourself at each corner .
10. Passeig de Gracia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,807 reviews
Major thoroughfare in Barcelona that is lined with shops, restaurants, bars and some of Gaudí's architectural masterpieces.
Reviewed By Ccari01 - Boonton, United States
Passeig de Gracia is a street with mostly designer shops and restaurants.There are plenty of beautiful architecture all around.A bunch of them were designed by Gaudi. The most advertised of Gaudi’s work along the Passeig de Gracia is being renovated and the facade is all covered up.Don’t be too disappointed because the street is full of other attractions.The interesting lamp posts are also the works of Gaudi.There are plenty of entrances to the train station along this street.If a walk along La Rambla is too chaotic for you , you may find a walk along Passeig de Gracia a better option .
