Barcelona, Spain
15 Best Things to Do in Barcelona
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia tops the list, and the rest of Barcelona follows, ranked by real visits.
We rank by how many travelers reviewed each place, across the 62 we track here. Updated monthly.
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Religious siteThe Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most visited monuments in Spain.
Read our full guide →Park Güell
Park & natureFree entryPark Güell is a public park on Carmel Hill in Barcelona, designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí.
Read our full guide →Plaça de Catalunya
LandmarkFree entryPlaça de Catalunya is the vibrant heart of Barcelona, serving as a major transport hub and meeting point between the old city and the modern Eixample district.
Read our full guide →Sagrada Família
Religious siteSagrada Família is a Catholic basilica in Barcelona's Eixample district and the defining project of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí.
Read our full guide →La Pedrera - Casa Milà
MuseumLa Pedrera, also known as Casa Milà, is a modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí and built between 1906 and 1912 for the Milà family.
Read our full guide →Ciutadella Park
Park & natureFree entryCiutadella Park (Parc de la Ciutadella) is Barcelona's greenest refuge, a 70-acre oasis that was once a military fortress.
Read our full guide →Casa Batlló
LandmarkCasa Batlló is Antoni Gaudí's radical transformation of an existing apartment building on Barcelona's Passeig de Gràcia.
Read our full guide →Poble Espanyol
EntertainmentPoble Espanyol is a unique open-air museum built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
Read our full guide →Picasso Museum Barcelona
MuseumThe Picasso Museum Barcelona is one of the city's most visited art museums, housed in five adjoining medieval palaces on Carrer de Montcada.
Read our full guide →Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
LandmarkThe Magic Fountain of Montjuïc is a dazzling spectacle of water, light, and music that has captivated visitors since 1929.
Read our full guide →La Boqueria
MarketLa Boqueria is a bustling market located just off Las Ramblas, drawing both locals and tourists with its colorful displays of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood, and meats.
Read our full guide →Casa Milà
LandmarkCasa Milà, popularly called La Pedrera (the stone quarry), is a residential building that looks like a giant wave of limestone, with wrought-iron balconies resembling seaweed.
Read our full guide →Palau Güell
MuseumPalau Güell is a magnificent urban mansion built between 1886 and 1888 for the industrialist Eusebi Güell, who later became Gaudí's main patron.
Read our full guide →Palau de la Música Catalana
LandmarkThe Palau de la Música Catalana is a masterpiece of Catalan modernism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read our full guide →Museu Picasso
MuseumThe Museu Picasso is dedicated to Pablo Picasso's early career, showcasing over 4,000 works from his childhood through his Blue Period and beyond.
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12 hidden gems in Barcelona
Like Paella Maestro: Cooking Classes and Dux - Gin & Cocktail Bar Barcelona, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.
See them →Get outdoors
7 outdoor adventures near Barcelona
Park Güell (3 km away) and more, all within 100 km.
Explore →After dark
15 best bars & nightlife spots
El Bosc de Les Fades and Paradiso lead the night.
Go out →For the kids
8 things to do with kids
Park Güell and more the whole crew will rate.
Bring them →Date night
5 romantic spots for couples
Park Güell at two-person pace.
Slow down →Costs nothing
15 free things to do in Barcelona
Verified free entry, Park Güell included.
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