{"id":13752,"date":"2022-11-22T12:57:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T12:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/things-to-do-in-barcelona-the-ultimate-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:48:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:48:00","slug":"things-to-do-in-barcelona-the-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-barcelona-the-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Things To Do in Barcelona: Your Ultimate Guide to the Catalonian Capital","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2013\u00a0This post was written by\u00a0Megan Witkin \u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thinking of making your way to the capital of Catalonia? Barcelona<\/a><\/strong> is full of unique things to do both within its historic city center and the nearby outskirts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catalonia\u2019s secession from Spain has been debated for decades, but the cultural capital of Barcelona and the Catalan dialect aren\u2019t the only things that set this region apart. Mountains, beaches, history, and art \u2013 Barcelona has it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your goal is to get your fill of modern art, or to immerse yourself in Spanish history, Barcelona\u2019s charismatic culture is embedded into the national fibers of Spain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore more of the Catalonian capital with this ultimate guide for things to do in Barcelona. <\/p>\n\n\n

Wondering where to find the best Gaud\u00ed sights in Barcelona?<\/h2>\n\n\n

Barcelona and Antoni Gaud\u00ed go together like tapas and sangria \u2013 one cannot be mentioned without the other. As the architect who bestowed his signature stamp on so many buildings in Barcelona, it\u2019s harder to avoid Gaud\u00ed\u2019s work than it is to find it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Gaud\u00ed\u2019s sui generis <\/em>design, visitors can spot vivid colors, abstract shapes, and interesting texture combos \u2013 ceramic tiles and stained glass, wrought iron and stone \u2013 throughout Catalonia\u2019s capital city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make a day out of it and formulate a personalized itinerary dedicated to Gaud\u00ed\u2019s life and works with your very own Gaud\u00ed tour of Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

1. Tour the towers of Sagrada Familia<\/h2>\n\n
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A construction still under construction, Sagrada Familia<\/a><\/strong> has towered above the Barcelona city center for 140 years \u2013 and counting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by nature and built by human hands, Sagrada Familia stands as the tallest religious building in Europe, making a visit to at least one of its towers one of the most unique things to do while in Barcelona. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only should topping the towers of Sagrada Familia top your list of things to do in Barcelona, it\u2019s also a formal introduction to Barcelona\u2019s Catalan son, Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/strong>. Unable to see his dream come to full fruition, this beloved avant-garde architect is buried within his own show-stopping monument. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nearly five generations have attempted to complete Gaud\u00ed\u2019s living masterpiece, and new embellishments are added with each phase, making this building one of the most dynamic structures in Barcelona<\/a> (and the world) for years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top tip:  <\/strong>When’s the best time to visit Barcelona\u2019s top attraction<\/a>? Visit in the morning on a weekday if you\u2019ve got kids in tow, and around 15:00 for couples kickstarting a night out. Get there during the \u201cgolden hour\u201d (late afternoon and early evening) for the best photo opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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