Top 10 Attractions In Barcelona, Spain - Updated 2024

Catherine
Catherine 
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Barcelona offers endless fine culture, enchanting architecture, and an inviting dining and drinking scene. Filled with the works of great artists and numerous displays of Spain’s long history, Barcelona is a mesmerizing mix of contrasts that lures even the most jaded traveler. Roman-era artifacts like temple columns, ancient city walls, and underground corridors abound. The Gothic Quarter offers dazzling 14th-century cathedrals and peaceful plazas and sprinkled throughout Barcelona are modernist masterpieces from Miro and Dali to Gaudí and Picasso. If you want to be seduced by Spanish charms scroll down for a must-see list of attractions in this alluring city of Barcelona, Spain.

1. Camp Nou Stadium and Museum (from USD 38.0)

Boasting a seating capacity of nearly 99,354, Camp Nou is home to FC Barcelona and is the largest stadium in Europe. Experience the excitement of walking onto the huge pitch and getting panoramic views of this impressive structure. Visit the locker room, press room, chapel, and presidential box as well. An on-site museum showcases the team’s accomplishments with a shiny trophy collection and great interactive exhibits. You don’t have to be a diehard footballer to appreciate this wonderful attraction.

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Immersive Tour F.C.Barcelona Museum: Open Date

Duration: 1 hour

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2. Barcelona Aquarium (from USD 30.0)

Experience one of Europe’s biggest undersea displays at the Barcelona Aquarium. Boasting one of the most notable collections of Meditteranean aquatic life in the world, Barcelona Aquarium is a real gem. Alongside the marine life are informative exhibits about more than 11,000 sea creatures inhabiting the Barcelona Aquarium. A true standout is the compelling 80-meter (262-foot) tunnel you can walk through that’s filled with ominous sharks and electrifying eels!

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Skip the Line: Barcelona Aquarium Ticket

Duration: 1 hour

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3. Las Ramblas guided tour of Barcelona (from USD 400.0)

Las Ramblas is a magnificent boulevard which cuts through the heart of Barcelona. If you want to explore Las Ramblas and more of Barcelona’s city highlights then a private tour with a professional guide is the way to go. This excursion is filled with many of Barcelona’s top tourist attractions; Gaudi’s Casa Batllò, La Pedrera, and the Catholic cathedral Sagrada Familia. Participants have the opportunity to explore the glorious interior of the Sagrada Familia as well as explore the lively Las Ramblas boulevard, intriguing Gothic Quarter, and the picturesque Montjuic Mountain that offers stupendous views.

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Barcelona Highlights and Sagrada Familia Half-Day Private Tour

Duration: 4 hours

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4. Chill with a cocktail at Ice Barcelona (from USD 20.0)

Sip your favorite cocktail in a very unique setting where the atmosphere is a chilly -5º Celsius (20º Fahrenheit). At Ice Barcelona, patrons are treated to an unparallel oceanside experience in the world’s only ice bar on the beach! Ice Barcelona is made entirely of ice and guests are provided a comfy and insulated jacket and a pair of gloves for maximum comfort. Admire wonderfully illuminated ice sculptures by various local artists while you relish your expertly prepared chilled cocktail. This is a family-friendly setting so bring the kids.

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The Ice Bar Experience at Icebarcelona

Duration: 45 to 59 minutes

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Hello! My name is Perry, originally from the heart of Belgium, famed for its waffles and fries. However, it wasn't just the call of the Spanish sun that brought to Barcelona, but rather a captivating encounter with a German-Uruguayan beauty in Thailand. This led to the birth of our son in Ibiza, and eventually, more than two decades ago, I found myself in the vibrant city of Barcelona. My passion for meeting people from different nationalities and cultures, coupled with an insatiable appetite for adventure, has empowered me to transform ordinary days into extraordinary stories. In 2020, I embarked on a new journey by starting my own sightseeing company, showcasing the wonders of Barcelona to people from all over the world. With nine years of guiding experience in this magnificent city, I am thrilled to share its beauty and hidden gems with you.

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5. Gaudi’s Casa Batlló (from USD 38.0)

Your jaw will drop at the sight of Gaudi’s Casa Batlló. The work of famous architect Antoni Gaudí, this treasured modernist showpiece offers a video-guided tour where you’ll learn of Gaudí’s life, artistry, and architectural style. A prime spot on the tour is the rooftop terrace where participants are afforded top-notch views of Gaudi’s spectacular chimneys. Throughout the tour, you’ll notice particular detail given to small accents like door handles, skylights, and banisters, not to mention a dramatic staircase that looks like the spine of a large animal!

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Casa Batlló Admission Ticket: 10D Experience

Duration: 1 to 2 hours

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6. Barcelona museums (from USD 42.0)

A splendid way to spend an afternoon is at many of Barcelona’s incredible museums and a Barcelona Museum Pass affords you access to six of the city’s best. Enjoy popular venues such as the Picasso Museum, which houses one of the artist’s most extensive collections of artwork and the National Art Museum of Catalonia, featuring the most important collection of Catalan art from the 19th century and early 20th century. Holders of the Barcelona Museum Pass enjoy skip-the-line entry and it is valid for 10 days after the first use!

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Barcelona Museum Pass

Duration: 2 days

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7. Early morning tour of La Pedrera – Milà House (from USD 46.0)

Participants visiting the arresting UNESCO World Heritage-listed landmark La Pedrera – Milà House can truly beat the crowds at this early morning excursion. This tour commences one hour before the site’s hours of operation begin and affords participants the chance to explore La Pedrera – Milà House in a serene environment. No worries about unwanted tourists wandering into your perfectly framed snapshot and an after-tour coffee, or other beverage, is provided at the elegant Cafe de la Pedrera. This small-group guided tour’s highlight is a trip to the Pedrera Apartment roof to view the whimsical corkscrew chimneys.

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La Pedrera Early Access Small-Group Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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8. Joan Miró Foundation (from USD 14.0)

Located on lovely Montjuïc Moutain, the Joan Miró Foundation is a museum of modern art honoring the Catalan artist Joan Miró. Before you even enter the Joan Miró Foundation, visitors can drink in the grandeur of this unique building’s incredible exterior. Once inside, this museum offers an exhaustive collection of artwork by Barcelona’s best-known 20th-century artist. Along with the beautiful exhibits, visitors to The Joan Miró Foundation can enjoy a nice presentation that showcases Miró’s life and artistic background.

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Skip the Line: Joan Miro Foundation Barcelona Admission Ticket

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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9. Barcelona Zoo (from USD 23.0)

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Say hello to the animals at one of the top-ranking zoos in Spain. Residing in Barcelona’s lovely and lush Parc de la Ciutadella, the Barcelona Zoo offers 13 hectares (32 acres) of fine animal exhibits that include a collection of over 4,000 wild animals in breathtaking habitats. The Barcelona Zoo allows visitors to see an array of tigers, lions, monkeys, hippos and so much more. Guests can even learn about a former resident of the zoo called Snowflake, a rare albino gorilla who passed away in 2003!

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Barcelona Zoo Entrance Ticket

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10. Tour La Sagrada Familia with tower access (from USD 34.0)

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This tour of La Sagrada Familia dives deep into one of Spain’s most in-demand sites. La Sagrada Familia is a yet-to-be complete architectural masterpiece by Antonio Gaudí that’s been under construction since 1882! Tour participants exploring the gorgeous basilica will find elaborate facades and columns stretched like tree branches. This particular excursion provides the added bonus of access to La Sagrada Familia’s two towers. The spires provide some of the top views of Barcelona.

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Basilica of the Sagrada Familia Admission Ticket with Tower Access

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Beguiling Barcelona

Barcelona is a magical city nestled between the mountains and the sea. Filled with wildly imaginative architecture, innovative food, quirky drink venues, and cultural and historic sites, Barcelona is a blend of cosmopolitan chic and haunting old world beauty. With this list of the best attractions on your tourist agenda, Barcelona is certain to be a Catalonian adventure to cherish long after you’ve returned home.

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Catherine has written professionally for over 10 years, and a sizable amount has been travel writing. Her desire to see the world was sparked at a very young age. Growing up, there were many family...Read more

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