Things To Do
Barcelona Cathedral
Accessible by Metro L4 at the Jaume I station The cathedral is a prime example of Catalan Gothic architecture, though its impressive neo-Gothic façade dates from the late 19th century. Tickets can be booked online in advance.
Hotel Ohla Barcelona Rooftop
We visited the rooftop of the Ohla Hotel during our trip to Barcelona in June 2025. It has stunning views of the city, great cocktails, and makes for an excellent sunset-watching spot. You are unlikely to get a spot unless you book in advance via their website (link below). You will have to pay a deposit, but it’s so worth it!
El Born
The neighborhood is characterized by its charming, narrow streets filled with designer shops, tapas bars, art galleries, and cocktail bars. The easiest way to know you’re in El Born is to walk to the Jaume 1 metro station, cross the street, and walk down Carrer de la Princesa. Once here, you can head down one of the alleyways and start exploring!
Picasso Museum Barcelona
In the El Born neighbourhood, the Picasso Museum houses one of the most extensive collections of artworks by the 20th-century Spanish artist Pablo Picasso.
Sagrada Família
Probably Barcelona’s most famous landmark, construction of the Sagrada Familia started in 1882. Gaudí was chief architect for most of the project, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. The construction is still not completed, but is expected to cease in 2026. So, hopefully you will be able to see it in its final form! You can get skip-the-line tickets by purchasing them online through official (link below) or authorized platforms — you then just enter at your designated timeslot. We recommend purchasing the audio guide (we did the short version), for which you will need to download the app to listen. Otherwise, there are regular guided tours available.
Park Güell
Catalan industrialist and art patron Eusebi Güell commissioned architect Antoni Gaudí to design a park. It is recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site, characterized by its unique curvature and ode to natural, spiritual, and classical Greek references. You can buy tickets on the official website, linked above.
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a famous building designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1904 to 1906. The building is located in the centre of Barcelona city. Casa Batlló has a unique architectural style and is known locally as "Casa Dels Ossos" which means "House of Bones" because of its skeletal appearance.
Bunkers del Carmel
The bunkers of Carmel is a viewpoint from which you can see the whole city of Barcelona (360º city view). It is located at the top of Turó de la Rovira in the Carmel neighborhood with a height of 262 meters. It is an excellent spot to sit and watch the sunset.
Passeig de Gràcia
Located in the city's central Eixample neighbourhood, Passeig de Gràcia is one of the city's busiest and most important streets. It is known for luxury shopping and important architectural works (you can find Casa Batlló on this street).
Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Away from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona's city centre, this park is a bit of a hidden gem that boasts gorgeous fountains, statues, and imposing stairways connecting the various levels. As the name suggests, it is best known for its (tree) maze.