Museu Picasso

Housed in five medieval palaces, home to one of the world's most complete collections of Picasso's early work.

CosmoCaixa

An interactive science museum with a real slice of Amazon rainforest growing under one roof.

Palau de la Música Catalana

A UNESCO-listed concert hall famed for its stained-glass skylight and mosaic-covered columns.

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Catalonia's national art museum, housed in a grand palace with Romanesque frescoes and a rooftop city view.

Barcelona Cathedral

The Gothic-quarter seat of the Archbishop of Barcelona, with a cloister of white geese and rooftop views.

Museu d'Història de Barcelona (MUHBA)

Underground Roman ruins beneath Plaça del Rei, tracing Barcelona's story from ancient Barcino to the medieval city.

Museu Marítim de Barcelona

Housed in the medieval Royal Shipyards, with a full-scale replica of a 16th-century royal galley.

Jardí Botànic de Barcelona

A hillside botanical garden on Montjuïc showcasing Mediterranean-climate plants from five continents.

CCCB — Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

A former 19th-century almshouse turned hub for urban culture, exhibitions and film.

Museu Frederic Marès

A sculptor's personal collection, from Romanesque religious carvings to everyday 19th-century objects.

Museu de la Música

Over 500 instruments inside the modern L'Auditori complex, including a rare 18th-century harpsichord.

Museu Blau

Barcelona's natural science museum, with a suspended whale skeleton and an immersive walk through Earth's history.

MACBA — Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona

A striking white Richard Meier building holding Catalonia's leading collection of post-1945 contemporary art.

Fundación MAPFRE KBr Photography Center

A dedicated photography institution with rotating exhibitions from established and emerging photographers.

Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya (MAC)

Catalonia's archaeology museum, tracing history from prehistory to the early Middle Ages.

Museu del Disseny de Barcelona

Barcelona's design museum, covering decorative arts, fashion, ceramics and graphic design across the centuries.

Fundació Foto Colectania

A non-profit photography centre with a collection of Catalan, Spanish and Portuguese photographers.

Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

The minimalist glass-and-marble German Pavilion from the 1929 International Exposition, rebuilt on its original site.

La Virreina Centre de la Imatge

A baroque palace on La Rambla hosting free exhibitions in photography, film and critical theory.

Palau Robert

A neoclassical mansion on Passeig de Gràcia with free Catalan-themed cultural exhibitions and gardens.

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria (CCM)

Barcelona's 1876 iron-and-glass market building, preserved over the archaeological ruins of the 1714 siege.

Poble Espanyol

An open-air village of 117 recreated buildings showcasing architecture styles from across Spain.

Montjuïc Castle

A centuries-old military fortress crowning Montjuïc hill, with sweeping views over the city and port.

Torre Glòries

Barcelona's landmark skyscraper by Jean Nouvel, with a panoramic viewing deck near the top.

Transbordador Aeri del Port

The historic harbour cable car, gliding above the port between Barceloneta and Montjuïc hill.

Barcelona Bus Turístic

The official hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, run by Barcelona's transport operator TMB, with routes past the major landmarks.

Barcelona Zoo

Home to hundreds of species, set inside the green heart of Ciutadella Park.

L'Aquàrium Barcelona

Walk beneath sharks and rays through an 80-metre underwater tunnel at the port.

Tibidabo Amusement Park

A century-old hilltop funfair with the best panoramic views over Barcelona.

Montjuïc Cable Car

Glide above the city to Montjuïc Castle in a cabin with sweeping sea and skyline views.

PortAventura World

A big theme park and water park with rollercoasters for every age, about 100 km south-west of Barcelona.

It's roughly a 1-hour drive or train ride from the city, so it works best as a full-day trip.

Gran Teatre del Liceu

Barcelona's historic opera house on La Rambla, with opera, ballet and concerts through the season.

Teatre Nacional de Catalunya

Catalonia's national theatre, in a striking Ricardo Bofill building near Plaça de les Glòries — plays are mostly in Catalan.

Tablao Flamenco Cordobés

A flamenco tablao on La Rambla, one of the best-known places in the city to see live flamenco.

Primavera Sound

Barcelona's big international music festival, held at Parc del Fòrum on the seafront, usually in early summer.

Sónar

An international festival of electronic music and digital creativity, usually held in June.

Fira de Santa Llúcia

Barcelona's traditional Christmas market by the Cathedral — trees, nativity figures and gifts, from late November to 23 December.

La Mercè

The city's biggest street festival around 24 September, with concerts, human towers and the fire-run parade — much of it free.

Camp Nou — FC Barcelona Experience

Walk the stands and the trophy room of FC Barcelona's home stadium and museum.

Camp Nou — Match Tickets

Catch FC Barcelona live at Camp Nou — book official match-day tickets straight from the club.

RCD Espanyol — Match Tickets

Watch RCD Espanyol play at their stadium in Cornellà-El Prat, just outside the city centre.

FC Barcelona Basketball — Match Tickets

Watch FC Barcelona's basketball team at the Palau Blaugrana, the club's home arena.

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell

The ATP tennis tournament (Trofeo Conde de Godó), played each spring at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Barcelona's racing circuit in Montmeló, hosting international motorsport events such as racing series and endurance races.

Museu Olímpic i de l'Esport

A museum on Montjuïc hill about Olympic history and sport, close to the 1992 Olympic stadium.

Bicing

Barcelona's official public bike-share scheme — subscribe to pick up and drop off bikes at stations around the city.

AMBici

TMB's regional bike-share service covering Barcelona and surrounding municipalities.

TMB — Metro & Bus Fares

Official single-ride and multi-ride fares for Barcelona's metro, tram and bus network, run by TMB.

Cabify

Book a private ride around Barcelona through the Cabify app.

Bolt

Ride-hailing app operating in Barcelona for quick point-to-point trips.

FreeNow

Book licensed taxis and private cars in Barcelona directly through the FreeNow app.

Aerobus

The official express bus between El Prat Airport and the city centre, running every few minutes.

TMB Metro — Airport (L9 Sud)

Take the metro directly between the airport terminals and the city on TMB's L9 Sud line.

Rodalies R2 Nord — Airport train

The regional train linking El Prat Airport (Terminal 2) with Barcelona-Sants and Passeig de Gràcia.

ALSA

Spain's national coach network, useful for day trips and longer journeys out of Barcelona.

Moventis

Regional bus operator serving routes across Catalonia in and around Barcelona.

Rodalies de Catalunya

The official regional (Rodalies/R-lines) train network connecting Barcelona with nearby towns and the coast.

Renfe

Spain's national rail operator, including AVE high-speed trains to and from Barcelona.

Iryo

A high-speed rail operator connecting Barcelona with Madrid and other major Spanish cities.

MSC Cruises — Barcelona Departures

Mediterranean cruise itineraries departing from the Port of Barcelona.

Baleària

Ferry crossings from Barcelona to the Balearic Islands and Italy.

GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)

Ferry connections from the Port of Barcelona to Italy and Morocco.

ALSA Bus Nàutic

An electric water shuttle across Port Vell, listed under ALSA's tourist services — from Moll de Drassanes (by the Columbus monument) to Moll de Llevant near Barceloneta beach, about 10 minutes.

Fairplay Padel Club

Padel courts in Barcelona — check availability and book a court directly with the club.

Vall Parc Padel & Tennis Club

Padel and tennis courts in Barcelona, with online booking for members and visitors.

Rent Bull Barcelona

Rent a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche or other supercar for a drive around Barcelona.

RentLuxeCar — Barcelona

Luxury and sports car rentals with a Barcelona pick-up location.

Drive Me Barcelona — Circuits

Track-day style circuit driving experiences in sports cars near Barcelona.

Las Golondrinas — Port & Coastline (60 min)

A 60-minute boat trip around Barcelona's port and coastline, direct from the operator.

Las Golondrinas — Tickets (via This Is Barcelona)

The same Las Golondrinas port and coastline boat tour, bookable through this ticketing partner.