Many visitors stay for 3 days and 2 nights and this is perfect time to see most of the top attractions in and near barcelona. A three day visit is perfect for a short but intense introduction to the barcelona lifestyle. Rent bikes and cycle your way along the beach front, circle round into poble nou, and back up to gracia. Here are the 20 best free things to do in barcelona.
The fantastical sagrada familia church and other modernist landmarks designed by antoni gaudi dot the city. Apr 21, 2020 if you want to squeeze your 4 days in barcelona and discover the many charms this city hides, we suggest one of our local experts from tripuniq plan your trip. It goes to show that even on a tight schedule, you can still take in some of the best highlights of the city. But since travelers usually dont have two years to explore the city, i decided to create you an ultimate 3 days itinerary barcelona. Jun 14, 2017 barcelona is a wonderfully walkable city, as well as being easy to explore by bike. Jul 30, 2019 i am living in barcelona now for more than 3 years now and have probably seen all the famous tourist attractions here more than once. The city sizzles with sustenance, design, style, music and great times lasting through the year. You will only have to indicate your interests, the type of traveler you are and what you expect from your stay in barcelona and the local will plan your vacations tailored for you. The best 3 days itinerary barcelona see barcelona in 3 days. Dec 15, 2017 how to spend 3 perfect days in valencia. Part 1 perhaps it is the fact that barcelona is the capital of catalonia, which has a distinct language and culture, but even as spains second largest city, barcelona has a tempo and a style all its own. If you are planning a 3 days visit to barcelona, take a look at some preplanned trip itineraries you can start planning your trip with.
With public transport from the airport terminal straight into the city centre. Jul 24, 2012 these days, park guell which may make you feel as if youve stepped into a tim burton movie is jammed, but you dont need more than 30 minutes to see the highlightssuch as the mosaic. And that sums up our suggested itinerary for three days in barcelona. Youll be in good company, as many locals like to hang out here on sunny days. On day three of our itinerary were grabbing a quick breakfast like a barcelona local. Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of spains catalonia region, is known for its art and architecture. This 3 day itinerary for barcelona has you covered, with all the top.
Barcelona in 3 days what to visit, see, do in three days. Best things to do in barcelona in 3 days a detailed. To end the second of your three days in barcelona, head to the. Private tours for your 4 days in barcelona, covering the top tourist areas, skipping lines.
Aug 14, 2015 unfortunately, three days was all i could spare. In which chris takes a stroll with an almodovar actor and purchases cookies from an invisible nun. During these intensive days you will not only visit the highlights of barcelona, but also eat and drink where the locals go and wander around nice neighborhoods. My lists of best budget hotels, hostels and holiday apartments. Use this 3 days barcelona trip plan to experience the best that this colorful and lively city has to offer and make sure you do not miss any of the important barcelonas sights and attractions museums, peaceful parks, world famous churches and other mustsee attractions that the capital of catalonia can offer.
The ultimate weekend itinerary by catalina december 15, 2017 if you are looking to visit a spanish city that has it all then you will definitely want to start planning a visit to valencia. I traveled here with my girlfriend, isabelle and spent 3 days in barcelona during a valentines day weekend in february. To download the full article in pdf version, click here and to know more about my tour. Aug 19, 2018 a thriving metropolis without the big city feel, its the perfect destination for a long weekend. Jul 23, 2015 the best way to spend 3 days in barcelona and see it all. Tickets can be purchased online, generally up to 60 days in advance. Guidora is the only publishing house building travel guides for you, like no other does. Fortunately, i spent my time wisely and enjoyed some of the very best that barcelona has to offer. A reasonable dose of modernisme and classic barcelona with a dash of offthebeatenpath adventures will make three days in the catalan capital a cherished memory for even the most roadweary world travelers. Plan your stay here are some tips and a short guide to help you plan a 3 day visit to barcelona. Tapas reign king with many neighborhoods offering their own set of quaint tapas bars. If you only have 3 days in barcelona, thats just enough time to visit the citys. Immerse in the culture from the getgo by visiting the colorful markets, the first activity on your barcelona itinerary.
To help you plan your sightseeing, ive listed my ideal itineraries for barcelona, whether youre going for one day, two days, three. On the vibrant las ramblas in central barcelona, youll enjoy browsing vendors on a treelined pedestrian mall filled with tourists, locals, street performersand of course, cafe con leche during the day that changes to sangria at night. The perfect itinerary for your first visit julie last updated. The hop on hop off bus has three routes to choose from. How to spend three days in barcelona see gaudis incredible architecture, explore the historic gothic district, hit the beach, and more with these essential tips for visiting barcelona. The chic, meandering capital of proud catalonia is best known for the hallucinatory architectural visions of. Plan an entire 3 day barcelona itinerary down to the meals using insider. Barcelona is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in europe, and there are numerous things to see and discover here.
Best things to do in barcelona in 3 days a detailed travel. However, with this optimized 3 day itinerary, youll be able to experience the best of barcelona in just a few days from gaudis stunning architecture to the incredible magic fountain. Tucking into a breakfast of iberian ham and rustic bread in the cafe at hotel orfila, located in a 19thcentury mansion just north of the city center, i cannot help but be charmed by the hotels oldschool approach to refinement and comfort. This fountains runs a spectacular sound and light show in the evenings which is a real treat to watch as the water displays synchronise with the sound and light. Market day immerse in the culture from the getgo by visiting the colorful markets, the first activity on your barcelona itinerary. Get a glimpse of life in barcelona with uniteds three perfect days series. Nov 28, 2017 three days in barcelona november 28, 2017 november 28, 2017 after spending the past three months in barcelona, it was hard for me to consolidate all my favorite places into three days, for my family to get a taste of what barcelona is like. March 1, 2020 spain 12 comments with 3 days in barcelona, you can visit the icons of this citygaudis masterpieces the sagrada familia, casa batllo, casa mila, and park guell, stroll through the gothic quarter, dine on tapas, go to the beach, and watch. From casa batllo and casa amatller, walk three blocks. Lets save some cash and grab the free breakfast at your hotel and get elevated. He understands the style and joy that distinguishes barcelona. Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day. If you are just travelling from one place to another then the metro is the quickest and cheapest mode of transport.
I can hardly believe that after seeing a city like barcelona. And then, we couldnt put it all together, to create a perfect plan for visiting barcelona in 3 days. So grab some metro tickets and a good pair of walking shoes and dive right into the heart of the catalan capital by the sea. Private skiptheline tours of the old town, the gaudi sites, the montjuic hill and the uptown districts. Visit barcelona in 4 days foreverbarcelona private tours. This 3 days itinerary is focused on the best of barcelona attractions and all. I always find the best way to get to know a city is to either run through it or cycle. A long weekend in barcelona is plenty of time to get a taste of the citytraditional tapas, regional wines and market cuisine pair nicely with outdoor art, lush green spaces, and a. Nearly 25 years after the 1992 olympics propelled barcelona into the global spotlight, its 1. Thats the perfect amount of time to experience most of the citys main tourist. We wanted to visit barcelona and got lost into spending tens of hours looking for valid information at lonely planet, tripadvisor and on the internet. Start the second of your 3 days in barcelona with a trip to its most iconic church. May 22, 2017 if you have booked somewhere to stay with oh barcelona.
Day one of any trip to a new city, new country, can be a daunting and nervewracking experience even for the most seasoned and experienced of travellers. Ive also visited during the summer, where if the heat doesnt exhaust you, the tens of thousands of tourists will. How to spend a perfect 3 days in barcelona devour barcelona. Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day or a fourth, or a fifth. For each attraction, ive highlighted which pass is best, and theres a. The ultimate selfguided walking tour of barcelona, spain. Take advantage of our great barcelona hotel sale and treat yourself to three perfect days. Many leave their hearts in the cityand many simply decide to stay. The best 3 days itinerary barcelona see barcelona in 3. The first day of barcelona sightseeing seems like a lot, but a few sights take just a few minutes to see.
The grand catalan art museum on barcelonas montjuic hill is a worldclass showcase. Barcelona in 3 days 5 suggested itineraries visit a city. The best way to spend 3 days in barcelona and see it all. Apr 21, 2020 although the barcelona card is more expensive, it offers many discounts, whereas the hola barcelona is only valid for public transport.