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Discover the city’s sights

Explore Barcelona’s streets and enjoy all they offer you: urban and natural spaces, cultural and architectural heritage, museums, recreation and leisure, study and research centres, suggestions for shopping or doing sport and plenty more.

The most sought after

• Magic Fountain
• The Laberint d’Horta Maze
• La Sagrada Família

Routes through Barcelona

Each of Barcelona’s parks and gardens has its own history and personality that make it unique.

Roma culture has left its mark in Barcelona, above all in music and dance.

True to its creative, modern and innovative spirit, Barcelona continues to reinvent its urban landscape.

Some of Barcelona’s most unique buildings are concentrated into little more than a kilometre around Les Glòries.

Barcelona has always been a city linked to design as an artistic discipline, besides being a tool for social transformation.

Crossing the city from end to end, Avinguda Diagonal allows you to sample every aspect of Barcelona in a walk bustling with life.

There are a good many novels that choose Barcelona as their central setting and which draw their readers deep inside the city through their pages.

Ever since infrastructures were created to put an end to historic periods of drought, water has been available in every nook and cranny of Barcelona. 

Barcelona has been the setting for countless Spanish, Catalan and international productions which have turned it into an outdoor stage.

Besides his world-famous creations, there are still spectacular works by Antoni Gaudí waiting to be discovered.

Routes close to Barcelona

Reconnect with nature thanks to over a hundred thousand hectares of protected spaces located a stone’s throw from the city.

Discover the landscapes of the area’s various D.O. wines and do some wine-tasting.

Mountains join legends to present an enchanting, rural landscape, with quality food and spaces for outdoor activities.

Barcelona’s counties have plenty of sites equipped for sports enthusiasts.

Barcelona’s inland counties invite you to discover hermitages, castles and historical relics surrounded by a harmonious natural environment.

A unique combination of unusual shapes, culture and religion gives rise to Catalonia’s most iconic mountain range.

A range of internationally famous golf courses await you less than an hour from Barcelona’s centre.

Visit Barcelona’s coast and enjoy the cocktail of architecture, nature and good food that come with it.

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If you’re arriving to Barcelona during these days, here’s the highlighted agenda of activities. And you still haven't decided when to come to the city, go here to check out the top events of 2024 .

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Reasons to come

Barcelona is ranked among the best cities in the world for quality of life, safety and equality. Boasting the typical features of a cosmopolitan and open city, its social cohesion is a reality.

Discover the different chapters in Barcelona’s history which over time have shaped the city we know today.

The city promotes a tourist model based on respect for its resources in economic, social, environmental and cultural terms, setting its sights on current and future scenarios.

Boasting a history going back over two thousand years and a unique identity, Barcelona is famous worldwide as a city bursting with culture and creativity.

Barcelona is an open, vibrant and creative city with a busy cultural, political, business and commercial life. It is a metropolis where every imaginable language can be heard, as well as a city that invites its residents and visitors alike to discover its Catalan culture and traditions .

Get moving!

Discover the most convenient and sustainable ways of getting around the city.

The city offers a tourism model based on practices that are environmentally, economically and socio-culturally friendly.

Choose the tourist establishments best suited to your needs and tastes.

Check out the options available for reaching Barcelona by land, sea and air.

Find out with ease whether your there are unlicensed tourist-use flats in your building or if you believe you may be staying in one of them.

Rules of civility in the city for harmony between tourists and local residents.

Discover the city using tourist transport and enjoy its most iconic monuments and buildings.

Barcelona has a wide network of tourist information points and offices at the service of its visitors.

People start work between 8 am and 9 am and continue up to 1.30 pm or 2 pm. They return to work from between 3 pm and 4 pm and finish between 6 pm and 7.30 pm. The normal  working week  runs from Monday to Friday and, in some sectors, Saturday as well.

Tourist information offices  open every day of the week and only close on two days of the year: 1 January and 25 December. Each office has its own opening times between 8 am and 8 pm. They have special opening times during the Christmas period.

Breakfast: between 8 and 11 am. Lunch: between 1.30 pm and 3 pm. Evening meal: between 9 pm and 11.30 pm. Despite that, restaurant opening times are flexible and you can eat at any time in lots of them.

Most retail businesses  follow the normal working week  of Monday to Saturday and close around 8 pm, except the shopping centres, which do not close at midday and stay open till 10 pm.

The city's public transport operates for much of the day, with times varying, depending on the rush hours. A full network of night buses covers most routes during the night. The metro runs throughout the night on Saturdays.

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The Consortium works to promote the city as a tourist destination. It offers a range of products and services, through several lines and programmes, aimed at the professional tourist sector and at individual tourists.

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Barcelona Information Offices

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Once you arrive to the city, you may need to consult specific information or maps.

Barcelona has different official tourist information points to help you on your trip.

Barcelona information office locations

Plaça de Catalunya

• Address: Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S, 08002
• Phone: 932 853 834
• Schedule: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Plaza de Sant Jaume

• Address: Carrer de la Ciutat, 2, 08002
• Phone: 932 85 38 34
• Schedule: From monday to friday, 8.30 a.m. to
• 8:00 p.m. | Saturday, sunday & festives, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Estació de Sants (Sants train station)

• Address: Plaça dels Països Catalans, s/n, 08014
• Schedules: From monday to friday, 8.30 a.m. to
• 8:30 p.m. | Saturday, sunday & festives, from 8.30 a.m. to 14.30 p.m.

Airport Terminals 1 & 2

• Address: Aeropuerto del Prat – Terminal 1 y 2 (B)
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. a 8.30 p.m.

Metro L9 lobby at airport terminals

• Address: Aeropuerto del Prat – Metro L9

Oficina Catedral (Cathedral Office)

• Address: Plaça Nova, 5 (Collegi Oficial d’Arquitectes de Catalunya)
• Schedules: From monday to saturday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday & festives, from 9 a.m. t0 3 p.m.

Mirador de Colom

• Address: Plaza del Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08002
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Tourist Information Booths

Barceloneta booth.

• Address: c/ Doctor Aiguader, s/n (opposite MHC).
• Schedules: Daily, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Colom (Columbus statue Booth)

• Address: Plaça Portal de la Pau, s/n.
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Low season 2.30 p.m.).

Plaça de Catalunya Bergara Booth

• Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n.
• Schedules: Daily, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Low season 7.30 p.m.

Plaça de Catalunya Nord Booth

• Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n (opposite “El Corte Inglés” shopping mall).
• Schedules: Daily in summer, from 9 a.m. to
• 8 p.m. Winter schedule: from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (low season 7.30 p.m.).

Plaça de Catalunya Sud Booth

• Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n (opposite “El Triangle” Shopping mall).
• Schedules: Daily, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Low season: from monday to friday, from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday & sunday from 8:30 a.m. & 3 p.m.).

Plaça Espanya Booth

• Address: Plaça Espanya/ Maria Cristina Av.
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Low season: from monday to friday, from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Saturday & sunday. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).

Port Olímpic Booth

• Address: Port Olímpic – Moll de Mestral (Opposite “Torre Mapfre”).
• Schedules: Saturday & sunday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sagrada Familia Booth

• Address: Plaza de la Sagrada Familia.
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Low season until 2 p.m.).

Sagrada Família 2nd Booth

• Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família.
• Schedules: Daily, from 8.30 a.m to 8 p.m. (Low season until 2 p.m.).

Sants Station Booth

• Address: Plaça Joan Peiró, s/n.
• Schedules: from monday to friday, from 9 a.m. to 3. p.m.

World Trade Center Booth

• Address: Moll de Barcelona, ​​s/n (opposite Terminal Marítima Sur).
• Schedules: Varies depending on cruise ship arrivals.

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OFFICIAL TOURIST GUIDE BARCELONA

information

• Get to know the city
• When to travel
• Calculate budget
• How to get to Barcelona from the airport
• Catalan culture
• Information Offices

what to see

• The Carmel Bunkers
• Sagrada Familia
• Camp Nou Stadium
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Description

The oficina de turisme de barcelona –the barcelona tourism office– is located on spacious premises of 700 sq.m. at plaça de catalunya, in the heart of the city. this information point offers complete tourist and cultural information in several languages and a number of different services: · qualified monitors provide tourist and cultural information on barcelona in several languages. · last-minute hotel booking service and sale of tourism products. · free distribution and sale of sightseeing brochures. · sale of barcelona-related gift articles (bcn original shop). · help with the tel-entrades online ticket sales service. · vat refunds. tax free global blue., information and sale of tourism products, · barcelona bus turístic (barcelona tourist bus) · barcelona card · barcelona walking tours · barcelona bus turístic de nit (barcelona night tourist bus) arqueoticket (multi-ticket to barcelona archaeology museums) catalunya bus turístic (catalonia tourist bus) visits and tours tickets and shows city transport cards.

More Information

How to get there: Metro: L1 y L3 Catalunya station.| Buses: 16, 17, 24, 41, 42, 55 y 58.| RENFE Trains: Catalunya station.| FGC Trains: Catalunya station. Opening times: Daily, 8.30 a.m - 20.30 p.m. (Dec. 26& Jan. 6, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Closed: Jan. 1 & Dec. 25.

Plaza Cataluña nº 17 08002 Barcelona Spain

932 853 834

[email protected].

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Welcome to the Barcelona City Council tourism website, where you'll find information on the city's tourism strategy, how tourism is being managed and what action is being taken, as well as data and statistics on tourist activity.

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Tourist office in Barcelona | Where to find them

If you’re planning a trip to the beautiful Catalan city, then it’s essential to know where to find the main tourist offices. Tourist offices are your one-stop-shop for all the information you need to make the most of your stay in Barcelona, whether you need help with sightseeing, accommodation, or transportation.

In this post, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive list of 10 different tourist offices located across the city of Barcelona . We’ll give you the exact addresses, opening times, and links for directions, so you can easily find the closest tourist office to your location.

No matter where you’re staying in Barcelona, there is a tourist office nearby to assist you. So, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a frequent traveler to the city, keep reading to discover the tourist offices in Barcelona.

Plaça de Catalunya Tourist office

It is located in the heart of Barcelona and is the head quarters office, the biggest one. They sell gifts items inspired by Barcelona, they do   VAT refunds  too.

Address : Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S, Barcelona | Tel: 932 853 834 Opening hours: daily, from 8.30am to 8.30pm. Directions : Click here

Plaça Sant Jaume

This tourist office is located in the Gothic Area, on the ground floor of Barcelona’s City Hall.

Address: Ciutat, 2 (Ajuntament de Barcelona), Barcelona Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 8.30pm. Saturday, from 9am to 7pm. Sunday and public holidays, from 9am to 2pm. Directions : Click here

Estació de Sants

Rail travellers arriving in the city will find a Turisme de Barcelona tourist information point at Barcelona Sants railway station.

Address: Plaça dels Països Catalans, s/n, Barcelona Opening hours: daily, from 8am to 8pm. Directions : Click here

Airport Terminals 1 & 2

At Barcelona – El Prat airport you find tourist information offices too in case you need some advice before getting to the city.

Address: Aeroport del Prat – Terminal 1 i 2 (B), Barcelona Opening hours: daily, from 8.30am to 8.30pm. Directions : Click here

Oficina Catedral

Another of Turisme de Barcelona’s tourist information points is located in the heart of the city’s Gothic Quarter, on the ground floor of “Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya”.

Address: Col·legi Oficial d’Arquitectes de Catalunya. COAC. Plaça Nova, 5, Barcelona Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 7pm. Sunday and holidays, from 9am to 7pm. Directions : Click here

Mirador de Colom

Tourist information point located in the Plaça Portal de la Pau inside the Columbus Monument in nice area to go for a walk and see Barcelona’s old harbour.

Address: Plaça del Portal de la Pau, s/n, Barcelona Opening hours: daily, from 8.30am to 8.30pm. Directions : Click here

Oficina Triangle

Another of Turisme de Barcelona’s tourist information located in the city centre, on the ground floor of Centre Comercial “El Triangle”.

Address: Carrer de Pelai, s/n, Barcelona Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 8pm. Directions : Click here

Oficina Glòries

Another of Turisme de Barcelona’s tourist information points is located in the heart of 22@ district. The 22@ is a neighbourhood with plenty of startups and companies in the area.

Address: Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes, s/n, Barcelona Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 10am to 5pm. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, closed. Directions : Click here

Oficina Rambla-Liceu

Tourist information office located in La Rambla, inside Gran Teatre del Liceu.

Address: La Rambla, 51-59, Barcelona Opening hours: daily, from 9am to 6.30pm. Directions : Click here

Oficina Rambla-Passatge Amadeu Bagués

Tourist information point located in La Rambla too, opposite the Boqueria Market.

Address: Rambla de les Flors, 88, Barcelona Opening hours: daily, from 9am to 9pm. Directions : Click here

I hope that this guide to the Tourist Offices in Barcelona has been helpful in planning your trip to this beautiful city. With so many different offices scattered across the city, you’re sure to find one nearby no matter where you’re staying.

Don’t hesitate to visit one of these tourist offices to make the most of your trip to Barcelona. They’re the perfect place to get insider tips, advice, and recommendations from locals who know the city best. With their help, you can create an unforgettable itinerary that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

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Tourist information centres

Several tourist information in barcelona - opening hours and where to find.

Tourist information at airport terminal T1

At the tourist information offices, you can get free city maps and metro maps, information about events, and attractions. The free maps are usually completely sufficient to navigate around Barcelona.

The following booked products can be collected at the tourist information offices upon presentation of the voucher (printed or on your smartphone):

• Barcelona Card and Barcelona Card Express
• Tickets for the Bus Turístic (the voucher can also be redeemed on the bus)
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The staff at the tourist information centers speak, in addition to Spanish and Catalan, English as a matter of course, and sometimes other languages such as French or German.

Opening hours of the Tourist Information Centers

The largest tourist information center is located at Plaça Catalunya in the basement, opposite the gray department store El Cortes Inglés (corner of Pl. Catalunya/ C. de Fontanella). There is an escalator at each entrance to access the basement.

In the shop, you'll find plenty of high-quality souvenirs: T-shirts, hats, mugs, calendars, scarves, books, and much more.

Our tip: The queues at the advisory counters can often be quite long, but with a voucher (either printed or on your smartphone), you can also collect your booked tickets and cards directly at the checkout in the shop. This way, you save yourself the waiting times.

For wheelchair users, there is a stairlift available to access the basement.

Tel.: +34 932 853 834 Metro: Catalunya (L1, L3, C1, L7, S1, S55, L6) Bus: 16, 17, 24, 41, 42, 55, and 58 FGC trains: Catalunya

Opening hours

• Daily: 08:30 - 20:30
• 24 and 31 Dec., 5 Jan.: 08:30 - 18:30
• 26. Dec. and 06 Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30
• 01 Jan.: 10:00 - 14:30
• 25. Dec.: closed

In the arrival halls of Terminals T1 and T2B, you will find a tourist information stand each.

In Terminal T1: Exit the security area and immediately turn right. After about 50 meters, you will find the Tourist Info. It is located right next to the entrance to the airport chapel.

Terminal 2B: The Tourist Info is located about 50 meters to the left of the exit from the security area in the middle of the hall.

You will also find an additional Tourist Info in the lobbies of the L9 metro station in Terminal T1.

• Airport Terminal T1 Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 - 20:30 Saturdays and Sundays: 08:30 - 20:30 24, 26 and 31 Dec., 5 Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30 25 Dez., 1 and 6 Jan.: closed
• Airport Terminal T2 Mondays - Saturdays: 08:00-20:30 Sundays: 08:30 - 20:30 24, 26 and 31 Dec., 5 and 6 Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30 1 Jan.: 10:00 - 14:30 25 Dec. closed
• Lobby Metro L9 at Terminal T1 and T2 Mondays - Sundays: 08:30 - 14:30 5 Jan.: 09:00 - 18:00 6 Jan.: 09:00 - 16:00 24, 25, 26 and 31 Dec., 1. Jan.: closed

In the heart of the Gothic Quarter, opposite the Cathedral, you will find the Tourist Info on the ground floor of the building at Pla de la Seu.

• Mondays: 09:00 - 16:00
• Tuesdays - Saturdays: 09:00 - 17:30
• Sundays: 09:00 - 14:00
• 24, 25, 26 and 31 Dec. and 1 Jan.: closed
• 05 Jan.: 09:00 - 18:00
• 06 Jan.: 09:00 - 16:00

At the Columbus Monument , you will find two tourist information centers. Both are conveniently located if you arrive by cruise ship. Mirador de Colom (basement of the monument) This is located in the basement of the monument and has a small shop. A ride to the approximately 60-meter-high viewing platform is very nice. From up there, you can see the Gothic Quarter and the Raval, Montjuïc, and the port. Downstairs, you can enjoy a wine tasting of Catalan wines. Here you can get tickets for the Monument a Colom .

Metro: Drassanes (L3)

• Daily: 08:30 - 14:30 (Last admission to the observation platform is at 13:30)
• 26, 31 Dec. and 05. Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30
• 24 and 25 Dec., 01 and 06 Jan.: closed

Cabin at the Columbus Monument and Rambla At the Columbus Monument towards the port, you'll find a tourist information booth housed in a container. This is ideal if you arrive by cruise ship. Just a few meters away, the Portbús shuttle bus stops, connecting the cruise terminals with the city center. From here, you can easily walk up La Rambla, continue with the sightseeing bus of Bus Turístic , or use the metro, where you'll enjoy free travel with the Barcelona Card .

• Daily: 08:30 - 14:30
• 25 Dec.: closed
• 26 Dec.: 08:30 - 13:30
• 31 Dec.: 08:30 - 13.30
• 05 Jan.: 08:30 - 14:30
• 06 Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30

If you arrive by bus (long-distance buses or shuttle buses to Girona Airport), you'll arrive at the Estació del Nord bus station. The tourist information is located inside the building.

• Mondays - Sundays: 08:30 - 14:00

In the middle of the Gothic Quarter, opposite the cathedral, is the "Col·legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya", the Chamber of Architects of Catalonia. You can recognize the building by the drawings by Picasso, at the gray building.

The Tourist Info is located on the ground floor of the building at Plaça Nova, 5.

• Mondays: 10:00 - 15:00
• Tuesdays: 10:00 - 14:00
• Wednesdays - Saturdays: 10:00 - 20:00
• Sundays: 10:00 - 15:00

The information booths are located throughout the city. Vouchers cannot be redeemed here.

• Cabina Colom Address: Plaça Portal de la Pau, s/n. Opening hours: daily 08:00 - 14:30
• Cabina Plaça de Catalunya City Tour Address: Plaç de Catalunya Opening hours: daily 08:30 - 20:00
• Cabina Plaça de Catalunya Nord Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n (in front of the "El Corte Inglés" department store) Opening hours: Mondays and Sundays 08:30 Uhr - 14:30, Tuesdays - Saturdays 08:30 - 20:00
• Cabina Plaça de Catalunya Sud Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n (in front of the "El Triangle" department store) Opening hours: daily 08:30 Uhr - 20:00
• Cabina Plaça Espanya Address: Plaça Espanya/ Maria Cristina Av. Opening hours: daily 08:30 Uhr - 14:30
• Cabina Sagrada Família Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família Opening hours: daily 08:30 Uhr - 20:00
• Cabina Sagrada Família 2 Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família Opening hours: Mondays bis samstags 08:30 - 20:00, Sundays 08:30 - 14:30

Christmas opening times:

• 24 Dec.: 08:30 - 18:30 (Plaça Catalunya Nord & Colom, 8:30 - 14:30)
• 25 Dec.: geschlossen
• 31 Dec.: 08.30 - 13:30 (Plaça de Catalunya Sud & City Tour, 08:30 - 18:30)
• 01 Dec.: closed (Sagrada Família 2 & Colom, 10:00 - 14.30)
• 05 Jan.: 8:30 - 18:30 (Plaça de Catalunya Nord, Plaça Catalunya Sud & Colom, 08:30 - 14:30; Plaça Espanya, 08.30 - 13:30)
• 06 Jan.: 08:30 - 13:30 (Plaça Espanya, closed)

The opening hours may change due to external circumstances.

All tourist information centers are wheelchair accessible. They are usually accessible at ground level or via stairlifts.

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How to get to aeroplane

The Barcelona – El Prat Airport is located 12 kilometres from the city.

You can get to the centre in different ways, in journeys of around 35 minutes or less: Aerobús A1 and A2 lines, R2 Norte train line, urban bus line 46, lines 99, L77, PR1, PR2 and PR3; N17, N18 and N19 for night buses and taxis.

Road access to the airport is via the C-31 motorway. From the ring roads around the city, access is from the section known as the Pata Sur.

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How to get to train

Barcelona has two main railway stations

Barcelona - Sants Station : International high-speed train links to France and to Spanish cities such as Madrid, Valencia, Malaga, Seville and Zaragoza. Connects to Metro lines 3 and 5 and several bus routes (27, 78, 109, 115, D40, H10, V5 and V7).

França Station : You can easily leave the station by public transport: bus lines 47, 59, 120, D20, H14, V13, V15, V17 and V19, and metro line 4.

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How to get to bus

Barcelona has two main railway stations:

Barcelona Nord railway station , connection to the Arc de Triomf metro station (line 1) and bus routes 6, 54, H14, H16 and V21. Routes to Europe, Spain and Africa.

Barcelona-Sants railway station , connection to the Sants Estació metro station (lines 3 and 5) and bus routes 27, 78, 109, 115, D40, H10, V5 and V7. High-speed trains run from this station.  

How to get there by road

From France, on the AP-7, N-II and C-32 motorways.

From other areas of Spain, on the AP-7 and C-32 motorways.

Please note that large parts of Barcelona are Low-Emissions Zones, where driving and parking are restricted. If you are coming to Barcelona by car or motorbike, consult the Barcelona City Council website to find out about them. These restrictions also apply to vehicles with non-Spanish number plates. If you come in a vehicle with a non-Spanish number plate, you must register it and check whether it needs authorisation: More information is available at the following link . 

Vehicles with French environmental labels are considered to correspond to Spanish labels: More information at DGT website the table of equivalences of environmental ratings to find out what restrictions might affect you.

How to get to boat

The Port of Barcelona is about 5 kilometres from the city centre.

An internal bus route (88) goes all over the harbour area and connects to Avinguda Paral·lel, Metro lines 2 and 3, and bus routes D20, H14, V11, 21, 120 and 121.

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Daily connections with the Balearic Islands

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We recommend using public transport.

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Remember that on-street parking is metered and parking time is limited in certain areas. A large part of Barcelona is a Low-Emissions Zone, where driving and parking are restricted. visit Barcelona City Council website to find out about them.

These traffic restrictions also apply to vehicles with non-Spanish number plates. If you have a non-Spanish number plate, you must register it and check whether it needs authorisation: follow this link for more information. If you have a French environmental label, these are considered to correspond to Spanish labels: consult the DGT website table of equivalences to find out what restrictions might affect you.

How to get around in metro/tram

They usually run from 05:00 to 24:00. On Fridays and the eve of public holidays, until 2:00 a.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays, the service is offered 24 hours a day.

You can get a single ticket or travel cards per day, per number of journeys, for groups, or other options. More information

How to get around in bus

City buses usually run from 04:25 to 23:00.

There is a night bus service: Nit Bus. All night bus routes start or stop at or around Plaza de Catalunya.

Sightseeing bus with 2 routes, audio guides and unlimited use for 1 or 2 days.

How to get around in other means of transport

Taxi : easily identifiable yellow and black vehicles. A green light on the roof shows they are available.

Supplements are added for pick-up or drop-off at airports and for luggage.

Bicycle: : an unusual, different and sustainable way to get around Barcelona. The city is well-equipped with cycle lanes. There are many bike rental companies, plus the municipal service Bicing .

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Travel - 02 wangmingru & 27 rao yujie (6 apr 2022 - 11:38).

Hi. We are students of English at Fujian University of Technology in China. In class, our teacher introduced us to the beautiful city of Barcelona and watched a video about Barcelona's scenic architecture, tourism and culture. Through the video, I learned that Barcelona is a world-renowned Mediterranean scenic tourist destination and a world-renowned historical and cultural city. I also saw that it is the most famous tourist destination in Spain, with its pleasant climate, beautiful scenery and monuments, as well as the "Pearl of the Iberian Peninsula". Everything there is artistic, the graffiti on the streets, the street food, the magnificent Romanesque buildings, and so on. Even the people of Barcelona say that "art and life are inseparable". Barcelona is full of art, and we are looking forward to it. We will come and see the beautiful city of Barcelona for ourselves some time.

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There's nowhere in the world like Barcelona. This city is magnetic. Food, Art, beaches, streets, buildings, and so on. Barcelona is all-inclusive. Summer is the best season to visit Barcelona because many festivals are celebrated in the summer, such as the European Music Festival. Barcelona is deeply proud of its Catalan heritage, which captivates me! Spaniards are elegant, even if they dress casually. Convenient traffic, a beautiful environment, and qualified talents are the advantages of Barcelona. As far as we know, if we have not seen the church of Barcelona, the trip to Barcelona is not complete. Therefore, this church also attracts us. Hopefully, after COVID-19 is over, we will be able to stroll through the streets of Barcelona and visit these famous churches.

travel - Yang Yinuo114 Chen Xin121 Zhou Yushu 123 (5 Apr 2022 - 08:36)

Hello, we are students from China. After browsing your website, we are interested in Barcelona. According to the information we got, Barcelona is also world famous because of Gaudi. We are very eager to have the opportunity to learn about the works left by this architectural genius, such as the famous architecture like Casa Vicens, Palau Guell, and Casa Milá. Can you offer us some suggestions for visiting these architectures? In addition, we have seen that Barcelona has a lot of delicious food and the island is surrounded by seawater, so we bet there are many desirable seafood dishes. Besides, we saw some flamenco dancing performances, which were very energetic. We hope that you will let us know about this kind of performance with Spanish passion and national spirit. I hope that we will be able to visit Barcelona after the epidemic is over.

Tavel - Yang Yinuo114 Zhou Yushu123 Chen Xin 121 (5 Apr 2022 - 08:36)

Travel - yu yunqin218 & tao kecheng222 (5 apr 2022 - 08:36).

Wow, so great! After browsing this website, we are particularly interested in Barcelona! Life in this city is really rich! In Barcelona, we can enjoy all kinds of Mediterranean cuisine and visit the art museum during the day. At night, the nightlife in Barcelona also attracts us. We can go to the bar to drink and listen to wonderful music, and we can dance in the discotheque. There are many special cultures that we really want to experience. We look forward to being here in person one day!

Travel - Linjie212 xiaopan206 ruihan231 (5 Apr 2022 - 08:36)

Travel - wang qiong 203 & xu chan221 (5 apr 2022 - 08:36).

Hello, we are Chinese students. We knew a little bit about Barcelona before. After your introduction, we have a better idea of it. Thanks to your website for giving us so many tips on visiting Barcelona. This guide is really useful for us. We have bookmarked this site and we hope we can use your guide on the day we go. We are looking forward to going to Barcelona.

comment - 08 Liu si qing 16 Wu seng ping 28 Jia mao zhen (5 Apr 2022 - 08:34)

Hello, everyone! Through this website, we have a simple and profound understanding of Barcelona. Barcelona has a long coastline. It has launched a "smoke-free beach" policy, which will better protect the environment. Besides, Catalan National Art Museum leaves a deep impression on us. There are the Renaissance and Baroque collections which attract us very much. Last but not least, music is everywhere. The Palace of Music has a stunning ornate appearance. There is a rule that photos cannot be taken during the performance. If you want to take pictures, you can do so before or after the performance. We are looking forward to going there one day.

comment - 08 Liu si qing 16 Wu sen ping 28 jia mao zhen (5 Apr 2022 - 08:34)

@zheng jiayi - barcelona.com (4 apr 2022 - 10:30).

Hello Zheng Jiayi, There is no taboo when visiting a religious place in Barcelona such as the Sagrada Família, but one must respect a dress code and have respectful behavior in the place. We find the same rules in many religious places in the world. Have a good stay in Catalonia,

Architecture - Zheng Jiayi216, Lai Xinying227 (4 Apr 2022 - 10:10)

Hi, we are Chinese students, after browsing this website, we have a further understanding of Barcelona and are deeply attracted by the ancient gorgeous architectural style of Barcelona. When we know that there are many famous artists in Barcelona, we are surprised by this kind of strong artistic atmosphere. I hope one day we can come to Barcelona and experience this atmosphere. By the way, we think many of the buildings in Barcelona have some religious elements, such as Barcelona Cathedral. However we are not very clear about religion, we wonder if there are any taboos when visiting?

Travel - Jianing224&Xiaoni226 (4 Apr 2022 - 10:08)

Costa Dorada, with its distinctive character and historical interest, is a place that I am longing for. The towns here have vineyards, olive groves, and even vegetable gardens that I would love to experience for myself. In addition, as far as we know, Barcelona has pickpockets, so the safety problem is one of our concerns. Besides, we are students who travel. The price is also something we need to consider. We are looking forward to the day of our trip to Barcelona.

living in Barca - zee (12 May 2019 - 14:12)

i am planning to live in this city ;)))

@jen harper - Barcelona.com (7 Mar 2019 - 09:20)

Hola jen harper, Barcelona is a city where people love to walk. The historical centre is not too extensive, you can visit it at any age without any problem. Of course, renting a segway or a bike makes it easier to get around. You can find some on this page of our website: https://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_tours/bike-tours-rentals/ Have a good journey!

Elder tourists - jen harper (7 Mar 2019 - 09:10)

How hard is the walking for elderly? Are there Segways or such to aid people?

thnks - all (18 Nov 2017 - 07:50)

from indonesia. just need visas europe . last week just trip asian. januari hope getting visas. i love BARCA

VERY HONEST TAXI DRIVER - Donna Lee (15 Nov 2017 - 08:28)

We had a great 2 week vacation in Spain but on our last night in Barcelona, we panicked when we realized that we left our luggage in the trunk of the taxi. Somehow I knew that the cab driver was a good man but we still prayed fervently that he will bring us back our luggage. ABDEL came back in 40 minutes!!! He sure reinstored our faith in the goodness of mankind. We commend ABDEL for his honesty. His cell is 691 073 391. May Abdel be blessed for his honesty.

I love tapas! - frank (18 Jul 2017 - 09:22)

can't wait to taste tapas and local natural wine... yeahhh coming soon!

food out let - jade (17 Sep 2016 - 09:34)

pls some can tell about the food outlet that available in this area when going baceolan i min tourism attraction too

barcelona - kamila (22 Jun 2016 - 09:28)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj3MdixcAjQ Barcelona- top attractions

access for disabled - abegail (3 Apr 2016 - 10:50)

I have hopes of holidaying in Barcelona this summer, but have concerns about how disabled friendly the city is? any guidance will be welcome

Statue of Pablo Casals - Carol Wilson (17 Jun 2015 - 08:54)

On my recent visit to Barcelona, I was disappointed to see that the statue of Pablo Casals near Placa de Francesc Macia has been vandalised. The cello bow has been broken off. Hope it gets fixed soon.

barcelona is safe - sheraz (17 May 2015 - 08:24)

Hi, to everyone coming to barcelona must keep in mind that barcelona is very safe city. means there is no chance of armed robbery or snatching. but to be honest pick pockiting is a common issue for those who come out of the bars really drunk and lost and it is always up to you to take care of your belongings especially in central area and las ramblas. in subways again u have such issues because pickpockets move on groups, they don't attack on you but always look for a chance to steel. A little care and nothing happens. I m living in barcelona since 2004 and I never get robbed.

confused - james franco (12 May 2015 - 08:58)

Hi, I just came back from a 6 days holiday in Barcelona 2 weeks ago. I am a 29 years old solo female traveller from Singapore. I agree that pickpocket is an issue in Barcelona. however, I would also like to add on that this is also an issue in many other countries, not just Barcelona alone. I was pretty scared at first but I did not let it stop me from going there. Barcelona is a very beautiful city with interesting cultures and delicious food. It is very convenient to explore as you can literally walk anywhere without getting lost. Just bring common sense along and carry your bag in front of you at all times. Do not bring too much cash and keep the cash separately. I did not face any problems or seen any crimes there. I can say Barcelona is a pretty safe city, and I am going back again in February 2015.

beautiful city - ronald (29 Mar 2015 - 11:04)

i have been to Barcelona a few times ,,, it changes with the years, but retains its beauty. never had a problem with any of the citizens and i did most of my touring on foot. my hats off to the city of Barcelona

Pickpockets - BarceLover (9 Dec 2014 - 09:30)

Pickpockets - nancy d. (19 nov 2014 - 08:45).

Hi, Pickpockets are an issue in Barcelona, but the police, as Tony suggested, are part of the problem. It is actually the Spanish Laws that need to be changed. Unless a thief is caught with more than €480 in cash on them, it is not consider a felony or major crime. So, within a matter of hours the thief is back on the streets. There are lots of uncover policeman now working all parts of the city, security cameras in Metro stations and on platforms and in particular a strong police presence at the most visited sites. It is Barcelona's interest to clean up this issue and there is no one who would like that more than the locals. After all, tourism is one of the biggest economic motors of this beautiful seaside city.

Barcelona Travel Video - Jay Ellard (16 Aug 2014 - 10:45)

I have just been to the beautiful city and have created a modern cinematic video of the wonderful place. The video shows the most popular places in Barcelona and some of the quiet spots. Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktArVmzb38U

transfer - Les (14 Nov 2013 - 09:30)

Does any one know if there is a bus service from the Pier to the Airport? Or, if there is any kind of service for transfer with a couple of suitcases?

Pickpockets - tony (24 Oct 2013 - 08:45)

Barcelona is one of the world's great cities, it has wonderful sights & a vibrant culture, great food & drink. It's a shame it's so corrupt ! 40 years ago, I went to Barcelona & was warned about pickpockets on Las Ramblas & now after all these years it's worse than ever, not good for the city's reputation. How can this problem still exist ?? the police MUST be part of the problem, & getting a kickback from the thieves, because if they wanted the thefts to stop, they would crack down & stop, but no, the pickpockets flourish year after year, praying on tourists & locals alike, on the streets & even in the Gaudi Cathedral Shame on you.....Clean up the problem !!

Street Art in Barcelona - Unknown (30 Sep 2013 - 09:00)

Details about street art in Barcelona. A different way of seeing this amazing city: http://vimeo.com/60149775

new luggage storage near Barcelona´s Port - Amparo (3 Jul 2013 - 19:30)

there is a new luggage storage called Hastavuelo in the World Trade Center, near Barcelona´s Port. Opened everyday from 9 am to 8pm. We offer airport delivery too, so if you want to visit Barcelona without worrying about your suitcases that´s the place!!

store your luggage - Alicia (15 Mar 2013 - 09:15)

Hi everyone, If you need to store your luggage while you're spending some time in Barcelona, you can leave it in City Lockers, we're in Francesc Pujols, 7 Street, near Portal de l' Àngel. We open from 9 a.m until 9 p.m on Monday to monday. Come to visit us!

about keeping luggage - LOCKER BARCELONA (27 Oct 2012 - 10:30)

Hello Maria, there is a left luggage place at plaza catalunya (downtown) close to the main transport stations. Is located at ESTRUC 36 street, is a safety blue and green local named Locker Barcelona, check their web so, you could ask for information. :)

Information about keeping luggage - Maria (5 Jul 2012 - 06:15)

Dear all, I am a tourist from Macedonia, coming to Spain this July. I will be touring Spain by bus. So, I'd like to ask you if there is a place in Barcelona to store your luggage. Since i'm staying several hours in Barcelona, sightseeing, I 'll need some safe place to store my suitcases. Does the bus station of any other place offer such services? And what are the fees per hour? Thank you in advance

Best tapas in Barcelona! - EleanorP (21 Jun 2012 - 09:30)

Hello, We have just returned home from a evening with 'Papa Serra'. He runs cooking classes and tours of la boqueria and we joined an evening course which lasted for about 4 hours - a great evening activity. We enjoyed the tour and the class, and all the wine tasting! But the highlight was a tapa we learnt to make - chicken poached in a saffron liquid and then mixed with pine nuts and raisins and wrapped in greens. It was absolutely delicious and definitely not something we've seen in any of the tapas bars in barcelona. I would recommend the classes to anyone that loves food and wants a fun night of cooking, eating and drinking. I think they have a website but i'm not sure. Enjoy!

useful information - dr jagtesh (29 Feb 2012 - 11:15)

this page is helping me in planning my trip to barcelona this april

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