Barcelona High Adventure Tours & Trip Packages

Barcelona High Adventure Tours & Trips

240 Barcelona trips. Tours from 70 tour companies. 1,052 reviews. 4.4/5 avg rating.

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Spain: Balearic Islands, Mallorca & Ses Salines
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Balearic Islands, Barcelona, Palma

Highlights

  • Savor delicious Mediterranean cuisine, including paella, all flavored with unique Majorcan touches and accompanied with delicious local wines.
  • Complement your cycling days with stays in luxurious boutique hotels, each a unique property with its own character and history that embody the region.
  • Ride in a cyclist’s paradise of diverse landscapes: turquoise Mediterranean waters, dramatic Tramuntana mountains, coastal wetlands, emerald farmland and vineyards, rice fields, and more.
  • Stroll small coastal villages with deep farming traditions, each graced with beautiful honey-stoned buildings and a breathtaking setting of mountains and valleys.
  • Meet the owner of one of Mallorca’s oldest fincas and learn how his family has been producing olive oil for 17 generations using the only traditional press on the island.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cycling & Biking, High Adventure, Nature & Wildlife, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We just returned from our fifth VBT trip - this time to the Dolomites. It was a great trip and we are adding it to our "best" VBT trip list, along with the Czech Republic and the Tuscan Coast. Our friends at home thought we must be biking maniacs to bike in the Dolomite mountains, but we told them we would be in the flat valleys. Actually, we were wrong - much of the biking is not even flat, it is downhill! One day we started high in the valley above Merano, Italy, at scenic Lake Resia, and biked downhill back to Merano on a beautiful dedicated bike path along the Adige river. Our guides were fantastic. Martin is from Bolzano and is a font of information about the South Tyrol region. Christian, from the south, has a classic cheerful Italian personality and told us many facts (and jokes) about Italian idiosyncrasies. As always, the hotel accommodations (and breakfasts!) were excellent - better than we would sign up for if we on our own vacation."

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Spain at a Slower Pace: The Best of Barcelona and Madrid
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Visits

Barcelona, Madrid

Highlights

  • I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
  • I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

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"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Costa Brava to Spanish Pyrenees Walking & Hiking Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
62 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Barcelona

Highlights

  • Walkthe Costa Brava’s ancient footpaths from towering cliffs to peaceful coves with white-sand beaches and crystalline water
  • Connectwithtree-linedtrails as you wind your way around the craggy peaks and striking lakes of the High Pyrenees
  • Savorcelebrated Catalan wines and authentic Pyrenean cuisine, including a lunch of fresh-caught seafood in a quiet fishing village
  • Immerseyourself in the signature scenes of Cadí-Moixeró Nature Park's breathtaking limestone cliffs and verdant meadows

Themes

High Adventure, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when a guest tested Covid positive. She and her husband were isolated. The rest of the group were offered wimpy masks. Nobody was offered Covid testing daily and masks were not required of the guests or staff. The guides kept repeating "not in the CDC guidelines." Our group of six decided that the Backroads response was inadequate so returned home mid-excursion. The hotel and food was excellent, but the provided bikes were inadequate. The front derailleurs were poorly adjusted, and most of the riders had the chains come off during the first ride. Hikes or bike rides were conducted in downpours. Disappointed for charging such a premium price."

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18- Day Tour to Portugal, Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid
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By Julia Travel
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Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Casablanca, Córdoba, Fez, Granada, Lisbon, Marrakech, Meknès, Porto, Rabat, Seville, Toledo

Highlights

  • Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Seville
  • Entrance to the Alhambra & Generalife in Granada
  • Douro Cruise and wine tasting
  • Jma El Fna Square in Marrakech
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I live in Canada, we spent February in Malaga Spain and booked a full day tour to Tangier Morocco on Feb 27th through website HAPPYtoVISIT. Julia Travel happened to be the operator. I received email confirmation from both HAPPYtoVISIT and Julia Travel confirmed the date and pick up location. We were advised that we had to call Julia Travel within 48 hours of the tour date to reconfirm our tour date with pick up time and location which we did as instructed. From very beginning of the booking to the phone call confirmation we were told that we were going to be picked up at 5:30 am at a bus stop in central Malaga. We got to the spot at 5:15 am that morning and waited until 6:30am and no one showed up to pick us up! We called Julia Travel at 6 am and the person who picked up the phone doesn’t speak English. We finally with a woman name Marta after 9 am who could speak English and were told that the bus was there at 4:30 am. This is simply not believable given the previous confirmations of 5:30 am pick up time. Obviously she just lied to us to get off the phone. She replied my email said any complaints should send to HAPPYtoVISIT since I have booked the tour through them. HAPPYtoVISIT issued me the full refund within 24 hours after I filed complaint, however the experience left us with very bad taste.what a waste of time and energy! Since the tour was towards our last days in Malaga that we were not able to rebook the tour with another company. My husband and I travelled extensively, this was the worst experience we ever had! Avoid using Julia Travel would be the advice!!"

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13-Day tour to Portugal, Andalusia and the Mediterranean capitals from Madrid
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By Julia Travel
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Camping
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Córdoba, Granada, Lisbon, Porto, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

  • Douro Cruise and wine tasting in Porto 
  • Entrance to the Mosque of Cordoba
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Seville
  • Entrance to the Alhambra in Granada
  • Guided city tour with local guides in Porto, Lisbon, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I live in Canada, we spent February in Malaga Spain and booked a full day tour to Tangier Morocco on Feb 27th through website HAPPYtoVISIT. Julia Travel happened to be the operator. I received email confirmation from both HAPPYtoVISIT and Julia Travel confirmed the date and pick up location. We were advised that we had to call Julia Travel within 48 hours of the tour date to reconfirm our tour date with pick up time and location which we did as instructed. From very beginning of the booking to the phone call confirmation we were told that we were going to be picked up at 5:30 am at a bus stop in central Malaga. We got to the spot at 5:15 am that morning and waited until 6:30am and no one showed up to pick us up! We called Julia Travel at 6 am and the person who picked up the phone doesn’t speak English. We finally with a woman name Marta after 9 am who could speak English and were told that the bus was there at 4:30 am. This is simply not believable given the previous confirmations of 5:30 am pick up time. Obviously she just lied to us to get off the phone. She replied my email said any complaints should send to HAPPYtoVISIT since I have booked the tour through them. HAPPYtoVISIT issued me the full refund within 24 hours after I filed complaint, however the experience left us with very bad taste.what a waste of time and energy! Since the tour was towards our last days in Malaga that we were not able to rebook the tour with another company. My husband and I travelled extensively, this was the worst experience we ever had! Avoid using Julia Travel would be the advice!!"

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Rome to Nice and Barcelona Adventure Tour
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4.5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Colosseum, Florence, Rome

Highlights

  • Explore Rome, Colosseum and Vatican
  • See Florence Duomo and Ponte Veccio
  • Relax on the beached of Cinque Terre and Nice
  • Visit Monaco, see casino and Royal Palace
  • Explore Gaudi's Barcelona and Sagrada Familia

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I recently took the Best of Australia and New Zealand tour...added on Fiji and a day in Auckland...with Discovery Nomads. During the booking process they were attentive and helpful. However, the nightmare began after paying for the tour! They told us we would receive our itinerary 10 to 20 days before our trip. It was sent 4 days before departure. We booked a tour for the trans alpine train from Christchurch to Queensland which we were told after the fact, that it did not exist. Furthermore, they failed to make a transfer reservation from the airport to our hotel in Christchurch. It took a week of constant sending of emails to get credit. They never answered them! Credit was finally issued almost 25 days later. The nightmare continues...we had to call each shuttle ride to confirm as their confirmation numbers were wrong and the local company could never find our reservations. So now add the cost of all the phone calls! Furthermore, when we reached out to Discover Nomads to help us while traveling, they NEVER answered their phone or a request for refund by email. We were completely ignored and left on our own. The only saving grace was we were traveling in English speaking countries. Can you imagine this happening to you in a country that doesn't speak English? Nightmare!!!!! And no assist from this horrible company. The only communication from them was for flight delays which we found out first by checking into the airport and one response asking for how much I paid for my transfer and proof of payment. I explained that it was all electronic and requested a refund of my original payment...heard nothing again from them until seven days later they sent an email stating that a meeting point had changed. So they had my email, just refused to deal with refunds or help. In addition, they had us waiting 15 hours for a hotel room in two flights. We were not allowed to stay in hotel lobby for so long and we arrived at 1:00am. We ended up paying for an early check in. Also, all internal flights were booked with 7.5 kg cabin luggage only. We had to pay baggage fees of $45 per bag. The costs of this trip were way higher then we anticipated. We had quotes for private tours just $2,000 higher...we should have booked that as we probably spent close to that amount in other fees!! TAKE MY WARNING...DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!"

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Portugal, Spain, France and UK Adventure Tour
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4.5/5 Excellent
16 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bordeaux, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Paris, Porto

Highlights

  • Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites: Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon
  • Explore the historic heart of Porto, go to the vibrant Bolhão Market, sample Portuguese wines at the Caves Croft wine cellar
  • Visit Prado Museum in Madrid
  • Visit Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
  • Wine tasting and sightseeing tour in Bordeaux
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Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Singles Travel

What travelers are saying

"I recently took the Best of Australia and New Zealand tour...added on Fiji and a day in Auckland...with Discovery Nomads. During the booking process they were attentive and helpful. However, the nightmare began after paying for the tour! They told us we would receive our itinerary 10 to 20 days before our trip. It was sent 4 days before departure. We booked a tour for the trans alpine train from Christchurch to Queensland which we were told after the fact, that it did not exist. Furthermore, they failed to make a transfer reservation from the airport to our hotel in Christchurch. It took a week of constant sending of emails to get credit. They never answered them! Credit was finally issued almost 25 days later. The nightmare continues...we had to call each shuttle ride to confirm as their confirmation numbers were wrong and the local company could never find our reservations. So now add the cost of all the phone calls! Furthermore, when we reached out to Discover Nomads to help us while traveling, they NEVER answered their phone or a request for refund by email. We were completely ignored and left on our own. The only saving grace was we were traveling in English speaking countries. Can you imagine this happening to you in a country that doesn't speak English? Nightmare!!!!! And no assist from this horrible company. The only communication from them was for flight delays which we found out first by checking into the airport and one response asking for how much I paid for my transfer and proof of payment. I explained that it was all electronic and requested a refund of my original payment...heard nothing again from them until seven days later they sent an email stating that a meeting point had changed. So they had my email, just refused to deal with refunds or help. In addition, they had us waiting 15 hours for a hotel room in two flights. We were not allowed to stay in hotel lobby for so long and we arrived at 1:00am. We ended up paying for an early check in. Also, all internal flights were booked with 7.5 kg cabin luggage only. We had to pay baggage fees of $45 per bag. The costs of this trip were way higher then we anticipated. We had quotes for private tours just $2,000 higher...we should have booked that as we probably spent close to that amount in other fees!! TAKE MY WARNING...DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!!!!"

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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.
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Highlights

  • Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
  • Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
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By Eskapas
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Why we love them
They introduce their travelers to real locals through their selection of guides and off-the-beaten-path restaurants and attractions.
Lodging level
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Visits

Ávila, Barcelona, Coimbra, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

  • Be immersed in the cultures of Spain and Portugal
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Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

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Andalucia & Barcelona from Madrid (C170)
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Granada, Valencia

Highlights

  • Sevilla
  • Granada
  • Valencia
  • Barcelona

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Photography

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Spain: Barcelona & Costa Brava
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4.9/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Why we love them
Their unique emphasis on immersive cultural experiences combined with active exploration with personalized cycling experiences.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Barcelona

Highlights

  • Explore Girona’s cultural treasures, including the old Jewish quarter, medieval walls, Gothic churches, and Romanesque architecture.
  • Savor superb Catalan seafood and farm-fresh cuisine, complemented by excellent local wines including sparkling cava.
  • Cycle through history, stopping to view Greco-Roman ruins at Empúries, Gothic gems in Girona, and charming medieval villages.
  • Discover the most important Greco-Roman ruins on the Iberian Peninsula at the coastal archeological site at Empúries.
  • Immerse yourself in authentic Catalonian village life in historic Pals.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Photography

What travelers are saying

"We just returned from our fifth VBT trip - this time to the Dolomites. It was a great trip and we are adding it to our "best" VBT trip list, along with the Czech Republic and the Tuscan Coast. Our friends at home thought we must be biking maniacs to bike in the Dolomite mountains, but we told them we would be in the flat valleys. Actually, we were wrong - much of the biking is not even flat, it is downhill! One day we started high in the valley above Merano, Italy, at scenic Lake Resia, and biked downhill back to Merano on a beautiful dedicated bike path along the Adige river. Our guides were fantastic. Martin is from Bolzano and is a font of information about the South Tyrol region. Christian, from the south, has a classic cheerful Italian personality and told us many facts (and jokes) about Italian idiosyncrasies. As always, the hotel accommodations (and breakfasts!) were excellent - better than we would sign up for if we on our own vacation."

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Mediterranean Coastal Journey Spain, France & Italy - 2024
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
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Why we love them
With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Aix En Provence, Barcelona, Cinque Terre, Costa Brava, Florence, Marseille, Nice, San Gimignano, Tuscany

Highlights

  • Dine on traditional Catalan specialties in a 17th-century farmhouse transformed into a local restaurant.
  • Visit an ancient abbey turned winery for a tour of the cellars and a taste of their wine.
  • Discover the flavors of the Italian at a local restaurant renowned for its cheese-filled focaccia and home-made pesto sauce.
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Barcelona Tour Selection Trips

  • For visiting La Sagrada Familia, make sure you either book ahead of time or get priority access tour that lets you skip the line. There are about 2 million visitors to the Sagrada Familia a year and if you’re not keen to wait in line for hours like we are, it is highly suggested to pay a little more and enjoy a 1 hour tour of the inside of the cathedral without the wait.
  • If you want more undivided attention for La Sagrada Familia or any other of Gaudi’s works that are intricate and detailed, book a private tour that can spend longer times on the parts that interest you
  • Getting up early and visiting some top attractions such as Park Guell and Montserrat is also immensely helpful when you want to avoid the long lines under the basking sun.
  • If you want to make the most of your time, we highly suggest to pick a combo skip-the-line tour to La Sagrada Familia, Park Guell and a walking tour cultural highlights such as the Gothic Quarter.
  • Make sure you pack durable and comfortable sneakers since Barcelona is best explored on foot around its winding and narrow cobbled pathways.
  • Keep your bags close and be cautious for pickpockets, a problem that surrounds the touristy city of Barcelona.

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Best Time to Visit Barcelona

The best time to visit Barcelona is wholly dependent on what you as a traveler are looking for. Barcelona is one of those cities that has something resonant for everyone, in every time of the year, so it is important you pick what kind of season suits you best.

If you’re looking for cool, breezy and sunny days pact of full of visiting wineries and museums with fellow tourists sprawled across the city, spring is a wonderful choice. It is probably the most popular choice out of the seasons before fall since the city becomes extremely hot and claustrophobic anytime after May.

If you’re interested to experience festivals, especially music festivals, or you’re planning to visit many of Barcelona’s gorgeous beaches, summer would be ideal. Since tourism would be at its peak, there would be more activities available and you would enjoy Barcelona at its busiest and most bolstering time.

Fall in Barcelona is a slower pace. The months of August and October are a more relaxed period where locals come back from escaping the heat and the atmosphere shifts into a more authentic feel. Although rain showers are likely to happen, fall is a great time for art lovers to visit less packed museums, go mushroom picking, take in the fall scenery and enjoy the gastronomy of the Catalan capital without much lines or people around.

Winter in Barcelona is a unique cultural experience as the city transforms into festivity with specific Catalan traditions and foods. It’s cheaper than the rest of the seasons for hotels and tours, and museums open up, such as the MACBA, with interesting exhibitions that are only available in this season.

Do most Spain Tours Visit Barcelona?

Most Spain tours definitely do not miss Barcelona. It is one of the major cities and biggest art hub marked unique by its one of a kind architecture, churches and Catalan pride, traditions and cuisine. This is a prime destination for many tours that explore the multifaceted sides of the city, be it food, football, parks, beaches and its gothic style carved around the city. Sightseeing in Las Ramblas, La Sagrada Familia, the Salvador Dali Museum and Gaudi sites are especially popular and filled with historic culture.

Is Barcelona Safe?

Barcelona is absolutely safe and family friendly. There is nothing to worry about when walking around the cobbled pathways that thread around Barcelona, day or night, or using public transportation. Violent crimes are rare and perhaps the only crime common to look out for as a tourist is pick pocketing.

Make sure to wear durable sneakers for walking and anti-theft secured bags around Las Ramblas, train stations or major tourist attractions. It is also important to note that the city of Barcelona has been politically tense as of late, with pro-independance riots by many Catalans that have turned violent in the past. This is no reason to cancel your trip, but to just be cautious and avoid any political activities that may bolster.

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