Tina
Philadelphia
My boyfriend and I will be in Barcelona for 4 days, and we aren't sure of the best things to do without spending a ton of money. We are staying in the El Born area of Barcelona, and we like a mixture of must-see sites as well as things that aren't regular tourist attractions.
Hola Tina!
Get the hop on hop off bus pass, there are three routes. You get a coupon book that gives you discounts to some of the entrance fees. From there you can see the major sites along the route or explore the area and see what you discover. Of course you cannot miss the main attractions, mainly several of Antonio Gaudi's buildings such as Sagrada Família, Casa Batlo, La Pedrera (Casa Mila), Parc Güell. Be sure to visit inside these buildings, the rooftops, etc. Walk Las Ramblas, fun place for people watching and include a visit to Mercat De La Boquería. Free to visit and take amazing photos of the fruits and fresh seafood. Once you take care of your airfare and accommodations you will find that Barcelona is very affordable!
Que pase muy buen viaje!
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Hello Tina,
I see you have a lot of great suggestions already! I would suggest the Barcelona Alternative Tapas Tour: the Traditional Vermouth, where you will spend approx 2 and a half hours with a gourmet guide visiting different neighbourhoods (like Ciutat Vella, El Barri Gòtic and Raval neighbourhoods) and tasting Vermouth (a typical aperitif in Barcelona) and a selection of the most representative tapas that locals love.
Check more here:
http://www.tourboks.com/en/product/barcelona-alternative-tapas-tour-the-traditional-vermouth.html
P.S: i work at Tourboks so if you need more help on tours and activities in Barcelona i would be glad to help out :)
Hi Tina,
I would really suggest a bike tour! You will get an overview and you can go back to the highlights whenever you feel comfortable afterwards.
I also suggest to check my three day itinerary with a lot of ideas what to do with small money.
Check www.bcnbylocals.com
have fun exploring like these ;-) cheerz, Jahn
Hey Tina,
Barcelona is amazing! I went for four days too, and was able to do a ton on a budget. Here were some of my faves:
I also highly recommend purchasing a pack of 10 tickets for the metro to save money. The trains are really clean, efficient and easy to navigate! We also walked almost everywhere, which was another great (and free) way to soak it all in.
Have the BEST time!
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I am a rooftop junkie and so I always like to recommend the rooftop on the Museu D'Història De Catalunya. You can pay to go into the museum ( I think it is 4 or 5 euros) and then go up to the terrace and look out. Or go straight up to the restaurant and order a cocktail and sit outside. Of course going for sunset is the most beautiful time. Enjoy!
Hy Tina,
You have many places and sightseeing in Barcelona as: El Born, Parc de la Ciutadella, Barceloneta, Mercat De La Boquería, Sagrada Família, Parc Güell, La Rambla, Passeig de Gràcia, Barcelona, Montjuïc, Casa Batlló, Museu Picasso, Catedral De Santa Maria Del Mar, etc....
I leave a link where you can find tours and tour guides of Barcelona where you can advise: tours and tour guides in barcelona
Nice trip to Barcelona!!!
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Everyone had great answers and I'd like to add, take time in the evening to see a flamenco show and if possible look for a venue to hear some Spanish guitar. There are concerts and shows all around. Enjoy!
The area around Parc de Montjuïc and Estadi Olímpic is beautiful and free to look around with great views. You can wander up to the top of cable car for more views over the city and the Montjuïc Castle. Also be sure to walk along the beach promenade, very nice area and well setup.
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If you want something a bit different, check out the fairground up Mount Tibidabo - fun, vintage & great views also!