Barcelona
Full day in Barcelona with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
(78)
Full day in Barcelona with a local
Architectural masterpieces, quirky markets and sunset from a bunker.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Spend the day getting to know the authentic side of Barcelona with a host who will create an experience that's fully customized to what you'd most like to see
- See some of Barcelona's most intriguing attractions as well as some secret spots
- Step off the tourist trail and get a unique local perspective as you explore the city - see the Barcelona that you won’t find in a guidebook
- Grab a bite to eat from a local food market, pop in to an unassuming cafe or play it really local with a late lunch then some even later tapas
- Chat to your host, getting tips and advice on exciting things to do and places to see during the rest of your trip
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized
8-hour experience
Pick-up from your accommodation
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transport costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
A whole day to explore Barcelona - lucky you. You’ll spend the day with one of our local Barcelona hosts, who can’t wait to share with you their favorite places to hang out, where to get your hands on the best food, and show you the city through an inspiring lens.
You’ll weave your way through a neighborhood or two, discovering its infectious energy, impossible to resist food, and vibrant local spots. You’ll have time to see some historic landmarks and districts like the Sagrada Família the Gothic Quarter, laze your afternoon away sipping sangria on the beach or later on at a well worn local tapas bar, get cultured at the Picasso Museum, or just enjoy wandering with a local friend to show you everything you would have missed had you decided to go it alone.
And we’ll always make sure you uncover one or two secret Barcelona spots - like the best sunset spot in the mountains (on top of a bunker no less). We know that a city is more than a place, but a feeling. And so that’s exactly what you’ll experience on your day with your host, as you discover Barcelona your way.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Heidi,
Jan 2025
What a great way to experience Barcelona - truly the highlights ! The guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, astute, charming and full of stories. While it didn’t include entrance to any of the Gaudi sites - you could fully customize the experience with the exception being that many entrances require advance booking during the holidays - this was a ‘highly recommended’ experience!
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Heidi,
Jan 2025
Fantastic day!
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David,
Oct 2024
She included major attractions, but also included cultural and historical information we found very interesting to learn. She kept a good walking pace, not too slow or fast.
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Isabel,
Oct 2024
Pau is a fantastic guide. We have him a general idea of where we wanted to go and he covered so many places in one day. Plus all of the history and locations we could have never found on our own. Highly recommend!
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Matthew,
Sep 2024
Pau was the best tour guide ever. I am only here for a short period of time. He made sure that we did all the sight seeing and tasting of his city. He was amazing ! Made the tour exactly what I needed. Hands down the best experience utilizing the time to really pack it all in. Would highly recommend. .
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Matthew,
Sep 2024
He started out day with a little coffee and the most exceptional patisserie! The with his suggestion I tried some really great local favorites. The went on a bike ride and and darted the tour. Where he showed me many fantastic Gaudì archtecture as well as many other well known architectural buildings. We went we then ditched our bikes and walked through amazing city park as well as botanical gaurden saw the most beautiful Catalan parliament . Then head to watch the us open boat races. After a bite to eat went too go tour the gothic quarter and all of its hidden gems and amazing churches, structures, Roman underground cities, and all the hidden art that is tucked away in all of it quarters. Before we ended he had one last hidden gem where we relaxed and talked about all that we saw over some local vermouth and a secret little fantastic hidden bar. What a fantastic and amazing day with a truely local guide who had a vast amount of knowledge and about his city and all the rich history that it has had. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a full experience as he truely made my visit exceptional!
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