Travel Guide – Barcelona
Description
Barcelona is our city, and in this Barcelona travel guide we show you how we live it: neighborhood by neighborhood, at an easy pace, with the places we keep going back to. It's a PDF designed to read on your phone while you explore, and it comes with a Google Maps list of 300+ saved places so you never waste time searching for anything.
What's inside the guide
- Two itineraries: Barcelona in 3 days (the old town, Gaudí and the beach, Montjuïc) and Barcelona in 1 week, with a day trip to Sitges and a trip up Tibidabo.
- A map of the districts and their neighborhoods, so you can pick the right area to stay in.
- Local info: how to get from the airport to the city center (L9 Sud, Aerobús, bus 46, taxi), transit tickets, the tourist tax and useful apps.
- Cafés and brunch spots by area (Eixample, Born, Gràcia, Poblenou, Sarrià…) and our all-time favorites.
- Restaurants by type: tapas, tortilla, rice dishes, ramen, sushi, Mexican, pizza and pasta, healthy, and special occasions.
- Hotels and hostels in three price ranges (€, €€ and €€€).
- Summer plans (beaches, pools, open-air cinema, beach bars, ice cream) and winter plans.
- Art and culture, markets and secondhand shops, plus yoga, pilates and cycling studios.
Who it's for
For first-timers in Barcelona who want a clear plan, and for anyone who's already done the classics and wants to know where to have breakfast, dinner or spend the afternoon like the locals do.
FAQ
How do I get it?
It lands in your inbox instantly, along with your order confirmation. Open it on your phone and you're good to go.
Is it up to date?
Yes, we reviewed it in October 2026.
Do I need a car to get around Barcelona?
No. The guide explains how to get around by metro and bus, which ticket is worth it (T-casual, T-usual, T-dia…) and which apps to use to rent bikes or e-scooters by the minute. And the day trips to Sitges and Montserrat can be done by train.
If you just want the places, there's also our Barcelona map on Google Maps, with every spot from the guide ready to save on your phone.
Read next
- Where to Eat in Barcelona: Our Favorite Restaurants
- Google Maps Lists for Travel: Our Maps by Destination
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