Because it's Barcelona in July. Unless you're a broken human being who hates incredible weather, beach breezes, and outdoor festivals this article won't be for you - I suggest you see what's going on in the Ukraine. For the rest of us, here's the guide that'll plan Barcelona in July ... Read More
Welcome to Barcelona Hacks – where I help you visit the city I love!
Now that we’ve introduced ourselves you’re surely asking yourselves how one can get around the city once you’ve arrived – so here’s my METRO MAP with all the info you’ll ever need:
Found yourself? OK, now it’s time to pick which DISCOUNT TRANSPORT CARD is best for you. I’ve prepared a little graph that’ll help you understand the differences between cards and how you’ll save a chunk of change 😉
The next thing you need to know is that Barcelona has over 8 million tourists a year and so THE LINES AT ATTRACTIONS ARE UNBEARABLE! But there’s a way to skip them… buying your tickets online:
If you don’t know where to head first I’ll leave you with some of the blog’s MOST USEFUL POSTS below. If you have ANY questions about anything I am here in the comment section of any post. Don’t be shy. WRITE ME.
Have a nice holiday 🙂
Barcelona City Pass: Skip Lines VIP Style + Save 20%
I call it the 'Barcelona rookie mistake'. Here's a couple Tripadvisor reviews from Park Guell to get an idea of what I mean: It's even worse for Sagrada Familia and its 3 million annual visitors, but after reading this you won't have to sunburn your way through lines under the summer sun. So ... Read More
19 Things to Do in Barcelona + Bonus Tricks
In a city that lives and dies with tourism there's going to be a lot of scrapping for your money. From paltry paella propositions in the middle of the street to state sponsored museums that'll bore you all the way back to the office you'll need to choose your visits wisely. So here's ... Read More
Find The Best Area to Stay in Barcelona For Your Needs
If you don't know the best area to stay in Barcelona you're not alone. When I came to this city I had to live in about 5 or 6 of them before I even got my bearings. All these years later and I'm still not sure myself. Don't worry though. From drink districts to peaceful precincts and everything ... Read More
Barcelona Airport to City Centre Fast and Cheap
There are six solid options from Barcelona airport to the city centre. For this reason many tourists arrive in the city in complete confusion, so let's clear things up a bit by breaking down the transfer choices and all their pros and cons. Remember - if you can't decide what to take then write me ... Read More
Sagrada Familia Tickets Made Super Simple + 2018 Guide
Barcelona visitors can understand the power of Sagrada Familia by looking at one Tripadvisor snip: Yes, the most famous church in Barcelona will be the most beautiful you'll ever see. It's just a shame so many tourists go in blind. There are so many options with Sagrada Familia tickets that it ... Read More
Barcelona Card – Save Money on Almost (!) Everything
You're trying to plan the best Barcelona holiday possible but where exactly does one start? Take some advice from the official Barcelona Tourism Office: the 85 attractions they've put together on the Barcelona Card will give great structure to your trip - and your wallet. Yes, they even throw ... Read More
Hop on Hop Off Barcelona Info + 10% Ticket Discounts
The Barcelona hop on hop off bus tour provides service to 44 stops and at least 87 attractions on three lines on just one ticket. Sounds pretty good on paper, doesn't it? It's even better if you plan your time properly and get the cheapest tickets on the market. Let me show you how to do this ... Read More
Barcelona Travel Guide + Budgeting Advice 2018
You've made a smart decision taking a holiday in Barcelona. But in a city of tourist traps you'll need info like a freshly minted mojito in the Spanish sun. What I'm about is local information. I've been here six years and this is the result: my Barcelona travel blog. If you have any questions ... Read More
Casa Batlló Tickets and Information (Updated for 2018)
If you're like me you probably thought you saw the world's coolest house on MTV Cribs. Well, that was before your Barcelona holiday stop. Today more than 2000 tourists a day line up and pay for tickets to Antoni Gaudi's Casa Batllo - one of the most creatively designed houses in the ... Read More
3 Days in Barcelona: An Ideal Itinerary with Local Help
I think you'll agree that having time for yourself is the reason you're on holiday in the first place. So why spend hours and hours planning the thing? That's why I'm here. In 10 minutes I'm going to show you the places to visit in Barcelona in 3 days from the main attractions to local ... Read More
Explore Casa Milà (La Pedrera) in One Glorious Guide
Future Barcelona visitor, what's the fourth best thing you've ever done? For Antoni Gaudi his fourth most-visited site in Barcelona is still a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It might not get the postcard time of sexier tourist choices like La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo but don't tell that to ... Read More
Exclusive Camp Nou Tour + Museum Experience Guide 2018
If football is a religion then Camp Nou stadium is as Mecca is it gets. Even hardened hooligans of other clubs can't deny the greatness of its tenants FC Barcelona. The Camp Nou tour is now the second biggest tourist attraction in Catalonia behind the epic Sagrada Familia - and though they ... Read More
Barcelona Public Transport Guide + Travel Card List
A local like me is still learning the Barcelona public transport system. I can only imagine what tourists feel like stepping into the city cold turkey. The variety of options for getting around Barcelona can get downright confusing. Let us depart on a journey together then shall we? Here's ... Read More
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