I call it the 'Barcelona rookie mistake' and it happened to a friend of mine. After a magnificent June morning in the hills he had planned a pre-lunch proposal to his girlfriend on the iconic mosaic benches at Park Guell. They were told to come back at 7:00 pm. Don't do as he did - if you like to ... 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 🙂
28 Things to Do in Barcelona Spain (+ Epic Local Tips)
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 (+ Star Guide)
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 (6 Ways Fast + 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 (+ No Frills 2019 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
Your Barcelona Card Savings Guide (+ 10% Discount)
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 Master Guide for 2019
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 from A-Z (+ Sage Budgeting 2019)
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 with Guru Advice Guide (New 2019)
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
Barcelona Nightlife Guide: Clubs, Areas, and Tips
You'll probably agree with me that tourists don't come to Barcelona to go to bed early. They also don't come to get ripped off, screwed around, or stuck on an empty dance floor. Read my comprehensive Barcelona nightlife guide for the city's best clubs, drinking areas, night out habits, online club ... 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 ... Read More
Park Guell Tickets and Visitor Information + Skip Lines
I'm sure you'd agree that when a wealthy industrialist employs the world's greatest architect to construct paradise on earth it's going to end up in tourist gold. If you don't there's nearly 3 million paid tourists a year to back me up. Yes, getting Park Guell tickets is about as standard as ... 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 2019
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