Barcelona ARQUEO Ticket

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 The Barcelona ARQUEO-Ticket allows you to visit 4 great museums to travel back into the past and gain a greater understanding of the present. 

 • Museu d’Arqueologia de Catalunya: a selection of the most interesting items found in archaeological remains in Catalonia and the surrounding area.

 • Museu Egipci de Barcelona: one of the most important private collections of Egyptian art and culture in Europe. 

 • Museu d’Història de Barcelona: archaeological remains of the Roman colony of Barcino, which cover an area of 4,000 m2. 

 • Museu Marítim de Barcelona: Portolan charts, boats, instruments, models, the Royal Galley… they all serve to highlight a rich vein of maritime traditions and customs. 

If you are interested in the archeological heritage of Barcelona, the Mediterranean, and the new world, then buy the ARQUEO-Ticket to access exciting exhibitions at a great price! 

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Barcelona Aquarium

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The sharks are the stars in the most important Mediterranean-themed aquarium in the world! Situated almost at the end of Las Ramblas and close to the city centre, L’Aquàrium de Barcelona is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places to visit around Barcelona. Leisure, education, and science are only a few of the ingredients that give L'Aquarium de Barcelona its meaning. 

A series of 35 tanks, 11,000 animals- 450 different species, an underwater tunnel 80 metres long, six million litres of water and an immense Oceanarium (the only one in Europe), turn this centre into a unique and leisure experience that has already been visited by more than 14 million people. The sea can be as entertaining as it is educational. 

Opening Hours Opening: 

9.30 a.m Closing: Monday through Friday: 9 p.m. 

Weekend and public holidays: 9.30 p.m. June and September: 9.30 p.m. July and August: 11 p.m. (cafeteria opened until 9.30 p.m.) 

Location: 

Moll d' Espanya, Port Vell 08039 Barcelona 

Metro to Drassanes or Barceloneta 

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Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

Passeig de Gràcia is part of the 5 KM shopping line and is an important road in Barcelona. The wide boulevards on either side of Passeig de Gràcia add to the feeling of opulence that this road gives you. Passeig de Gràcia is also home to two of Gaudí's most important creations here - La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.

Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

Formerly known as Camí de Jesús ("Jesus Road"), it used to be little more than a quasi-rural lane surrounded by gardens joining Barcelona and Gràcia (then still a separate town), until the first urbanisation project in 1821 devised by the liberal city council, and led by Ramon Plana, who had to suddenly cancel his work due to the epidemics that were raging in Barcelona at the time. 

Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

After the demise of the liberal government with the return of Absolutism in 1824, the project was taken up again by general José Bernaldo de Quirós, marquis of Campo Sagrado. The new avenue was 42 metres wide in 1827 and became a favourite place for aristocrats to display their horse riding skills and expensive horse-drawn carriages all through the 19th century.

Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

In 1906 the architect Pere Falqués i Urpí designed the avenue's now famous ornate benches and street-lights. By that time it had become Barcelona's most fashionable street, with buildings designed by modernista/Art Nouveau architects of fame such as Antoni Gaudí, Pere Falqués, Jose Puig i Cadafalch, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, Enric Sagnier and Josep Vilaseca.

Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

The government of the Basque Country (Eusko Jaurlaritza) was based in Passeig de Gràcia, 60 during the Spanish Civil War. The Catalan poet Salvador Espriu resided in Casa Fuster (Passeig de Gràcia, 132).

Passeig de Gràcia Barcelona

How To Get There

Metro Passeig de Gràcia -(Green Line, L3) and (Yellow Line, L4) (southern most end) Diagonal (Green Line, L3) and (Blue Line, L5) Northern most end

Barcelona Poble Espanyol - Open Air Museum

Wonderful Spain in a nutshell! Not to be missed!

The Poble Espanyol constructed in 1929, for the Barcelona International Exhibition is an outdoor open-air architectural museum, located on the mountain of Montjuic. It is one of the few monuments that belonged to an International Exhibition that can still be visited. From the beginning, it was conceived as a real "village" in the middle of a city, with a surface area of 49,000 m2. The aim was to give an idea of what might be an "ideal model" of a Spanish village containing the main characteristics of all towns and villages in the peninsula. For this reason, 117 buildings, streets and squares were reproduced to scale. Pieces were selected taking into account criteria of aesthetic fit that could help create a harmonious overall composition in accordance with the "village" design that had been conceived. Poble Espanyol is a 'living' village of winding narrow streets, shady corner coutyards and visual surprises showcasing the different regional architectural styles of Spain.

Tip: try to get there early in the day when it's less crowded!

10% discount at Ticketbar!

Opening Hours

Monday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

From Tuesday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 a.m.

Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Christmas time

24th December: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

25th December: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

1st january: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location

Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13

08038 Barcelona

Metro to Pl. Espanya

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La Boqueria food market – a feast for the senses

Arguably the king of all European food markets, La Boqueria is a feast for the senses and cannot be left off your Barcelona bucket list. Just off the Ramblas, this fabulous market is loved by both the locals and the throngs of tourists who visit every day. Come here to stock up on the freshest and best-quality produce or just to take in the sights, smells and sounds that surround you.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

Trust us, you will feel the electric atmosphere as soon as you step over the threshold and through the market’s iconic iron gates.

From humble beginnings…

The history of the formally known ‘Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria’ is rich and complex, the first mentions dating back to 1217. It has lived through many phases, originating as a travelling open-air market where Catalans would sell their fruit and vegetables in front of the old city wall. Since then, the market has passed through various stages of construction, most notably in 1836 under the guidance of architect Mas Vilá. In 1914 the market’s emblematic metal roof was added.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

…to a modern day mecca for foodies

La Boqueria is more or less like a supermarket in terms of its size and produce available. It takes up 2,583 square metres and is home to around 270 stalls selling the most mouth-watering ingredients. If you fancy doing something different, you can take a tour round La Boqueria as part of a cooking class, but it’s just as good to go and explore the place yourself.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

At the entrance you’ll find stalls selling dried fruits, nuts, chocolate and sweets, but try to resist these until the end as these appetising displays are also the most expensive. Instead, head straight into the middle of the market to check out the seemingly endless samples of fruits you will struggle to put a name to. Grab a delicious fruit smoothie – there’s extremely good value and the perfect portable drink as you’re meandering around.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

Of course, the Boqueria has much more on offer than just fresh fruit and veg. Continue further and you’ll see the delights the butchers have to offer (you won’t stare the pigs out, we’ve tried). Make your way through the dizzying maze of Serrano hams, chorizos and fuets (cured, Catalan sausage) and enter the beating heart of the market where the floors are glistening wet from melted ice – welcome to the domain of the fishmongers.

Don’t neglect the furthermost corner of La Boqueria, either. Right at the back are some little-known stalls selling all sorts of wild mushrooms, while on the fringes are several spots to perch on a stool and grab a bite to eat. This is the perfect way to really absorb the madness going on around you.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

The need-to-know

La Boqueria is open from 8am until 8pm every day except Sunday but to snag the freshest produce, you really you need to get there before midday. The market tends to be less busy in the afternoon, which might be a better time to visit if tightly packed aisles aren’t your thing.

It’s very easy to get taken in by the ambience, but try to keep in mind the pesky pickpockets who take advantage of distracted tourists whose eyes are occasionally not on their belongings.

La Boqueria food market, Barcelona

If you are intending just to do a quick shop then don’t head to La Boqueria; it’s always very busy and you have to do some serious weaving. The prices are higher than in the supermarkets but that’s to be expected given the top-notch quality. Take a shopping trip here and you are sure to have a truly wonderful Catalan feast… enjoy!

Exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

Some history: presenting Casa Batlló

Gaudí’s elaborately adorned and organically sculpted façade – now a symbol of Barcelona the world over – was built between 1904 and 1906 on top of an old country house on what was once the outskirts of the city.

Gaudí replaced the building’s original façade with a striking and colourful collage of stone, glass, and ceramic tiles that sparkle in the sun and subtly shimmer by streetlight. Even in the company of Modernista masterpieces like Domènech i Montaner’s Casa Lleó Morera and Puig i Cadafalch’s Casa Amatller, Casa Battló stands apart. This could be because unlike some of Gaudí’s other clients, Josep Batlló allowed Gaudí complete artistic freedom in the construction of Casa Batlló. The façade alone is proof positive that an artist’s imagination left to its own devices will produce the greatest art.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

The tour: wandering underwater realms

Open to the public since 2002 (the year of Gaudí), the tour of Casa Batlló includes the Noble Floor, the Loft, the building well, the entrance hall, and the rooftop.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

An unusual residence

On the way to Noble Floor, the former residence of the Batlló family, admire skylights shaped like tortoises’ shells and a curving banister carved from hardwood, resembling the spine of some massive beast. At the top of the stairs, get a glimpse of the blue-tiled building well. Enlarged and re-imagined by Gaudí, the building well features sea-coloured tiles that fade lighter towards the bottom and windows that shrink as they go up, creating the illusion of evenly distributed light.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

In the main living area, peer out wooden-framed windows that showcase views of busy Passeig de Gràcia. The windows are unique in that they have no doorjambs and can be flung open for a continuous panoramic view of the street below (by your tour guide). Snap shots of carved pillars shaped like human tibia bones, embellished with stylised floral designs and massive wooden doors set with stained glass. Gaze up at a plaster ceiling that swirls and waves into a whirlpool. Before you leave, spend a few moments fantasising about a cosy winter afternoon watching flames flicker and dance, while slouching comfortably on a bench beside the floor’s mushroom-shaped fireplace.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

Located directly above the Noble Floor, the loft is a utilitarian space once used by tenants for laundry and storage, characterised by stark white walls and simple curving shapes. Here, more than on the Noble Floor, you see the ‘bones’ or underlying structure of Gaudí’s genius, without the distractions of colour and texture present in other parts of Casa Batlló. Walking among its series of 60 arches, it’s easy to imagine you’ve been swallowed alive and find yourself inside the spotless ribcage of some ravenous animal.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

Up the spiral staircase, explore Casa Batlló’s unique rooftop terrace, dominated by the overarching shape of the front façade’s dragon-inspired roofline with its large, iridescent tiles, so often compared to scales. Examine chimney stacks covered in elaborate mosaic work. Take in sweeping views of Barcelona from above. Breathe deep, and remember why you came. Casa Batlló is only the beginning. Gaudí’s city awaits.

Barcelona, exploring Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

Getting there

By bus:

TMB bus 7, 16, 17, 20, 22, 24, 28, 43, 44, 63, 67, 68

Barcelona Tourist Bus North and South routes Casa Batlló-Fundació Antoni Tàpies

Metro: 

L2, L3, L4  Passeig de Gràcia stop

Train:

RENFE: Passeig de Gràcia station

FGC: Provença station

GOCAR – A Personal 3-Wheeled Guide to Barcelona

The navigational capabilities of the GPS give an informative tour, high-lighting specific sights throughout Barcelona as you drive. Just follow the audio directions and relax.

Unlike the usual type of tour, GoCar gives you complete freedom over where you go and how how long you spend in any given point. The cars even have a personality and a sense of humor, telling stories that will bring Barcelona to life while offering clear driving directions.

Uptown tour

The uptown tour takes place on the open roads outside the old town where you can discover Gaudi’s famous creations and you can enjoy great views of the city from Tibidabo and pay a visit to FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium. This tour ventures into areas that the majority of visitors never get to see including the trendy neighbourhood of Gracia.

This route generally takes 2-3 hours depending on your stops and traffic.

Downtown tour

This tour starts in the intricate maze of the old town. You then head off down the Ramblas before heading to Montjuïc where you can enjoy some of Barcelona’s most breathtaking views and some of the areas used for the Olympics. The tour ends with a trip along the Barcelona’s beaches. Multiple detour options along the way means each tour can be a unique experience.

This route generally takes 2-3 hours depending on your stops and traffic.

Opening Hours

Open 7 days a week

April to October: 9am – 9pm

November to March: 10am – 7pm

First hour – 35€, Second hour – 25€, Additional hours – 20€, All day – 99€ A credit card is required to start the tour but you can pay in cash on return if you wish.

Address

Ground Floor, Freixures 23bis, Barcelona, 08003

100m from the Cathedral, in front of Santa Caterina Market

Notes

A maximum of 2 people are able to ride in the vehicle. There is additional space in the trunk for your bags, shopping or even a picnic.

Driver’s licence required for all drivers.

Because of the restrictions of the insurance policy you must be over 21 years of age to rent a GoCar.

Barcelone Tourist information points

Barcelona has a number of tourist offices, located at strategic points around the city. 

Turisme de Barcelona is at your disposal wherever you are, and to offer products and tourism services designed to help you discover the city.

Barcelone Tourist information points

Plaça de Catalunya 

Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S

Opening time: Daily, 8.30am to 8.30pm. 26th December and 6th January, from 9am to 3pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.

Phone: 932 853 834

Metro: L1, L3. Bus: 9, 22, 28, 42, 47, 58, 66, 67, 68. Tren: R4.

Located in the heart of the city, this information office has 700 m2 of dedicated floor space providing tourist and cultural information in different languages. 

Plaça Catalunya Barcelone Tourist information points

Plaça Sant Jaume

Ciutat, 2 (Ajuntament de Barcelona)

Opening time: Monday to Friday: 8.30am-8.pm. Saturday: 9am-7pm. Sunday and public holidays: 9am-2pm.

26th December and 6th January: from 9am - 2 pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.

Phone: 

Another of Turisme de Barcelona’s information offices is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter, on the ground floor of City Hall.

Barcelone Tourist information points

Estació de Sants

Pl. dels Països Catalans, s/n

Opening time: Daily, 8am - 8pm.

26th December and 6th January: from 9 am. to 3 pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.

Metro: L3, L5. Bus:63,68.

Rail travellers arriving in the city will find a Turisme de Barcelona information office at Barcelona Sants railway station.

Airport Terminals 1 & 2

Aeroport del Prat; Terminal 1 i 2 (B)

Opening time: Daily, 8.30am-8.30pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December. 

Phone: 932 853 834

Col·legi Oficial d'Arquitectes de Catalunya. COAC. Plaça Nova, 5

Opening time: Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 7pm. Sunday and holidays, from 9am to 7pm. 26th December and 6th January, from 9am to 3pm.

Closed: 1st January and 25th December. 

Phone: 932 853 834

Barcelone Tourist information points

Cabina Rambla

Rambla dels Estudis, 115

Opening time: Open: daily, 8.30am - 8.30pm.

26th December and 6th January: from 9 am. to 3 pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.

Located in the heart of La Rambla.

Mirador de Colom

Pl. Portal de la Pau s/n

Opening time: Daily, 8.30am - 8.30pm.

26th December and 6th January: from 9 am. to 3 pm.

Closed: 1st of January and 25th of December.

Located in the Plaça Portal de la Pau inside the Columbus Monument in an ideal area to have a stroll and enjoy Barcelona’s old harbour.

Opening time: All information points are closed: 1st January and 25th December.

Phone: 932 853 834

These information booths are located at strategic points around the city.

Barcelona Museu del Modernisme

The new Museu del Modernisme opened in 2010. It is housed in a former textile factory in the centre of Barcelona, and offers visitors the chance to enjoy a cultural centre dedicated exclusively to modernista art. Several items by Antoni Gaudí, including chairs from Casa Batlló and a mirror from Casa Calvet, are supplemented by a host of items by his lesser-known contemporaries, including some typically whimsical, mock-medieval pieces by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. The basement is lined with Modernista art, including paintings by Ramon Casas and Santiago Rusiñol, and statues by Josep Llimona and Eusebi Arnau.

Opening Hours

Monday to Saturday:  10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday and public holidays: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location

C/ de Balmes, 48

08007 Barcelona

Metro to Universitat

Ticket is valid all year! Buy your ticket online and skip the line! 

Thanks to our collaboration with Ticketbar, we bring you the most exciting and cultural attractions of Barcelona! 

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