Sights and sounds of Barcelona

HIT THE HEIGHTS

Hop on board the MontjuIc cable car and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and the sea from the castle. With brand-new cabins that can seat up to eight people, this is the ideal way to enjoy Barcelona's green lung with the family. At Barcelona's most historic mountain you have panoramic views from the castle and can discover the history of the fort which stands more than 170 metres above sea level.

The funicular at Parallel metro station takes you to the first of the three MontjuIc cable car stations and this is a great way to get to the top of the mountain while enjoying the views as you glide above the tree tops. At each of these stations you can visit many places of interest and this journey up the mountain makes a great day out for all the family.

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COAST WITH THE MOST

Come on board a motorised pleasure boat and enjoy a unique and fascinating trip along Barcelona's coastline. Relax with a glass of wine and enjoy the landscape from one of the city's iconic 'Golondrinas'. This is one of the most authentic visitor experiences and you'll have a lot of fun as you sail out of the old harbour, the Port Vell and along the coastline with the sea breeze in your hair.

On this one and a half hour trip along the nine miles of seafront you pass beaches and ports after leaving from Portal de la Pau square, next to Drassanes docks, in front of Columbus Statue. Along the way you pass the main buildings of the city skyline. It is a great activity to do with children and an opportunity to enjoy nature and unique views as you discover some of the icons of Barcelona.

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Explore Barcelona’s magnificent Gothic Quarter on this guided walking tour. This is a very popular tour and places go fast so you have to book early to avoid disappointment. During this two hour walking tour an experienced English-speaking guide will take you step-by-step back through history in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

You will have time to explore centuries old buildings, charming streets, picturesque squares and secret hidden corners well away from the usual well-worn tourist track. Along the way you will meet some of the many characters that live in the colourful Gothic Quarter and find out about life in this fascinating area of the great Catalan city.

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Fun with the fishes

Barcelona Aquarium is the largest Mediterranean - themed aquarium in the world and a must visit when in the city. Located within walking distance of the city centre and the famous Ramblas it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Barcelona. This large aquarium hosts Europe’s best reproduction of the waters and inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea.

Travelling through and along the moving 80 metre long tunnel which surrounds the impressive Oceanarium provides a close-up view of its sharks. There are 21 tanks with species selected from all seas of the planet. There is also the opportunity to learn more about the most curious of creatures: Living fossils, Piranhas, Penguins, Rays, Alligators, dancing Sea Horses, not forgetting EXPLORA - a large space for kids with over 50 interactivities.11,000 organisms and 450 different species. L'AquArium is another world!

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When staying in the wonderful Catalonian city of Barcelona it can be hard to tear yourself away from the great architecture, world famous sights and great shopping. But no visit to this part of Spain is complete without one or two trips to see life in the countryside and other towns and this morning tour is the ideal opportunity to do just that.

You are taken from Barcelona through picturesque villages to Montserrat - home to the majestic 4,051ft Montserrat Mountain and the Royal Basilica of Montserrat which contains the famous 12th century Romanesque carving of the Black Virgin.You will be given some free time to visit the audiovisual exhibition about the history and creation of Montserrat and taste typical liquors of Montserrat. On some days the children's choir sings in the monastery and so you may be fortunate enough to catch one of their delightful performances.

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Walk in the footsteps of legendary Pablo Picasso on this guided tour which takes you to places in Barcelona that the artist frequented and a tour of the Picasso Museum. Picasso, who died in 1973 aged 92, developed his unique painting style while living and working in Barcelona and during this tour you’ll be accompanied by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.

As you walk past various places that were frequented by Picasso your guide will tell you more about the man, his passions and his art. The tour ends at the Picasso Museum and includes your entrance fee. Here you are free to spend time at your leisure in one of Barcelona’s most visited attractions seeing some of the famous artist's great works.

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BEST WAY TO SEE THE SIGHTS

Discover Barcelona at your leisure with a City Sightseeing tour. The Barcelona Hop-on Hop-off Tour has two different routes to explore the city, the Blue Line and Red Line and on both you will see the major sights aboard our open-top double-decker bus. The tour will highlight all the things to do in the city so that you can hop on and off at your convenience at more than 44 stops.

The key sights and world famous attractions of this fantastic city are included stopping at the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi's immense but still unfinished Cathedral the Sagrada Familia, his famous Casa Batllo, Casa Mila and Park Guell and the Picasso Museum. Hop off at the 44 stops as many times and as often as you like using One Day or Two Day tickets on the two different routes.

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Visit the home of one of the world's top football teams, Barcelona FC at Camp Nou stadium. Your ticket includes access to the changing rooms, tunnel, commentary boxes and more, plus entry to the excellent Camp Nou museum. The visit begins on the first floor of the modern museum, with its large-format interactive walls, new showcases and collection of objects that reveal the club's distinguished history.

The Camp Nou Experience retraces the steps of players that have made history, such as Cruyff, Maradona, Guardiola, Ronaldinho and Messi among others, and visitors can feel the true Barca passion by visiting the most emblematic areas of the Camp Nou. The tour ends on the second floor where you can visit the fascinating Multimedia space.

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A WATER WONDERLAND

Treat the family to an unforgettable day of watery fun and games at Barcelona's fantastic Illa Fantasia water park. Barcelona's biggest water park is a playground with 22 water-slides, three giant swimming pools, superb recreation areas and a safe play-area for children which includes a pirate ship complete with water cannons - so you won't be short of things to see or do, whatever your age.

The park has everything you'll need for a fun family day out, including free parking, a large picnic and barbecue area, a supermarket, gift shops and plenty of eateries offering a variety of cuisine to suit even the pickiest palate. Plus, unlike other water parks, you are welcome to bring your own food. During the summer when the park is open, a free shuttle bus operates from the centre of Barcelona.

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Strictly for Flamenco

Spend an unforgettable evening immersed in the passion and elegance of flamenco at one of Spain’s top venues - Tablao Cordobes. Flamenco is precise, passionate and takes years of dedication and training to perform well so don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the pleasure of being entertained by an internationally renowned flamenco group.

Barcelona’s legendary Tablao Cordobes is the one of the hottest night spots in the city and you can have dinner and drinks while watching the stunning shows. Whether you are staying in the city for a short or long time this is a night out that you shouldn't miss and it will leave you with so many great memories, suitable for all the family.

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Discover the many treasures left behind by Gaudi on either a must-do walking tour of Barcelona. The amazing architect really left his unique mark on the city and you don't have to travel far to come face to face with one of his many astonishing masterpieces. This is a must tour for anyone visiting the city.

The tours include visits to all of Gaudi’s most famous sites including the apartment buildings Casa Batllo and La Pedrera, the amazing UNESCO protected Parc Guell, the unfinished La Sagrada Familia Basilica and the Santa Maria del Mar Cathedral. As one of the greatest innovators of his time Antoni Gaudi left behind spectacular architecture which has been enjoyed by countless thousands since his death in 1926.

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SEE IT ALL IN A DAY

Start your day with a sightseeing tour by bus that will take you up the elegant Passeig de Gracia to see the most famous Gaudi houses as well as other majestic buildings. Then to the sea and the Olympic Village, the Olympic Port, the beach and fisherman's quarter, the Port Vell and the Plaza de Colon with its famous Columbus monument. Then go up the cable car at Montjulc for wonderful views over the city.

During the drive back to the city centre you will be able to admire the Venetian Towers, the MontjuIc fountains, the Plaza de Toros bullrings arriving at the Plaza de Catalunya, the starting point of the walking tour of the old city centre where your guide will take you to the cathedral, through the narrow streets of the Gothic quarter and to Plaza Sant Jaume, the headquarters of the Catalonian government.

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Day of adventure

Enjoy a day trip from Barcelona to Spain's largest theme park PortAventura, the second largest in Europe, and experience a different day full of fun and adventure. Here you discover a universe divided into five distinct cultural 'worlds' each with lots of attractions for young and old. Embark on an unforgettable journey and visit exotic places at this great adventure park.

PortAventura has more than 30 rides to delight adrenaline addicts and the youngest family members alike. Test your nerves on Dragon Khan’s eight dizzying loops reaching speeds of more than 100 mph and try the speedy Furius Baco where you will be catapulted from 0 to 130 mph in less than 3.5 seconds. The park has a wide variety of restaurants in each world so you won't go hungry.

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Go on the wine trail

Calling all wine lovers! Visit three excellent wine and cava cellars in Catalonia’s most important wine producing region on this popular guided tour which includes cheese and wine tastings and a delicious brunch. This eight hour guided tour takes you to three cellars in the Penedes area in the heart of Catalonia where wine has been produced for more than 2,000-years.

Today Catalonia is the biggest producer of Spanish wine with cava accounting for half of the 380 million bottles produced in the region each year. During the tour you’ll visit the Bodegues Jean Leon Winery for a guided tour and tastings, the Bodegues Torres Winery for a tasting with cheeses and the famous Cavas Freixenet for a guided tour and a delicious brunch.

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This popular guided tour takes you to the picturesque medieval city of Girona and to Figueres, home town of Salvador Dali, where you'll visit the Dali Museum. At these two exceptional towns in northern Catalonia you can enjoy guided walking tours. Girona, a magnificent medieval city and home to one of the best preserved Jewish Quarter's in Europe is dotted with narrow houses perched on the river edge.

Next stop is Figueres, hometown of eccentric artist Salvador Dali. While here you'll have the opportunity to visit the Dali Museum (entrance fee included) which houses many of his unconventional works.This must-do excursion includes round-trip coach transfers and a detailed hand-book showing places of interest to visit, plus useful discount vouchers to attractions, restaurants and shops.

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