5 days in Barcelona with tickets, excursions and guided tours. From the Sagrada Familia to the Moreneta de Montserrat

Once you settle into your hotel in the center of Barcelona, take the opportunity to discover at your leisure this city full of culture, history, leisure and diversity. In the center you will find a large number of establishments where you can eat and dine. If you are wondering how to get from the airport to the city center, don't worry, getting there is easy since the Barcelona - El Prat airport is very well connected. Here is a list of all the options to transfer you from the Barcelona Josep Tarradellas-El Prat airport to the center of Barcelona:

• Rodalies R2 train , in Terminal 2. This option is the fastest and cheapest. In 27 minutes you will arrive at Paseo de Gracia, at the height of Casa Batlló. Of course, it only leaves Terminal 2, you just have to look at the Renfe signs to find it. If you are in Terminal 1, you must take a free shuttle bus to Terminal 2. It is a very recognizable green bus. You can buy the ticket at the ticket offices and ATMs at the Renfe station.
• Aerobús. A fast shuttle bus that will take you from Terminals 1 and 2 to Plaza de Catalunya, in the center of Barcelona, in 35 minutes. Its frequency is every 10 minutes throughout the year. If you are in Terminal 1, you must take the A1 aerobus; if you are in Terminal 2, the A2. The same for both the outward and the return. Its price is cheap and you can buy the ticket on board, online or at the vending machines located in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
• Metro, line 9: both Terminal 1 and 2 are connected to the Barcelona metro network. Line 9 (L9) does not go directly to the city center but you have to change. If you go to Plaza de Catalunya, you will have to change in Torrassa and take the red line. If you go to the Sagrada Familia, you must change at Collblanc and take the blue line. These metro stations are very well signposted and are located at the exit of each terminal. The duration is about 30 minutes and the price is also cheap. You can buy the ticket at the ATMs in the metro station.
• Urban bus, line 46: This option is the cheapest of all but not the most comfortable since it has a frequency of 20 minutes and a duration of about 30 minutes from terminal 1 and 35 minutes from terminal 2. The last stop is Plaza España. The ticket can be bought on the same bus. If you pay in cash, they only take a maximum of €20 bills.
• Night bus, N16 or N17: If you arrive at night, your only cheap option is the night bus. It runs every 20 minutes and takes you to Plaza España and Plaza Catalunya. Hours are from 9:55 p.m. to 4:45 a.m. The N16 bus stops are located at the exit of terminals T2a, T2b and T2c. The N17 bus stop is located at the exit of terminals T! to the left, at the exit of the flights. If you pay in cash, they only take a maximum of €20 bills.
• Taxi: This option is the easiest and fastest, although the least economical, if you are traveling alone. In the event that you are more than two people, it can be even more profitable. The stopping point is perfectly signposted both at the Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 exits. Taxis are numerous and the queue is well organized. Of course, there is no fixed rate, it depends on the traffic, the time, the additional costs... The minimum rate is €20, so you can go up from this price, but never go down. Keep that in mind!

Theguided tour of Barcelona takes place in the afternoon so if you arrive in Barcelona in the morning, you can take the opportunity to take a walk along the Rambla, the Plaza de Catalunya, where locate the Hard Rock of Barcelona, or go shopping in the large multitude of shops in the area.

The guided tour will begin at the meeting point, next to the Sagrada Familia, 15 minutes before the start time. From there you will discover, with your guide, Gaudí's fantastic basilica. The bus will take you to Park Güell where your guide will be in charge of telling you all the details about this original architectural work of Catalan modernism, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Once the guided tour of the fabulous colorful park of Park Güell is over, you will be transported by bus to the Art Nouveau Precinct of Sant Pau, where you will see its exterior (entrance not included). The tour will end in front of Casa Batlló.

Today you will get to know the Montserrat mountain range, its abbey and the famous Moreneta (the black virgin of Montserrat). On this guided tour you will enjoy the mountain scenery in a beautiful route - by bus if you choose the morning option or by rack railway if you opt for the afternoon excursion - until you reach the monastery where you will enter the sanctuary and be able to contemplate the Virgin of Montserrat while you learn about the history and daily life of the monastery. To finish, you will enjoy a tasting of four traditional liqueurs distilled in the Abbey itself. During this visit you will also have free time to enjoy Montserrat at your leisure. This tour lasts half a day, so whether you choose to visit in the morning or in the afternoon, you'll still have time to wander around the city or rest at your downtown hotel.

During this day you can enjoy Barcelona at your leisure. Take the opportunity to walk, find corners and charming places. The city is full! Our recommendation is that you go to the Port Vell (Old Port). This area is very beautiful, it has a drawbridge that rises when large ships pass, a promenade full of bars and restaurants where you can eat some of the typical Catalan dishes, some craft and antique stalls, people playing in the street and a large leisure center where you can find fashion stores, toys, restaurants, bars, ice cream parlors, cafeterias and restaurant chains in the large Maremagnum shopping center. In addition, in this area you will find the Barcelona Aquarium and 3D cinema. The terraces of this shopping center are usually very lively with food trucks and background music. Ideal for doing some shopping, walking along the pier and resting with a drink.