Barcelona is a perfect city for a weekend getaway as many of the main attractions are located in the city center. At Nativics we propose this itinerary that we have thought out and planned in detail so that your weekend in Barcelona is as complete and comfortable as possible. This plan includes accommodation in the center of Barcelona, route through the city center and guided visit to the Sagrada Familia with priority access to avoid the long queues that form at the most visited monument in Spain , the most relevant of the great modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and an essential visit on your trip to Barcelona. Do you have a free weekend? Come to Barcelona!

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Experience Details

Accommodation in a central hotel in Barcelona

Guided tour with priority access tickets to the Sagrada Familia

Flights

Transfers

Hotel pick-up and drop-off service

Entrance to the towers

Any other service that is not in the What does it include?

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Travel guide of Weekend in Barcelona with skip-the-line entrance to the Sagrada Familia and guided tour

Day 1:

Arrival in Barcelona. Discovering the city center.

Once you have settled into your hotel in the center, it is time to enter the city of Barcelona. Walk down the Ramblas, at the end of them is the statue of Columbus, next to the Old Port. If you walk to the opposite side, you will reach the Barri Gòtic (Gothic quarter), the oldest in the city, where the Cathedral of Barcelona is located as well as other places of interest such as the Pont del Bisbe (the Bishop's Bridge), the the Kiss mural, the Basilica of Santa María del Pi, the church of Santa Ana, the church of Sant Felip Neri, the Call neighborhood (old Jewish quarter), Plaza Real and Plaza San Jaime. Get lost in its medieval alleys and if it's time to eat it's a good place to do it.


At the end of the Ramblas you'll come across Plaza de Cataluña and if you continue, you'll come to Paseo de Gracia, a commercial street where Casa Batlló and La Pedrera - Casa Milà are located, modernist buildings by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, a genius as they come.


What will you see today?

How to go from the center of Barcelona to the Sagrada Familia

How to get from Barcelona airport to the city center?

The Barcelona - El Prat airport is very well connected to the city center so you won't have any problems getting to your hotel. Here we give you a list with 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!

Dragon statue in the House of Umbrellas, on the Ramblas in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Curiosities of Barcelona

  • Barcelona is the fourth city with the most selfies in the world and the first in Spain. You know, taking a selfie and posting it on social media is what's cool...
  • Park Güell is the most photographed place in Spain.
  • Barcelona has more tourists than inhabitants.
  • In the Sagrada Familia there is a magic square made up of 16 squares that add up to 33 in all their combinations. The age at which Jesus Christ was crucified.
  • The most important festival in Barcelona is Sant Jordi, every April 23, where books and roses are given away.
  • In Barcelona there are more than 400 dragon sculptures scattered around the city. The best known is the Casa de los Paraguas de la Rambla. The reason for this fondness for dragons is to honor the legend of Sant Jordi, a knight who defeated a dragon and managed to save the princess from a terrifying end.
  • The Rambla de Barcelona is made up of five areas or streets: the Rambla de las Canaletas, the Rambla de los Estudios, the Rambla de San José, the Rambla de los Capuchinos and the Rambla de Santa Mónica.
  • Seven works of the Catalan genius and architect, Antonio Gaudí, have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO: Park Güell, Güell Palace, La Pedrera - Casa Milà, Casa Vicens, Sagrada Familia, the Casa Batlló and the crypt of Colonia Güell.
  • Barcelona tiles have a characteristic design typical of the city that can only be found in Barcelona and Bilbao. The panot de flor, or Barcelona rose, is a type of tile designed by Josep Puig i Calafat. Originally designed for the Amatller house, they were later used to pave numerous streets in the city. If you go through the Ensanche, pay attention when walking and you will see them under your feet.

Areas where to eat or dine in Barcelona

Gothic Quarter

Port Vell (Old Port)

Plaza de Catalunya: if you are a fan of Hard Rock

Maremagnum shopping center

Boqueria Market. Closes at 9pm

Calçots, typical food of Barcelona

Typical dishes of Barcelona

Typical dishes

Bread with tomato (pa amb tomàquet)

Catalan sausage

Fuet

Escalivada

Samfaina

Escudella

Calçots with romesco sauce

Catalan style beans

Suquet

Fricando

Sweets

Catalan cream

Panellets

Tortells.

Day 2:

Guided tour of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona and Park Güell

Today you will visit the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Your guide will explain all the details about this great work of Antoni Gaudí that you will be able to contemplate in detail and marvel at its details and curiosities. The visit lasts 90 minutes so, once you finish, you can go to Park Güell , the most original and beautiful park in Barcelona where you can enjoy its fairy-tale houses and gardens, a work also of Gaudí and one of the most visited places in the city that attracts tourists from all over the world. On your way back to the hotel you can walk past the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona and the Parque de la Ciudadela to finish at Port Vell and have a drink or dinner at the very lively Maremagnum shopping centre. If you prefer, you can use public transport, the metro or the bus line since it is a bit far on foot.

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Important reminder for your guided visit to the Sagrada Familia

Remember that the use of appropriate clothing is mandatory to enter places of worship such as the Sagrada Familia and the Cathedral of Barcelona where tank tops, shorts or sandals are not allowed.

The point The meeting point to start the tour is at Carrer de Sardenya, 311. A few meters from the Sagrada Familia.

Try to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the visit.

The start time of the visit will be confirmed together with your reservation. If you have any preference for time (morning or afternoon) and day, do not hesitate to tell us and we will find the best possible option.


How to get to the Sagrada Familia from the center of Barcelona?

To get to the Sagrada Familia, which is quite far from the center, it is advisable to use public transport as this will save you time and effort. The cheapest options are the metro and the bus, although our recommendation is always the metro because it is faster by avoiding city traffic.


If you choose to go bymetro, from Paseo de Gracia station (very close to Plaza Catalunya) take the L2 line, the purple one. You will arrive in a few minutes at the Sagrada Familia, directly and without transfers.

If you take the bus, bus 50 is the fastest. The stop is turning right onto Gran Vía. You will have to get off at the València-Lepant stop.


Another less economical option is the taxi. You will easily recognize them by their black and yellow colors. It is not the cheapest way to get around the city but it is the most comfortable and easy.

Day 3:

Farewell to Barcelona

Here ends your weekend in Barcelona. Before returning home, don't leave without visiting the Boquería Market, if you haven't already done so. If you go for breakfast, try their freshly squeezed natural juices. If you go at noon, it is an ideal place to eat in some of its stalls. If you have time and you want to, you can take the Montjuic cable car to see the city from above.

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