15 consejos de expertos para una escapada de fin de semana perfecta a Barcelona

Coming to a city that is full of so many different opportunities like Barcelona but only having the weekend to explore everything can be a quite tough challenge. It CAN. It doesn’t necessarily have to be.

Gracias a este itinerario definitivo de Barcelona que te muestra qué hacer en tu fin de semana de 3 días en Barcelona y qué hacer/ver, saldrás de esta hermosa ciudad con la cabeza y el carrete de la cámara llenos de grandes experiencias. También encontrarás toneladas de consejos y trucos de viaje que le permitirán tener una experiencia mucho mejor.

Descubra el corazón de Cataluña: Un fin de semana en Barcelona

Barcelona, ciudad en la que confluyen la vibrante cultura y la rica historia de España, ofrece un sinfín de experiencias que hacen de un fin de semana en Barcelona una aventura inolvidable. Desde las bulliciosas calles de La Rambla hasta las serenas playas de la Costa Brava, cada rincón de Barcelona es un tesoro que espera ser explorado.

El encanto de la Rambla y el Born

Begin your Barcelona weekend by strolling down La Rambla, a lively street brimming with performers, local artists, and quaint cafes. As you meander, don’t miss the chance to diverge into the adjacent El Born area. This historic neighborhood, with its narrow alleys and hidden squares, is a hub for local artisans and boasts an eclectic mix of boutiques and eateries.

Architectural Wonders: Gaudí’s Masterpieces

Antoni Gaudí, Barcelona’s most famous son, has left an indelible mark on the city. His unique approach to Modernist architecture is evident in masterpieces like Casa Milà, Casa Vicens, and the iconic Casa Battlo. These buildings are not just structures; they are a testament to Gaudí’s genius, each a UNESCO World Heritage Site in its own right. A guided tour of these sites will enrich your understanding of Gaudí’s vision and the cultural context of Barcelona.

Escapadas costeras y exploraciones artísticas

For those seeking a day trip from the city’s hustle, Costa Brava offers stunning Mediterranean landscapes just a short journey away. Alternatively, embrace the city’s love for the arts by visiting the Fundació Joan Miró or exploring the works of Pablo Picasso. These spaces celebrate contemporary art and offer a glimpse into the minds of some of the world’s most renowned artists.

Navegar por Barcelona con facilidad

Efficiently navigating the city is key to a fulfilling weekend. Utilize the Barcelona Card for unlimited public transport, including access from Barcelona Airport to the heart of the city. The card also offers discounts at various attractions, making it a valuable companion for any traveler. Barcelona Sants, the main railway station, is a central point for those arriving by train, while Plaça Catalunya connects many parts of the city, making it a convenient starting point for exploration.

Un viaje culinario por el Poble Sec

Barcelona is not just about sights; it’s a culinary journey, too. The Poble Sec neighborhood is renowned for its tapas bars and vibrant food scene. Here, you can savor traditional Catalan dishes and indulge in innovative cuisine that showcases the best of local ingredients.

15 consejos para un fin de semana perfecto en Barcelona

1. Obtenga una primera visión general de la ciudad

Once you step off the plane you will most likely want to get a first overview of the city to know what’s waiting for you your weekend in Barcelona.

A good option to do so is to go on a bus tour that has many stops all over the city and lets you go off and on the buses as often as you’d like to during the whole day. A one-day ticket for an adult for the autobús turístico is 27€.

Otra opción para conocer la ciudad es apuntarse a un recorrido a pie.

There are a lot of different tours even theme-specific ones like ghost tours in the Gothic Quarter (or Barri gòtic in Catalan), gourmet tours, la Sagrada Familia, or for the art/architecture lovers, the Museo Picasso.

There are walking tours for around 12 to 20€ depending on the tour and they last for around 4 hours depending on what tour you decide to go on.

2. Come tapas o aprende a cocinar tu propia paella

After you get a first overview of the city it’s time for food!

Thinking about Spain, one of the most common things that pops up in people’s minds is eating tapas and as this is a very typical thing and part of the Spanish lifestyle for a real Barcelona experience you should try it too.

What you could start with would be Pan Tomaquet which is basically bread with oil, salt, and tomato. You can find tapas bars everywhere in Barcelona and the small pinchos often start at 1€ per piece.

Para los que deseen participar activamente en la preparación de la cena, se ha creado un clase de cocina en paella con tus amigos es una gran opción.

Those cooking classes often include market shopping so that you see where the food you’ll eat comes from. As Barcelona is close to the sea the typical Paella in Barcelona is with seafood but there are also options with meat or vegetables.

3. Termina tu primer día con las Fuentes Mágicas de Montjuic y Plaza Espanya

¿Qué mejor colofón para su primer día en Barcelona que ver gratis un gran espectáculo de fuentes con luces y música?

El espectáculo de la fuente tiene lugar en invierno (del 30 de octubre al 30 de marzo) los viernes y sábados de 19.00 a 21.00 horas y en verano (del 31 de marzo al 25 de octubre) de 21.00 a 23.30 horas.

Las fuentes están cerca de la Plaza Espanya, que es un lugar increíble por la noche debido a la gran vista que se tiene desde lo alto de la colina desde el Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña hasta la Plaza Espanya y Las Arenas, una antigua plaza de toros que se convirtió en un centro comercial.

4. Únete a un festival callejero

If you still have the energy right now then it’s time to dive into the Spanish summer night adventure. Especially during the summer months, there are plenty of street parties in the small streets of the different districts of the city.

Déjate contagiar por la mentalidad española y tómate una Cerveza o una Sangría por la calle. A los españoles les encanta beber y bailar, tomar unas copas y una buena comida, y simplemente disfrutar de la noche con los amigos y la familia.

¿A qué esperas? ¡Llévate a tus amigos contigo y explora las callejuelas!

5. Consigue las mejores fotos de la puesta/salida del sol

Una alternativa para los que quieran terminar su primer día en la capital catalana de forma un poco más tranquila y relajada es disfrutar de la puesta de sol en los Bunkers del Carmel, el Tibidabo o en la playa de la Barceloneta.

Also, a great option for the early birds of yours is to see the sunrise there. No matter whether you go there for the sunset or the sunrise – it’s worth it. Besides a great view, the Tibidabo also offers you a small vintage amusement park and a Cathedral.

The Bunkers don’t serve for anything anymore but you have a nice view from up there and they are suitable for nice Insta pics.

Even though it takes you some time to walk by foot up the hill to the Bunkers it’s totally worth it and as soon as you get there you can restore your energy by having some snacks you brought with you while watching the sunrise or sunset.

6. Ir en bicicleta

Empiece el día siguiente con la salida del sol o un poco más tarde con una excursión en bicicleta para explorar la orilla del mar o descubra los lugares no turísticos de Barcelona uniéndose a una excursión en bicicleta que le hará explorar la ciudad desde una perspectiva local.

You can stop for some churros con chocolate or a horchata during your bike tour. Renting a bike starts at 9€ a day and the price for a visita guiada no turística en bicicleta is 35€.

7. Repón fuerzas en La Boquería

You successfully ended your bike tour and it’s time to treat yourself now!

The famous La Boqueria market is just around the corner and it’s the perfect location for that! Besides sweets, fruits, tapas, and small dishes there are also full meal food stands that offer you a nice lunch meal option for a small price.

La Boqueria is also directly by Las Ramblas, the big famous street that leads from Plaça de Catalunya directly down to the Columbus Monument at the port, so why not stop by after the bike tour and have your lunch break at the market?

En Las Ramblas, hay todo tipo de artistas mostrando sus espectáculos. Te hace pensar en un circo con artistas que venden flores, periódicos e incluso pájaros.

Las Ramblas is a picturesque street cutting through Barcelona’s Old City, marking the border between Barri Gòtic and El Raval. A popular tourist attraction in Barcelona, it’s particularly beautiful in spring when the flowering cherry trees are in bloom.

8. Explorar al menos 2 edificios de Gaudí en Barcelona

En general, se podría decir que la ciudad de Barcelona está influenciada por Gaudí, así que cuando visite Barcelona asegúrese de pasar algún tiempo viendo los edificios que creó.

Whether it’s the famous Sagrada Familia, Parque Güell, Casa Batlló, or La pedrera (Casa Mila)- there’s a great risk of not being able to enter the places when coming there and wanting to buy tickets spontaneously, especially during high season.

Como eres tan listo, has sacado tu entrada con antelación para asegurarte de que puedes entrar en los lugares que quieres. Así que simplemente dirígete a la increíble Sagrada Familia, coge tus audioguías y aprende sobre esta catedral tan especial que Antoni Gaudí empezó a construir en 1882 y que aún está en construcción (se prevé que esté terminada en 2026).

El arquitecto Antoni Gaudí diseñó la Sagrada Familia como una montaña que se eleva entre las nubes, pero que parece construida sobre tierra firme. Los visitantes pueden ver algunos de los bocetos originales expuestos en el interior del Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña en Barcelona, que es un lugar importante para aprender sobre el diseño y la cultura catalana.

Park Güell is a must-see for every tourist, with its curved chairs shaped like dinosaurs and walkways leading up to a viewpoint with a magnificent view of Barcelona.

Gaudi spent decades in his home in Park Güell, La Torre Rosa, during the latter part of his life. Tourists may explore the inside and view some of his original furniture designs.

Casa Batllo is an incredible house that appears to be more natural than artificial. Casa Batllo – locally known as cassa dels ossos (house of bones) – was built over a few years in the early 1900s by Gaudi, who was commissioned to design the building after meeting and becoming friends with Josep Batlló i Casanoves, a prominent textile industrialist. It is located in central Barcelona at number 43 on Passeig de Gràcia.

9. Descansa en el Parque de la Ciutadella

Now it’s time to relax before dinner so that your night out won’t have to end too early because you’re too tired. Grab a blanket and some friends and do some yoga, slacklining, or just watch the street performers dancing and singing.

Además, un gran punto a favor de este parque son las mujeres que se acercan y ofrecen comida casera como empanadas y bocadillos.

Si visitas el Parque de la Ciutadella, también podrás tachar la mitad del número 8) gracias a la fuente de Gaudí que también se encuentra en ese parque. Contrasta con el ambiente de la gran ciudad y acércate al parque.

10. Haz grandes recuerdos con nuevos amigos de todo el planeta

After some snacks in the park or dinner in a restaurant, it’s time to socialize! When it comes to meeting new people to go out for a drink or a night out, Barcelona is a perfect place for that.

La ciudad es un crisol de diferentes culturas y gentes de todo el mundo acuden a ella de vacaciones o por trabajo.

Hay muchas opciones para conocer gente con la que pasar unos días agradables:

Whether it’s joining a ruta de bares, un partido de voleibol en la playa, la sala pública de tu albergue o un tour de la cerveza artesana – there are LOTS of opportunities to connect with other people, and friendships can be built up easily by going on new adventures.

11. Piérdete por las callejuelas del Barrio Gótico

Después de una noche de fiesta, un agradable paseo por el famoso Barrio Gótico de Barcelona es la mejor manera de empezar el día.

The Gothic Quarter is often used for beautiful pictures and is also a great quarter to feel like you’re in a really small town when you’re right in the middle of a big metropolitan city.

Why don’t you get ice cream or some churros from one of the small cafes while walking through the quarter?

Caminando llegarás justo al gran lugar donde se encuentra la Catedral de Barcelona.

In front of the Barcelona Cathedral which is nice to look at – in and out – there is always a lot of stuff going on. For example, people who create huge soap bubbles or musicians who are happy to earn some money with their street performances.

In case you’re interested in entering the Barcelona Cathedral the opening hours are from 8 am to 8 pm and the price of 7€ including every area in the cathedral isn’t too high. You can even enter for free if you go on weekdays from 8 to 12.45 or 5.15 pm to 8 pm).

12. Visita al Camp Nou

The next thing on your Barcelona itinerary is to take the metro or the bus from Plaça de Catalunya and get off at Les Corts.

FC Barcelona is one of the best soccer teams in the world. When visiting Barcelona you have the great possibility to visit Camp Nou and experience this team’s home stadium and club.

Ya sea viendo realmente un partido o simplemente entrando en el FC Barcelona Experience Tour por menos dinero.

The tour is 29€ when you order the tickets online in advance which sounds not that cheap for a museum but is still cheaper than actually watching the team play.

Mientras paseas por el museo conociendo la historia y echando un vistazo entre bastidores de este club de fútbol, puedes empezar a pensar si entrar en la gran tienda del FC Barcelona para llevarte algunas de las vibraciones de vuelta a casa.

Please keep in mind that the museum might be closed or have shortened opening hours on home match days. For those of you who are absolutely no soccer fans at all, there’s of course another option to enjoy the weekend in Barcelona.

13. Disfrutar de la vista

There are plenty of options when it comes to having a nice weekend in Barcelona. If you don’t like soccer why don’t you go for a drink at a rooftop bar, take the Teleférico en Montjuic, ¿o tomar el ascensor de Las Arenas de Plaza España para disfrutar de las vistas?

También para mucha gente, un Vuelo en helicóptero is a big dream. In case you’re one of those people, you should consider turning that dream into a plan for spending a nice weekend in Barcelona, as both the city and the coast are true beauties from above.

14. Visita gratuita a un museo

De vuelta en tierra, puede seguir explorando la parte cultural de esta hermosa ciudad.

In Barcelona such as in many other cities, some museums are free on certain days, and aren’t we all off for free stuff?

Enumeramos algunos museos a los que puede entrar gratis el domingo para tachar la parte cultural de su lista de cosas que hacer antes de morir y, al mismo tiempo, ahorrar dinero:

• MNAC Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (from 3 pm + all day every 1st domingo del mes)

• MUHBA Museu d’História de Barcelona (from 3pm+ all day every 1st domingo del mes)

• Museu de la Música (from 3 pm + all day every 1st Domingo del mes

• Centre de Cultura Contemporánia de Barcelona (from 3 pm a las 20.00 horas)

15. Desbloquear la ciudad con el transporte público

A Weekend in Barcelona is never just about the well-trodden paths in the heart of the city. To truly understand the pulse of this vibrant city, it’s essential to roam like a local. With a robust public transport system comprising buses and metros, Barcelona’s lesser-known gems become easily accessible.

So, next time you’re considering a rickshaw or a cab, maybe give the metro a shot. Not only does it save time and money, but it also offers a genuine experience of daily life in the city.

16. Eleve su experiencia con vistas panorámicas

When spending a Weekend in Barcelona, it’s impossible to resist the allure of the city’s panoramic vistas. A journey up the Montjuïc via cable car isn’t just about the destination, but the breathtaking aerial journey itself. As Barcelona unfolds beneath you, with its harbor gleaming in the sunlight, you realize the city’s true vastness. And for those who crave an alternate perspective, Carmel Hill waits patiently. This natural vantage point, often less crowded, gifts visitors with a sprawling view of the city, making it a must-visit.

17. Sagrada Família – A Weekend Trip Essential

Any Weekend in Barcelona is rendered incomplete without a visit to the iconic Sagrada Família. This architectural masterpiece, standing tall amidst the modern cityscape, is a testament to Gaudí’s genius. As sunlight filters through its intricate stained glass, the interiors come alive in a riot of colors, reflecting the very spirit of Barcelona – vibrant, lively, and endlessly fascinating.

18. Profundizar en el centro de la ciudad

While modernity thrives in Barcelona, the city’s roots run deep in history. The Gothic Quarter, often referred to as the old city center, encapsulates this essence. Spending a Weekend in Barcelona without wandering its narrow alleys, where every stone and corner holds a story, is a missed opportunity. Each turn introduces you to quaint shops, historic buildings, and the echoes of ancient tales.

19. La escapada perfecta a la playa

After the hustle of sightseeing, there’s nothing like the calm of Barcelona’s beautiful beaches. A Weekend in Barcelona is as much about its cultural treasures as it is about its coastal pleasures. Lined with palm trees, the golden sands invite visitors to relax, while the backdrop of the city offers a unique beach experience. Add to that the charm of nearby new-concept restaurants, and you have the perfect blend of relaxation and indulgence.

20. Nightlife and Dining – A Coastal Treat

As the hues of sunset drape Barcelona, the coastal area starts buzzing with a different kind of energy. No Weekend in Barcelona is complete without savoring the city’s nightlife. From new-concept restaurants that introduce you to Catalan culinary wonders to clubs that let you dance the night away, Barcelona’s coast guarantees an unforgettable end to your day.

21. End your trip at Plaça Reial

To end your weekend in Barcelona Plaça Reial is a great place.

Durante el día hay un montón de artistas callejeros, restaurantes y a veces incluso mercadillos, y por la noche, este lugar con sus bares y discotecas se convierte en un lugar vibrante donde todos los fiesteros pueden pasárselo en grande.

So while you enjoy a cold beer or a sangria you should start making plans for the rest of your last night in Barcelona. Are you guys heading to a club or are you staying in a bar drinking cocktails? It’s up to you!

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