Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan a multi-week adventure to Barcelona. See Gaudi's works, bar-hop around vibrant tapas bars, paddle board or swim along the seafront, with our classic travel guide that's packed with comprehensive itineraries, maps and essential tips so you can create the trip of a lifetime.
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Barcelona.
Discover Barcelona's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from taking a deep-dive into some of Gaudi's works while strolling around L'Eixample, to bar-hopping around tapas and pintxo havens in the city, and sunrise paddle boarding along the seafront.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Barcelona travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Barcelona effortlessly
- Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Barcelona
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from La Rambla to Mercat de la Boqueria and Museu Picasso
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Barcelona's culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: La Rambla & Barri Gòtic; El Raval; La Ribera & El Born; Barceloneta, Waterfront & El Poblenou; La Sagrada Família & L'Eixample; Gràcia & Park Güell; Camp Nou, Pedralbes & La Zona Alta; Montjuïc, Poble Sec & Sant Antoni plus day trips to Montserrat; Sitges; Girona; Penedès Wine Country; Tarragona; Reus; Figueres & Empordà; Tossa de Mar
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Barcelona.
