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Barcelona Travel Guide
At BrightSide Tours we have so much to share that we’ve decided to put up our own Barcelona Travel Guide.
With its perfect blend of Mediterranean lifestyle, stunning architecture and cosmopolitan city buzz, you don’t really need a Barcelona travel guide to fall in love with our city, but we want you to make sure you make the most of it! Two thousand years of remarkable history make it an exceptional melting pot of culture, passion, tradition and art. Let us show you why we are so much in love with Barcelona and why you will be too!
Weather you are visiting for leisure or business, travelling with kids or in a romantic getaway, cultural or the fun loving type, Barcelona delivers. It is the most visited city in Spain and the outstanding variety of attractions, things to do, cultural events and gastronomic discovery all year round make this Barcelona Travel Guide nearly mandatory.
Unlock the very best Barcelona has to offer with BrightSide Tours and make your vacation unforgettable.
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Learn how to best access the top attractions in Barcelona. A point-by-point comparison between skip-the-line tickets and private access.
The most romantic tour in Barcelona is by sidecar motorcycle with a private guide and hotel pick-up & drop-off.
Discover one of the most exciting neighborhoods in Barcelona, a half-day route of design, beach, local feel and Barcelona’s industrial heritage.
Your guide to discover the most stunning Modernisme houses in Barcelona: the masterpieces that made Barcelona a global architecture Mecca.
Find out how a Barcelona Private Tour by Sidecar Motorcycle compares to a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus experience for Barcelona visitors.
Learn how to choose the best time to cruise to Barcelona. A season-by-season timing for a perfect shore day with BrightSide Tours.
Discover the gourmet tapas, the sweet delicacies, and the most authentic local gastronomy in the old quarter of El Born in Barcelona.
You are one click away to discover the most significant Catalan Modernist Architecture masterpieces beyond Barcelona.
All you need to know to book your private sightseeing tour of Barcelona by sidecar motorycle with a local guide.
Here are some great museums for kids in Barcelona. Stir your kids curiosity and boost their enthusiasm with high-quality and stress-free experiences for the whole family.
Why a Barcelona Private Tour is the right choice for your family and how to make it fun and interesting for kids and adults!
The practical guide you need for VAT Refund in Barcelona and Tax-Free Shopping in Spain. Read before travel and save significant money!
Your guide to discover the genious mind of Salvador Dalí in a day tour to his home region in Costa Brava from Barcelona.
Vermutear is a Barcelonean way of living. Read on here and join the locals on the authentic tradition of vermouth in Barcelona.
For those visiting Barcelona during February, Santa Eulalia Festival is our top pick of things to do: gegants, correfocs, human towers and so much more to explore.
There's lots of perks and advantadges to travelling to Barcelona during the down season. Learn it all here and make the most of your trip!
The go-to list and insider tips for the most exclusive Michelin star dining experiences in Barcelona.
Discover the best Barcelona day trips around the Catalan capital with BrightSide Tours.
Are you a fan of a well-brewed beer? This is the essential list to find out the best craft beer bars in Barcelona.
The practical shortlist of the best seafood restaurants in Barcelona: the all-time classics and the creative cuisine approach.
During the colder months of the year, the Catalan capital becomes one of the best winter destinations in Europe. Find out why!
Your local's foodie guide of the best authentic pizza in Barcelona. If you like pizza without pineapple, this is for you!
The most famous footage showcasing the vibrant and colorful Catalan capital.
Our local's recommendations for the culinary journey you can't possibly miss in Barcelona: TAPAS!
A valuable short list of hand picked locations for your city break: top beaches with charming towns near Barcelona, just a short driving distance away.
The most visited monument in Spain keeps some well-kept secrets hidden behind its walls. We unfold some of Sagrada Familia's mysteries
Escape the tourist traps with previously frozen paella (ew!). Find out what's so special about paella and where to find the real deal.
The essential list for some practical tips for your visit in Barcelona
The best local and traditional bars in Barcelona
Discover the best viewpoints in Barcelona, how to get there, insider tips and how to make the most of it.
The ultimate list of Barcelona’s best clubs
Discover the best festivals and events in Barcelona
Top 10 music venues and live concerts in Barcelona
Have you ever heard of calçotada and calçots? This blog post will answer all your questions.
The in depth local’s guide with the ultimate itinerary in Barcelona
Everything you need to know about one of the most renowned marathon races in Europe.
Here's what you can do to make the most of your time on land
The catholic heritage in Spain is the backbone of this country’s society. This guide will help you plan your trip to Barcelona during the Easter Holidays period.
Find out everything you need to know about Barcelona's largest and most vibrant summer street festival.
The best shopping areas in Barcelona
The region with some of the best wines in Spain
Our favorite secret treasures in Barcelona
A virtual tour of the art movement that redefines urban life
Don’t panic! The ultimate guide when it's rainy in Barcelona
The hidden architectural gems of the most visited city in Spain
Our guide for the cutest plazas and squares in Barcelona
Our list of the best bars in Barcelona
Our guide for the most iconic museums, cultural centers and art galleries in Barcelona
History of Barcelona’s most popular summer hotspot
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