Things to do in Barcelona - 2 days

1st day: Sagrada Família - Passeig de Gràcia - Ramblas - Gothic Quarter

1)      Take the metro on line 2 or 5 and exit at "Sagrada Familia" stop. Visit the interior of the Basilica andclimb to its towers, where you can have a breathtaking view of the city of Barcelona [~ 1h - 1h30].

2)      Return to the metro station "Sagrada Familia" and take the metro, line 5. Get off at "Diagonal" station and walk Passeig de Gràcia, where you can see La Pedrera(Casa Milà), Casa Batló, Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera, to Plaça de Catalunya [~ 20 min.].

3)      Cross the square. At your left you will have the the Hard Rock Café and in front of you, you will see the beginning of the Ramblas. Go through the Ramblas until you find La Boquería Market, visit this 19th century market that will make your mouth water [~ 30 min - 45 m].

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Hunger steals the memory … so, where can I eat?

You can enjoy a lunch in the La Boquería Market or in Plaça Reial (next to the Rambla Pharmacy, on the left side of the Ramblas, turn into Carrer de Colom and you will arrive at Plaça Reial).

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4)      Tour the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. You can see a detailed itinerary HERE [~ 2h-3h]. Do not miss the chance to taste the chocolates of the famous 18^th century chocolatiers: La Pallaresa (number 11) and Dulcinea (number 2) in Carrer Petritxol!

5)      The itinerary is a circular circuit, so at the end you will return to the Ramblas. Walk down the pedestrian street and at its end you will find the Columbus Statue [~ 15 min]. Go up to its belvedere and enjoy another fantastic view of the city! [~ 20 min]

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Are you ripped off and hungry? I know the feeling very well!

Next to the Colombo Statue, take the metro at "Drassanes" station (at the intersection of the Drassanes Avenue and Carrer del Portal de Santa Madrona), line 3, and exit at "Paral-lel" station. Cross the Av. Del Paral·lel and in the Carrer Nou de la Rambla you can find several restaurants.

Barcelona - 1 day

2nd day: Park Güell- Port Olímpic - Parc de la Ciutadella

1)      Start the day at Park Güell, a park full of details and curiosities. You can see how to get there HERE. [~ 2h, depending on the type of transport that you choose].

2)      At the end of the visit, you can take bus 92 towards Passeig Marítim or return to metro station "Vallcarca" (line 3), take the metro to "Passeig de Gràcia" and change to line 4, then step out at "Ciutadella / Vila Olímpica" station.

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Lunch time!

Port Olímpic is one of the best places to have lunch. If you bought Barcelona Card, you now have the opportunity to try El Tinglado (15% discount), Marina Bay by Moncho's (15%), Tapas Locas (20%) or The Chipirón (15%).

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3)      You can take a stroll along the seafront, go to La Barceloneta beach and visit Ciutadella Park (~ 1h).

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And because the sea opens the appetite ...

Port Olímpic is also one of the best places to have dinner and to go out at night.

Have fun!

Barcelona - 2 days

Is it worth buying the Barcelona Card Express?

You should always do the math, but using this Barcelona 2 days budget as an example ... the answer is yes!

Budget - 2 days in Barcelona

You can check all the discounts of the Barcelona Card HERE

Where to buy Barcelona Card Express?

The card can be bought at the tourist offices of Barcelona (normal price) or online (with 15% discount). After the purchase, they will send you a coupon to the address that you specified, which you should print. When you arrive in Barcelona, you can exchange this printed card by a physical card at Barcelona airport or at Plaça Catalunya.