Thanks for joining us!

We hope you had the Best.Day.Ever on your Intrepid Urban Adventures experience in Barcelona.

If you enjoyed your trip, spread the word!

We’d love if you could leave a review on Trip Advisor or where you booked to spread the word and help other travellers find us.
After all, the world needs more Intrepid people.

Where to next?

We are Intrepid. We’re here to create positive change through the joy of travel. We've been taking travellers around the globe and connecting people from all walks of life since 1989. Our trips go beneath the surface of a place and show you the hard-to-find spots to create those hard-to-forget memories. With hundreds of small group day tours & multiday adventures in over 100 countries, where will you go next?

Find out more at www.intrepidtravel.com

Subscribe for deals and inspiration

Subscribe to our emails and we’ll send you a $100 welcome voucher to spend on a multi-day trip, along with travel deals, new trips, inspiration and more.

Our local recommendations

We've handpicked our favourite local spots so you can continue exploring like a local after your experience is over.

Top street food trucks:

Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Originallly from Berlin. Probably the best kebap in town)
La Balmesina (really good pizzas)
Bar Torpedo (pastrami sandwiches and natural wines)
Criollo Empanadas (There are 2 in Town. Argentinian empanadas. Very affordable)
The Dog is Hot (many hot dog options to choose from)

Our top most recommended restaurants/food establishments:

Pla de la Garsa (very good Catalonian food at reasonable prices)
Casa Jaume (mediterranean food. Laid-back atmosphere)
Porvenir (very local place. Galician food. Portions are big and affordable. Really good for beef and seafood).
7 Portes (iconic place in Barcelona)
CanRecasens (very local. One of the best Charcuterías in town. A bit far from the city center. It's located in the hip area of Poble Nou)

Best coffee stops in the city to start your day:

El Magnífico (only to go. Amazing coffee)
Espai Joliu (Right in the heart of Poble Nou)
Ruma's Coffee (very good option close to Las Ramblas and Plaza Real)

Top 5 live music/evening entertainment venues you can’t miss:

La Taverna de Barcelona ( a bit tourisy but super close to Plaza Cataluña. They have different bands depending on the night)
Obama Bar (same as La Taverna)
Marula Café (very popular place amongst locals)
Heliogabal (in gracia. Very small place)
Margarita Blue (tex- mex food, cocktails and live music)

Our top parks to wander and relax in:

Ciutadella (the most iconic Park in the city)
Montjuïc (not far from the city center. You can get really good views of Barcelona)
Laberinto D'Horta (locals love this park. It has a maze. Lovely place)

Our favourite hidden gems:

Go to the top of El Corte Inglés in Plaza Cataluña and enjoy the views. There is a food court. Free entrance.
If you get the chance, check out “Palo Alto Market Fest”. Only available certains dates. Check on line. Really good vibes, live music.
Antic Teatre (one of the few secret patios in the city . It's a bar full of locals. Very affordable)

Top must-do activities in the city:

Explore the area of Gracia. It's really cool.
Check out Palau de La Música. There is a cafeteria inside. Free entrance.
Check out Hospital Sant Pau. Very close to Sagrada Familia. Stunning Building.
Visit the food markets (from touristy to less touristy: La boquería, Santa Caterina and Sant Antoni)
Enjoy the sunset in one of the bars in Port Vell, close to Museo de Historia de Cataluña.

Top things to avoid while visiting:

Avoid eating on Las Ramblas. Very touristy and expensive.
Be careful with pickpockets in busy areas.
Do not show up to Sagrada Familia or any of the main attractions without tickets. You should book in advance.
Do not assume it is easy to find good paellas in Barcelona.
Do not ask or try to buy tickets for bull fights. They have been illegal in Catalonia for years.

Extra tips: