Barcelona in 3 days
Here is a short 3-day guide based on our personal trip to Barcelona. Hitting all the tourist spots and restaurants we visited! Any tips would be appreciated :)
26 Places • 14 Saves • ago
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General Tips

Consider getting a TMB public transport pass (includes bus and subway)

Day 1

Morning

Park Güell
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Definitely worth a trip, was a large park with lots of picturesque locations. Does get very crowded, especially during sunset, so be sure to book in advance as well.
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La Sagrada Familia
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Amazing architecture, worth a visit, do remember to pre-book in advance!
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Lunch

Sagradas Tapas
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This place was highly rated on Google, but this turned out to be quite a disappointment. However, is in a fantastic location next to the La Sagrada Familia.
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Afternoon

La Rambla
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Walk down this notable street with lots of shops
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Barça Store
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Large store selling official merchandise and also official tickets for their matches at Camp Nou.
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Plaça de Catalunya
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Walk down this famous plaza
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Cathedral of Barcelona
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Checkout Barcelona's cathedral
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Gothic Quarter
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Walk down the Gothic quarter and explore the stores
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Xurreria Laietana
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The best Churros we had in Barcelona, from small local shop with not many seats but definitely worth a visit!
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Evening Drinks 

Dr Stravinsky
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Dr. Stravinsky was once part of the World's best 50 bars - definitely worth a visit and as it gets busy, would recommend going before dinner.
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Dinner

El Chigre 1769
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Popular tapas bar amongst tourists and locals likewise, had some unique tapas and amazing vermouth
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Day 2

Morning

La Selecta de xurros - Antiga Xurreria Sagrada Família
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Grab some morning churros
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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
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When in Barcelona, you have to checkout these amazing architectural buildings
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Casa Batlló
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In close proximity to Casa Mila, definitely worth checking out
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Lunch

Bodega La Puntual
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This place was well-rated on Google, however was not the best tapas we had in Barcelona
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Ciutadella Park
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Walk down this park
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Rambla De Mar
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Stroll down Rambla de Mar
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Dinner

Can Solé
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Lovely place for paella
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Day 3

Morning 

Mercado de La Boqueria
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Checkout Spain's markets with lots of fresh food stalls as well as tapas stalls
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Bar Clemen's Boquería
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This was a highly recommended stall in the market
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Lunch

El Xampanyet
@annechua
The best tapas in Barcelona, in a small and local store which gets really busy but with a high turnover. Be prepared to stand.
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Afternoon

Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)
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Had nice views over the city but overall was not breathtaking
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Churros

La Pallaresa Xocolateria Xurreria
@annechua
Wander back to the Gothic quarters for a afternoon snack of churros
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Petritxol Xocoa
@annechua
Was recommended but did not try this place, might be worth checking out!
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Dinner

Ciutat Comtal
@annechua
Very popular amongst locals and tourists, tapas was decent but did not feel that it was the best in Barcelona!
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Football match

Spotify Camp Nou
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Go watch a football match or go for a tour of the stadium.
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Barcelona in 3 days
Here is a short 3-day guide based on our personal trip to Barcelona. Hitting all the tourist spots and restaurants we visited! Any tips would be appreciated :)
26 Places • 14 Saves • ago
Free

General Tips

Consider getting a TMB public transport pass (includes bus and subway)

Day 1

Morning

Park Güell
@annechua
Definitely worth a trip, was a large park with lots of picturesque locations. Does get very crowded, especially during sunset, so be sure to book in advance as well.
Add to
Details
La Sagrada Familia
@annechua
Amazing architecture, worth a visit, do remember to pre-book in advance!
Add to
Details

Lunch

Sagradas Tapas
@annechua
This place was highly rated on Google, but this turned out to be quite a disappointment. However, is in a fantastic location next to the La Sagrada Familia.
Add to
Details

Afternoon

La Rambla
@annechua
Walk down this notable street with lots of shops
Add to
Details
Barça Store
@annechua
Large store selling official merchandise and also official tickets for their matches at Camp Nou.
Add to
Details
Plaça de Catalunya
@annechua
Walk down this famous plaza
Add to
Details
Cathedral of Barcelona
@annechua
Checkout Barcelona's cathedral
Add to
Details
Gothic Quarter
@annechua
Walk down the Gothic quarter and explore the stores
Add to
Details
Xurreria Laietana
@annechua
The best Churros we had in Barcelona, from small local shop with not many seats but definitely worth a visit!
Add to
Details

Evening Drinks 

Dr Stravinsky
@annechua
Dr. Stravinsky was once part of the World's best 50 bars - definitely worth a visit and as it gets busy, would recommend going before dinner.
Add to
Details

Dinner

El Chigre 1769
@annechua
Popular tapas bar amongst tourists and locals likewise, had some unique tapas and amazing vermouth
Add to
Details

Day 2

Morning

La Selecta de xurros - Antiga Xurreria Sagrada Família
@annechua
Grab some morning churros
Add to
Details
La Pedrera-Casa Milà
@annechua
When in Barcelona, you have to checkout these amazing architectural buildings
Add to
Details
Casa Batlló
@annechua
In close proximity to Casa Mila, definitely worth checking out
Add to
Details

Lunch

Bodega La Puntual
@annechua
This place was well-rated on Google, however was not the best tapas we had in Barcelona
Add to
Details
Ciutadella Park
@annechua
Walk down this park
Add to
Details
Rambla De Mar
@annechua
Stroll down Rambla de Mar
Add to
Details

Dinner

Can Solé
@annechua
Lovely place for paella
Add to
Details

Day 3

Morning 

Mercado de La Boqueria
@annechua
Checkout Spain's markets with lots of fresh food stalls as well as tapas stalls
Add to
Details
Bar Clemen's Boquería
@annechua
This was a highly recommended stall in the market
Add to
Details

Lunch

El Xampanyet
@annechua
The best tapas in Barcelona, in a small and local store which gets really busy but with a high turnover. Be prepared to stand.
Add to
Details

Afternoon

Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)
@annechua
Had nice views over the city but overall was not breathtaking
Add to
Details

Churros

La Pallaresa Xocolateria Xurreria
@annechua
Wander back to the Gothic quarters for a afternoon snack of churros
Add to
Details
Petritxol Xocoa
@annechua
Was recommended but did not try this place, might be worth checking out!
Add to
Details

Dinner

Ciutat Comtal
@annechua
Very popular amongst locals and tourists, tapas was decent but did not feel that it was the best in Barcelona!
Add to
Details

Football match

Spotify Camp Nou
@annechua
Go watch a football match or go for a tour of the stadium.
Add to
Details

* * *
CURATED BY
I’m a doctor who loves food and travel. I was born in Singapore but grew up in Taipei, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur. I have since lived in London/Southampton for 7.5 years. My guides will mainly be focused on food and attractions!
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