Travel tips for visiting Barcelona Spain

Waiting for you in Barcelona. COVID-19: Safety First!

Our tours and activities are suspended until further notice. Meanwhile, we keep working on improving our services and we look forward to receiving you in Barcelona, happily and safely, as we’ve always done. We’re excited to share…

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Private Tour with Spanish Trails

Spanish Trails specializes in inexpensive, quality tours. We take pride in our private tours which have been carefully crafted for over 20 years. These specialized private tours are an exclusive experience, specifically adapted to your needs.…

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Helpful Spanish Phrases to Use on Your Spanish Vacation

Traveling to a new country is both exciting and new, offering fresh perspectives on culture, architecture, food, people, and language. Language is complex yet simple, an oxymoron in every sense, and is one of those special things that brings…

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The Best Picnic Spots in Barcelona

Summer in Barcelona screams for a picnic! Barcelona is full of perfect and peaceful picnic spots and you don't even have to leave town. There are more than 300 sunny days per year, so it's not necessary to worry about the weather. Take your…

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10 Things Locals Want You To Know Before You Visit Barcelona

Barcelona’s architecture, delicious food, excellent shopping possibilities, and great nightlife attract a lot of tourists. This makes it one of the most visited cities around the world and one that is definitely worth discovering! As you may…

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Welcome to the Shopping Mecca of Barcelona

Ready for shopping? YES! Barcelona is definitely a shopper’s dream and one of Europe's top cities of fashion. Barcelona has a wide variety of top designer brands, shopping malls, and fashion boutiques. But what is the best time to shop and…

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A Practical Guide for FC Barcelona Fans

As you might know, football is the most popular sport in Spain. It’s not just a hobby; it is a passion of most Spanish people. If you are coming to Barcelona, you definitely need to visit the home of FC Barcelona - Camp Nou! Camp Nou was…

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Best Beaches in Barcelona

It is July in Barcelona, this means the weather is hot and the beaches are packed. People venture from near and far to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea. Vendors and tourists pack the most popular Barcelona beaches which can make for a not-so-relaxing…

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Park Güell Survival Guide: 5 best tips for your visit!

Alongside Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Park Güell is one of the most popular tourist attractions and one of the most important must-see places in Barcelona. Not only is the whole park is a masterpiece created by Gaudi, it also has some of the…

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Where to stay in Barcelona – Accommodation options

Here are the best websites to help you choose the perfect place to stay during your visit to the city

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10 Best Tours To Do in Barcelona in 2020

When you are travelling, you really want to make the most of your trip - especially if you're short of time. Here is a list of the 10 best tours to take in Barcelona!

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5 Best Spring Things to do in Barcelona

If you're lucky enough to come visit before the summer kicks in, happy you! Just by being outside you already have a 5-star holidays experience guaranteed.

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The Best of Costa Brava: Beaches, Culture and Adventure

The Costa Brava is just a short distance away from Barcelona, making it the perfect destination for a Barcelona day tour. Its breathtaking landscapes, wonderful hotels and exquisite food is truly something that is not be missed if you in…

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How to Take Wine Bottles Back Home

As experts in day trips in Barcelona, we often get many questions on how to transport wine bottles back to other countries. No wonder! The wines we offer in our wine and food tasting experiences are truly something special and we expect you…

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Why You Should Visit Barcelona in Winter

It's ok if when you think of Barcelona your mind gets filled with images of sun, sand, sangrias, and a few things in between. Summer by the Mediterranean really is something special. But Barcelona is so much more than that! Actually,…

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12 Mistakes Not to Make when Visiting Barcelona

Every traveler knows that the more a person travels, the easier it gets. However, every new city that you visit has its own tricks that may or may not be easy to spot. We often see people visiting Barcelona make basic mistakes time and time…

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2015 Summer sales in Barcelona: July 1st

We're sure you know: Barcelona is one of the best cities in the world for shopping! You can find international brands and local boutiques all concentrated in the city center, or fantastic shopping malls super easy to reach by public transportation. There…