How to See Barcelona in A Day Guide

in my opinion there's no touristy places just bad Travelers Barcelona gets millions of visitors each year with almost 1 000 cruise ships stopping right here it's also the pickpocket capital of Europe with more pickpockets here than anywhere else but by the time I'm finished today you're gonna see that Barcelona is a city that can make your travel dreams come true [Music] thank you foreign Barcelona is in the region of Catalunya on the Southeast coast of Spain getting to Barcelona is straightforward since it's a major Metropolitan city in Europe most International and domestic flights arrive into Barcelona's El Pratt Airport located only eight miles Southwest of the city that means getting into the city center is easy the best value for money is to take an inner city aerobus which typically runs every 10 to 15 minutes from each terminal the cost is 6.75 and stops at major landmarks like Plaza Catalunya and Plaza Espana the other best option is to take a taxi or use a ride sharing app since the airport is so close it should only take about 30 minutes to get to your accommodation with typical fares being around 40 euros if you're already in Europe or Spain you may be taking a train into Barcelona most trains will be arriving into the main train station named Barcelona Sands and from there you're easily connected to the rest of the City by Metro or taxi Barcelona is a massive Metropolitan City but there are plenty of ways of getting around you can of course use ride sharing services like freenow and Uber there's plenty of taxis and buses that you can use but in my opinion the most efficient way is to use the Metro the city is well connected through this efficient Metro System each line is color coordinated and there are plenty of ticket options you can of course use a single ticket but there's so much more value in getting a multi-ticket pass which is a pass for 10 tickets if you're here for several days you can even get a multi-day pass as well Barcelona is a major Metropolitan City with almost 6 million inhabitants so it's best to approach your sightseeing by neighborhood from Plaza Catalunya running down the length of the old city is the famous bustling pedestrian Treeline Street known as Las ramblas which runs all the way down to the Columbus Monument on the other side you have barigoti which is the oldest neighborhood in Barcelona adjacent to parikotik is elborn neighborhood which is home to the Picasso Museum and many of the top cocktail bars in town on the other side of Las ramblas you have the edgy and hip El raval neighborhood that has a great food and cocktail scene but please be careful there at night at the bottom of the city you have Barcelona Beach that stretches to the Olympic Village at the top you have the beautifully symmetric a champla neighborhood which is where you'll see the mega Monument the Basilica of La Sagrada Familia and the architectural masterpieces of Antonio Gowdy we created the perfect root and plan to get you from A to Z check out the blog for great information on maximizing your time and increasing your fun before we start our day hook me up with a like And subscribe so we can keep bringing you great content I'm in the epicenter of Barcelona here in Plaza Catalunya and right away I'm reminded of how independent and proud the catalonian people are this Monument is dedicated to an independence movement from 1931 and it's designed by a local artist this Plaza is the beginning of Las ramblas walk so Grand thoroughfares come out of this Plaza and the main one being Las ramblas which is one of the greatest pedestrian zones in all of Europe I'm gonna have a quick breakfast across the street and then take my time strolling rambling through Las ramblas I'm in the cafe Zurich which is here in Plaza Catalunya and for being in the epicenter of the city I have to say this place really retains its authentic Vibe it's over 100 years old and it's right here in the plaza at the very top of Las Vegas you can sit here for a coffee watch the people go by get your energy up before making your way down one of the greatest pedestrian zones in all of Europe um [Music] well looky looky what we have here we have my Tortilla de patatas which is essentially an egg and potato omelette served with some pancontomate [Music] a little bit of onion action I mean this ain't your mama's Denver omelette I'll tell you that much this is the king of all omelets in my opinion so nice so the grand pedestrian Boulevard that we know today as Las ramblas used to actually be an ancient stream and the Arabic word for shreem is ramla and the wavy tiles that you see on this street pay homage to that but the street also divides the city into a couple of different neighborhoods on one side of me you have barigotik which we will definitely be spending time in and on the other side you have El raval [Music] once you get to the bottom of Las ramblas you'll come to the Christopher Columbus Monument which is Barcelona's answer to the Lord Nelson column in Trafalgar Square now Columbus came here in 1493 after his first voyage to the Americas he was greeted by Ferdinand and Isabella and granted the title admiral of the oceans [Music] foreign [Music] Barcelona today by ebike it's a great way to get some exercise get a different perspective on the city I'm pretty stoked to do this this morning Barcelona is definitely a cycling Town it has over 300 kilometers of dedicated bike Lanes making it super safe for everyone [Music] made it to La cara de Barcelona which is this beautiful piece of art here by Roy Lichtenstein and it's just publicly on display here just like many pieces of art here in Barcelona [Music] of course Barcelona is full of amazing history culture and food but there's also many beaches since the city is right on the water and this is the most well-known Beach barceloneta which is one kilometer of beach you come here hang out go to a restaurant or just have a lovely Beach day foreign [Music] has a couple of these little Beachside shacks and they're called cheating ethos you can come here in the morning have a cup of coffee or a juice or come here in the afternoon for a cocktail a little bit of a lunch situation so nice way to break up your sightseeing day it's hard to believe that before 1992 this was an industrial Wasteland to prepare for the Olympic Games and to kick off tourism here in the city a massive Redevelopment project changed the face of the city today this is an iconic area with Incredible beaches and during the day you're going to find a lot of people walking or cycling or working out and at night time this is the epicenter of nightlife and the Olympic Village for the 1992 Olympic Games Still Remains today [Music] if you're hiring a bike here in Barcelona you want to make sure that you follow a couple of different tips number one you have to stay on the bike lane number two you can't take your phone out so make sure your phone is in your pocket or in your backpack keep two hands on the handlebars and no earbuds allowed finds really heavy and I don't want you to get in trouble since we're at the beach right now decided to sit down for a little Seaside Seafood lunch so I'm at a recommended spot here facing the water put the bike down and now we're going to have a very nice Seafood lunch foreign [Applause] [Music] paprika a little spicy a little salty the octopus is super tender which is the most important thing so Bon Appetito yeah baby yeah gotta get that lemon action on the seafood so my parisada is here now we got all kinds of different seafood we got mussels we got clams we got fish we got some prawns we have langoustines it's going to be amazing we even have some cuttlefish which is gonna be good good you're starting your morning in the champla neighborhood a good option for lunch is cerveceria catalana they serve modern and traditional Tapas in a Sleek contemporary setting so we have a full assortment of Tapas here we have fun kotomate classic staple we have Gamba salahio which you can typically find all over Spain but these are unique because they're spicy there's a little bit of paprika and chili pepper in here we have our peppers and we have our classic patatas check out these beautiful Gamba salad here which are essentially shrimp with garlic and in this place they make them with some chilies as well so it's about to get super spicy up in here [Music] it's all good no visit to Barcelona is complete without exploring the works of catalunya's favorite son Anthony Gowdy who is part of the Catalan modernist movement this architectural style is characterized by organic forms intricate details and a fusion of Gothic and Art Nouveau elements resulting in Fantastical structures that are now admired worldwide the ashampa neighborhood is home to the modernist architecture in Barcelona we'll start by checking out nearby casabatio and La pedrera then meet up with our guide at the mega Monument of La Sagrada Familia followed by a visit to park guel the facade of casabatio showcases Gowdy's imaginative and unconventional approach to design its undulating lines and vibrant colors resembles its Underwater World with balconies resembling masks or skulls you may even see a dragon's tail making out the roof the facade is adorned with what would later become Gowdy's trademark style the intricate Mosaic of colorful ceramic tiles details like broken glass and wrought iron create a mesmerizing interplay of light and texture that fuses art and architecture right on the Boulevard is the most iconic and extravagant of all modernist Mansions Casa Mila known locally as La pedera Gowdy went all out here since the owners gave him free reign on this project it's now an iconic poster child to the Catalan modernist movement La pereira's facade is a masterpiece of organic forms and Innovative designs its undulating curves irregular windows and sculptural elements evoke a sense of natural Harmony the rooftop is adorned with Whimsical chimneys resembling Medieval Nights giving it a surreal and enchanting charm don't forget to cross the street for views of the entire building La Pereira was Gowdy's last commission before undertaking the work of La Sagrada Familia [Music] so one Mega monument that you cannot miss when you're here in Barcelona is the sagada Familia it's an absolute must when you're in the city the first stone was laid in 1882 and it's still an unfinished work of arts still being completed according to Gowdy's plan I cannot wait to check this out [Music] so I'm with my guide monsie here who's a licensed guide she's going to take me in and tell me all the interesting factoids and everything I need to know about this incredible place I definitely recommend that you book your ticket well in advance I'm on a tour so I get to go right on in I get a little bit of a fast track to make the whole thing easy you can jump on one of our tours Sagrada Familia means holy family in Spanish Monty pointed out that we were entering through the Nativity facade featuring various scenes of the Holy Family this was the only part of the church finished in Gowdy's lifetime [Music] upon entering visitors are swallowed into Gowdy's Vision while sticking to a traditional Greek cross plan Gowdy elevates the neo-gothic by replicating nature and designing a forest Made of Stone 56 columns are like massive trees shooting into the sky creating space the windows create a canopy of color greeting life into the space the colors and effect even change throughout the time of day monsie explained Gowdy's Innovative architectural techniques imagine I have a scarf and I hold it from both sides I don't have to do any strength at all just hold it like this you see what's happening yes yes this is gravity that's nature in mathematics we call this Parabola right if I have a parabola and I turn it I have a parabolic arch this Arch is a strong reverse exactly can support a lot of weight and it's independent it doesn't need any reinforcement on the outside a Gothic Arch is like this right yeah like this exactly yeah and the parabolic arch is like this I see [Music] remember this is a working construction zone as well as a church the roof wasn't even finished until 2010 standard church dress code applies and you may also hear the workers right around you so that concludes my visit to the sagada Familia I spent about 90 minutes in there with Muncie learned all the stories learned so much about the architecture I mean this is one of the most incredible monuments that you can see it's certainly a mega Monument you have to see this when you're in Barcelona because it's one of the most unique temples or churches or synagogues that you will possibly see in your life all from the genius of one man [Music] another part of our Barcelona in a Day Tour is visiting Park guel and Monty wanted to bring me here because this is yet another unfinished work by gauri So Not only was he a master architect he also turned into an urban planner and he designed this park in this sort of community and he also lived here so we're gonna get a glimpse of Gowdy's house so park guel is another incredible site here in Barcelona that you should book well in advance it's covered in our Barcelona in a Day Tour Muncie has a ticket you can see that it's sold out today so I'm really happy I'm part of this tour the idea for parkwell is that it was a planned community and Gowdy was not only the architect but also the urban planner and the house that you see behind me is actually the model house that they use to try to sell the Lots in parkwell as a vote of confidence because nobody was purchasing the houses Gowdy bought this house and this is where he lived for about 20 years until he moved down to his Workshop in Las Vegas Familia this is the iconic Viewpoint with Gowdy's bench in the Central Square here and from this point you can really take a look and see Barcelona the way Gowdy saw it so he actually overlooked The Works of the Sagrada Familia from his house because none of these modern buildings were here and from this Viewpoint you can see parts of the Olympic Village you can see barigothik which is over just to the right of that and then over on the other side of me is the W Hotel which is locally called La Vela [Music] remember when you exit Park guel go to the right and go down Lara Street about two blocks and that's where you can catch a taxi and the taxi rank is going to be on Calle De Mercedes right here to the left next we took a 25-minute taxi ride to barigotik for a walking tour and to end our time together at the famous Mercado LA boqueria barigotic or the gothic quarter is the birthplace of Barcelona and home to a bevy of historic highlights that includes the Royal Palace the gothic Cathedral and Roman ruins all within the Labyrinth of narrow Lanes with connecting plazas give me all the secrets man give me all the secrets that's that's exactly why we have you here if we could travel back in time to the first century before Christ we wouldn't be in Barcelona we would be in barcino that's the Roman name for Barcelona just off one of the main roads from Las ramblas is this main square of barigoti plazauma which is named after the 13th century King who freed Barcelona from the French now this is a very proud and distinctive place for the Barcelona people because on one side you have a catalonian government building and on the other side you have Barcelona City Hall during Franco times the catalonian language was actually outlawed and once Franco passed away the catalunian people came here to celebrate the return of their culture this this used to be the Roman Forum yes oh see I did not know that this used to be the Roman forum and it's still a political life of Barcelona Isn't that cool love that [Music] [Applause] this is a central Cathedral of the city right yeah the only Cathedral we have it's not later Familia family is the most famous one look at that this is the cathedral how old is this facade then this is from the late 1800s oh okay so that's Neil Gothic yeah that's near Gothic but the real Casino was Gothic style when Christopher Columbus arrived from America he was a seat by the Catholic Kings in these steps the very steps we're taking that so one of the great things about having a guide is not only do you really get lots of great stories and history and facts but you also get inside information on where to get coffee and we're going to a very special coffee place right now so I'm pretty excited about this so we're here at Meson Del Cafe a little secret coffee shop that is very very small has an old-timey feel very friendly service little pit stop on the tour of body Gothic oh yeah foreign [Music] I'm pretty excited because I am starving and I know this is going to be such a great part of our tour [Music] a little tip in here from mozzarat is that if you're shopping here for some Goods especially souvenirs you want to go to the middle of the market because the locals know that the front stalls are a little bit more priceier [Music] this is pinochos the typical place here right at the front of the market and unfortunately El Juanito passed away this year he was a renowned waiter and a personality here he's no longer with us so we're going to have a little bit of food here in his honor [Music] [Applause] [Music] okay so we're having croquetas de carne which are Meats croquettes fried balls of goodness and are piping hot I'm gonna go for it [Music] [Applause] Barcelona's nightlife is legendary not only are there fantastic rooftop bars and lounges with epic views but Barcelona is home to the top cocktail bars in the world boasting three bars in the top ten Barcelona has an amazing selection of rooftop bars and each neighborhood has lots of different options be sure to book well in advance because hotels like this one give priority to their guests first so you want to get your reservations in so you can have views just like this the Terrace of cercotel rosayon in a champla has one of the best unobstructed views of La Sagrada Familia and 360 degree views of the whole city another incredible rooftop is on top of the michelin-rated Ola Hotel the Grand View of the barigati and the long narrow pool make it an irresistible destination for an afternoon cocktail or a day of lounging so we are at the number one ranked cocktail bar in the whole world Paradiso right here in Barcelona and I'm pretty stoked to be here because I've heard nothing but high praises and if it's like any other cocktail bar here in Barcelona it's going to be amazing yeah let's do it perfect timing perfect timing look at this we're going in from the creative genius of Giacomo genoti once you enter the refrigerator door you are truly transported to a paradise of style and pleasure the wooden curved bar and colorful personalities give this high level cocktail bar a joyous atmosphere their Innovative drink menu is carefully tailored to inspire and every creation is a showstopper this year sips is ranked number three in the world but once you're inside it could easily be the top cocktail bar in the world in the late afternoon the vibe is mellow allowing guests to experience the Sleek Decor at night the lights dim and a sultry romantic Ambiance takes over every cocktail I've ever tasted here is worthy of the highest praise more importantly the hospitable guys treat every guest with the highest level of service and craftsmanship this elborn favorite often makes the top ranked cocktail bar list year after year and with good reason the expert mixologist craft their Exquisite artisanal cocktails with laboratory-like Precision in a colorful atmosphere that resembles a 19th century Pharmacy [Music] well our time in Barcelona has come to an end and it's amazing to think how much we saw in one day we saw jaw-dropping architecture a mega Monument like the Sagrada Familia even explored all the vibrant neighborhoods and had time for the beach but more importantly we got to know the heart and soul of the catalunian people I'm angel castianos with the tour guide don't forget to comment like And subscribe and ring that Bell so you can find our next video and vamos barsa [Music]

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Length: 22min 54sec (1374 seconds)

Published: Thu Jul 20 2023