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Barcelona travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Sagrada Família, Barcelona
Photo: José Luiz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

Common scams in Barcelona

12 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Barcelona, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Barcelona — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Barcelona

6 places worth your time in Barcelona, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Barcelona →

Top food to try in Barcelona

6 dishes to eat in Barcelona, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Barcelona →

Traditions and customs in Barcelona

5 customs and traditions in Barcelona — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Barcelona →

Getting around Barcelona

How to travel around Barcelona — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Barcelona: transport and taxi apps →

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