Barcelona First Visit: Classic

The Old Town, the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, Passeig de Gràcia and Montjuïc: see all the must-see sights in three days

Organized by district over three days. Day 1: the Gothic Quarter and La Rambla. Day 2: the Sagrada Família, Hospital de Sant Pau and Park Güell. Day 3: the Casa Batlló and Casa Milà on Passeig de Gràcia, then up to Montjuïc. Stay in Eixample, where the Metro and walking are both convenient. Suited to first-time visitors with limited time. Beaches and day trips are not included.

July and August are hot and crowded. Sagrada Família and Park Güell tickets must be booked several weeks ahead.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival and a Walk Through the Gothic Quarter

Barcelona（La Boqueria Market、Gothic Quarter & La Rambla、Barcelona Cathedral、Santa Maria del Mar）

Take the Aerobús or Metro L9 from the airport, about 35 minutes into the city. In the afternoon, explore the Old Town on foot.

La Boqueria market is closed on Sundays. Watch for pickpockets on La Rambla.

Stay: Eixample

Day 2 · Sagrada Família and Park Güell

Barcelona（Sagrada Família、Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site、Park Güell、Gràcia）

Take the Metro to the Sagrada Família, walk along Avinguda Gaudí to Hospital de Sant Pau, then take a bus or the Metro to Park Güell and walk down through the Gràcia district in the evening.

Book an early-morning slot for the Sagrada Família. The Park Güell monumental zone requires a timed ticket.

Stay: Eixample

Day 3 · Passeig de Gràcia and Montjuïc

Barcelona（Casa Batlló、Casa Milà (La Pedrera)、Montjuïc）

In the morning, walk along Passeig de Gràcia to see two Gaudí buildings. In the afternoon, take the Metro and funicular up Montjuïc. In the evening, head to the airport, about 30 minutes.

If your flight is late, stay longer on the mountain. If you have an early flight, skip Montjuïc.

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