Barcelona in 2 days: see the best with one pass

Head to the funicular station and take a comfortable cable car all the way up to Montjuïc Park.Take a leisurely ride on the Barcelona telefèric: a smooth 750-metre journey all the way to the top of Montjuïc Mountain - an architectural beauty and the epicenter of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games. You'll see plenty of special sights, from the towering Torre Glòries to Gaudi's crowning glory, the Sagrada Família.The route starts at Parc de Montjuïc, where your smart, comfy cable car glides directly up to Castell de Montjuïc. On your return journey, you'll have the option to stop off at Mirador de l’Alcalde – we highly recommend you spend a relaxing hour or so wandering around the colorful Miramar Costa I Llobera, Cinto Verdaguer and Joan Brossa Gardens. You'll land right back in Parc de Montjuïc, although for keen walkers, there's also the option to walk back down from the Mirador stopping point.Each carriage hosts up to eight people, so there's plenty of room for the whole family.

If you want flexibility while sightseeing, then a hop-on, hop-off bus ride will give you just that. Barcelona is waiting for you and you can explore this stunning city at your own pace with this 24-hour ticket. You can jump on and off as much as you like at more than 30 stops dotted across the city, making this experience a perfect way to get around and tick off all your bucket-list must-sees.There are two routes to choose from – green or orange – and both offer incredible views of the city.Green RouteThis one will take you to the most artistic part of the city. Admire modernist architecture and impressive landmarks while learning all about the history and secrets of Barcelona. Orange RouteThe orange route will take you beyond the modernist buildings as you travel west to see sights such as the FC Barcelona stadium and the National Museum of Art of Catalonia. Hop off and explore, or sit back and relax while soaking up the city.Whatever you're interested in, this is one of the ultimate ways to explore a city. Need a beach break? Hop off near Barceloneta and dip your toes in the sand. Hungry? The Gothic Quarter awaits with tapas bars and plazas for people-watching. Art fan? Pop over to the Museu Picasso. With buses running often, you’re never stuck waiting long—and there’s no pressure to rush from one place to the next.

Casa Vicens was the first house that Gaudí designed and one of his most important works.The architectural gem was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005 and uses a variety of different materials, vibrant colors, and unique features.Explore its impressive interiors and see the Neo-Mudéjar architecture up close. Head up to the second floor of the house to browse the permanent collection and discover more than 130 years of history. Learn all about Gaudí's intellectual influences, inspiration, and his projects prior to building the house. You'll also see a reproduction of the Reus manuscript, in which Gaudí wrote down everything from his accounts to his reflections on architecture.Along with the permanent collection, there are temporary exhibitions throughout the year focussing on Spanish culture and art.

The first stop on our Picasso tour is outside the Els Quatre Gats Restaurant. This beautiful modernist building was a gathering spot for artists and is where Picasso first started to exhibit his genius.Moving on from there, you’ll soon find yourself outside Sala Parès. This gallery was once a paint shop and is where some of Picasso’s first works were exhibited. You’ll learn about how the gallery has changed over the years from your expert tour guide.As you continue the tour, you'll pass by what was once the location of a brothel, whose workers inspired one of Picasso's most famous paintings, as well as the building that once hosted the Fine Arts Academy where the artist studied as a teenager. As you journey through the Old Town, you’ll hear plenty of stories about the artist’s life and career before arriving at the Picasso Museum. Your guide will leave you there to enjoy the museum at your own pace, but will give you plenty of advice on what to look out for during your self-guided tour.As you journey through the museum, you’ll learn about the special relationship Picasso had with Barcelona and how the city shaped his art.

Located in historic Palacio Cervelló - the former residence of the noble Cervelló family - Moco Museum showcases a huge range of artwork, from experimental immersive displays to paintings by world-class artists.Stroll around this historic site and browse pieces by Banksy, Salvador Dalí, David LaChapelle, Andy Warhol and more. You'll also find modern and contemporary exhibits by rising stars in the art world, combining technology and new immersive techniques. A must-see for culture buffs visiting Barcelona. 

Barcelona Aquarium boasts over 11,000 animals, 450 different species, an underwater tunnel and live feedings - look out for some of the star species, such as sharks, eels and rays.You’ll get to view 14 different Mediterranean-themed aquariums and learn more about the incredible creatures that call the ocean their home. See Humboldt penguins, gaze up at sharks swimming above your head, and admire the colorful fish in the tropical tanks.The aquarium also hosts a regular calendar of events including educational talks to teach about marine conservation and shark cage diving.