Barcelona’s best outdoor adventures in 2 days

Get out of the city and explore one of Catalunya's most picturesque locations - Montserrat - without worrying about transportation. Amigo tours will pick you up and drop you back off right in the heart of the city, and give you plenty of time to explore Montserrat at your own pace.Leaving Plaza de Catalunya first thing in the morning on an air-conditioned bus, you'llenjoy the ascending trip to the mountain of Montserrat, located 720 meters above sea level. Offering some of the best sunrise views you could possibly wish for, Montserrat is the perfect spot to snap some spectacular landscape photos and soak in the unique views.You'll then be left to explore on your own. Perhaps you can take a visit to the famous Benedictine monastery? Or you can don your hiking boots and follow one of the picturesquehiking routes. It's totally up to you.

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.

No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the city's most iconic architectural structure – Gaudí's Sagrada Familia. On this tour, you'll join an experienced arts-trained guide to get a real insight into the history, hidden symbols, and behind-the-scenes secrets of the building. Gain buckets of expert knowledge and see a side to the Sagrada Familia you'd otherwise miss if exploring alone!Construction began on the Sagrada Familia over 135 years ago, and although still unfinished, the basilica is one of the finest examples of Gaudí's work. Combining Gothic and Art-Noveau, it's one of the most unique cathedrals in the world. Ornate spires and sculptured façades will dazzle you from the outset, and once you venture inside, you can marvel at the unique geometric designs of the Sagrada's ceilings, along with the wonderfully decorative stained-glass windows. With so much to take it in, you'll be happy to have an expert guide with you to show you the highlights of this incredible place.As part of your tour, you'll learn more about the basilica's façades, its interiors, and the many elements of Christian symbolism that have been incorporated into the building's design. Your arts-trained guide will impart their detailed knowledge on the subject, offering you a greater understanding of the basilica's most important decor, as well as all the hidden symbolism throughout.

Barça Immersive Tour & Museum at Spotify Camp Nou Step into the heart of FC Barcelona at the brand-new Barça Immersive Tour, the reimagined museum and exhibition space, while Camp Nou undergoes its exciting transformation. Although the stadium itself is currently closed for renovations, this experience gives you the perfect opportunity to dive into the club’s history, celebrate its legendary players and even peek into the future of the new Espai Barça project. Spread across 2,400 m² of interactive exhibits, the museum brings Barça’s story to life through trophies, iconic moments and the values that make the team more than just a club. With your included audio guide, you can explore at your own pace, reliving unforgettable goals, championships and the careers of football’s greatest stars. The highlight of your visit is Spotify Camp Nou Live—a huge 360º immersive show that puts you right in the centre of the action. Surrounded by sound and visuals, you’ll feel what it’s like to step onto the pitch as if you were part of the squad itself. You’ll also get a first look at Espai Barça, the ambitious project that will shape the club’s future. Detailed models and multimedia displays reveal how Europe’s largest stadium is being reimagined for the next generation of fans. And while you can’t step inside the construction site, a specially designed viewpoint lets you see the progress and witness the scale of this incredible transformation. This is more than a visit to a museum—it’s a journey through Barça’s past, present, and future, set in one of Barcelona’s most iconic locations.

Enjoy views of the Catalonian capital from the waters of the Mediterranean.You’ll enjoy an hour aboard a comfortable cruise ship, taking in skyline views of the city including the Castle of Montjuic up on the mount.The cruise covers nine miles of coastline, setting sail from the Colom, and passing the iconic sights of the city from the modern Wela Hotel, Puerta de Europa Bridge, Torre del Reloj, the old Charles III Lighthouse, the fishing docks, cruise ship docks, and more.Don’t forget to download the Las Golondrinas City app for an interactive guide so you can learn all about the sights as you pass them.

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