Barcelona in taxi

As we said here, we recommend to use the metro to visit the city. Nonetheless, you can also use other ways of transport. We are going to tell you a little about how taxis work in the Catalan capital. 

We are offering you two options we found quite good. Both offer 24 hour services and contact.

In this website you can find information in English about how to book a taxi online. You can choose the vehicle, the journey date, the two address (where do you come from and where do you want to go) and your details.

Here we let you another website which is only in Spanish. You can see the different taxes and the services.

¡Have a nice trip!

Barcelona in metro

 Barcelona’s underground runs mostly in central Barcelona and into the city’s suburbs. It is part of the larger public transport system of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, with unified fares under the ‘Autoritat del Transport Metropolità’ (ATM) sheme.

As of 2014, the network is operated by two separate companies:Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) andFerrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC). It is made up of 11 lines, combining the lines owned by the two companies.

In addition to the one-way ticket there are a number of other tickets and cards. All of the ‘Autoritat del Transport Metropolità’ (ATM) transport cards are valid and can be used in the Barcelona Metro. You can also use the bus and other transports with this cards:

• T10, which includes ten rides at a discounted price 
• T50/30–50 journeys made in 30 consecutive days from the first use 
• T Familiar (70/30) 
• T Mes 
• T Trimestre 
• T Dia, which includes unlimited trips within a day 
• T Jove 

All of the metro stations are within fare zone 1. Fares can be found on this page.

In the following picture you can see the lines and the different stations:

We recommend the metro to travel Barcelona because the installations are very good and it is the fastest way to travel around Barcelona. Furthermore, there is a member of staff in several stations to help you, even though everything is written in English. You can also buy the tickets in the city, just in the metro stations.

Collserola Natural Park

The Serra de Collserola massif rises up over Barcelona Metropolitan Area, almost touching the city, a much-loved and immensely valuable natural area and great privilege for the huge population that lives around these mountains to enjoy. Collserola is a well-preserved, 8,000-hectare natural area in which you’ll find forest, plants, flowers and wild animals. 

Collserola is also a place for discovery and learning, a place for meeting and for leisure. The final goal is to promote environmentally-friendly and sustainable use of the reserve whilst also conserving the natural heritage it contains.

Since 1987, Collserola has been managed under a special protection plan, and the environmental objectives and concerns behind this plan were recently reinforced when the area was given the status of a Natural Park.

If you want to have some rest from the city, you should visit Collserola. Moreover, it provides amazing views! Do you want to take a picture WITH the city? Go to Collserola.

Ciutadella Park

La Ciutadella is a park situated in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona. It was created in the mid 19th century, and it has always been the city’s only green space. The 70 acres (280,000 m2) grounds include the city zoo (once home to the albino gorilla Floquet de neu (Snowflake), who died in 2004), the Parliament of Catalonia, a small lake, museums, and a large fountain.

The main attraction is the zoo. This is due to out of the 7,000 animals present. 

One half of the park's paths are sinuous and more natural-looking, and the other half ordered and parallel. Along both, huge a variety of vegetation is displayed.

Let’s have a look on the park and its parts:

CITADEL

The citadel was built in order to maintain control over the city and to prevent Catalans from rebelling. This was during the kingdom of Phillip V of Spain.

CASCADA (WATERFALL)

It is located at the northern corner of the park opposite to the lake. It was inaugurated in 1881.

LAKE

It is a scenery enjoyable most of all for romantics. Here you can find turtles on rocks, and fishes dashing through the water.

BANDSTAND

The park’s bandstand is named Glorieta de la Transsexual Sònia. It is dedicated to a transsexual named Sonia, who was murdered there on 6th October 1991.

ZOO

You can find out more information about the Zoo in THIS ARTICLE.

MUSEUMS

You can go in the zoology museum of Barcelona and the geology museum.

How to get there?

You can go by metro. The stop is Villa Olímpica (L4) or Arc de Triomf (L1)

We recommend this park as it is a different part of the city where you can relax and enjoy everything that it offers.

La Boqueria

The Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, often simply referred to as La Boqueria is a large public market of Barcelona, and one of the city's most visited points, with an entrance from La Rambla. The market has a very diverse selection of goods.

This is an ancient public market. The first mention of the Boqueria dates from 1217, when tables were installed near the old city gate to sell meat. It had been growing and finally, in 1826 the market was legally recognized and a convention held in 1835 decided to build an official structure.

In this market you can find meat, vegetables, fruit, spices, nuts, fish and a lot of other goods. Are you looking for something rare or special? La Boqueria has it.

How to get there?

You can reach the market easily as it is in the Ramblas street. The metro stop is Liceu (L3).

We like La Boqueria because it is a different market. It is very colorful and crowded, and you can find whatever you want.

 If you want more information, click HERE.




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El Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria, más comúnmente conocido como La Boqueria es un gran mercado público de Barcelona, y uno de los puntos más visitados de la ciudad, con una entrada desde La Rambla.  El mercado tiene una muy variada selección de los productos.

Se trata de un antiguo mercado público. La primera mención de la Boqueria se remonta a 1217, cuando se instalaron unas mesas cerca de la antigua puerta de la ciudad para vender carne. Fue creciendo y, finalmente, en 1826 fue reconocido legalmente como mercado y una convención celebrada en 1835 decidió construir una estructura oficial.

En este mercado puedes encontrar carne, verduras, frutas, especias, frutos secos, pescado y un montón de productos más. ¿Estás buscando algo raro o especial? La Boqueria tiene.


¿Cómo llegar?

Se puede llegar fácilmente al mercado, ya que está en la calle de las Ramblas. La parada de metro es Liceu (L3).

Nos gusta la Boquería, ya que es un mercado diferente. Es muy colorido y lleno de gente, y puedes encontrar lo que quieras.

 Si quieres más información, haga clic AQUÍ.

Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Família is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Barcelona. It is a large Roman Catholic church in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain), designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926). Its construction started in 1882. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 Pope Benedict XVI consecrated and proclaimed it a minor basilica.

If you want to visit this amazing basilica – and you should – the prices of the tickets are:

· 15,00€ without guide. You can explore in your own time the facades, interior, museum and school buildings designed by Gaudí. 

· 19,95€ with audio guide. It lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and includes the facades, interior, museum and school buildings designed by Gaudí. Languages: Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese or Russian.

· 19,50€ with guide. It consists on a visit with a specialized guide. It lasts approx. 50 minutes. It is available in Catalan, Spanish, English, French, Italian or German.

*The prices change for groups with more than 9 people

*The entrance fee to the Temple of the Sagrada Familia is a donation towards the finishing of the construction of the temple.

*If you buy the tickets via internet you will avoid the queues.

*Sale of tickets finishes 15 minutes before closing time.

The opening hours of the Temple of the Sagrada Familia are: 

November to February,

9 am to 6 pm

March,

9 am to 7 pm

April to September,

9 am to 8 pm

October,

9 am to 7 pm

December 25, 26, January 1 and 6,

9 am to 2 pm

Important!

People under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult in order to access the site.

It is obligatory for groups to pre-book entrance in order to enter the site. In the case of a group not having pre-booked, it can only access the site if there are time-slots available.

How to get there?

You can easily go to the Sagrada Familia by metro. The stop is named "Sagrada Familia" and the lines are the L2 and L5.

The Sagrada Familia is a unique basilica that will astonish you. It has the appealing of all the Gaudi’s monuments. Every single part of the construction has a meaning and an objective, and they all form a wonderful place.

If you want to get the tickets or more information click HERE.

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La Sagrada Familia es una de las atracciones turísticas más populares de Barcelona. Es una gran iglesia católica romana en Barcelona, diseñada por el arquitecto catalán Antoni Gaudí. Su construcción comenzó en 1882. Aunque incompleta, la iglesia es un Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO, y en noviembre de 2010 el Papa Benedicto XVI consagró y la proclamó una basílica menor.

Si quieres visitar esta increible basílica - que deberías - los precios son los siguientes:

-15.00€ sin guía. Puedes explorar por tu cuenta las las fachadas, el interior,el museo y la escuela diseñadas por Gaudí.

-19.95€ con audio guía. Dura 1:15h e incluye las fachadas, el interior,el museo y la escuela. Está disponible en las siguientes lenguas: Catalán, Español, Inglés, Francés, Alemán, Italiano, Chino, Portugués y Russo.

-19.50€ con guía. Es una visita con un guía especializado, dura unos 50 minutos y está disponible en Catalán, Español, Inglés, Francés, Alemán e Italiano

*Los precios cambian si vas en grupo de más de 9 personas.

*La cuota de entrada al Templo de la Sagrada Familia es una donación para el acabamiento del templo.

*Si compras las entradas por internet, te ahorrarás las colas.

*La venta de entradas acaba 15 minutos antes de la hora de cierre.

Horarios:

Noviembre - Febrero:
9;00 - 18:00

Marzo:
9:00 - 19:00

Abril - Setiembre:
9:00 - 20:00

Octubre:
9:00 - 19:00

Diciembre 25, 26 y Enero 1 y 6:
9:00 - 14:00

*¡IMPORTANTE!

Menores de 16 debéis ir acompañados de un adulto.

Y si eres un grupo, es obligatorio reservar las entradas.

People under 16 must be accompanied at all times by an adult in order to access the site.

Cómo llegar:

Puedes ir fácilmente con metro. La parada se llama 'Sagrada Familia' - no tiene pérdida - y las líneas son la L2 y la L5.

La Sagrada Familia es única y te dejará impresionado. Cada parte tiene su historia y todas ellas forman un precioso sitio.

Para conseguir las entradas o para más información, haz click AQUÍ.

THE ZOO

Barcelona’s Zoo is one of the most well-known zoos around Spain, so you can’t miss it. If you are an animal-lover and you want to spend a fantastic day surrounded by all kinds of animals, this place is for you!

SCHEDULES:

The Zoo opens all the year. Throughout the year, both the ticket offices and the Zoo facilities open at 10.00 am.

PRICES:

Adults: 19.90€

Children from 3 to 12 years: 11.95€

Seniors 65 and above: 10.05€

Pink Card holders with reduced rate: 4.60€

Pink Card holders: Free entry

Disable people: 5.65€

And until the 31st December 2015 if you purchase your tickets online, you have a 20% off. Save money and time!

HOW TO GET THERE:

The Barcelona Zoo is in central Barcelona in the Park of the Ciutadella. There are two access points: One through the Park of the Ciutadella and the other by Carrer Wellington, next to the Passeig de Circumval•lació (ring road).

Phone: 902 45 75 45

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El Zoo de Barcelona es uno de los más famosos de España, por eso no te lo puedes perder. Si te encantan los animales y quieres disfrutar de un día rodeado de todo tipo de ellos, este es tu sitio.

HORARIOS:

El Zoo abre todo el año, y puedes conseguir las entradas en los sitios de venda oficiales y el mismo Zoo, ambós abren a las 10.

PRECIO:

Adultos: 19.90€

Niños de 3 a 12 años: 11.95€

Mayores de 65: 10.05€

Titulares de la tarjeta rosa con tarifa reducida: 4.60€

Titulares de la tarjeta rosa: Entrada gratuita

Discapacitados: 5.65€

Y hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2015, si compras las entradas por internet, tienes un 20% de descuento.

CÓMO LLEGAR:

El Zoo de Barcelona está situado en el Parque de la Ciudadela de Barcelona y tiene dos accesos: uno por el mismo Parque de la Ciudadela y otro por la calle Wellington, junto al Paseo de Circunvalación.

Parque Zoológico de Barcelona
Parc de la Ciutadella s/n
08003 Barcelona

Tel.: 902 45 75 45

Camp Nou

The Camp Now Experience Tour & Museum has become an obligatory stop for visitors who love football. This tour gives the chance to walk through the most emblematic areas of this famous stadium.

You can go to the Football Club Barcelona museum and see all the players that have played in this football team, the cups they have won and the story of the club.

The tickets cost:

General (Adult) – 23,00€

Youth (from 6 to 13 years) – 17,00€

Over 70 years – 17,00€

Child (from 0 to 5 years) – 0.00€  

If you are a group with more than 19 people you can buy cheapest tickets.

This is a great experience if you love football and you should not miss it.

If you want more information click HERE.

 

Portal de l'Àngel

‘Portal de l’Àngel’ is a pedestrian street located in ‘CiutatVella’, a district of Barcelona near ‘Plaça Catalunya’. It is a shopping area. It's one of the most visited streets in the city and it is always crowded with tourists and locals all year round.

In “Portal de l’Àngel” we can have a walk while enjoying part of the heart of Barcelona. While we drift around, we can have something to eat such as an ice cream or a sweet apple.

Athough it is a relatively narrow street, we can shop in a lot of different boutiques, such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, H&M, Benetton, Disney, Bershka, Mango, Oysho, El Corte Inglés…

Sometimes we can even enjoy live performances!

We usually visit this part of Barcelona because it is one of our favourite parts. And it is shady! If you want to amble along and see a bunch of different kinds of shops, you definitely have to visit ‘Portal de l’Àngel’. 

Curious fact: Portal de l'Àngel is noteworthy for being the most expensive street in Spain, with an average rental price of €265 per square meter in 2013. 

How to get there? 

It is very easy to get to “Portal de l’Àngel”. We can go by metro or bus, but we recommend you to take the first one. Get off at “Plaça Catalunya” if you use the lines L1, L3, L6 and L7. Just walk down the street and enjoy it!

La Rambla

La Rambla is a street in central Barcelona, next to Plaça Catalunya and Portal de l’Àngel, popular with tourists and locals alike. It connects Plaça Catalunya with the Christopher Columbus Monuments at Port Vell. It forms boundary between the quarters of Barri Gòtic (East) and El Raval (West).

La Rambla is crowded because of its popularity. There you can find all kinds of shops where you can buy everything you wish: flowers, souvenirs, ice creams, newspapers... There are also street performers and pavement cafes and bars.

Walking along La Rambla you can find some historic buildings as the famous Liceu Theatre in which operas and ballets are staged. You can also find La Boqueria, the most famous market in Barcelona where you can buy exotic and rare goods.

To reach La Rambla is very easy. You can go with the metro:

L3 because it runs beneath the length of La Rambla. Stations: Catalunya, Liceu and Drassanes.

You can also go with the L1 and stop in Plaça Catalunya and reach La Rambla.

Personally, La Rambla is one of our favourite places in Barcelona. You can find anything you want and very different people take a walk in La Rambla and enjoy one of the best places of Barcelona.

Passeig de Gràcia

‘Passeig de Gràcia’ is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture. It is located in the central part of ‘Eixample’, stretching from ‘Plaça Catalunya’ to ‘Carrer Gran de Gràcia’.

There are lots of luxurious shops along“Passeig de Gràcia”. As a result, it is sometimes compared to walk in the “Champs Elysees” in Paris and the “Fifth Avenue” in New York.

We love ‘Passeig de Gràcia’ because we can have a walk while seeing Barcelona and its magnificent buildings. Among these buildings, the most important and recognized ones are:

· Casa Batlló by Antoni Gaudí (1904-1906)

· Casa Bonaventura Ferrer by Pere Falqués i Urpí (1906)

· Casa Milà "La Pedrera" by Antoni Gaudí (1905-1910)

We recommend this avenue if you want to go shopping, have a walk and see a luxurious part of Barcelona.

Curious fact: “Passeig de Gràcia” is regarded as the most expensive street in Barcelona and in Spain.

How to get there?

We can go by metro: stop at “Passeig de Gràcia” (L1) and “Diagonal” (L3).


We can also get there by bus and train, but we always recommend the metro to move around in Barcelona.