DON'T visit Barcelona without reading these tips first! Full written guide with more tips: https://happytowander.com/barcelona-travel-tips 0:00 INTRODUCTION 0:21 BARCELONA TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS 4:10 BARCELONA TIPS FOR TRANSPORT & GETTING AROUND 6:00 BARCELONA ATTRACTION TIPS 12:50 BARCELONA FOOD & DRINK TIPS 15:28 BARCELONA TIPS FOR ONCE YOU ARRIVE Watch next - things to do in Barcelona: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOu4viVozF0 Find the free spreadsheet for determining whether or not attraction passes are worth it in my VIP zone (password is rainingcookies): https://happytowander.com/vip-zone/ HELPFUL LINKS FOR PLANNING Note - many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: https://happytowander.com/privacy/ Accommodation mentioned that I’ve stayed at before: Hostel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/sant-jordi-sagrada-familia.html?aid=1180711 Budget Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/the-praktik.html?aid=1180711 Mid-Range Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/granviabarcelona.html?aid=1180711 Cool, Boutique Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/casa-bonay.html?aid=1180711 More Elevated Hotel: https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/seventy-barcelona.html?aid=1180711 Hotels with nice views: Lamaro Hotel (with cathedral view): https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/colon-barcelona.en-gb.html?aid=1180711 Sercotel Hotel Rosellon (with Sagrada Familia view) https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/ayre-rosellon.html?aid=1180711 https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/the-hoxton-poblenou.en-gb.html?aid=1180711 Other things mentioned: Aerobus: https://aerobusbarcelona.es/?lang=en Welcome Pickups: http://happytowander.com/welcomepickups Advance ticket booking links: GoCity Pass (Recommended!): https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/barcelona-go-city-all-inclusive-pass-with-45-attractions-t478115?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT Barcelona Card: https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/barcelona-card-2-3-4-or-5-days-with-discounts-t22219?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT Artticket: https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/barcelona-skip-the-line-entry-to-6-top-art-museums-t378449?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT Barcelona Card Modernista: https://bcnshop.barcelonaturisme.com/shopv3/en/product/29003/barcelona-card-modernista.html Sagrada Familia:https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/sagrada-familia-skip-the-line-ticket-t50027?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT Sant Pau Recinte Modernista: https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/sant-pau-recinte-modernista-tickets-t63888?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT Food Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/barcelona-l45/barcelona-tastes-and-traditions-food-tour-t283227?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=BarcelonaYT CHRISTINA'S TRAVEL GEAR ➡️ My Camera {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3MhZ0VQ ➡️ My Favourite Regular Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/45OdSlI ➡️ My Favourite Compression Packing Cubes {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3MbIiYs ➡️ My Favourite Noise Cancelling Headphones {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/46J6cTg ➡️ My Carry-On {Paid Link}: https://amzn.to/3uS6lpU OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES ➡️ My favourite travel credit card - Wise: {Referral Link} https://happytowander.com/Wise ➡️ My go-to eSIM {Affiliate Link} - Use the code CHRIST99027 for $3 off: https://happytowander.com/Airalo ➡️ Where I search hotels {Paid Link}: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=1180711 ➡️ Where I search flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flights ➡️ Where I compare/book transport in Europe {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/omio ➡️ My go-to travel insurance {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/WorldNomads ➡️ Where I book activities/tours {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/GetYourGuide ➡️ Where I find rental cars {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/DiscoverCars EUROPE TRAVEL TIPS & MUST-KNOWS: ➡️ My best Europe travel tips: https://happytowander.com/europe-travel-tips/ ➡️ Grab my free Europe trip planning workbook: https://happytowander.com/EuropePlanningWorkbook ➡️ Grab my free accommodation checklist: https://happytowander.com/accommodation-checklist ➡️ How to avoid pickpockets in Europe: https://happytowander.com/how-to-avoid-pickpockets-europe/ Wondering what not to do in Barcelona? This Barcelona travel tips video summarizes all the important must-knows before visiting Barcelona for the first time, from how to get the best deals on tickets and transport to how to avoid tourist traps and make the most of a short time in Barcelona!