10 TOP Things to Do in Catalonia September 2025

Sagrada Familia which includes heritage architecture, skyline and a city

Most fun & popular experiences in Catalonia

Tours & day trips

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Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access

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Private & custom tours

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Welcome Tour to Barcelona in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

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Cruises & boat tours

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Barcelona: Private Evening Cruise with Dinner and Drinks

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Classes & workshops

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Barcelona: Daytime or Sunset Cruise with Drinks

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What to do in Catalonia

Popular places to visit

Sagrada Familia

Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.

La Rambla

These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.

PortAventura World

A worldwide adventure awaits you in this theme park, one of Europe’s best and largest. It’s just a 90-minute drive from Barcelona.

Placa de Catalunya showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

Plaça de Catalunya

This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.

Port de Barcelona

Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the great live music and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Barcelona Cathedral

Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.

Park Güell

Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.

Barceloneta Beach

The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.

Passeig de Gràcia

One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.

Explore areas of Catalonia

Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

Gothic Quarter

4.5/5(1,039 area reviews)

If you love exploring medieval streets, watching street artists and eating tapas along shared tables in tiny bars, head straight for the Barri Gòtic of Barcelona.

Eixample

4.5/5(1,463 area reviews)

This upscale part of Barcelona charms with grand buildings, modernist architecture, fine dining, and trendy bars and luxury shops.

Placa de Catalunya featuring a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

El Raval

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Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

La Sagrada Familia

Walk in Gaudí’s footsteps by visiting his breathtaking temple, an impressive labor of love that started in the late 19th century and is still ongoing today.

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