Barcelona in 3 days

Start at Sagrada Família to admire Gaudí’s basilica; book a timed ticket for the tower and museum to avoid queues. Walk or take the metro to Passeig de Gràcia to see Casa Batlló and Casa Milà (La Pedrera) from outside or join a short guided interior tour.

Have lunch at a tapas bar on Passeig de Gràcia or in the Eixample neighborhood, then stroll Rambla de Catalunya for shopping. Visit the nearby Fundació Antoni Tàpies or relax in a café before heading to Gràcia barrio for a laid-back neighborhood vibe.

Enjoy dinner in Gràcia — try traditional Catalan dishes at a local tavern — then catch sunset views from the roof terrace of Casa Milà if available or from the Turó de la Rovira (Bunkers del Carmel) for panoramic city lights.

Begin in the Gothic Quarter at Barcelona Cathedral and wander the medieval streets and Plaça del Rei. Walk east toward El Born to visit the Picasso Museum (reserve tickets) and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar.

Have lunch in El Born at a seafood tapas place, then head down to Barceloneta for a relaxed beach walk along Passeig Marítim. Optionally visit the Museu d’Història de Barcelona (MUHBA) or the contemporay Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona (CCCB) near La Rambla.

Dine in Barceloneta or Port Olímpic for fresh seafood and waterfront atmosphere. Finish with a night stroll along the beach or a drink at a rooftop bar in the Gothic Quarter.

Take the funicular or cable car up to Montjuïc to explore the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) and the Magic Fountain area; enjoy expansive views over the city. Walk the Montjuïc gardens and visit the Spanish Village (Poble Espanyol) for crafts and architecture.

Descend to Poble-sec for a tapas crawl on Carrer de Blai or, if you prefer sports, take the metro to Camp Nou to tour the stadium and FC Barcelona museum (book ahead). Alternatively visit CaixaForum or the Joan Miró Foundation on Montjuïc.

For your last night, choose a memorable meal: a Michelin-recommended restaurant in Eixample or an atmospheric tapas bar in Poble-sec. End with the Magic Fountain show (check schedule) or a relaxed drink at a bar overlooking Plaça d’Espanya.