Inside Rick Steves Barcelona you’ll find:
- Comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Barcelona
- Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites
- Top sights and hidden gems, from the mind-bending Sagrada Familia and the colorful Picasso Museum to cozy bars with vermouth on tap
- How to connect with local culture: Explore the shops and hangouts of the medieval Old City, chat with fans about the latest f?tbol match, or meander down winding streets in search of the best tapas
- Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight
- The best places to eat, sleep, and relax over a glass of sangria
- Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and incredible museums
- Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out citymap for exploring on the go
- Useful resources including a packing list, Spanish and Catalan phrase books, a historical overview, and recommended reading
- Over 300 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down
- Complete, up-to-date information on Las Ramblas, Barri G?tic, El Born, Eixample, Montju?c, and more, as well as day trips to Montserrat, Figueres, Cadaqu?s, and Sitges
Spending just a few days in the city? Try Rick Steves Pocket Barcelona.