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Bus Tours

There are two companies offering identical tour services in the city. Julià Tours sets off from Ronda Universitat 5, and Pullmantur, starts off from Gran Viá de les Corts Catalanes 645. The morning tours cover the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc, and the afternoon tours covers some key architectural heritage sites as well as the Picasso Museum. Half-day tours typically set you back by €32.

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Bus Tours

There are two companies offering identical tour services in the city. Julià Tours sets off from Ronda Universitat 5, and Pullmantur, starts off from Gran Viá de les Corts Catalanes 645. The morning tours cover the Gothic Quarter and Montjuïc, and the afternoon tours covers some key architectural heritage sites as well as the Picasso Museum. Half-day tours typically set you back by €32.

The Barcelona Bus Turístic is operated by TMB and it lets visitors change designated tourist buses, at the sites of their choice. They run two routes at 30 minute intervals and the first buses for each route leave Plaça de Catalunya daily at 9AM. One day tickets typically cost about €17 and are of €21 for two days.

Julià Tours Telephone: (93) 317 6454

Pullmantur Telephone: (93) 318 0241 TMB Telephone: (93) 285 3832 Website: http://www.tmb.net/

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The Barcelona Guide Bureau

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This is one of the best tour guides around and their charges vary from €160 upwards depending on the language required and increase up to €190 on weekends.

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Walking Tours

Activity

La Ruta Modernista: A map book containing maps and details of 50 modern art buildings, and details for self guided tours departing from outside Palau Güell, Carrer Nou de la Rambla 3-5, and costs just €3.

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Parc Gaell

Garden

is a wide garden complex with a structure on the hill of el Carmel designed by Gaudy.

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Sarria

Village

A small village in the middle of Barcelona with narrow streets and lovely olden style houses.

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Teatre Lliure

Theatre

One of the most prestigious theaters of the country, it is distinguished for producing some of the best contemporary dance and music pieces of the world.

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Tibidabo

Hill

It is located on the mountains and offers a breathtaking view of the city.

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What to do with Children in Tow

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Tibidabo Funfair "The Magic Mountain" A superb funfair with several rides, it is an absolute gem for kids and is a great place to have some quality family time. Address: On Tibidabo Mountain Admission: Adults 15Euro, children under 110cms in height, 4Euro. Prices allow unlimited use of the attractions and rides. Open: weekends and fiestas only until June, then daily in July and August.

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Barri Gotic

Town

Barri Gottic (or The Gothic Quarter) is Barcelona's old town. The area is home to winding streets, hidden squares and gothic old buildings. Tourists can visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and the Picasso Museum within the Barri Gottic compound. Visitors will enjoy the trip back in time to old Barcelona.

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Casa Batlla

Building

Another design by Antoni Gaud­ and Josep Maria Jujol, built in 1905-1907. It is located at 43, Passeig de Gracia.

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Casa Mila

Building

Better known as La Pedrera or 'The Quarry', it was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaud­ and built in 1905-1907 and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see it at 92, Passeig de Gracia.

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Castell de Montjua

Fortress

A fortress built in the 17th century with additions in the 18th, which was used as a prison where several political prisoners were executed. It is now used as a Communication Tower for the Anella Olafa­mpica.

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Cementiri del Sud-Oest

Cemetery

This is a cemetery where several famous personalities from Barcelona such as Llua­s Companys, Frencesc Macia, Joan Mia, and Carmen Amaya lie buried.

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Alkimia

A very good restaurant boasting new Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine under Ferran Adria. Its dacor is minimalist and ensures that you keep your attention towards the food, and is quite easily, one of the best restaurants in the city.

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Ca l'Isidre

Ca l'Isidre is a traditional restaurant that serves a wide variety of dishes and Spanish wines. The restaurant is excellently decorated with lithographs and paintings by well-known Catalan artists and highlights Catalan culture very well.

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Gaig

The restaurant, very famous in the city, is named after Carles Gaig, who is an exceptionally skilled chef and combines traditional Catalan cuisine with his own innovative ideas. The atmosphere is superb as the hotel is housed in an old inn and is a great place to dine!

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Jean-Luc Figueras

Set up inside a villa, the chef Jean-Luc treats you to a traditional Catalan menu with some customizations and innovations. An overall great place to eat where the atmosphere is very sober and modern.

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Botafumeiro Moncho

Considered to be the best seafood restaurant in town, this is one of the best places for shellfish and fish dishes. The superb meat dishes are also worth a mention. The atmosphere is also superb and it's a great place to dine in.Great for a romantic meal or for a group celebration.

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Arc Cafe

Arc Cafe is a great little cafe in the Gothic Quarter which is the best place to have some gastronomic selections with a strong Mediterranean influence. The atmosphere is tranquil and relaxed and it is an ideal place, especially for younger visitors.

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El Race d'en Balta

A very lively restaurant with a great menu, it looks like an old guest house and modern art gallery rolled into one. The menu changes every season and is great for a younger clientele.

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Mama Cafe

One of the more stylish restaurants, it has an open kitchen and excellent service! The food is simply superb and the salads are always fresh. It has an excellent atmosphere and is a great restaurant to dine in. Make reservations!

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Agut d'Avignon

One of the best restaurants in the city, it's been around for over 40 years and boasts patrons such as politicians, writers, industrialists, artists and even the king and some visiting dignitaries. Overall, a great restaurant.

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Cantina Machito

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the city, it is very, very hard to find an empty table as it is always crowded. They have an excellent array of Mexican fast food as well as lots of other goodies. The atmosphere is also fun.