What to see in 2 days in Barcelona

If you are planning to spend 2 days in Barcelona, you will have to take advantage of every second and go to all the must-see places. Booking private tours in Barcelona can help you maximise your time with a tailored itinerary and priority access to key landmarks.

If you end up in the Ciudad Condal, open up Google Maps and find these places of interest in Barcelona.

2 days in Barcelona: What to do and where to go

In 2 days, you have enough time to enjoy the city, see the most spectacular things, and integrate yourself into the city and live like an authentic Barcelonan. Here you have an itinerary of the best places to eat, transport to get around, and other useful information.

Barcelona Itinerary

Day 1: For your first day, you should begin with culture and architecture. Immerse yourself in modernism by visiting incredible symbols of the legacy of Gaudí.

See the Sagrada Familia

It is the most famous temple of Antonio Gaudí and the principal exponent of Modernist architecture created by the architect. Light and colour play an important role amongst the different architectural elements.

How to get to the Sagrada Familia

The temple is located in the Sagrada Familia district. You can get there by metro and bus. Location: C/ Marina N 41º 24′ 283″ | E 2º 10 ‘486″ Metro: L2 y L5 Sagrada Familia Bus: Bus 19, 33, 34, 43, 44, 50, 51, B20 y B24

How to get to the Sagrada Familia

If you want your visit to Barcelona to be truly spectacular, step beyond the normal and fly over the city! You can take in the incredible aerial views of Barcelona and a fantastic view of the Sagrada Familia from the air in an exciting journey in a helicopter.

Visit Park Güell

Another of the principal works of the artist. It is essential to visit and get to know the history of the park, and its construction between the industrialist Eusebi Güell and the architect Antoni Gaudí, one the great tourist attractions in Barcelona.

Without doubt, many places deserve a visit, but these two locations are truly jaw-dropping.

To eat, you have a wide variety of places, but where you can enjoy the Mediterranean gastronomy is in the old town, in the historic districts of the Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Barceloneta.
The most emblematic restaurants are waiting to offer you authentic Spanish and Catalan cuisine.

During the afternoon, you can hop on a bike and continue exploring the narrow alleyways of the old city. Generally, the warm temperature in the city encourages a journey by bike.

At night, the light show at the fountains of Montjuic is a unique spectacle, with choreographed lights, movement, music, and aquatic acrobatics.
You can enjoy the fountains every night from 9 pm to 10 pm. But arrive in time to be able to get a good spot – it can get very full.

And after a day of so many emotions, take time to sample a delicious cocktail in an open-air terrace to relax yourself and be able to enjoy the lights of the city. It is the best way to finish the first day.

Day 2
For your second and final day, do something very fun and gastronomic. How do you fancy visiting some vineyards?

Catalonia is one of the regions of Spain with four “Denominations of Origin” (the system for classifying Spanish delicacies). The Penedès, Priorat, Montsant, and the Conca de Barberà. Lands that have some characteristics in common that allow for the creation of singular wines of great quality.

Thus, if you are a lover of good wine, it is obligatory to visit and get to know these vineyards situated very close to Barcelona.

But if you travel as a family, one alternative to the vineyards is an excursion on horseback, a great idea if you have small children. The contact with nature will help you disconnect from your day-to-day routine and enjoy the freedom and the air that the Catalan countryside offers.

Upon returning to the Barcelona city centre, you’ll still have time to walk along the port and sea front and say goodbye to the Catalan Mediterranean.

Places you must visit in Barcelona

During your stay in Barcelona, you will have time to walk the streets, and you will definitely find some fascinating places.

We give you the key information to know how to recognise them:

Barceloneta, the neighbourhood of fishermen, has privileged views of the sea, narrow streets, and thousands of locals where you can enjoy tapas and the famous paella.

On the beaches of the Barceloneta, you can enjoy the sun and the sand practically all year round. Lie down on a towel and close your eyes. Concentrate on the sound of the sea and relax – you’re on holiday!

The Gothic Quarter is the neighbourhood where the Cathedral of Barcelona can be found. Its majestic façade can’t fail to impress, but its inside is even more spectacular.

The Born is the most fashionable neighbourhood, bringing together Barcelona’s past and present. It is popular for its modern bars and restaurants where you can eat out and enjoy delicious cocktails.

It has museums and monuments such as the church of Santa María del Mar, the Picasso Museum, and the incredible Palacio de la Música.

Places of interest in Barcelona

The Boqueria Market. This market, found in Las Ramblas, is one of the best markets in the world. If you continue walking until the end of La Rambla, you will arrive at the viewpoint of Columbus and the port of Barcelona. Thousands of boats wait to enter and leave amongst thousands of people walking in all directions.

The Born Market is today converted into a cultural centre where musical and theatrical activities are organised. These days, you can see remains of Barcelona from the 18 th century that help to retain the history of the area.

Barcelona’s central park is the park of the Citadel, with its imposing Arc de Triumf – it is perfect to walk there under the sun, riding your bike, or skating.

Paseo de Gracia, one of the city’s main avenues, is home to an incredible range of shops, from high-end brands to more affordable chains – a true pleasure for lovers of shopping.

And if you don’t have time to discover all of these magical places, come back! Don’t think twice about returning – the city will be expecting you come back.