Monday, December 20, 2010

Barcelona Tours


Barcelona is considered to be the most cosmopolitan city in Spain, and the tourist season is predictably in summer time. However, if you want to avoid the crowded tourist season, then going on Barcelona tours in March or November would make more sense.

Even though Spanish is the local native language the locals here will be able to speak a little English. On the other hand if a tourist tries to speak a little Spanish to the locals, they will show greater respect and help you out more. There are many attractions to visit while on a Barcelona tours and this article will talk about a few of them.

Barcelona tours


If you are into food then Gracia is the place for you. This place teaming with restaurants and bars serving various types of food including local cuisine. A local favorite is a dish called “Tapas” which is a type of fried bread.

There is a lot of parks in Barcelona and some of them are very well kept. The following are some of the most popular tourist attractions for people on a Barcelona Tours. Picasso Museum, Barri Gothic, Guell Park, Tibidabo, Las Ramblas, Plaza Catalunya and the Maremagnum Shopping Center. Some of the most famous buildings are done by a renowned architect named Gaudi. He designed 2 well known cathedral style buildings named Casa Mila and Casa Batilo.



Accommodation is obviously an important factor when considering a Barcelona tour. This city offers everything from 5 star hotels to youth hostels for travelers. Another place that is growing in popularity is self-catering apartments. 

Many of these places are family run and may be a good idea if you are planning on a long stay. Getting around during Barcelona tours is easy. There are plenty of buses and taxis. The bottom line is that, Whether you are into old or new architecture, music or paintings, beaches or night clubs, there are very few places in Europe that can offer as much as Barcelona Tours.