Jason’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Museu Picasso
15-23 Carrer de MontcadaPicasso at his earliest stages. Phenomenal.
Food scene
Typical Catalan cuisine. Great chefs started here. A bit loud but charming. Must make reservations.
32 locals recommend
Restaurant Cal Boter
62 Carrer de TorderaTypical Catalan cuisine. Great chefs started here. A bit loud but charming. Must make reservations.
Easy place for tapas in the city center. Not the cheapest but with decent quality.
279 locals recommend
Ciudad Condal
18 Rambla de CatalunyaEasy place for tapas in the city center. Not the cheapest but with decent quality.
Traveler advice
Getting around
The subway or Metro is most convenient in Barcelona
You can get a city pass, but I would suggest to get a T10. You get 10 trips for a little more than 10 euros. You can buy them in the automatic tellers but be aware that you will need one card per person.
Customs and culture
No tipping mandatory
In Spain most people do not tip or if they do, they just round up so they do not take small change home. The nicer the place, the more they may expect a higher "small change" tip.
Getting around
Keep your belongings out of sight
Avoid advertising your most precious valuables like watches, rings, cameras, ... and if possible place your wallet in your front pockets. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Book before you go
Gaudi attractions
Like the Sagrada Familia, most Gaudi attractions are highly popular, so it is advisable to book in advance. There are available guided tours in English which are quite enjoyable.