Barcelona Travel Guide 

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A quick tip: only go to restaurants that don't have a menu in english outside. They are for tourists and they're normally terrible. Eat where people from the city eat.

As a local i would highly recommend you use the Bus and get a phone app to know when they come. You'll avoid the pickpocketing, you'll meet locals and it's not an oven. I seriously recommend that for elder people.

On the tipping side, I must emphatize that tipping is a real tip here. Only tip if you are satisfied. No one will look you bad or treat you differently if you don't tip. Tip is considered a nice gesture for good service, not a mandatory thing.

As an american that moved to Barcelona a month ago, I cannot tell you how accurate your videos is. My wife and I are also watching your Paris and London Videos since we are going there soon. Gracias!

Thank you very much for this episode. I was between Vancouver, Mexico City and Barcelona back in March 2018. This episode swayed me to Barcelona and yes, Barcelona was bloody amazing.

STAY AWAY FROM LA RAMBA RESTAURANTS , over priced and very bad quality cooking .

Cool little tip: T10 cards are also valid for the trip from the city center to the airport and the other way around, but only for the train and the bus number 46 or N16/N17 (night buses), not the Aerobus. A T10 costs you 9.95€ and gives you 10 journeys, so you can basically go from the airport to the city center for under 1€. Of course the bus number 46 is a normal city bus, so it can be a bit uncomfortable if you carry around big luggage, but anyway, I think the deal is pretty good. Hope it helps someone to save a little more! PD: And of course, you can buy the T10 at the train station, at terminal 2 of the Airport.

12 days for my trip and I can't stop watching videos of Barcelona, this was one of my favorites. Good job!!

Alex, just got back from Barcelona and I can easily see why this is a Food City. In fact while I did have some Spanish food including one of the few good tapas places (most "tapas" are just a mishmash of meals in smaller portions, or tourist restaurants), my favorite food experiences were things I didn't even think I'd get in Barcelona. I had great Japanese food. I had great pizza. I had great baked goods. Oh my god, baked goods are so good in Barcelona! Also I love Barcelona bars. Not only are they everywhere, but many are open for breakfast so you can get an espresso and your morning pastry or whatever. Finally, espresso! It is everywhere! This is a city that LOVES its coffee. Espresso machines are everywhere in this city. One of the shop owners told me that espresso machines are given for free but then you have to buy the beans through that vendor only. So this means even places that normally wouldn't serve coffee serve coffee. T-10 ticket for transit. Holy hell this is such a solid transit system. Bus and metro is awesome. Tram is kind of out of the way but I guess is okay once you're in the area. Credit card usage was no problem everywhere, including transit.

Barcelona is a beautiful city and I would definitely recommend visiting. It’s a very safe city to travel by yourself. The first time I visited this city I went by myself and I was nervous because I had never visited Europe and didn’t know what to expect. From the airport I took the bus which went straight to the city center. I liked that It has free wifi. I got there at night and walked a few blocks from the bus stop to my hotel and was a little scared at first but it after being there for a couple days I realized that it was a very safe city and there’s no reason to be scared. Sometimes I was out during the middle of the night and never felt any danger. I never had any problems with pickpockets. I always carried a backpack with a lock and never got anything stolen. Definitely visit this beautiful city, I’m hoping to go back after covid, hopefully Messi is still playing with barcelona haha.

Going back there for the third time on NYE, travelling solo. Fell in love with this city!! A must visit guys

Man.. I can't wait to get there.. Traveling tomorrow 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺

Best travel video I found anywhere for Barcelona! Awesome stuff guys!

Wish I watched this video before hitting Barcelona... great tips 🤘🏻

My family is going to Barcelona this December. I find your video very helpful. Thank you.

Loved the video, fast paced and spot on. Great job, will definitely watch more and I subscribed.

I am an avid travel vlog viewer. I watched hundredS of clips. To be honest, your format and style made you one of my favorite vlogger.

8:06 watch your wallet ! So accurate.Thanks for mentioning that. We were in Barcelona just 3 weeks ago. On our last evening around 4pm, we were walking back to hotel from Metro station, a pickpocketer opened our backpack and took the phone out, we caught him live and snatched our phone back and confronted him. No one in public came to back us up and he casually walked away. These pickpocketers have a unique personality. One way to identify them is when you see someone walking around in a crowded location and eyeying on tourist's bags. We feel lucky to get our phone back :)

the fact that the metro system can take you right to the playa de playa beach is amazing ! highly rate the metro there

Thanks for this great video! Watched it before and after going to Barcelona (a week ago) and your tips came in super handy. Barcelona is a wonderful city and I am so happy we went. I also did try the CBO (because I watched this video) at the same McDonald's (I actually sat in the same seat you did in the video - not because I'm creepy but because the restaurant was crowded and it was the only one available...lol), and the CBO was AMAZING! Keep up the great work!

Whenever he announces things (i.e. : taxis, trains, etc) it feels like he's announcing oscar nominations are something lol I love it

Here we go Barcelona 😍

Really appreciate this guide. Booked a trip to Barcelona yesterday for 4-7/8, and know very little of the city itself. So this one was very useful (and a funny presentation makes it more interesting and fun to keep watching without getting bored). Thanks alot!

An absolutely gorgeous city, great place to walk, with good transit - wonderful food and friendly people. The pickpocketing there is raised to an art form. You really have to be careful but it is not a reason to stay away. Well worth a visit.

I love that u visit mcds in every city. We do too!

One of the best travel vlogs, and I have seen a ton

I just went to Barcelona ....maybe it was because I went during the off season (October) but pickpockets were nothing to worry about even as a female solo-traveller. Just as safe as NYC, London, or Paris, don't be a moron and pay attention to your surroundings. In fact, I had an amazing time. Don't be intimated by all the pickpocket hype!

Just back yesterday. FABULOUS! Just go. Took me 25 years but totally worth it. A propos pickpockets.Actually the police seem to be on to this. A visible police presence , although not oppressive.Beggars and buskers are constantly on the lookout since they will be busted. So you don't get hassled too much. As with any tourist city, just be aware.Otherwise perfect!

CBO Stands for Chicken Bacon & Onion!

its really great content but i wish there were more footage on the city rather than the host..

I think we found the first Attache Tshirt opportunity. "Never travel without emergency Doritos"

Love your sense of humor, Alex! You're so funny! You make the video so entertaining! Thank you!

Thanks so much for this video! I can't wait to go to Barcelona in may.

I'm So Glad that I watched this video.

flamenco is gyspy music from Andalucía, not catalan music. Catalonia received a lot of inmigration from Andalucía in the XX century. Catalan folklor are the so called sardanas, they sound very different compared to flamenco's sounds

I absolutely love your style and manner of presentation.You certainly pack in a lot of critical information.Well done.

My two sisters and I, in our 50's, were dropped off in downtown Barcelona on their Catalonia National Day. It was an experience. It felt like Family Day. At a certain hour from one end of of this huge street starts "The Wave" with a loud ROAR and comes back again. The people who stood near us, are proud people, and were very happy to share their history with us while we were there. Also Gaudi, who I had not idea who he was, we couldn't get enough of how brilliant this man was. We went into a few of his structures and was blown away. Pick pockets, see that young 20 something nicely dress women there well we were told by a local to be careful, she's a pick pocket. We wondered why she was following us for a few minutes. We would have never suspected it, but keep your goods in front of you and your cameras close by. It's a beautiful city and we walked around a lot of it and felt safe.

My wife and I visited Barcelona in the early part of July. We LOVED IT! Do not let the recent events or pickpockets keep you from going to this beautiful place! We personally did not have a problem with pick pockets but we are well adjusted travelers. As long as you do not broadcast where you keep your money, you will be fine.

One of the better Videos on Barcelona

This video is so cute and so well made!!

great way to present a city keep it up guys.practical tips make a tourists day better.

Another great video as always :D Barcelona's going on my "must-visit" list now.

Nowadays there's an even faster way to get to the city from the airport, a Metro (underground) line has been recently opened. Moreover, if you go to Barcelona I recommend ordering: Pa amb tomàquet, a traditional and delicious food, this is tomatoe with bread, but you have to try it! :D Oh and most restaurants in the city centre where normally tourists eat are usually opened from 7 or 9 pm jeje I am from Barcelona and normally have dinner at 8.30 Very nice video!

Great video! Going to Barcelona in the fall, and this was really helpful. Keep making more of these ;) Liked and subscribed (Y)

I went to Barcelona this past Janruary and it was an amazing city. It was also a very affordable city. I loved getting breakfast with fresh squeezed orange juice (best orange juice consistantly). It was also the time of sales in clothing stores so there were amazing discounts on high quality clothes.

I'm in Barcelona right now and was in the McDonald's next to the Sagrada Familia for a quick bite earlier today, I opted for the CBO on your recommendation! It was shamefully delicious! ;) xxxx

We just came back from Barcelona cruise, spent 3 days on land. It is such a attractive place that I can’t wait to go back for another visit. 3 days is not enough! Also try the 365 bakery. It is tasty and inexpensive.

Thanks Attaché, these tips helped a lot on my trip to Barcelona.

And all the museums are free on Sundays after 3:00. Picasso was so beautiful, i go to see the buildings and old streets with no cats. The Rambla is ugly compared to gotic arra.

I arrived to Barcelona yesterday and LOVED your video. Keep them coming. A shame only 1800 subs....whats up with that. I will make sure to spread the word.

Thanks for the video, found some practical tips for my trip to Barcelona

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This was a really informative video... and hilarious too!

Thanks for the heads up; I'll be in Barcelona sept. Can't wait

Love it! PLease do an update on Bareclona - I friggin LOVE that city! PleasePleasePlease Pleeeeease!

Superb video buddy, extremely informative. Thank you so much. I will be going to Barcelona in July. 👍👍👍

Hello! I loved the review, but i'd like to suggest for the next one 3G/LTE reviews from the local phone operators for visitors who wants to have a local numbers for a week, days, or something. I know this is a lot of work but as you said, wifi is sufferable, but LTE connection is a must nowadays and we cannot rely on roaming charges.

I love Barcelona as i go most year to watch football. Its a wonderful city. Thankfully this year i went in January just before the virus started so i was lucky. God knows wen i can go back due to covid

I'm traveling to Barcelona in January 2020 thanks for the video pretty informative and helpful. I have a question what kind of watch do you wear?

Thank you sooo much for this video u have no idea how helpful it was . Im traveling to Barcelona by myself in 4 weeks and thank god for this video because now i feel more prepared for my trip :D

if i remember right having lived there, the big department store "el corte ingles" opens only the first sunday of every month, otherwise its closed all other sundays..

wow such a nice short and such informative video about Barcelona .. gonna travel soon and this will definitely help thanks again and a big thumbs up

I live in Barcelona. Prices are a bit off. A 10 pack metro ticket costs a little less than 10euro (9.95). A coffee costs 1.30 (unless you're in a more touristy part and can expect to pay upwards of 1.90). A good glass of red wine is between 2.50-3.50. A good gauge of whether or not a place is touristy is it's price on patatas bravas. If it's more than 4 euro could be a sign! Also try to eat away from the ramblas. It's the worst quality and known for it's places that only cater to the tourists.

whats the name of the bakery and restaurant where you bought the chocolate donut and calcots? im going to Barcelona next Saturday

I wish RU-vid ONLY had Attache videos🙏

Thank you for this video! Traveling to Barcelon in July.

Update: I just got back from my trip in Barcelona in November 2016. You can get to to Passaig de Garcia for 1Euro on the Rodalies train departing from Terminal 2B. There is a free airpot shuttle to Terminal 2B. You can purchase the 10 (train) trips for 9.95 Euro from the machine at the train station. This ticket can be used on the Rodalies train and the Barcelona city subway. The 10 trip ticket is also a multiperson ticket, meaning you can share this train ticket with your friends (or travel group). In my opinion this is the cheapest way to get to Passaig de Garcia ( Barcelona city centre).

Enjoyed your video great tips! I'll be in Barcelona in May 2019

Loved this video so much, so hilarious! I'll be in Barcellona next week, thanks for the infos!

You should go to The Basque Country. It is in Spain and France. Lots of culture, delicious food, dancing, music, and history.

BARCELONA é muito lindo!!!!

Just came across you guys and I love your travelogs! Alex is a dude, very funny.

great show! im glued! thank you!

Was planning to go to Madrid in April but this video has convinced me to go to Barcelona instead.

nice video thanks for sharing, i'm happy to be part of this city

I love your videos and really really wish you made a detailed version with moaaarrrrr info for each short videos that you make :)

Thanks, that was helpful. It would be helpful to let folks know they should have tickets (online/printed?) for Sagrada, Park Güelle, Monserrat, etc. We bought our yesterday @ home (NM/USA) for next week!

When I was in Barcelona, I figured they had the best food. I noticed that even their restaurant chains had fresh high quality food. Prices were better than what you get in Canada. I was very surprised.

Good show

Another great video. thanks Alex and team.

Barcelona, espero ir y conocerte algún día.

My favorite place was the inside of La Sagrada Familia. I've asked so many people who went to the city if they saw the cathedral, and then they say of course. Then I ask did you go inside? Nope 😞 it's worth the wait!!

salud my friend, thanks!

I could barely get on the WIFI in Barcelona both times I was there, BUT this is a blessings. Stay Offline and enjoy the city!!

Hi, love your video, we used your advice when we wen to bcn last May, we are going back in December and would like to ask what restaurant you had the calçot? We had trouble finding a decent place to try it. Anyways, thank you for this great guide!

very good video quick and to the point

Well done got to conent right away! 😎

the cheapest way to get from the airport to the city is bus 3X(forgot the exact route number) or a train/bus journey with a T-10 card

short n. sweet, lot of info packed

You're GOOD! (Lot's of fun to learn your tips)

Will be in BCN in September, and this video has a lot of useful information!

Informative and entertaining ... .

Barcelona subway is like a sauna from June to October. I think Europe needs to use air-conditioning since global climate has already been seriously messed up. Soon there won't be a winter. One thing i like about Barcelona is that despite the crowds of tourists, the Catalan people are still friendly and polite to foreigners. Another thing I like is they have big supermarkets downtown in the city. Their museums are underrated but cheap and good.

Love the Catalan remarks :-) Now, regarding food... what more traditional than Pa amb Tomaquet (bread with tomato) :-) Kind of a Catalan bruschetta with tons of personality and incredible flavors:-) Bon profit! :-)

Really good perfect length informative video!

Thank you very much for the tip!

This is great! I'm wondering if I could potentially get this video chopped up by the topics so I can use it to help guide students who will be studying in barcelona. Your video is very informative and engaging!

Thanks for the advice.

Great Video, very helpful!