Want to explore Barcelona under your own steam? This trip is for the independent visitor who knows where they want to go and what they want to do. A great way to get into the centre of Barcelona without the hassle of crowded trains and long tedious journeys on public transport. The Catalonian capital has a little something for everyone, whether you want to tick off the top landmarks, or spend the day browsing boutique shops.

The best spot for a bit of retail therapy is La Rambla, a tree-lined avenue packed with fashion stores and chic coffee bars. In the Old Town you'll find Gothic churches, an ornate concert hall, and the mighty cathedral or head towards the port, and you can see the hippos and monkeys at Barcelona Zoo

Grab a taxi right to the heart of the city to Gaudi's most famous creation, the Sagrada Familia or travel to the west of the city for a tour of Barcelona's famous football stadium, Camp Nou.

The tour guide was brilliant! My friend and I went on our own at age 18 for the first time and felt completely safe and welcomed. I wasn’t feeling well on the way back and the tour guide checked on me and looked after me well. The Tui representative at my hotel was very helpful and friendly - it was a joy going through Tui to book this trip.

Excellent guide and driver

Probably would have liked a little longer in Barcelona. A 4:30pm departure seemed a touch too early.

Our guide was amazing, he was so passionate about Barcelona, so we learned quite a lot from him. The place, where the bus stop is good, you can easily find other transport from there. My only problem is the time, could be longer, so we can have more time around the city

The Tui part of the trip was fantastic, our host Siobhan was great, very friendly, helpful and she knew her stuff on Barcelona.

The guide, Mike, was very knowledgeable, very welcoming. Exactly the sort of person you would want as your guide. A clear drop off and pick up point and provided with a map. One of the main streets was a building site which meant the world and its dog were squeezed on to the narrow pavement but we were warned about this pre booking.

Why you’ll love this…

From La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter to cafés and boutiques, you can explore at your own pace
You can decide where to go, what to see and how long to spend at each stop
You can visit must‑sees like the Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou or the waterfront area
A relaxed, flexible option that works well for couples and families alike

Important to know

Food and drinks are not included
Recomended confortable shoes and clothes, suncream, head protectin
Food and drinks not included
Admissions not included

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What’s included

Transport
Guide

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 301 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Service

5/5

Staff

5/5

Value for money

2.2/5

All ratings (301)

5 stars (204)

68%

4 stars (76)

25%

3 stars (14)

2 stars (3)

1 star (4)

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Holly
Travelled with a group of friends
22 August 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
The tour guide was brilliant! My friend and I went on our own at age 18 for the first time and felt completely safe and welcomed. I wasn’t feeling well on the way back and the tour guide checked on me and looked after me well. The Tui representative at my hotel was very helpful and friendly - it was a joy going through Tui to book this trip.
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Ed
Travelled with family
20 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Excellent guide and driver
P
Phil Glanville
Travelled as a couple
19 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Probably would have liked a little longer in Barcelona. A 4:30pm departure seemed a touch too early.
S
Stela
Travelled with family
19 August 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Our guide was amazing, he was so passionate about Barcelona, so we learned quite a lot from him. The place, where the bus stop is good, you can easily find other transport from there. My only problem is the time, could be longer, so we can have more time around the city
J
Justin
Travelled with family
19 August 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
The Tui part of the trip was fantastic, our host Siobhan was great, very friendly, helpful and she knew her stuff on Barcelona.
S
S Dutton
Travelled with family
19 August 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The guide, Mike, was very knowledgeable, very welcoming. Exactly the sort of person you would want as your guide. A clear drop off and pick up point and provided with a map. One of the main streets was a building site which meant the world and its dog were squeezed on to the narrow pavement but we were warned about this pre booking.