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.

Teresa advice was excellent, gave us a routine better than we had planned around Barcelona, she was full of lots of tips & guidance.

Worst ever, paid €120 and the coach never turned up, TUI , would not Refund us , family was not happy

Excellent

The entire trip, start to finish, was pretty seamless. Pick up was right on time; the driver and guide were excellent and collection was great too. The only ask is for an option to have a late departure in order to spend more time in Barcelona. It’s a big city and 6 hours is tight.

Enjoyed the TUI guide’s knowledge and giving us the best route of the day ! Even though we had a good few hours we’d of probably liked to stay a little longer (time wise)

Didn’t realise that it was actually just paying for a bus into Barcelona return. The price didn’t justify the experience of a return ticket. For that is all it was. If explained better we would never have chosen the trip. Paid a further €400 to get up to the Nou camp Just seemed like we paid too much money out And definitely didn’t justify the experience.

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

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.

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 273 reviews

Review categories

Safety

4.2/5

Service

4.2/5

Staff

4.6/5

Value for money

4.6/5

All ratings (273)

5 stars (188)

69%

4 stars (67)

25%

3 stars (12)

2 stars (2)

1 star (4)

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MrsT
Travelled with family
4 July 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Teresa advice was excellent, gave us a routine better than we had planned around Barcelona, she was full of lots of tips & guidance.
K
Karl
28 June 2026
1
United Kingdom
Worst ever, paid €120 and the coach never turned up, TUI , would not Refund us , family was not happy
S
Sandra
Travelled as a couple
26 June 2026
5
United Kingdom
Excellent
P
Panda99
Travelled with family
25 June 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
The entire trip, start to finish, was pretty seamless. Pick up was right on time; the driver and guide were excellent and collection was great too. The only ask is for an option to have a late departure in order to spend more time in Barcelona. It’s a big city and 6 hours is tight.
K
Kerry Mclaughlin,
Travelled with family
25 June 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Enjoyed the TUI guide’s knowledge and giving us the best route of the day ! Even though we had a good few hours we’d of probably liked to stay a little longer (time wise)
T
Toni Duddy
Travelled with family
24 June 2026
1.4
United Kingdom
Didn’t realise that it was actually just paying for a bus into Barcelona return. The price didn’t justify the experience of a return ticket. For that is all it was. If explained better we would never have chosen the trip. Paid a further €400 to get up to the Nou camp Just seemed like we paid too much money out And definitely didn’t justify the experience.