10 things you should know BEFORE visiting Barcelona
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Visiting Barcelona for the first time?
If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, here are the 10 things you need to know before you go that will help you get better prepared for your trip. This is not a list of where to stay, where to eat or what to visit (each of those questions deserves their own video). This is a list of the 10 things you need to know before you visit Barcelona that will make all the difference.
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00:00 When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
00:47 Is Barcelona a safe city?
01:37 Reserve tickets ahead of time
02:13 Getting around Barcelona
03:01 Eating times in Barcelona
03:57 Tipping in Barcelona
04:37 How much money should I bring to Barcelona?
05:14 What if I don’t know Spanish?
06:27 Best Day Trips from Barcelona
07:15 Siesta in Barcelona
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y’all, pickpocketing is terrible in barcelona… be wary of your phone and belongings when sitting at restaurants and cafes, especially when random people come up to you to “talk” to you.. most likely a distraction to steal your phone…. also instead of uber, use cabify… similar concept for barcelona! perfect for coming home from the bars or getting to the airport!
thanks for this detailed video
such a helpful video man
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Thank you for the tips! I’ll definitely check out your other videos!
Thank you Tina
I’ll be there in sept can’t wait
Thank you for all your advice!
Youre welcome
Thanks for the great tips 🙏🏼 Great video 🙌🏼
You’re very welcome!
Great Video! Thank you so much for sharing. Keep it up!
Thanks Justin!! 💪🏼💪🏼
Dude! This has to be the most informative video I have come across. Thank you!
Thank you Artie
thank you for making this video. It makes me revisit my own city
You’re very welcome David!
So glad I found your channel! Will be binge watching episodes in preparation for my trip on Monday 😊
Glad you found it too! Hope you have a great time in Barcelona!
You did an excellent job sharing helpful info, even with your delivery. Thank you very much!
Thank you!! 😃😃
Excellent information delivered in a very engaging and understandable manner. Nice work.
Thank you, glad you liked it
This was very useful! Thanks!
Thanks Aggie!
Amazing video. We are doing research to go this October. Your video is very to the point and informative!
Thanks Leeza
Awesome video, Patrick!
We’re headed to Barcelona tomorrow for 5 days to do some filming, exploring, and EATING! Appreciate all the tips👍🏼
Appreciate it! Enjoy Barcelona and have fun filming.
Excellent video! We're going in June 2023 and you gave us great information! Thanks!
Appreciate it Randy!!
This is by the far the best video about traveling to Barcelona! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Sarah!
Guide me too
I am going in May
This is really a good channel! Very informative! I’m going to Barcelona in early May. Will be my 6th visit, I just love this city. The last time I was there me and my wife rented electric bikes. It is a really nice experience to bike around the city!
Thanks for the tips! My husband and I are going together for the first to Barcelona. He was there about 20 yrs ago, but things change! Good to know Fall is still decent as far as weather is concerned.
Youre welcome Necole! Enjoy
@@PatrickGuideBarcelonaI've just came back from a couple of days over there from England... Your advice was sound... I've taken things onboard for my next trip....
I’m spending a semester in Barcelona beginning next month . Your channel is helpful .
Thanks Nicole! Hope it helps you find somethings to do!
Heading that way from Bavaria in August. Thank you for the tips brother.
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
Thanks for the information man.. I hope end of September is good for visiting barcelona
You’re welcome, there’s never a bad time
Very cool & practical guidance. super executed ;-)
Thanks Ralf!
love you vidz man!! heading over form Australia in July 24. Cheers!!
Thanks Eliza
Thank you very much for valuable infoz. this will help a lot
Love from Kerala, india
Going to Barcelona in 2 days from India. Thank you for your video ! Really appreciate ☺️
You’re welcome Damanjit
nice video, thanks for sharing !👍
You're welcome!
I'm from Barcelona, currently living in San Francisco. Very useful tips. Nice video. I love Barcelona!
Thanks Joan!
Thank you so much for sharing this great video about traveling to Barcelona! These practical tips will undoubtedly help first-time travelers planning a trip to this beautiful city to better prepare their itinerary. I'm also very excited to see what kind of different Europe I'll encounter while traveling by AVE! My friend taught me how I can get cheap train tickets, so this trip will no longer be by plane but by rail ~ looking forward to my European rail trip!
Coming here in a month & staying for a month, can’t wait
Awesome Nate! You'll have a great time!
I’m 16. I’m going to Barcelona for the first time form July 25th , this tips helps me a lot. Thanks man!!
Have a good trip!
how did it went
Nice video!
I am also planning my 1st visit in late september! Thanks for this guide. It is very helpful.Hope to see a couple of football matches at the Camp Nou. I also plan to go to Merida while there, to see the roman ruins.
Very welcome!
very informative video, im there next week
Thanks
Mi Hermano,
Gracias por este video.
Cant wait to visit spain soon. Gracias mi compadre.
My pleasure brother!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona we have in plans to visit this spring week of Easter. Your channel is packed with good information. Thank you
@DavidRodriguez-ci6dm you’re very welcome. Easter is busy but good weather typically
Hi Patrick , great video , we will be there in beginning of july , see you there
Thanks I’ll have a video out soon!
Very good!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Great video as always !
Thank you!
Informative video, can't wait to visit! Thank you for the tips! Followed you on IG as well! 😊 Ciao!
Thanks Sloane!
Great video, thank you. How long before you reply to email requests for a tour guide?
Taking a Solo trip for the first time in my life in June, thanks for the Tips!
You’re very welcome! Enjoy it
On my way to Barcelona, also solo trip.
Ole 💃🏻
@@madamemoda1856 same
How did it go?
danke für die tipps galigrü
Gracias! I am going to Barcelona this Jun😃 and u just gave me a lot information in this video, thanks so much for sharing 😃
You’re welcome Evelyn!
@@scienceownsimposters2142 Well, I was there . With all respect but it not meet my expectations . South Spain my favorite part !
I am also going at end of july
@@moizkhan5341 how many days are you staying in BC ?
I’m leaving to the States 🇺🇸😒
I cannot thank you enough for this video. I have watched plenty of Barcelona vlogs and videos but the people do not seem that updated or enthusiastic about the city. This has been so helpful to me. I want to come with my dog soon and it would be amazing if you made a video about dog friendly spots, beaches and other things. I have a friend who lives there and he said Barcelona is like London where they allow dogs on transport, in stores etc and I was so pleasantly surprised and happy - it's actually the main reason I am going to come there LOL Thanks again! Gracias!
Thank you very much for sharing that?
I appreciate this information. I was in Berlin and paris i July and booked Barcelona for October. I find not looking like tourist helps. Walk like you know where you are going . Securing your valuables is a practice to use no matter where you travel. Thank you
Thanks Lee! Yes, keeping track of belongings is a must. That’s great you’re coming in October!
This! I never carry a backpack cus that screams tourist to me and I wear a crossbody bag under my top that just pokes out the bottom in front of my stomach that has proper metal buckles that takes them me to undo. I think because of this I never had an issue in Barcelona
Glad I discovered your content. Planning first European trip in 2025.
This is fantastic information. I just got back from Barcelona. I was with my wife and kids so the mindset and itinerary was slightly different. The people there are kind and friendly…
PLEASE don't visit S-PAIN, They're people torture and kill bulls just for... fun .Please don't put YOUR money into a country that loves animal abuse
Hi! I'm going next month mid February for 1 week. A lot of things seem to be closed during winter. Any tips to entertain the kiddo's (12 and 10 yo) 5 days? :)
@dotnout Hey! What are you referring to as being closed? Have you watch the February and the Winter in Barcelona videos??
Will be there in November!
Alright!
Thanks for this - I will be in Barcelona late May. Have to say the biggest challenge for me is narrowing things down because there are just so many things happening. I have been pretty good at planning things without losing sight of what kind of things I want to get out of this trip. I am someone who doesn't want to rush things and take things slowly, but this Barcelona trip planning feels like a huge challenge due to FOMO creeping out.
Don’t let FOMO get you! You can’t see everything and that’s okay
Ive lived in Barcelona for 15 years this is a good video. I would say you might be a little bit down playing how safe the city can be especially at night near clubs.
Thanks Adam! I think nighttime club safety is a different story from visiting sites during the day. What would you say?
Barcelona is considered widely to have one of the highest rates of pickpocket and thieving incidents. I think I have seen stats to support this but as I can't find them, I'll say considered. The amount of theft is genuinely unbelievable I don't have any friends that have lived here for any amount of time that don't have multiple first hand stories. When "Safe" was stated, I was genuinely waiting for the punch line
@@zackyboy678 We must fight back as a people. Nobody else is going to do it.
I've subscribed & am enjoying all your videos. My husband & I are looking forward to Barcelona in mid-Apr (his 1st, my 1st in 50 years). I'm thinking of HQing in Sitges and day trips to Barcelona & other places then returning for a relaxing evening along the beach. Make sense at all?
Keep those wonderful videos coming!
Makes sense and a possibility, yes. Only a 45 minute train ride
Fingers x'd I might get to enjoy your informative take on staying in Sitges one day soon...Cheers,
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona
Thanks
Of course!
Hola Patrick!
Que bueno encontrarte por aquí! Excelente video! En octubre próximo viajaremos a Barcelona por primera vez a tomar un crucero y estaremos tres noches antes. Qué tarjeta para transporte me recomiendas, Hola Barcelona o Barcelona Card? Bendiciones desde Puerto Rico!
Hola! Creo que son iguales, pero si compras online tendrás un descuento de 10%
I just subscribed. Great video with important information and I really like the way you kept it moving.
Is it safe to go down Las Ramblas at night? Is it safe to ride the Metro or public transportation at night?
Thanks again! It is safe, but you need to be careful with belongings
I just got back and stayed in Las Ramblas. It was very safe and the Metro was completely safe at night. Barcelona Metro has a great app and you can preplan your trip route so you don’t get off at the wrong stop.
Short but straight to the point. You have earned another sub. What's your take on visiting Barcelona in December ?
Appreciate it! December is colder but filled with Christmas spirit! I’ll have my December guide out later this year
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona looking forward to it. And many thanks for your speedy reply. I was planning to go to Barcelona for my first solo trip will be checking out your videos for tips
Local here, it’s a nice date especially during night since the Christmas lights are on, it’s not as crowded as usual except for the usual christmas days, and mostly filled with locals having a nice time with families
Thank you so much for sharing this video :)...can u recommend me the best places to sleep?
You’re welcome. Will have to get a new video ready. But it depends on what you are looking for
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona I'm looking for a place for a couple, great location from center and airport, clean, private bathroom
Budget?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona 400 euros
Hello, new subsvriber here, thank you for your video, it helps a lot. i will be in barceloma in april and its my forst time to visit. wish me luck for my ttavel there..🥰😇
Best of luck!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona thank you, i try to message you in your instagram for some inquiries about the tour.
This was so helpful! I am going to barcelona on february 2023 with my girlfriend
Glad it helped! I’m sure you’ll
Have a great time
Perfect place to go for a couple...
Great video! We will be there April 2023 and we plan to drive to Girona and Montpellier. Any advice? Thank you!
Love that you’re already planning! Montpellier, no idea, but I’ll have a new girona video out soon!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona gracias por respuesta!
why am I watching this? I live in Barcelona... born and raised... anyway, good video, a bit generic (I guess that for detailed explanation we can see your other videos) but everything you said is true and useful for first time tourists! thanks for speaking so nicely about our beautiful city!
Thanks for watching!
Can you accommodate me
Good video
Thanks Erick
Great information. Planning a 2023 trip. Do you have a website?
Thank you! All contact information can be found on the about section of the channel. Looking forward to hearing from you
I was thinking of staying at the Hotel Nouvel in the Gothic Quarter
Very central!
Hola! Las tomas de drone que muestras las hiciste con algún tipo de permiso especial? O las zonas donde las hiciste no eran CTR y se podía volar sin restricciones (salvo las básicas)?
Hola! Las tomas de drone son de stock footage
Great video✌️
Where are you from?
Thanks. The States
Thx for the information! But if I have a purse fr example on my shoulder what are the chances of it being opened and stolen
Hello I'm visiting Barcelona on 20th September how can i book day trips from barcelona ? And this video was so helpful thank you ❤❤
Glad it was helpful! You can send me a private message, thanks!
Very helpful! Are shops and restaurants closed during Holy Week, especially Black Saturday and Easter Sunday?
Not the entire week, but in the holidays some will close, yes
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Thanks, Patrick
Planing on going April 20th for a week how’s the weather ?
Hi Patrick, please recommend some ibis styles , like hotels in Madrid centro or somthing reasonable clean and secure , thanks
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@@PatrickGuideBarcelona you have always guided right , please do recommend
The summer time in Barcelona is the month of August. The winter begin in September. When I was there the only month that is not cold is the summer time. But now it change because of climate change.
Hey Patrick. What do you reckon the temperature is like in November? Not sure if i should be bringing shorts or pants; and if it's still worth going to Spain in November.
November is when its starts to get cold, id definitely be wearing pants, but I would also Google that info so you can see the exact degrees
Im Used to it beacuse i am in evrope
Nice video..
Do we get Salou to Barcelona train and how much that cost , we are planning to visit Barcelona from salou for one day for our 5 day trip in salou.
Thanks
🫡Thank you!!
I would just apply the same common sense / awareness around security as I would in any large city around the world, be it London, Rome or Cairo. As for trying not to look like a tourist in Barcelona that’s impossible for us with our milk-bottle white skins and ‘holiday clothes’ 😄
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Going to Spain and Portugal 15 day tour late August into September. Looking forward to the trip, first time in Spain and Portugal. Not big fan of seafood, will I have any difficulty finding places to eat offering beef, pizza, hamburgers, etc.? I will try some of the Spanish and Portuguese cuisine.
Not at all
Heya, regarding the tickets, what websites should I use? Also is there a discount for students?
Official sites. You can also download my guide and use the links there. Usually there is a discount for students, yes
Patrick will be there in a few weeks... April, weather (sweatshirt like jacket & jeans?) and do you rec guides for the various places to see or will be be good with just admission? Is admission an option or only tours?
April Barcelona 2024
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Hi Patrick,
Me and my girlfriend are comming in June to Barselona and after that to Valencia in thah same trip. What are the 2-3 beaches that are best around these two towns? Usually the city beaches are not so spectacular so we can stay near the town for two nights if there is a better beacher that is great
From Barcelona going south to Sitges gives you nice beaches. But realistically the north (Costa Brava) is gonna give you the best beaches or water.
I am coming at 12th of August 😀
Ole 👏🏼
Is it a good idea to visit spain during easter? I heard it can get very busy.
It’s one of the biggest holidays, yes. It is very busy. Busier at the second half of the week, especially with domestic trips.
I'm planning on going to Spain later in the year. I had in mind to go to Madrid, Seville and Barcelona. It would only be for 10 days. Was looking at 3 days each in Madrid and Seville and then 4 days in Barcelona. What are you thoughts? Should I do 3 places or should I do 2 and spend more time in Barcelona? Thanks in advance! And thanks for the tips!
I’m going to Madrid and Barcelona for 7 days in like a week. If you want, I could report to you 😊
@@nnnx08 that would be awesome. Everything helps. I just booked my trip. Decided to just do 5 days in Madrid and 5 in Barcelona. But any info is appreciated
how was it?@@nnnx08
Globus tours?
Hey man do you have an update for us? I'm going in 2 weeks@@nnnx08
Hello, just discovered your channel , we are heading to Barcelona in October; we will be there Oct 20-25. Will it be cold during that time? thanks in advance
I would have pants and jackets
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona thank you, We're Canadian and the temperatures of 17 degrees C to 23 degrees C seem very mild to us. I am assuming it will be colder in the mornings and at night. thanks for the advice,
@Nina-oi1qk it will be and it will also
Be much warmer than your temps at home!
My wife and I will be in Barcelona for our 25th anniversary July 2nd 2022 for 5 days. Ty for the tips!
That's awesome Brett! Hope you guys have a great time! Let me know if you need anything to help plan
Hello Patrick, nice video! In minute 7 you say that Montserrat its the highest point in Catalonia. From a local, if It is what you said, its false. I live near Montseny, that its higher, and part of the Pirineus are Catalan/Spanish, so its even taller. No worries, if I was wrong pls correct me. Good day!
No no, I meant in central Catalonia. Good catch! Thank you
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Don't worry! Your wellcome!
Do you live in Barcelona?
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Well no. I live in a town 40 km away. In a mountain range called Montseny.
Beautiful area
Do you have a video that can help me: my cell phone carrier doesn’t have a plan for Europe I really want to use maps to move around in Barcelona and Paris is there something you recommend ?
You can either download sections or entire cities in Google maps or buy a prepaid SIM card once you arrive
Is it recommended to wear your regular jewelry in public or no? Like rings
I’m going in late September-mid October. Is the weather still going to be good for the beaches?
You won’t find me in the water!
Hi, thank you for the tips. Do you know what’s a regular daily rate for car rents pls? Should we wait until we are there to rent?
You’re welcome Anabel. Unfortunately, I am no sure cost. I think it would depend on a lot of variables.
I'll be in Barcelona around September 20. Do you think I should still reserve tickets for the sites ahead of time?
You won’t need to do it super far out but I always recommend reserving so you can get the time you want.
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona thank you! Are you currently doing tours?
Yep!
✅✅✅✅✅ thank you
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Hello Patrick. How many days would you recommend in bacelona. what sights would you book your tickets to visit places. . What places are free to visit
Hi again! At least 3 days. But depends on how much else you want to do. Sagrada familia is a must and I have tried to put out videos about different places to help you decide!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Thanks. I am thinking of visiting bacelona . Would you book on the web sight of the sargada femilla for tickets..
Yes. Make sure you book on the official site
@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Thanks do you have link to the sight. What other places would you recommend to book. Have you been to granada, cordoba, seville
I don’t think YT likes sending links through here. Just Google the official site. Yes, I have been to all of those places, check out my video on Granada
I will be visiting Barcelona in November 15 - 16, 2023. Do you have any walk tour map so we can follow for our first time visit? Juan
I’m sorry Juan, I don’t have a specific map for you to follow.
I think your favorite opera song is Barcelona by Queer
That song was actually by Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé. Fun fact: they never performed it at the Olympics
By Queer ?! 😂 Are you taking the piss mate ?! Queen !!!
@@PatrickGuideBarcelonaVery homophobic comment above...
Your opinion, what is the average cost of food for day that a traveler should be prepared to spend?
I would say minimum 30 euros, but keep in mind food is such a big let of the experience here that I would definitely be spending more
Hi! We are going in the first days of February! How is the weather there in this period? We don’t know what to wear😂
Check out the February video for 2023!
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Hi Patrick my wife and I will be in Bacelona 03/31 to 04/03 can you suggest the best things to or guide
Hi Hector, check out the Is it Worth it Playlist. Will have the April video out soon
How was your trip ? i’m thinking of going next month. Did you have to covid test before and after you went ?
@@heisenbur9 for most counties, you need a vaccination for no tests although if you don’t have vaccination you need to be tested at home and just before you leave Barcelona
@@heisenbur9 also maybe back you arrive back home