My husband and I will be visiting Barcelona from November 1 to 5. Rick's guide advises to buy tickets to the Gaudi sites well in advance.
Just wondering if this is the case in November, since it is off tourist season. Thanks!
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Barcelona (Catalonia)
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There's no tourist season in Barcelona, the city is a constant destination all year long visited by vacationers, business tourists, weekend escapades, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, etc. So, yes, pre-book.
Also to mention this city is much more than Gaudí, but even if you focus only on this architect, "Rick's guide" mentions only a few of the Gaudí sites (as well as other Modernist architects, such as Domenech i Montaner, Puig i Cadafalc, Enric Sagnier, etc.), but there are other sites worth visiting also designed by this genius, in all nearly a dozen visitable sites from Gaudí... just in case you're interested.
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Brisbane, Australia
7175 posts
Too many sights prebooked can leave little room for flexibility through your day. I'd suggest locking in a big sight first up each morning, then let the rest of the day flow freely.
With four days in Barcelona...
Day 1
BOOK a first up visit to ...
•Sagrada Familia
Then get lost exploring ...
Hospital Sant Pau and Eixample (Passeig de Gracia, Casa Mila & Casa Batllo)
Day 2
BOOK a first up visit to ...
•Palau de la Musica Catalana
Then get lost exploring ...
Bari Gotico (Cathedral) and walking the Ramblas (Boqueria markets & Placa Real)
Day 3
BOOK a first up visit to ...
•Picasso Museum
Then get lost exploring ...
El Born (Basilica Santa Maria del Mar), Parc de la Ciutadella & Barceloneta
Day 4
BOOK a first up visit to ...
•Park Guell
Then get lost exploring ...
Montjuic (MNAC & Miro Museum)