Hi There I will be in Barcelona for just 2 full days before a cruise in Late April 2020. I would love suggestions on best free and affordable things to see and do in Barcelona? Thanks so much, Camille
Posted by
Massachusetts
837 posts
Barcelona Cathedral and Basilica Santa Maria Del Mar are free to enter
Picasso Museum has free hours (Thursday afternoons from 6pm to 9:30pm and First Sunday of each month, from 9am to 7pm)
It costs nothing to walk around and look at Modernista buildings
Musical fountains at Plaza de Espana (Thrusday through Sunday starting at 9pm)
Wander around La Boqueria and Santa Caterina markets
Posted by
Washington DC
27110 posts
I believe Barcelona Cathedral (note that this is not the same as La Sagrada Familia) is only free for part of the day. Check the website to be sure.
You have to get a ticket for the free period at the Picasso Museum. They will almost certainly be long gone if you just show up during the free time. The museum is often packed to the gills anyway, so you may find it very difficult to enjoy when it's free.
The Barri Gotic is an interesting area to explore on foot, in addition to the previously mentioned Eixample.
I'd spring for entry to La Sagrada Familia because it is so unusual. It's probably least crowded during the intial entry time-slot each day.
Posted by
OP
3 posts
Thank you for the replies/input so far! : )
Posted by
Barcelona (Catalonia)
2940 posts
I'd help if you tell us more about your interests and expectations... :)
Posted by
OP
3 posts
I enjoy almost anything unique and interesting. I look forward to fitting in Picasso's Museum, Montjuic Castle/area and hopefully also La Sagrada Familia. I will be staying 1 night in Barceloneta and 2 nights in the base of Montjuic area. Thanks for asking.
Posted by
Toronto, Canada
102 posts
Check out Runner Bean Tours. They are free, although you should tip your guide well. We did a couple of tours with them and they were fantastic. I highly recommend them.