Barcelona is the world's seventh-largest city tourists' favorite!
And yes, Barcelona is a victim of its own success!
At the same time, it's easy to understand! This city has it all: warmth, beaches, culture, original arts, fantastic cuisine - and all at democratic prices!
And Barcelona is one of Europe's most visited cities, tourist numbers well over 20 million visitors.
Basically, Barcelona is a city of around one and a half million inhabitants, so tourism represents almost 20 times the original population.
As a result, the city has taken the initiative and set up a fairly well-organized and structured system of tourist offices to make the city as fluid as possible and help tourists find what they're looking for. Almost all the main thoroughfares in the tourist city center have offices, but you can also find cabins all over the city.
The people in charge of these offices are generally multilingual and can help you find a hotel and book it at the last minute, give you information on tourist attractions, give you advice on different tours...
Barcelona Tourist Office: multilingual service...
The people who work in these offices generally manage several languages.
Of course, English is the language of choice, but ask if you can one of our employees speaks French!
What can you find out about at the tourist office?
You can ask just about anything at tourist offices. The aim, of course, is to help you with your research and questions!
On Barcelona's tourist and cultural offering...
First and foremost, you'll find tourist and cultural information at these locations, including brochures for tourists.
But also :
- more detailed maps This can be useful if you want to venture out into the Catalan countryside or enjoy a variety of sporting activities such as hiking...
- information on various discount cards (Barcelona Card), passes (tickets that offer discounts on the city's tourist attractions: Barcelona Pass). And yes, the offer is very varied, and both the city and private organizations have developed a huge number of discount offers. Check them out carefully to make sure they're worth your while!
- tourist buses. Barcelona is a very spread-out city, with wonderful monuments to visit but slightly outside the city center. Tourist buses offer routes that take you to Tibidabo, Park Güell, Poble Nou...
- public transport. Several transport cards are available. Cards for one or ten journeys, but also cards that allow you to travel for 24 or 72 hours. The tourist offices will guide you to find the most suitable card for your situation.
- packs. It is possible to buy packs that combine combined entries for a more economical price.
On the state of last-minute supply reservations and (re)housing assistance!
It's also a good place to ask for real-time hotel reservations if you have a last-minute withdrawal or that your visit to Barcelona was unplanned!
In summer, during the high season, Barcelona is very crowded, and finding a hotel or hostel for the same day can be a real challenge. an obstacle course.
At the tourist office, they'll call the accommodations for you, and they have a listing with the booking status to serve you better!
Sale of local cultural objects and souvenirs...
Barcelona's major tourist offices also sell local and original items.
Of course, you'll need to go to the most important offices, such as those on Plaça Sant Jaume or Plaça Catalunya.
In Barcelona, but also in Catalonia...
Tourist offices will be able to tell you all about Barcelona, but don't hesitate to ask for information about Catalonia and its nearby villages, coasts such as the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada, and hiking trails...
Where are the official tourist offices?
- In the tourist city center (Catalunya, Rambla)
- On Plaça Catalunya:
On Plaça Catalunya, the city's main tourist thoroughfare, you'll already find the main tourist office.
The venue also features the Barcelona Original Shop. Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Exact address: Plaça de Catalunya, 17-S, 08002, Barcelona
If the information center proves to be overcrowded, you can always fall back on the second office, located in the El Triangle shopping center. Please note that this office is open from 9am to 8pm. It is located in Carrer de Pelai.
- On the Ramblas :
You can't miss the magnificent Liceu theater, the oldest theater and a high point of theatrical culture and, originally, opera. Incredible architecture!
And perhaps combine it with a visit to the info point, open daily from 9am to 6.30pm.
Exact address: La Rambla 51-59 (Liceu metro station)
- In the Gothic Quarter
- On Plaça Sant Jaume :
The Plaça Sant Jaume is a politically important place, with the Generalitat de Barcelona and the Town Hall facing each other.
And inside the town hall is the tourist office.
Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 8pm, but closes at 3pm on weekends.
Exact address: Ciutat, 2 (Ajuntament de Barcelona), 08002, Barcelona
- Holy Cross Cathedral:
On Plaça Nova, in front of the beautiful and imposing Holy Cross Cathedral, in the Gothic Quarter.
The office is located in the "Col-legi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya" building. Open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and from 9am to 3pm on Sundays.
- In transport facilities
- At Sants station
Exact address: Plaça dels Països Catalans, s/n, 08014, Barcelona
- At Barcelona-El Prat airport Terminal 1 and 2
Inside the airport, you can't miss the tourist office. Signs indicate their location. Open from 8.30 a.m. to 8.30 p.m.
- On the Passeig de Gracià
The superb Palau Robert, with its generally committed and free exhibitions, also houses an info point. The Palau is near the obelisk, which you can see from quite a distance...
Exact address: Passeig de Gràcia 107 (metro Diagonal)
- In Gloriès
Exact address: Plaça de les Glòries Catalanes (Glòries metro station)
Please note that the office is closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. On other days, it's open from 10am to 5pm.
And the list of cabins which are not strictly speaking offices, but rather spaces scattered around the city in strategic locations. The staff can also help you...
o Cabina Barceloneta. Address: c/ Doctor Aiguader, s/n (in front of MHC).
o Cabina Colom. Address: Plaça Portal de la Pau, s/n.
o Cabina Plaça de Catalunya Bergara. Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n.
o Cabina Plaça de Catalunya Nord. Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n
o Cabina Plaça de Catalunya Sud. Address: Plaça de Catalunya, s/n
o Cabina Plaça Espanya. Address: Plaça d'Espanya/ Av. Maria Cristina.
o Cabina Sagrada Família. Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família.
o Cabina Sagrada Família 2. Address: Plaça de la Sagrada Família.
o Cabina Sants. Address: Plaça Joan Peiró, s/n.
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