Line 4 · Beach

Barcelona with kids

Catalonia, Spain

Best timeMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
Getting thereFly
Good forHistory & culture, Beach
DocumentsPassport needed

Gaudí's Sagrada Família and Park Güell, the Barceloneta beach, tapas, and Montserrat by rack railway.

Dinner starts late in Spain. Tapas bars make early family meals easy.

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What it costs

Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.

Where you stayEstimated total*
Budget (1★)$2,240
Mid-range (3★)$2,980
Luxury (5★)$5,230

*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.

Best time to go

  1. JanOff
  2. FebOff
  3. MarOff
  4. AprGood
  5. MayBest
  6. JunBest
  7. JulGood
  8. AugGood
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBest
  11. NovGood
  12. DecOff

Top attractions in Catalonia

  1. Sagrada FamíliaGaudí's basilica
  2. Park GüellMosaic dragon
  3. Casa BatllóGaudí house with AR tour
  4. Casa MilàLa Pedrera rooftop
  5. La BoqueriaFood market
  6. Gothic QuarterMedieval lanes
  7. Barceloneta BeachCity beach
  8. Montjuïc & Magic FountainCastle and gardens
  9. TibidaboHilltop amusement park
  10. MontserratMountain monastery

Where to eat in Catalonia

  1. El Xampanyet$$Tapas
  2. Bar Cañete$$Tapas bar
  3. Cervecería Catalana$$Tapas
  4. La Paradeta$$Pick-your-own seafood
  5. Can Solé$$$Paella
  6. Bar Pinotxo$$In La Boqueria
  7. Els Quatre Gats$$Picasso's café
  8. Granja La Pallaresa$Churros and chocolate
  9. Bormuth$$Tapas
  10. El Nacional$$Food hall

Things to do

  1. Spotify Camp Nou tourFC Barcelona
  2. Magic Fountain showEvenings
  3. Cable car up MontjuïcHarbor views
  4. Bike tourFlat waterfront
  5. Paella cooking classWith market visit
  6. Beach dayBarceloneta
  7. Museu de la XocolataChocolate museum
  8. CosmoCaixaScience museum with rainforest
  9. Flamenco showTablao Cordobés

Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.

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