Barcelona is the cosmopolitan capitol of Cataluna. Its attractions span centuries of history. Visitors taking Barcelona tours & day trips can explore areas of the city that are reminicent of the Roman and medieval periods. Barcelona"s four main districts; four main districts: Ciutat Vella, El Barri Gotic, La Ribera and El Raval offer a different type of Barcelona tour experience. You can tour the cultural attractions in the museums and art galleries, or explore the athletic exhibits at the Olympic Village. There are also some exciting day trips in the Pyrenees, which are withing driving distance from Barcelona. In fact, there are so many unique and varied Barcelona tours & day trips that vistors might find themselves overwhelmed by the endless variety of choices.

While this may be fine if you have an endless amount of time to explore this lively and vibrant city. However, if your time is limited, you will have to make some Barcelona tour choices. In order to help you make a decision, we've highlighted some of the most popular Barcelona tours & day trips.

Tours of Barcelona Waterfront: If you are interested in Barcelona"s history as a port city, be sure to take a Barcelona day trip to the Waterfront. This area is often referred to as the Port Vell, or Old Port. The Port Vell has a myriad of trendy restaurants, a shopping mall and a superb aquarium. The best seafood restaurants are at Barceloneta, the fisherman's quarter that dates back to 1775.

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Barcelona Day Trip to Vila Olímpica at Poble Nou: If you are taking tours of Barcelona in the warmer months, you should definitely visit the Olympic Village, which was created for the 1992 Games. This is one of the most interesting tours of Barcelona for anyone interested in Olympic history. You can reach the village by taking metro line 4 to Barceloneta or Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica. This Barcelona tour begins at the Plaça dels Voluntaris, where you will see two of the tallest buildings in Spain. One is the Hotel Arts, and the other is Mapfre Tower. Also, a giant fountain features a statue of David and Goliath. Be sure to explore the Olympic Harbor, which was crucial to the Olympic games. Here, you will find the Olympic Ring, the Stadium and other sites related to the games.

Barcelona Tour of La Rambla: Almost all tours of Barcelona include a day in La Rambla. Many people say that La Rambla reminds them of the Champs Elyseés in Paris, or the Via Veneto in Rome. The streets are lined with a variety of shops, museums and art galleries. Street entertainers delight the crowds with their antics.

Tours of Barcelona Picasso Museum: If you are interested in the formative years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso, you should definitely visit the Picasso Museum. Over 3,500 works are featured in the permanent collection. Daily tours are conducted in English.

Winter Barcelona Day Trips to the Pyrenees Mountains: The Pyrenees Mountains are located just north of Barcelona. They offer excellent skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Given their proximity to Barcelona, they can be visited as a day trip.

Tours of Barcelona Wine Country: The El Penedès wine region offers some of the most picturesque scenery in Spain. This area can be toured by bicycle or by private vehicle. At the end of the day, enjoy a delicious Catalan meal, and sample some of the local wines. In the event that you sample a bit too much wine, some tour operators offer a support vehicle, so you need not worry about riding back while under the influence.

Barcelona day Trip to Park Guell: A man named Eusebi Güell who wished to develop a lovely park for the members of the Barcelona aristocracy commissioned The Park Guell. Visitors to the park find themselves fascinated by the amazing stone structures along with the exquisite tiling and unique buildings.

Castle Tours: The great castle of the Pyrenees is only one hour and a half north of Barcelona. It is located just before the French border, in the Natural Park of the Albera Mountains. The Counts of Roselló built the well-preserved Castle of Requesens in the eleventh century. The Castle has had a number of different owners, in addition to a variety of different names.