Art and culture activities in Barcelona

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Cycle through Barcelona's urban history with an architect

Barcelona is known around the world for its sustainable, accessible urban design, and one of the best ways to experience that firsthand is by bicycle. Join an architect for a slow-paced, 15-kilometer (9-mile) ride through the city to learn about its evolution from medieval times to the present. • Meet at a bicycle rental center, where you’ll be fitted with the right bike for you. • Our route will take us to many stops of architectural interest, including MACBA, Sant Antoni Superblock, Port Vell, and the Olympic Village. Along the way, I’ll explain how Barcelona has preserved historic architecture while designing for the future, transforming industrial zones into accessible public spaces. • Occasionally, we’ll get off our bicycles to walk through parks and pedestrian areas, pausing for connection and discussion. By the end of the tour, you’ll have enjoyed a refreshing ride and gained a deeper appreciation of Barcelona’s commitment to creating an equitable, sustainable urban model.

Sketch the Sagrada Familia with a local illustrator

The towering spires of La Sagrada Familia have inspired architects and artists for generations. Now, it's your turn to bring them to life on paper. In this guided sketching session, you’ll learn to observe, interpret, and sketch the basilica’s intricate details while enjoying a creative break from sightseeing. • We’ll gather at a scenic spot with the perfect view of La Sagrada Familia. I’ll introduce key architectural sketching techniques—covering composition, perspective, and shading—so you can approach your drawing with confidence. • With step-by-step guidance, you’ll outline the basilica’s iconic towers, facades, and intricate details. I’ll show you how to capture depth and structure, ensuring your sketch reflects Gaudí’s stunning vision. • Once the structure takes shape, I’ll help you enhance your drawing using fine black ink for definition. If you’d like, you can also add subtle color touches to help your artwork pop. • We’ll wrap up with a short sharing session, where you can showcase your sketch, ask questions, and receive personalized tips to refine your technique. You’ll leave with a hand-drawn postcard of Barcelona’s most famous landmark, a souvenir crafted by your own hands. As you focus on lines, shadows, and details, you’ll see the world through an artist’s eyes and hopefully develop a deeper appreciation for Gaudí’s masterpiece in the process.

Paint watercolor postcards inspired by Montjuic's gardens

Capture the beauty of Barcelona’s skyline and Montjuïc Hill with an immersive watercolour experience. Explore the iconic botanical gardens while learning techniques on pre-drawn watercolor postcards to create a unique keepsake from your trip. Stage 1: Meeting Point We’ll meet outside Paral·lel Station, at the café-bar Enrique Tomás. Please be on time—funiculars leave every 15 minutes, and we’ll wait up to 10 minutes. If you're late, don’t worry! We’ll be in touch so you can catch up with us later. Stage 2: Ascend in the Funicular We’ll take the funicular (ticket included!) to Montjuïc and enjoy a 10-12 minute walk to the gardens, with stunning views of Barcelona’s skyline. If time allows, we’ll stop by the Olympic Pool. Stage 3: Watercolor Warm-Up & Cactus Garden You’ll receive your watercolor kit and postcards for a quick warm-up session. Then, we’ll explore the Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera, where you’ll create a watercolor postcard inspired by the unique plant life. Stage 4: Skyline Painting & Wrap-Up We’ll head to the Miramar Hotel, where you can capture Barcelona’s skyline. If time permits, we’ll paint together. Stage 5: After Drink or Return - Enjoy a drink at the Miramar terrace café. - Head back the way we came. - Take the cable car to Barceloneta (€12) for tapas! - Walk with me back to Paral·lel Station.

Private tour with the founder or core team member

Step into the immersive Barcelona museum White Rabbit for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey through art, technology, and storytelling that brings Catalan traditions to life in cutting-edge ways. The visit is guided by its founder or one of the core team members who has breathed life into this project since day one. • We’ll share the story of White Rabbit’s creation, from the initial vision to the artistic and technological innovations that make it unique, from breathtaking visuals to interactive displays. • Explore the immersive installations that reinterpret Catalan traditions, such as Castells (human towers), Correfocs (fire runs), and Capgrossos (giant-headed figures). We’ll explain their history, significance, and modern-day relevance. • Hear exclusive insights into the artists, my creative process, the technological innovations behind White Rabbit, and the future of immersive storytelling. You’ll leave with a unique, sensory-rich perspective on Catalan heritage and the creative vision behind Barcelona’s quirky, innovative space.

Watch the birth of a Spanish guitar with a luthier

Learn how wood transforms into an instrument and hear a private recital by a guitar-maker. Enter my workshop Examine the traditional guitar-making tools and materials. Admire the guitar Discuss the guitar's symbolic and functional details. Select the wood Understand how to cut and prepare wood for shaping. Witness the change See me shaping the soundboard and assembling the body. Listen to the music Enjoy a private flamenco performance with my instruments.

Design your own belt with master leatherworkers Rosi & Mina

Spend an afternoon with master leather artisans in our Barcelona workshop, where you'll learn how to make a custom leather belt. • We'll start by sharing the history of leatherworking in Barcelona, explaining why we love working with leather, and guiding you through the belt-making process. • Next, you'll select the hide and buckle you'd like to use, and we'll help you cut, edge, and prepare the leather. • Then, we'll guide you through the process of burnishing the edges for a polished finish and decorating the belt through painting, embossing, or engraving it. Once you attach the buckle, you'll have a durable, beautiful leather belt that you made yourself!

Introduction to Barcelona Old Town Walking Tour

THE TOUR IS IN ENGLISH Date/Time not available? Message us! ESP -> Para un tour en ESPAÑOL solicita un tour PRIVADO Discover our beloved hometown Barcelona in a delightful blend of entertainment and education! With over 2000 years of captivating history, our city offers a rich tapestry of architecture, legends, and culture. We'll walk you through the narrow medieval alleys, winding streets and charming squares of Barcelona's historic heart—the Ciutat Vella/Old Town. Delve into the iconic neighbourhoods of Barri Gòtic/Gothic Quarter and El Born, as we reveal the stories, myths, and characters that have shaped this incredible city—from royalty and saints to explorers and artists. Designed for the conscious, curious traveller, our Barcelona Old Town tour offers a comprehensive yet entertaining experience. With over a decade of experience in hosting tours, we've crafted the ultimate introduction for you to both our region, city and the Barcelonian way of life. What's more? You’ll get insider, up-to-date local tips on dining, shopping, and exploring the city. We'll make sure that no one feels like a tourist but like a friend visiting. Come with an open mind, a thirst for knowledge, and a smile. We can't wait to show you around! PS. You can complement this Old Town tour with our top-rated Intro to Gaudí & Sagrada Família Walking Tour. https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/335533

Bike Tour Of Barcelona With A Local

A fun, laid-back bike ride that gives you a great overview of Barcelona’s amazing architecture, history and street culture. You will experience Barcelona from its beaches to its back streets, monumental buildings to its bodegas, and from its Roman ruins to its romantic hideaways. It will be like having a friend show you around, someone who can not only tell you all about Barcelona’s amazing history, but take you to the real city behind the tourist façade. A great introduction to this fabulous city. Other things to note The tour is relaxed and laid-back, which makes it great for people of all fitness levels. The bikes are comfy and easy to ride even for those who don't know a handle bar from a tapas bar.

Live an unique cat experience

You could pass one hour with cats, play with them, touch them, and relax with their purr. When you enter at the cat shelter, the human team introduce the cats (all of them were rescued and are in adoption) to you, show you the shelter, inform you at the rules and invite you at a cold or hot drink. During the rest of the time you can move from all the space freely with the human team technical supervision. Other things to note Dogs or other animals are not admited. The travelers have to comply the shelter rules, created to protect the cats. Travelers with cat or animal soft allergy have to come with their medical treatmen, but if the allergy is hard is better don't visit our shelter.

Bike tour through Barcelona

A chill, easy going bike cruise that will give you an inside to Barcelona’s history, architecture, and metropolitan culture. Come experience Barcelona through the eyes of a local; A new friend who can tell you about the city’s deep history and show you the hidden gems of the city that many overlook. You’ll experience a ride from the beach to the backstreets, charming shops and plazas of romance. A perfect introduction to an amazing city! A tour with something for everyone, Barcelona experts and new comers alike. The pace of the tour is laid back and the bikes are comfy, great for all ages and fitness levels.

Hidden Bars & Authentic Tapas Journey

Escape the Tourist Trail: Discover Authentic Barcelona Since 2017, this has been the only Tapas Tour that takes you off the beaten path to a part of the city untouched by tourists. Here, you’ll explore the locals’ favorite bars (no English menus!) while savoring some of the most delicious bites Barcelona has to offer. This is a full immersion in real Barcelona, where you’ll see the sense of community, and be able to interact with and feel like a local yourself. During this food & drink experience we will show you a hidden and unexpected Barcelona, we will walk and visit the bars of our neighborhood, a 100% local community. You'll eat and drink at family-owned places where grandmas are still in charge of the kitchen, and where they prepare tapas you won't find downtown. You'll taste a rich cuisine where local, fresh, and seasonal products pair well with traditional drinks, unaware of new trends. Expect the best homemade tapas, from artisanal cold cuts to fresh seafood. This experience pays homage to the classic tapas. Don't expect fancy preparations or places featured in travel guides. Join us for a journey into the heart of Barcelona's food culture, where every bite tells a story and every glass raises a toast to tradition. Flexitarian and Celiac-friendly options available.

Enchanting Old Town by Night Tour

Barcelona's Gothic Quarter is at its most beautiful and authentic by sunset and by night; there are less tourist crowds and it is incredibly atmospheric, it really is like stepping into a time machine and going backwards to the middle ages! We will see a legendary fountain, explore an ancient Roman cemetery and pass under the Roman city walls. We'll visit King's Square, wander the romantic narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter and follow a trail of destruction from the Spanish Civil War. We'll discover saints and martyrs, kings and queens, medieval gargoyles. As well as history we will discover legends about knights and princesses and dragons. The ancient connects to the modern so you'll understand the current political situation in Catalunya. By the end of this tour you will fully understand how the city has developed over 2,000 years into the global phenomenon it is today. Along the way we will stop to get a delicious hot chocolate in a traditional and local churros café (winter season) or for an irresistible ice cream (summer season)! Want to touch upon wanderlust, the magical cocktail of beauty, romance, exploration and adventure that travel is all about? This is the tour you've been waiting for! *The Tour will be given in English *Hot Chocolate/Ice Cream is not included in the price of the tour

Barcelona Happiness Tour

Visiting some of Barcelona’s most inspiring locations, we’ll discuss 5 essential ingredients to living a happier life: Finding Meaning; Mindfulness; Gratitude; Family/Friends; Community. This unique tour is targeted at anybody interested in psychology, mental wellbeing, personal growth, spirituality, meditation. The interactive tour is a relaxing walk across the historical heart of the city, moving from park and palm trees to beautiful plazas and the medieval streets of the Old Town. We’ll stop at major landmarks including the Ciutadella park, golden Cascades Fountain, Passeig del Born (one of the city’s oldest medieval streets), King’s Square, City Hall and the towering Barcelona Cathedral in all its gothic glory. At each stop we’ll discuss a major theme relating to the science of Happiness. We will consider some strange psychological experiments and do some experiments of our own. Along the way we sample some Barcelona candy, and we’ll do a 10 minute meditation in the park. The tour will be life-affirming and uplifting. Guests will leave with some simple but important truths about happiness reaffirmed. Let’s undertake this journey together and fall in love with life again. Smiles guaranteed :) IMPORTANT: The €3 booking fee covers administration costs. This tour is a 'Free Tour' format, meaning guests decide the value and pay whatever they feel is a fair price