Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia

[Anonymous]

Would love suggestions for tours or experiences including Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia. We'll be there at the end of March with our kids, 9 and 11

[Anonymous]

No need for a tour of Park Guell. Just go and wander. Exploring is half the fun.

[Anonymous]

We were very happy with a Gaudi walking (and metro) tour. Do-able on your own, but even better when guided by an American college student studying abroad for a semester.

[Anonymous]

I'm confused--why would you get a tour of parc guell? I actually am pro-tours in general, but the parc is just a BEAUTIFUL park. read a blurb about it's history and then just enjoy the views. If I were you, I'd go to the big market (Mercat de la Boqueria), get yummy snacks, then head up the green line to parc guell and have a little picnic at the top. In peak season, you need to reserve entry to the most famous spots, but I'm not sure if that is the case in March--you'll want to confirm that though. ENJOY!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No need for a tour of Park Guell. Just go and wander. Exploring is half the fun.

Get there before they open. It gets crowded fast.

[Anonymous]

You do not need tours but you need to book tickets in advance. Also beware of pickpockets, it is not a joke there. I recommend a moneybelt under clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You do not need tours but you need to book tickets in advance. Also beware of pickpockets, it is not a joke there. I recommend a moneybelt under clothes.

this. book your tickets online now. they do sell out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You do not need tours but you need to book tickets in advance. Also beware of pickpockets, it is not a joke there. I recommend a moneybelt under clothes.

Hear me out: or... just don't look rich. I've traveled fairly extensively and have never purchased or worn a money belt. Leather or canvas cross-body only and have never had an issue. Just don't look like you have anything worth stealing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do not need tours but you need to book tickets in advance. Also beware of pickpockets, it is not a joke there. I recommend a moneybelt under clothes.

Hear me out: or... just don't look rich. I've traveled fairly extensively and have never purchased or worn a money belt. Leather or canvas cross-body only and have never had an issue. Just don't look like you have anything worth stealing.

The only time I've ever had anyone try to pickpocket me was when I was on the subway in Barcelona. I had all of my luggage with me, so I was especially vulnerable. All of my money was in a money belt, so none of my valuables were in danger. I've also travelled extensively, but Barcelona is different.

Someone else on the subway car alerted us to the danger, and I was appreciative of this.

[Anonymous]

Thanks super helpful! I had seen providers offer tours of both Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia but sounds like we just need it for Sagrada FAmilia (maybe). Any tours you lked for just Sagrada Familia?

[Anonymous]

Also, visit the Mercat de la Boqueria before going to parc Guell to pick up items for a picnic lunch at the park. We brought fresh fruit and little meat pies with us to enjoy. My kids loved, loved, loved the fruit smoothies we purchased multiple times a day at the market. They tried so many different flavors. Have a wonderful time!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks super helpful! I had seen providers offer tours of both Parc Guell and Sagrada Familia but sounds like we just need it for Sagrada FAmilia (maybe). Any tours you lked for just Sagrada Familia?

Buy your tickets from the official site and get the audio guide. Buying a tour from guides is much more expensive, and some are scams.

[Anonymous]

Plan to get to both in the morning right when they open, before the biggest crowds arrive. You don’t need a tour guide.

[Anonymous]

We did the tour with a visit to one of the towers at Sagrada Familia and enjoyed it. It was only a bit more than a regular ticket - through their website.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do not need tours but you need to book tickets in advance. Also beware of pickpockets, it is not a joke there. I recommend a moneybelt under clothes.

Hear me out: or... just don't look rich. I've traveled fairly extensively and have never purchased or worn a money belt. Leather or canvas cross-body only and have never had an issue. Just don't look like you have anything worth stealing.

The only time I've ever had anyone try to pickpocket me was when I was on the subway in Barcelona. I had all of my luggage with me, so I was especially vulnerable. All of my money was in a money belt, so none of my valuables were in danger. I've also travelled extensively, but Barcelona is different.

Someone else on the subway car alerted us to the danger, and I was appreciative of this.

Same, Barcelona is the only place I’ve been pickpocketed. I was carrying a sleepy toddler. Easy target but I’ve travelled to other crowded big cities in Europe and Asia and was never pickpocketed.