Hi Kelly, any private experiences you should book as soon as you know your dates, as November is still busy and they have limited availability.

Public experiences like regular tours and attraction tickets, I would book a week in advance at least to ensure you can get your preferred times.

Many tour companies don’t accept same day bookings and even the day before many companies close off their booking systems, so 48 hrs in advance is the absolute min. I’d advise.

Finally, if you book with Get Your Guide, using the links provided, they have free cancellation 24 hrs in advance so you can book and then cancel if you do have to change your plans.

Hope that helps!

Hi Kay

All Saints Day is a public holiday meaning banks, offices and most shops will be closed. The majority of restaurants will remain open, as they want to do business, but you should check with any specific restaurant you plan on visiting.

Attractions like-wise. Most of the private ones (which includes most Gaudi buildings) will stay open, but you might want to check the websites of specific attractions if you’re visiting any public museums for example.

Hi Leila, I think it’s a nice time to visit right now. Covid cases are very low now, situation is relaxed around the city. But there are less tourists than usual at all the main attractions, which makes for a better experience.

Apart from reading this page, you might want to look at our Romantic things to do suggestions:

/barcelona/romance

Have fun!

Hi Faizal

For vegetarian restaurants my friend Ben wrote a good article on his blog.

Also have some options here

/search/vegetarian-options

For non-cultural activities, you could check out the Aquarium, Zoo, Magic Fountain show, or go sailing. Or Camp Nou Stadium Tour if you like football. Lots more suggestions here:

/barcelona/things-to-do

Good mix between speed and cost would be to take the Aerobus to Placa Espanya (first stop), then hop on the metro (green line) to Parallel. I think it’s two stops only.

Cheers

Duncan

can you also please suggest the most cost effective way to get to our accommodation which is STAY TOGETHER BARCELONA APARTMENTS in Ronda Sant Pau 1 which is opposite the Paral lel Metro Station.

Hi guys, great, 10 days should give you plenty of time to see some of Catalonia’s countryside. You might be interested in this article as well: /barcelona/day-trips Hope you have an amazing trip!

Thanks Duncan – will keep an eye on this

Hi Matt, hard to predict. Things usually kick off in the evening, so during the day even if you see a protest there shouldn’t be any violence or uproar and you should be able to move around pretty much as normal. From 7 or 8pm, I’d avoid Placa Catalunya and the Gran Via and Diagonal avenues, and just try to circumvent any large gatherings you see, or move quickly through them. The protestors are non violent, but you might see some fires and the thing you need to avoid is the police charging at protestors while you’re in the way. Protests started two days ago more or less, and with a bit of luck things will die down in the next few days and you won’t experience any disruption.

Do you know any shops/galleries in ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ where it’s possible buy posters from The New Yorker?
My partner and I are visiting ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ for the second time, but first time with a four month old baby. If you have any heads up or advice, that would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for a great article.

🙂

We are travelling to ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ on the 8th to 10th November 2019. With the current unrest and general election over that weekend, do you believe there will be much disruption during our visit and are there any particular places you would recommend to avoid?

Thanks

Hi Evie, Duncan here, the Editor…. hmmm, bit out of my area of expertise, however you might be interested in the Design Museum, which also has a light display on the square outside. (Torre Glories also has spectacular nighttime lighting and is next to it).

Hi Kevin

Maybe something like this…

Day 1

Gaudi + Gothic Quarter

Day 2

Montjuic including Poble Espanyol and Magic Fountain

Day 3

Montserrat Day Trip

Days 4 & 5

Try for something a bit different!

Hi Bailey, Duncan here (the editor!). For transport I recommend getting a T10 card at any metro station. It costs 10 euros or so, and is valid for 10 journeys. That way you can use the metro for an average price of 1 euro per journey (instead of 2, if you buy single tickets each time). They are also transferable, so you can share them.

Regarding activities you can check out this longer list of things to do here: /barcelona/things-to-do

Food, you can check out our eat section: /restaurants

Or article on tapas and tapas bars: /barcelona/tapas

For low key, affordable tapas I like this place: /elisabets

Have fun, and let me know how you get on!

We have three college girls traveling to ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ (maybe a day in Madrid) and your article is super helpful! Any additional advice for us regarding transportation, activities, food, etc? We will be there the first week of November.

Thanks so much 🙂

Hi Ruby, in general people should send me an email (info@barcelona-life.com) with their dates and number of people, and I’ll put them in direct touch with the organisers. In your case I’ve already done that, so just sit back and wait for an email with full details. Keep an eye on your spam folder in case the email arrives there! Enjoy!

I am traveling to ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ with my family and I wanted to learn how to cook Paella as you mentioned in your article. Can you provide additional information for example: website, contact information? Thank you in advance,

Hi Gert, yes for meeting people try Meet Up, it’s very active in ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥. Use the calendar view to find what’s going on while you’re here…

These articles might also prove useful:

/barcelona/catalan-cuisine

/barcelona/tapas

/barcelona/cocktail-bars

/barcelona/beer

There’s a lot to try! Tapas is the main form of eating, but it can be modern or classic. The above should keep you informed…

Best

Duncan

I am travelling ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ in November this year. Was searching for the best places to visit and things to do in ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥.
Your article is very useful.
Can you also suggest some popular local food and drinks?

Thanks.