Barcelona is a city that lends itself to walking. It is compact, varied and full of life, which makes it easy to explore at your own pace, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, square by square, and to notice places that might otherwise pass you by.
Getting around on foot helps you connect more closely with the city’s rhythm, and allows you to take in its architecture, public spaces and daily life more fully. Many of the main areas are within easy reach of each other, and the pedestrian layout makes it straightforward and comfortable to move around.
Walking is also a quieter and more sustainable way to experience Barcelona and a good way to see the city as it is lived from day to day.
Barcelona has an extensive, integrated and accessible public transport network, making it easy to get around both the city and the wider metropolitan area. The metro, buses, trams and rail services connect the main points of interest efficiently. Most services are accessible and equipped with visual, audio and digital information systems, helping to ensure a comfortable and inclusive experience for everyone.
Alongside everyday public transport, the city also offers a few unique ways of getting around Barcelona. Cable cars, sightseeing buses and boat services such as Las Golondrinas add another layer to the network. They are generally accessible and provide a practical way of moving across the city, with the added benefit of a different perspective along the way.
Barcelona’s black and yellow taxis are easy to spot and widely available, with more than 10,000 in service and an increasing share of hybrid, electric and natural gas vehicles. Among the main services are Taxi Ecológico, with a fully hybrid and quiet fleet, and Taxi Class, offering high-end vehicles with ECO certification.
A green light on the roof indicates that a taxi is free, and they can be picked up at any of the more than 300 taxi ranks, hailed by phone, or booked through free apps. For specific needs such as language options or seven-seater vehicles, it is recommended to book in advance by phone. Fares include supplements for train stations, the airport, cruise terminals, luggage and night-time or special-day travel, ensuring a comfortable and safe service for all passengers.
More information on Barcelona’s taxi services:
Institut Metropolità del Taxi
(+34) 932 235 151
www.taxi.amb.ca
Barcelona is a compact city, easy to get around on foot or by public transport. If you are driving, it is worth bearing in mind that traffic is regulated, with pedestrian priority zones and streets with restricted access.
On-street parking is limited and regulated through green and blue zones. There is also an extensive network of underground car parks, both public and private, especially in the city centre.
The city operates a Low Emission Zone (ZBE), which restricts access for vehicles based on their emissions, particularly on weekdays. It is recommended to check in advance whether a vehicle is allowed to circulate and to register it if necessary: zberegistre.ambmobilitat.cat
In general, private cars are only useful in specific situations; for travel within the city centre and for everyday journeys, public transport, cycling and walking are more practical, agile and sustainable options.
Cycling is well established in Barcelona, with more than 240 km of cycle lanes across the city, along with signage, traffic lights and a wide range of bicycle parking facilities. It is also allowed on 30 km/h streets, shared-space streets, streets without kerbs, pedestrian areas, roadways and in public parks, always following the rules to ensure safety and harmonious sharing of public space.
Cycling can be combined with public transport, and bicycles must be parked at designated locking points or in underground parking facilities. You can also rent a bike or join guided routes with specialist companies for an active and eco-friendly way of getting around the city.
Barcelona's Eixample district has hidden architectural gems like this palace, a truly unique building in a combination of classical and eclectic styles, dating from the late 19th century. It stands on the corner of Carrer Mallorca and Carrer Roger de Llúria and was the former home of the Casades family. It currently houses the lawyers' association, the Il·lustre Col·legi d'Advocats de Barcelona.
CaixaForum, the Cultural Centre of “La Caixa” Foundation, is housed in one of Barcelona’s landmark buildings, the Casaramona textile mill, a jewel of industrial modernista architecture designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
Enjoy wine tourism in a different way on this 4x4 trail through the Penedès. You’ll visit two wineries, taste their wines and learn all the secrets of how they are made. An experience to be enjoyed with the five senses!.
Ride the train to the top of the Montserrat mountains and you'll be able to see the beauty of these mystical mountains.
Join this walking tour focusing on Barcelona’s most acclaimed architectural style and learn all about Gaudí while visiting three of his most emblematic works: Casa Vicens, La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.
This package gives you the opportunity to go on a programmed tour of two of Antoni Gaudí’s best-known landmarks, in one day and in different languages: the Sagrada Família and Park Güell. You can choose to begin your tour at Park Güell followed by the Sagrada Família, or vice-versa. You decide!.
Expert chefs will take you on a tour of the iconic Boqueria Market to choose the freshest produce which you'll use to make some delicious tapas. You're creations will be paired with the finest Catalan wines while you enjoy matchless views of Barcelona.
This package gives you the opportunity to visit two of Antoni Gaudí’s best-known landmarks: the Sagrada Família and its towers and Park Güell.
You have a date with the tradition and culture of cava at Bodegas Freixenet, the country's leading cava producer and one of the world's leading brands. You'll be welcomed with a glass of cava… and with open arms just 45 minutes away from Barcelona.
Discover the best of Catalan modernism with a single card! The Barcelona Modernist Card gives you free access to the city's 10 most emblematic modernist sites, so you can enjoy the most spectacular architecture without queuing and with maximum flexibility. With this card, you'll immerse yourself in the legacy of great architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, and you'll have the opportunity to see their most representative works. It's the most convenient way to discover the city in a unique way. Enjoy modernist Barcelona without complications and save time and money!
El transport públic de Barcelona està pensat per facilitar la mobilitat de persones amb diferents tipus de discapacitat, tant física com sensorial o cognitiva. La majoria d’estacions de metro disposen d’ascensors, itineraris accessibles i elements d’orientació, mentre que tots els autobusos urbans estan adaptats amb rampes i espais reservats..
A més, el sistema incorpora recursos com senyalització visual i acústica, informació clara a les estacions i als vehicles, i serveis d’atenció a l’usuari per resoldre dubtes o necessitats específiques. Tot i així, algunes infraestructures més antigues poden presentar limitacions puntuals, per la qual cosa és recomanable planificar el trajecte amb antelació i consultar la informació d’accessibilitat disponible.
El transport públic de Barcelona està pensat per facilitar la mobilitat de persones amb diferents tipus de discapacitat, tant física com sensorial o cognitiva. La majoria d’estacions de metro disposen d’ascensors, itineraris accessibles i elements d’orientació, mentre que tots els autobusos urbans estan adaptats amb rampes i espais reservats..
A més, el sistema incorpora recursos com senyalització visual i acústica, informació clara a les estacions i als vehicles, i serveis d’atenció a l’usuari per resoldre dubtes o necessitats específiques. Tot i així, algunes infraestructures més antigues poden presentar limitacions puntuals, per la qual cosa és recomanable planificar el trajecte amb antelació i consultar la informació d’accessibilitat disponible.
El transport públic de Barcelona està pensat per facilitar la mobilitat de persones amb diferents tipus de discapacitat, tant física com sensorial o cognitiva. La majoria d’estacions de metro disposen d’ascensors, itineraris accessibles i elements d’orientació, mentre que tots els autobusos urbans estan adaptats amb rampes i espais reservats..
A més, el sistema incorpora recursos com senyalització visual i acústica, informació clara a les estacions i als vehicles, i serveis d’atenció a l’usuari per resoldre dubtes o necessitats específiques. Tot i així, algunes infraestructures més antigues poden presentar limitacions puntuals, per la qual cosa és recomanable planificar el trajecte amb antelació i consultar la informació d’accessibilitat disponible.
El transport públic de Barcelona està pensat per facilitar la mobilitat de persones amb diferents tipus de discapacitat, tant física com sensorial o cognitiva. La majoria d’estacions de metro disposen d’ascensors, itineraris accessibles i elements d’orientació, mentre que tots els autobusos urbans estan adaptats amb rampes i espais reservats..
A més, el sistema incorpora recursos com senyalització visual i acústica, informació clara a les estacions i als vehicles, i serveis d’atenció a l’usuari per resoldre dubtes o necessitats específiques. Tot i així, algunes infraestructures més antigues poden presentar limitacions puntuals, per la qual cosa és recomanable planificar el trajecte amb antelació i consultar la informació d’accessibilitat disponible.
El transport públic de Barcelona està pensat per facilitar la mobilitat de persones amb diferents tipus de discapacitat, tant física com sensorial o cognitiva. La majoria d’estacions de metro disposen d’ascensors, itineraris accessibles i elements d’orientació, mentre que tots els autobusos urbans estan adaptats amb rampes i espais reservats..
A més, el sistema incorpora recursos com senyalització visual i acústica, informació clara a les estacions i als vehicles, i serveis d’atenció a l’usuari per resoldre dubtes o necessitats específiques. Tot i així, algunes infraestructures més antigues poden presentar limitacions puntuals, per la qual cosa és recomanable planificar el trajecte amb antelació i consultar la informació d’accessibilitat disponible.
