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Day 1: Barcelona Sightseeing Explore La Ramblas for a fabulous taste of Barcelona’s eccentric character with its restaurants and funky late-night bars. Hop on a bus, bike, or a scooter for an alternative approach to sightseeing or take the classic One Day Tour. On the Barcelona Gourmet Tapas Evening Walking Tour visit La Boquiera to see the amazing fresh food markets. Day 2: Art from Gaudi to Contemporary Discover Antoni Gaudi's masterpieces like the Casa Calvet, Sagrada Familia and Parc Güells. Other cultural highlights include The Picasso Museum, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (Romanesque art), Fundació Joan Miró, the CCCB and MACBA for contemporary art. Day 3: Day Trips from Barcelona Take a trip out of the city to Montserrat or discover the glamorous Costa Brava and its sparkling beaches.

Barcelona's most photographed landmark, a UNESCO-listed monument and Antoni Gaudí’s most iconic masterpiece, La Sagrada Família is a must for every itinerary. The modernist cathedral is a work of fantasy so immense and rich in detail that it isn't even finished yet, but it's still Spain’s most-visited monument, averaging over 3 million annual visitors. The best way to visit La Sagrada Família is by pre-booking skip-the-line tickets, ensuring you head straight to the front of the queue and enjoy priority access. With multiple options available, there’s a tour to suit all budgets and itineraries. Short on time? Opt for a 1.5-hour skip-the-line tour, with or without entrance to the tower, and make your own way there by public transport. First time in the city? Combine your visit with a Best of Barcelona tour and see highlights like the Gothic Quarter, Montjuïc Hill and Casa Batlló, too.

Palma is the island chain’s capital city and it’s here you’ll probably touch down first, and it’s here where there are so many things to do. Don’t get discouraged. There’s an easy way to break down your visit. Consider an easy Hop On Hop Off City Tour which picks you up directly in front of your boat and shows you all the pertinent info of your host city while allowing you the luxury of stopping and checking out what you absolutely need to experience right then and there (like the beach, market, or the Almudaina Palace). The Inca Markets Shopping Tour is always a hit to gather up some rare leather collectibles, while the Mallorca Island Tour gives one a whole sense of the island, as opposed to just the city. This is nice for those who’ve had enough of the city life, but still want a little culture and history. Another option is Valldemossa and La Granja. This all day excursion takes you to high ground, where you’ll see Valldemossa.

Travelers who make their way to the city of Madrid between May and September will find plenty of opportunities to check out art, culture and history in this iconic Spanish destination. Madrid offers visitors an all-access pass to top landmarks with a popular hop-on hop-off bus tour option. These no-hassle offerings allow travelers to visit the major attractions without having to worry about transport, navigation or parking. Food and wine lovers can enjoy Madrid’s culinary delights at outdoor cafes and tapas bars on specialized tours focusing on regional cuisine and drink. Or opt for a traditional flamenco show for an evening featuring some of the best entertainment Madrid has to offer. Art enthusiasts can tour the city’s popular museums, including the Prado Museum, while football fans can catch a match at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Those wanting a bird’s-eye view of Spain’s beautiful countryside can embark on a hot air balloon ride over Toledo or Segovia.

For first time visitors to Barcelona As the city’s top tourist attraction with more than 2.8 million visitors a year, La Sagrada Familia’s queues are almost as legendary as the cathedral itself, so make the most of your time and book a tour that offers skip-the-line access, like a Skip-the-Line Best of Barcelona tour. This tour offers a comprehensive tour of Barcelona’s sights, including a one-hour guided tour of La Sagrada Familia, and is available as either a half or full day tour. For those short on time You don’t have to join a long tour to check out the magnificent structure – opt for a Skip-the-Line La Sagrada Familia Tour and enjoy a hassle-free, one-hour tour of the cathedral interiors, including free time to revisit your favorite sections. Whether you’ve already seen Barcelona or just want to explore on your own, this tour is perfect for those short on time and with several time slots available, you can fit it in around your schedule.

To save time The cheapest and easiest way to visit is on a half-day trip from Barcelona, an ideal option for those short on time. The mountaintop Basilica is the focus of the tour and you’ll arrive by coach, with plenty of time to explore the abbey and watch a performance by the renowned La Escolania de Montserrat, one of Europe's oldest children's choirs. You can also upgrade your tour to include a scenic cogwheel train ride up the mountain. To save money Perfect for first time visitors who want to save money and see as many sights as possible, the Barcelona Super Saver Sightseeing and Montserrat Tour combines two top tours into one day. See the attractions of the Catalonian capital, enjoy aerial views of the city on a cable car ride up Montjuic, and then climb Montserrat on a cogwheel train for a tour of the Montserrat Royal Basilica. Finally, sample traditional Montserrat liquors at a mountaintop distillery.