Experience the culture and beauty of Barcelona
Each year, many of our clients visit the breathtaking city of Barcelona during their trip to Spain for the Running of the Bulls. Pamplona is easily accessible via train from Barcelona, and Barcelona’s major international airport (BCN) offers many international flight options, including several direct flights to major airports in the U.S. If Barcelona is on your list, or if you plan to fly through BCN en route to Pamplona, Bucket List Events makes it easy to stay and explore this world-class city.
Stay: Hotel Avenida Palace
Dating back over 70 years, this historic hotel will put you in an ideal location: just steps from Passeig de Gracia, one of the world’s most famous shopping boulevards, and a short walk from La Rambla, Barcelona’s famed tree-lined pedestrian street. The hotel’s central location next to Placa Catalunya ensures that all of Barcelona’s sights and main attractions are easily accessible via walk or ride.
The hotel has recently debuted brand new, fully-renovated rooms, and all Bucket List Events guests will enjoy a pleasant stay as some of the first guests to experience these new rooms at the Avenida Palace.
Experience: Choose from a variety of local tours
All Bucket List Events guests in Barcelona will be able to enjoy the local tour of their choice. Options include reserved passes to visit La Sagrada Familia, the world-famous unfinished basilica, as well as a guided walking tour of Barcelona, or Parc Guell, the private park and gardens that are considered a masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi.
Transfer: Included between Pamplona and Barcelona
Stressed about navigating your way between Pamplona and Barcelona? Don’t be! We’ve got you covered. Your one-way transfer between the two cities is included in your Barcelona booking. We’ll handle the logistics so you can focus on making the most of your vacation in Spain.
Sample Tour Options
Barcelona Walking Tour
Stroll through Barcelona’s vibrant streets and discover a mix of Gothic architecture, colorful markets, and lively plazas. Along the way, you’ll uncover hidden alleys, world-famous landmarks, and the city’s unique blend of history and modern flair.
Sagrada Familia Tour
A tour of the Sagrada Família reveals Antoni Gaudí’s breathtaking masterpiece, where soaring towers and intricate facades tell biblical stories through stone and light. Inside, colorful stained-glass windows bathe the vast basilica in a kaleidoscope of hues, creating an atmosphere both spiritual and awe-inspiring.
Parc Güell Tour
Touring Parc Güell immerses you in Gaudí’s whimsical world, where mosaic-covered benches, colorful sculptures, and winding pathways feel like stepping into a fairytale. From its hilltop terraces, you’re rewarded with sweeping views of Barcelona framed by the park’s playful, nature-inspired designs.
Picasso Museum
Touring the Picasso Museum in Barcelona gives you a deep look into the artist’s formative years, showcasing his connection to the city and his creative journey. The collection spans thousands of works, displayed across historic Gothic mansions that add to the museum’s charm.
