Oldhippy Posted April 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me plan our time in Barcelona. We will be arriving on a Saturday morning (Jet Lag), have Sunday and Monday also. We board our ship on a Tuesday so I guess we have that morning too. We would like to take the train to the Montserrat. A Sunday Mass would be nice. Sangrada Familia is a must. I've heard most museums are closed on Mondays. Would like to see the most of what there is with our time. I'm hoping to get some good advise on what to see and when:) Thanks,,,,,,,,,Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADflyer Posted April 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted April 16, 2014 http://www.spain.info/# Always a good start. Links to most attractions in Spain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollieUK Posted April 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Follow the link here to a very good source of information. You need to join the forum but it is free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pet Nit Noy Posted April 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi everyone,I'm hoping someone can help me plan our time in Barcelona. We will be arriving on a Saturday morning (Jet Lag), have Sunday and Monday also. We board our ship on a Tuesday so I guess we have that morning too. We would like to take the train to the Montserrat. A Sunday Mass would be nice. Sangrada Familia is a must. I've heard most museums are closed on Mondays. Would like to see the most of what there is with our time. I'm hoping to get some good advise on what to see and when:) Thanks,,,,,,,,,Mary You've got the start of a plan. You already know that most museums are closed on Monday. Now, for a few more pieces of the puzzle: o The fabulous Boqueria market is closed on Sunday. o The Gaudi house, Casa Mila (AKA La Pedrera) is open daily. That's a must-see for the roof-top creatures and the curving façade. Here are the hours of worship services at Sagrada Familia: CATALAN WEEKDAYS 20:15 SATURDAYS 19:30 SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION 10:30, 13:00, 18.30 * * Except 24th June to 24th September SPANISH WEEKDAYS 9:00 SATURDAYS 9:00 SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION 9:00, 11:45, 20:15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted April 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) We LOVED Parc Guell. I hope your hotel is centrally located, within a walk of Las Ramblas is ideal! Edited April 16, 2014 by sunsetbeachgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted April 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 16, 2014 OP: this web site was very useful to us when we were planning our first visit to Barcelona: http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/ Know also that it's very easy to get around the city on foot and by subway (buy a T-10 ticket to save money); the web site above will give you all the info on that. You'll be there long enough that you might want to consider a walking tour of the Barri Gotic; we did one with these folks and really enjoyed it: http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/en/tour/barcelona-walking-tour.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhippy Posted April 16, 2014 Author #7 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Thanks to all that replied:). Yes, our hotel is centrally located, at least that is what I've heard on it's reviews. I'm thinking that when we arrive Sat. morning we will stroll the Rambulas and go to the Boqueria Market. On Sunday, hit the Museums and tour the Sangrada Familia and attend service there too. On Monday take the train to Montserrat and then go see the Gaudie House. I'd like to see Barcelonas Cathedral also and do a Gothic tour too. I don't know where I can sneak them in without over doing it. We are in our 60's and don't have the energy we used too, although we are still going strong:) So, is this itinerary doable without being on the run all the time? Thanks again,,,, Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvcrzn Posted April 16, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hi everyone,I'm hoping someone can help me plan our time in Barcelona. We will be arriving on a Saturday morning (Jet Lag), have Sunday and Monday also. We board our ship on a Tuesday so I guess we have that morning too. We would like to take the train to the Montserrat. A Sunday Mass would be nice. Sangrada Familia is a must. I've heard most museums are closed on Mondays. Would like to see the most of what there is with our time. I'm hoping to get some good advise on what to see and when:) Thanks,,,,,,,,,Mary 4774pappa post on June 18, 2013 has a step by step DIY TO MONTSERRAT . I will be following it for my trip. And PamIam post on June 25, 2013 added a few other points. The previous post on this tread with the attached web site for tourism is also extremely helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTraveling47 Posted April 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Check out Barcelona Day Tours. Highly rated (5stars) on Tripadvisor, great reviews. I contacted them yesterday about the 1/2 day city tour and will be booking today. Can't beat the pickup and drop off service they include. We are cruising out of Barcelona on May 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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