post cruise Barcelona visit

[daletabu]

We were quite happy doing the free Barcelona tour. Check out on trip advisor, we used the #1 free tour where you pay at the end whatever you see fit as value. It was a lot of fun if you don't mind walking.

[Ofmyheart]

Almost forgot.....take the FREE shuttle that Barcelona provides to Columbus statue at foot of Las Ramblas.

There is a small sign outside the terminal by the parking lot so you may have to ask someone where it is. As I recall the Princess shuttle was $8 per person.

 

Where exactly is the free shuttle located from the ship itself? As compared to Princess' shuttle? How bad is the wait to get on?

[emeraldlake]

The Barcelona shuttle which seems like it is now a few euro to use is located on the sidewalk near the parking lot. The Princess shuttle was in the front of the terminal. The line was long but buses seem to come pretty quickly. Dont remember a long wait. On the way back there was no line at all.

[touringideas]

touring ideas writng. (originatior of this thread) Thank you all for the great input and ideas. What weve opted to do is book with barcelona day tours. Yheir email info@BarcelonaDayTours.com . They are pretty repsonsive Our plan for our short stay before leaving is getting a few hour guided overview on our day 1 with them right off the ship, while they alos watch our bags, and on to the hotel. Our seocnd day it will be the HOHO you all suggest to perhaps go back tol see soemthing and get back and walk about Las Ramblas.

[touringideas]

touring ideas writing. (originatior of this thread) Thank you all for the great input and ideas.After checking their web site and credentials, (see the web site http://www.barcelonadaytours.com) we've opted to do is book with Barcelona day tours. Their emailinfo@BarcelonaDayTours.com . They are pretty repsonsive Our plan for our short stay before leaving is getting a few hour guided overview on our day 1 with them right off the ship, while they also watch our bags, and on to the hotel. Our second day it will be the HOHO you all suggest to perhaps go back to see something and get back and walk about Las Ramblas.

[shepp]

Barcelona has a lovely, easy-to-use Metro that'll get you where you want to go from wherever you are, quickly and cheaply. No real reason to pay for HOHO unless you want to.

 

If you're interested in seeing the interiors of the Gaudi buildings (for many, the highlight of the city) be sure to book in advance, especially for La Sagrada Familia - the best sight in Barcelona IMO - but also for Casa Mila and Casa Batló.

[OzKiwiJJ]

Note there are two HoHo bus companies in Barcelona. One has two loops, the other has three loops. We used the one with two loops and did both, one each day. Each took around 2 hours not counting stops. They were a great way to get an overview of the city. We'd booked La Sagrada Familia separately and just got a taxi to and from our hotel to that. Taxis are very cheap and good in Barcelona. We also did a fair amount of wandering around by ourselves, especially around the Gothic quarter.

[TheRabbit]

Note there are two HoHo bus companies in Barcelona. One has two loops, the other has three loops. We used the one with two loops and did both, one each day. Each took around 2 hours not counting stops. They were a great way to get an overview of the city. We'd booked La Sagrada Familia separately and just got a taxi to and from our hotel to that. Taxis are very cheap and good in Barcelona. We also did a fair amount of wandering around by ourselves, especially around the Gothic quarter.

We used Barcelonadaytours in 2013 and had an excelent experience. You can also use the subway to get to La Sagrada Familia. If you go there, buy your ticket online from them before going. The line to buy tickets can be over an hour long.

 

There are pockets in this city where pick pockets are very prevalent. Make sure to check out the sites on line for current info as to where they are working. When using Barcelonadaytours, they dropped us right outside the door to the entry of places to see thus avoiding the problem areas near by.

[caribill]

Don't worry. The port has a shuttle bus, run by the city, that will leave you at the Christopher Columbus statue. You can get the HOHO bus nearby. The hoho is your best option for seeing a wide core of Barcelona. It's a very easy city to navigate one you have your bearings. Enjoy your visit!

 

 

This solution does not take care of the OP's luggage.