Ideas for your first 48 hours
Choose a Gaudí visit and leave time for Passeig de Gràcia. On another day, link the Gothic Quarter, El Born and Port Vell without trying to see everything at once.
FREE GIDEPASS CITY GUIDE
Free Barcelona travel guide PDF
Modernista architecture, neighborhood squares and a walk by the Mediterranean. Picture your Barcelona trip and save the practical details for when you arrive.
WHAT IS INSIDE
A little planning. A better trip.
Eight walks, one city
Find a neighborhood walk for your interests. The PDF introduces the routes; open GidePass for the current walking experience.
What to try at the table
Pa amb tomàquet, escalivada, botifarra amb mongetes and crema catalana: a first taste of Catalan cooking.
Choose your base
Eixample for architecture and connections; Gràcia for squares and local life; the Gothic Quarter and El Born for historic streets. Check hills, noise and luggage access.
Arrive with the essentials clear
Terminal differences, airport rail and metro ticket conditions to check before leaving the airport.
Practical habits and a checklist
Save your hotel address, keep belongings close and carry a short checklist and useful Spanish phrases.
TAKE A LOOK
Made to read on your phone.
A real preview of the guide: first-day ideas and the eight walks. The full PDF has 12 pages and is under 1 MB.
KNOW SOMEONE TRAVELING SOON?
Good trips start with a share.
Send this Barcelona guide to a friend, family member or your travel group. They can download it in English or Spanish, free.
Before you download
Is this travel guide really free?
Yes. Download the complete PDF without an account, email address or payment. You can send the file or this page to friends.
Can I use it offline?
The saved PDF can be read offline. Links, maps, sharing and online GidePass features need an internet connection.
Which languages are available?
There are separate English and Spanish editions. Use the language link at the top to choose the right guide for your friends.
Does the PDF include attraction or transit tickets?
No. It includes trip ideas and useful links. Admission tickets, transport, meals and accommodation are paid for separately.
How is the guide different from the paid pass?
The PDF helps you plan. The city pass adds the walking routes with GPS and tools to use during the trip. It is €4.99 for seven days from activation, with no subscription. Check current details before paying.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Inspired? Let us guide the walk.
The free guide helps you picture Barcelona. With the pass, take the eight GPS walks, menu camera and shared-expense tools into your trip.
Discover the Barcelona Pass · €4.99 →Seven days from activation · One-time payment · No subscription. Tickets, transit and other purchases are extra.
Keep planning your trip
Use these practical guides alongside your PDF.