Synopses & Reviews
With top-quality travel photography and authoritative recommendations of what to do and where to go, Step by Step Barcelona offers visitors the best of the city in a series of 19 tailor-made walks and tours. A variety of routes take in the city’s many classic attractions, such as the Sagrada Familia and La Rambla, but for those looking for something different, lesser-known sights and up-and-coming areas are also featured. Be inspired by the list of recommended tours, organized by theme, that highlight the must-see venues. An
Overview equips readers with all the background information they need to become acquainted with the city, with the lowdown on food, drink, shopping, entertainment and history, plus introductions to modernisme, Barcelona’s distinctive architectural style, and Catalan, the city’s official language.
19 self-guided tours are featured in the Walks and Tours section, stopping at key sites such as the atmospheric Old Town and Parc de la Ciutadella. All routes have clear, easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, great insider tips and informative feature boxes. A Directory section is packed full of travel advice in the form of an A-Z of practical information, and select hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings.
Synopsis
With a stylish design and beautiful travel photography, Step by Step Barcelona brings you the best of this vibrant city through 19 tailor-made walks and tours – all clearly marked on a full-color, pull-out map with street index. The routes show the easy way to see Barcelona’s top sights such as Old Town and Parc de la Ciutadella but, if you are looking for something a bit different, we also reveal where to go to escape the crowds. Find out what to do in Barcelona at a glance with our list of recommended tours, organized by theme, perfect for anyone eager to explore the city’s architecture, art, music, cuisine and much more. Each walk has easy-to-follow maps, hand-picked places to eat and drink en route, plus we recommend a selection of great hotels for all budgets.
About the Author
Roger Williams is an established Insight Guides author who came to know and love Barcelona during frequent visits to the city from his home on the Costa Brava. He is continually delighted by its contradictions and describes it as a city that is at once one of the most bourgeois in the world and also one of the most avant-garde. Jackie Staddon and Hilary Weston, travel authors and updaters who work in a team, are both regular visitors to Barcelona and love getting reacquainted with old favorites while seeking out new surprises, which this constantly evolving city always delivers.
Table of Contents
IntroductionAbout This Book
Recommended Tours
Overview
Introduction
Food and Drink
Shopping
Entertainment
Modernisme
Catalan
History: Key Dates
Walks and Tours
La Rambla
Royal Barri Gòtic
Official Barri Gòtic
Sant Pere
La Ribera and El Born
El Raval
The Waterfront
Ciutadella
Along the Beach
The Eixample
Sagrada Familia and Park Güell
Montjuïc
Barça
Pedralbes
Gràcia
Tibidabo
Sitges
Wine Tour
Dalí Tour
Directory
A–Z
Accommodation
Restaurants
Nightlife
Credits and Index
Picture Credits
Index