10 alternative activities to do in Barcelona /

Barcelona is a beautiful, vibrant city that has a lot to offer tourists. However, it can be easy to get caught up in the daily schedule of your vacation and miss out on some of the best the city has to offer. If you’re looking for something different to do on your next trip to Barcelona, ​​check out this list of 10 alternative activities!

From grabbing a drink in a magical forest to visiting a labyrinth, there’s something for everyone on this list. So, whether you’re a new visitor or a seasoned traveler, make sure you add these activities to your schedule for your next visit to Barcelona.

1. Enjoy a delicious 30-course menu

Prepare to forget everything you thought you knew about food, because this 30-course meal at Disfrutar Restaurant will blow you away.

The varied menu and first class staff make this restaurant an experience to remember and come back for. Disfrutar has won numerous awards over the years, such as a place in the top 3 of the best restaurants in the world or 2 Michelin stars. This high-quality service does come with a price tag. A disfrutar classic menu costs €235. Worth it in our opinion!

2. Balloon Ride

Join no more than eight other people on a spectacular ride across the beautiful green hills, scenic farmland and beautiful forests of this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Benefit from a complimentary traditional Catalan breakfast served in a picturesque farmhouse when you return to the ground after the hot air balloon ride. Round-trip hotel transport and souvenir photos from your trip are also included for a truly memorable experience.

3. Segway tour

Relaxing for a day, but still want to see the sights? Then a Segway tour is perfect for you. Choosing from a wide variety of Segway tours is a great way to get around the city, see some of the sights and get a feel for the unique culture. We recommend taking a ride around the beautiful Parc de la Ciutadella or heading to Barceloneta on your route, as these places are particularly accessible by Segway.

4. ESTRELLA Damm brewery tour

The Old Brewery Estrella Damm offers you the opportunity to discover how everything started more than 140 years ago. During the tour you will see all the different areas of the brewing process, from the boiler room to the power generator room. They then show you their rich history of beer making by showing you their historical archive. Finally, you can also enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean with a beer tasting of Estrella and other beers.

5. Sailing trip

Watch Barcelona sunset over the Mediterranean on this amazing sailing trip! Enjoy some fresh fruit and a drink while lounging on the deck, snorkeling in the open ocean with the equipment provided, or even spotting dolphins! The entertaining captain and tour staff not only inform you about Barcelona’s sights as you sail, but they also add to the enjoyment of the experience.

6. Ghosts and Legends Tour / Dark History Tour

If you enjoy hearing local myths and legends, this might be for you! Ghosts and Legends tour is a popular walking tour in Barcelona, ​​telling stories about the city’s dark history. It gives visitors an insight into the dark side of Barcelona, ​​including its violent past and the ghosts that haunt its streets.

7. Grab a drink in a magical forest

Bosc de las Fades is an enchanted forest-themed bar in the heart of Barcelona. You can have a drink there, take a walk through the wax museum in which the bar is located, or have dinner with your friends. This is an original space where you will feel at home.

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8. Craft beer crawl

While there has always been plenty of goodies in Barcelona, ​​the craft beer industry is also growing rapidly. Planning your own craft beer crawl is a lot of fun if you want to try as many different craft beers as possible in one day. Start with BlackLab, a brewery that produces all of its own beer. There are many outdoor areas in Barceloneta where you can spend the afternoon people watching. Afterwards, head to Kaelderkold or Ølgod for an amazing array of Spanish and other international beers at the Danish-influenced bar known as the Barrio Gotic.

Next, visit Abirradero in Poble Sec; it similarly brews all of its own beer and even gives you the option to hold your own events there on a regular basis. International craft beer pubs such as Mikkeller and BrewDog also have locations. Even though it only touches the surface of what the city has to offer in terms of craft beer, this is still a great opportunity to enjoy a beer while exploring Barcelona’s many neighbourhoods.

9. Vegan restaurant

Veggie Garden is a cafeteria style vegan diner. The place is decorated with a lot of color in a hippie style, which gives it a very cool and cheerful atmosphere. Food here is tasty and cheap. Everything is 100% vegan and there are also plenty of gluten-free options. They have a set menu for less than €10 with a starter (a salad, hummus or gazpacho), a main course (Indian thali, seitan or tofu burger or vegan lasagna) and a dessert (vegan apple crumble or fruit sorbet).

If you want to order à la carte, no problem. Veggie Garden has many options, such as a wrap with guacamole and vegan cheese, vegetable Biryani (an Indian rice dish), the C-Momo Especial (Nepalese dumplings) and the famous mango lassi.

10. Labyrinth

Did you know that there is a labyrinth in the heart of Barcelona? An alternative attraction in Barcelona is the Parc del Laberint d’Horta. In the heart of this unique park is a maze of two meter high hedges. Be sure to wander off and get disoriented there. You can stop and admire the Greek-inspired architecture of this part of the park when you reach the center of the labyrinth. However, the rest of the park is just as beautiful and well worth a visit.

The breathtaking garden was created in the 18th century to extend the labyrinth; it currently covers about 54 hectares. In our opinion, this park is one of the most beautiful places if you are looking for a bit of greenery and want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The location outside the city center in the Horta-Guinardó district of Barcelona is great.

Sandra Roig is marketing director at AB Apartment Barcelona. AB Apartment Barcelona is an apartment rental company offering more than a thousand short and long term apartments all over Barcelona.

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