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We took the free "Runner Bean" tour of this area and thought it was excellent. As previously discussed check RS Spain Book for self guided tour. Someone posted that we'd need a Svengen (sp) Visa to exit and reenter BCN?Barcelona Walks Recommended by Rick Steves.
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If you only have one source how can you possibly expect to get a balanced, fully informative, unbiased view. Thank god for TA where we can ask the most stupid, mundane and sometime completely obvious questions and get the information we want personally. I like RS' books for the practical info. Lonely Planet et al list the sites, sure, but they never tell you the details you actually need to know -- which transit pass is best, when to arrive at certain sites, etc. Whenever I read another guidebook, I'm left with too many questions -- how do I get there?

Isn't there more to it than that? That said, I complement the book with a healthy dose of TA, Wikitravel.

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I bring along the book 3 books is crazy, btw plus my compiled personal research. I tend to use the RS books for the "how", and the web for the "what" sites, food, hotels. So far, so good. I can't comment on Barcelona in particular since I haven't been there, but elsewhere in Europe his books have been very helpful.

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I also have a good sense of when I shouldn't follow what he says; I guess I'm good at reading between the lines when it comes to his books. I think what's key is that each guidebook series, whether it's Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, etc. That being said, I always check out one or two other guidebooks to make sure I have compiled several points of view.

I don't think it's ever a good idea to pin the success of your trip to any one particular book or source -- which is why forums like this are such valuable resources! I know everyone has a point of view, and I like Steves's shows and he usually looks to try avoid the obvious mainstream but in the Barcelona show seemed almost pedestrian in comparison. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising.

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View Hotel. Hotel Gaudi. Hotel Sagrada Familia. Market Hotel. Gaudi Residence. Hotel Catalunya. Hotel Condal. Transit Hotel. Park Guell. View all hotels. Barcelona's Cathedral is an old building dating back to near the year 1,, although the neo-Gothic facade was finished in the 20th century. It does not have a high must-see rating in Rick's guidebook but it was worth a stop on the tour and offered some interesting views.

The Cathedral served as the heart of the city for years which is another reason why our local guide and storyteller, Sonya, took us there.


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Outside of the Cathedral. Interior courtyard of the Cathedral. Courtyard view of the belltower. One of 13 geese that have resided here for years, honoring the patron saint. Palm trees remind me of home. Pope Francis! High Gothic ceilings. Intricate woodwork. Beautiful statue of Mary in a side chapel.

A side altar in the Cathedral. The neo-Gothic facade. As I mentioned earlier, once our morning of sightseeing is complete, we are left to our own devices and set free for the rest of the afternoon As always, our primary guide, Federico, offers some suggestions of where to eat for lunch and how to spend the remainder of the day. First thing's first: lunch. There is a lovely marketplace near the Cathedral which was one of the lunch suggestions: a good number of us opted to go there for lunch. The restaurant attached has a comfortable feel and the menu was varied.

In this picture-perfect setting, I had a "moment". I wanted some control over what I was going to eat. My tour mates, delightful as they are, decided to order dishes and share them with the entire table. At this point in the day, I was tired, hungry, and wanted my own food. Although I was happy to be with the group, I was unhappy about the consensus to share.

Every now and then, I think it is important to know when enough is enough Although my tour mates probably thought I was a bit weird and possibly rigid, they were good sports about it and we had a good time although I felt a bit awkward. It was a hearty meal that I thoroughly enjoyed. With the rest of the day free, some of us opted to take a day tour to Montserrat, a Benedictine monastery on top of a nearby mountain. At this point, we realized how much our group had bonded because it felt very odd to hop aboard a bus with a different group of people.

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It's nice to have the option to design your own experience one of the reasons why the Rick Steves style of touring was right for me. There's no need to stress about what to do. The way the tour went, the opportunities presented themselves. Our guide, Federico, presented this as a free time opportunity a day in advance and allowed us to think about the option before making a commitment. Basically, if you see something you want to do in the guide book that is not included in the trip, tell your guide and there's probably others in the group that have the same interest.

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Our guide was worth his weight in gold. I hadn't considered this Montserrat option until it was mentioned on Day 2.


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Mountain views from Montserrat. Our tour was during the off season and we boarded the bus for a 2pm departure. With a relatively late arrival, the sequence of our visit was strange. The tour guide told us to visit the cafe and gift shop first because by the time we finished with the monastery, they would be closed. Tactically it made sense Nonetheless, I was able to pick up some local honey as a gift for my mom, rosary bracelets for my nieces, and a small wooden toy for my nephew.