Things to do in Ciutat Vella, Barcelona
9 places in Ciutat Vella from 9 Barcelona travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.
9 places · most mentioned first
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
Barcelona's old quarter, dating back to Roman and medieval times, with narrow alleys lined with restaurants, cafes and boutiques. Best explored by wandering and getting lost.
5:21· Exotic Vacationin 8 vlogsLa Rambla
One of Barcelona's most famous streets, a tree-lined pedestrian promenade of cafes and souvenir shops. Quiet early in the morning, extremely busy later in the day.
12:52· Island Hopper TVin 6 vlogsColumbus Monument (Monument a Colom)
A monument at the start of La Rambla by the sea, built in 1888 to honour Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the Americas.
11:37· Island Hopper TVin 5 vlogsLa Barceloneta
A neighbourhood in Barcelona's old city, best known for its sandy beach and the many restaurants and nightclubs along the boardwalk. It gets very crowded in summer.
20:20· Spain Revealedin 4 vlogsParc de la Ciutadella
A 280,000 m² park from the 19th century, considered Barcelona's greenest area, with the city zoo, the Catalan Parliament, a lake, a large fountain and museums.
7:45· Island Hopper TVin 2 vlogs
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4 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Rambla de Mar
A modern, wave-like extension of La Rambla that stretches into the harbor. It leads to a popular mall of shops and eateries.
Brunch & Cake
Popular brunch café known for its food and cakes, with several locations around the city.
38:35· Princess Uche1 vlogPort Vell Boat Tour
An hour-long boat tour around Barcelona's port, offering views of the waterfront from the sea.
39:10· Princess Uche1 vlogPort Vell
Barcelona's old harbour waterfront, with a boardwalk, restaurants and docked tour boats, next to La Rambla and the Columbus Monument.
2:35· Island Hopper TV1 vlog
