Barcelona is a city of architectural wonder. The monumental historic places are feast to the art lovers. The best way to go about Barcelona for sightseeing is to take the famous half day bike tour around the city.
The tours are ideal for lone travelers and groups. The tour is guided and the guides speak different languages, so communication will not be a problem. Since there are not any tedious hills or slopes, the ride is very relaxed and informative.
Bike tour
The tour takes roughly 4 hours to complete and covers around 11 km. It starts from the Barri Gotic. At the end of the ride, bikers get to meet fellow bikers at beach side bars where the bikers can relax and have sip of relaxing cold beer.
People prefer the bike rides because bikers can take their own time to enjoy the places, take photos leisurely and not be hurried by the guides. The bikers will have all day to cycle through the city.
Sightseeing attractions covered during the bike ride
The Barri Gotic is the Gothic part of the city, where many medieval architectural buildings are seen.
Plaza Sant Jaume
This plaza was the power house of the Catalan government and the city hall. The place where this plaza is located was originally a roman settlement.
Plaza dei Rei
Plaza of the royal or the royal courtyard is one of the most preserved architecture in the city. This is believed to be the plaza at which Christopher Columbus was received after completing his journey.
La Cathedral
This Gothic cathedral is one of the revered religious places in the city and contains the tomb of Saint Eulalia, who was the first saint of Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia
This is a famous church built by Antoni Gaudi. This is also an important tourist attraction.
Barcelona zoo - Parc de la Ciutadella
This literally translates into the park of the citadel. This park was earlier a fort and was converted into a park containing a zoo, lake and a garden. Gaudi's artistic touch is seen in a fountain contained in this park.
Sightseeing not reached by bike
Port Vell: This was a port earlier, but is a hotspot for leisure activities, shopping center, and Barcelona aquarium.
La Barceloneta: Up north of port Vell is the Barceloneta, previously fisherman's living quarters. The point where Barceloneta meets the sea is the place where you will find some of the best sandy beaches of the world.
Montju?c: Montju?c is a small hill on the southwest of the city, overlooking the entire Barcelona. The trek up the hill is worthwhile for it gives a spectacular view as reward. In a courtyard here is the La Font Magica: The fountain of magic.
Barcelona is a city of beauty whose beauty is to be drunk in with eyes. Take a Barcelona bike tour to enjoy the city's sensuality.
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