Getting Around Barcelona
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Barcelona By Metro
The Barcelona Metro is not such a popular choice for young families visiting the city, due to the fact that there are a limited amount of lifts for buggies, which means accessing the trains can be a real chore. Travel is cheap however and you can purchase a book of 10 tickets for around 7 euros. The ticket is valid for any journey on the metro although if you need a new ticket for journeys on the same day. You can find a list of metro stations with lifts and adapted entrances at www.tmb.net/es_ES/barcelona/bonviatge/llistatestacionsmetro.jsp.
For many, taxis are the transport of choice (see below). However if you are visiting Barcelona with older kids or if you decide to brave the system anyway, the timetable is below:
Mondays -Thursdays, Sundays & Holidays: 5am to 12am.
Fridays: 5am to 2am
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Barcelona By Taxi
For many families, taxis are the transport of choice as they are relatively cheap and even ones without car seats will accept young babies and toddlers for short journeys. You can flag them down (green light means they are empty) or many hotels will also call a taxi on your behalf. Be warned though English is not widely spoken amongst taxi drivers in Barcelona so it is a good idea to write down your destination on a piece of paper.
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Barcelona By Tourist Bus
The open top double-decker Barcelona Bus Turístic is a fantastic way to get around Barcelona with little ones (children under 4 travel for free). You can hop off or hop on at any of the 44 stops. You will receive an information guide about each of the enroute attractions as well as a discount voucher booklet. The buses go between every 5-25 minutes and the timetable is at each of the 44 stops. First buses call at most stops between 9am and 9.30am A one day ticket for adults costs 20 euros and for children (4-12) 12 euros. You can buy tickets on the bus or at any of the tourist offices in Barcleona. The service operates daily apart from 25th December and 1st January.
Red Route
Plaça de Catalunya
Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies
Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera
Sagrada Família
Gràcia
Park Güell
Tramvia Blau - Tibidabo
Sarrià
Monestir de Pedralbes
Palau Reial- Pavellons Güell
Futbol Club Barcelona
Francesc Macià - Diagonal
MACBA - CCCB
Blue Route
Plaça de Catalunya
Casa Batlló - Fundació Antoni Tàpies
Passeig de Gràcia - La Pedrera
Francesc Macià - Diagonal
Estació de Sants
Creu Coberta
Plaça d'Espanya
Caixa Forum - Pavelló Van Der Rohe
Poble Espanyol
MNAC
Anella Olímpica
Fundació Joan Miró
Funicular de Montjuïc
Miramar – Jardins Costa i Llobera
World Trade Center
Colom – Museu Marítim
Port Vell
Museu d'Història de Catalunya
Port Olímpic
Platja del Bogatell
Parc de la Ciutadella - Zoo
Pla de Palau
Barri Gòtic
Forum Route (from 14/03 to 28/09)
Port Olímpic
Platja del Bogatell
Fòrum
Parc Diagonal Mar
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Barcelona By Bike
Barcelona is a fantastic city for cycling (and is the chosen method of transport for many people living in Barcelona) as there are many bike lanes throughout the city and parks. Below are some bicycle hire companies as recommended by Barcelona Tourist Office. You will probably see bicycles for hire on many street corners of Barcelona. These are operated by a company called Bicing and are really only for those who plan a longer stay in Barcelona as you need to apply for a card by post in order to use this system.
Barcelona Bici
Offer bike rental for a tour, half a day, full day or for the weekend.
Mirador de Colom - Pl. Portal de la Pau s/n - Pg. Joan de Borbó 932853832 info@barcelonaturisme.com
Biciclot
Bicycle hire and guided tours.
Pg. Marítm, 33 - Platja de la Barceloneta 932219778 biciclot@biciclot.net www.biciclot.net
Barcelona Rent Bikes
Bicycle hire and guided tours.
Tallers, 45 933171970 info@barcelonarentbikes.com www.barcelonarentbikes.com
Bike Rental
Bicycle hire and guided tour
Rauric, 20 666057655 info@bikerentalbarcelona.com www.bikerentalbarcelona.com
Budget Bikes
Bicycle hire and guided tours
Marquès de Barberà, 15 933041885 info@budgetbikes.eu www.budgetbikes.eu
Classic Bikes
Tallers, 45 933171970 info@barcelonarentbikes.com www.barcelonarentbikes.com
Un Cotxe Menys
Bicycle hire by the hour, half day and day. Guided tours of Barcelona.
Esparteria, 3 932682105 info@bicicletabarcelona.com www.bicicletabarcelona.com
Trixi
Rides through Barcelona by tricycle.
Pl. Traginers, 4 info@trixi.com www.trixi.com