The 15 Biggest MISTAKES Tourists keep making in Barcelona

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Visiting Barcelona? Avoid these common mistakes that all tourists make!
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@Emily-hn5ee 6 ай бұрын

From someone who lived in BCN for 5 years and quickly got tired of tourists...please don't yell or scream when you're walking/hanging out in neighborhoods at night... People actually live there and have children. Also, don't stand in the way of people to take pictures. Be considerate.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 6 ай бұрын

Good ones to include. I don’t think people are throwing water over their balconies as much anymore

@ottoferocity403 3 ай бұрын

Shut up

@cristinasiscar1182 9 күн бұрын

I love the gothic quarter... I just love Barcelona... And hope to be back soon.

@Beyondthemindpodcast 4 ай бұрын

Love your channel. Preparing for my first trip to Barcelona. Thanks so much.

@young-spark 27 күн бұрын

I'm on day 4 of thr BCN trip and stumbled upon a restaurant that had a set menu for 13 euros. Had Paella as first, ribs as second with, bread, beer, and coffee. Makes much more sense after watching your vid. Today is Thursday aka Paella day

@codeTRIP777B-TRIP00 Ай бұрын

You really gave a lot of honest advice to people like us who will be going to Spain for the first time!!!! Sincere thanks!

@adventurecreations3214 8 ай бұрын

Very refreshing to hear such accurate info. Thanks for your work.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-gl4ep3uo3f 2 ай бұрын

So thankful for all your advices because Spain particularly in Barcelona is one of my Bucket list,❤ so thankful that there are still people who cares

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

Glad they are helpful, thanks

@ramonlicha3881 9 ай бұрын

Completely agree with all your advice in this video! People need to plan ahead and investigate what are the live style of the place they visit. It’s not only Barcelona around Europe each city or destination has their particular live style. Great video as always Patrick. Actually we are at Rome. Zoe and Ramon

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy Rome!

@andrasbiro844 9 ай бұрын

When I walk a lot in Barcelona (25 km a day), I often rest in a Mc Donald's with a Latte. It's cool, there's internet, sometimes I can charge my iPad, toilet, sink. It's really worth it. Mercadona is my favorite shopping place. I love your kind, humorous information show. Your shirt is good too. (You are on it?). And I promise I won't stand out on the sidewalk as much from now on. Take a step back. Latom You also love Barcelona. It's a dream city.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Very appreciated. Yes, watch out on the sidewalks

@dianef8187 2 ай бұрын

Thanks... you are easy to listen to!!!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@rickeap 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the information. Looking forward to visiting in April.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 6 ай бұрын

👍🏼👍🏼

@MalkyMcMillan 2 ай бұрын

We're visiting at the moment and enjoying your insights. Thanks.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

Have fun!!

@lolav8062 4 ай бұрын

You are cool, love your blogs..subscribed!!!😄😄🤩

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 4 ай бұрын

I don’t know about cool 😎 but thanks for subscribing

@Chronomatrix 8 ай бұрын

I love that you recommend people to get on the right side of escalators. It's truly annoying for locals to not respect that simple rule.

@pinkfurryhat 2 ай бұрын

Thats what i loved about japan and then hated when i got back to america and wanted to walk up the escalator but people wouldnt move💀

@Alina-hy4yg 18 күн бұрын

In Lithuania there is no such rule and I'm a local. It's also annoying for me that there is no such rule :D

@ignaciobalais5394 Ай бұрын

Wow i lije your honest review

@where578 3 ай бұрын

One of the best places to eat in Barcelona is shown on your opening shot! Over your head is a white building, El Conte Ingle's department store. That black row of windows at the top is the stores cafeteria. The food is great, the prices are good and the view of Catalunya square is GREAT! My wife and I had two great meals for less than $25... Give it a try !

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 ай бұрын

Great shout!

@clausmayr3204 2 ай бұрын

I will be end of April and i will try! Thanks a lot

@ericmanner8546 9 ай бұрын

One thing I have come to enjoy is your passing thru of Placa de Sant Jaume. It gives me a chance to reminisce about my favorite sandwich shop, Conesa Entrepans. YUMMO! Recommendby Triple D. I ALWAYS make a point to stop by no matter where I may be staying in town.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Conesa is a staple

@fidelbernal1325 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@marilynmcnair2336 22 күн бұрын

Thank you for the videos. I'm going to Barcelona in June

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 22 күн бұрын

You’re welcome

@spiral4 9 ай бұрын

Love these Videos. Keep it up! I will use these tips when i go to Barca.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Hope it helps

@benjamindover4033 2 ай бұрын

Another tourist mistake is calling the city “Barca”.

@pamelamartinez5826 5 күн бұрын

Yeah you said it in another video😂

@DailyPassenger 9 ай бұрын

I wish I was in Barcelona, cycling around these scenic spots. So gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. 😍😍 Like and support form Bangalore

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@mgpriester 9 ай бұрын

Nice one - next time I'll try El Corte Ingles 😁 But I also recommend Las Arenas next to Pl.Espanya when nature's calling.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

Haha 😂 good shout

@hindia9171 4 ай бұрын

Nice ❤

@virtualtourmlshawaii1848 3 ай бұрын

Great information! Especially the tip for buying tickets ahead of time. Will I be able to skip the long line of if I buy tickets ahead of time? Thank you for sharing! Love your channel

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 ай бұрын

There are no lines!

@virtualtourmlshawaii1848 3 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Terrific thank you!

@sherac80 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Im visiting Barcelona this November. This is very helpful!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

Great!

@sherac80 2 ай бұрын

Have you been in Conesa? It is about an hour far from Barcelona.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

@sherac80 the only Conesa I’ve been to is the sandwich shop in the center of Barcelona 😂

@sherac80 2 ай бұрын

Im planning to going there too! Yum yum. Thank you!

@bogeeah Ай бұрын

Thanks

@PatrickGuideBarcelona Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Firefaerose 8 ай бұрын

Thx to your vids and some others we didn’t make any of these mistakes when we went in March and loved it so much we want to live in the area. Also here in DC the escalator bit is sooo frustrating

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

Haha! Great! Unfortunately even some locals stand on the left at times

@Firefaerose 8 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona yea same way here! We are very much looking to find out how to move out there if you don't already have videos on moving there from US I'd love to see more on that too. 😀

@kenschestok9515 9 ай бұрын

bodega la palma!!! one of the best "dinners" aka many tapas... I had in Barcelona ! chefs kiss!! that cheese cake!!!!!!!!! I need to come back!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

What was your favorite tapa?

@kenschestok9515 9 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona had to look back at the pictures since it was mid-October’22 (feels like a week ago) ..I think after the first round of tapas we stopped taking pictures of the food… the patatas bravas were excellent and I think we had a squid ink croqueta that was absolutely delicious. Oh… and the vermouth! I need to make a return visit soon.

@monicabertamueller Күн бұрын

Felicitacions, Patrick, realment molt bones recomanacions per visitar Barcelona, que també es poden aplicar a altres ciutats! De guia a guia: molt bona feina, una que m'agrada especialment és la recomanació de no menjar a la Rambla, jo faig la mateixa recomanació per la Rambla de la Llibertat a Girona!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona Күн бұрын

Moltes gràcies Mònica!

@joho9815 7 ай бұрын

Patrick, I just subscribed to your channel. Another great video!. Is there a train that goes from Barcelona to Girona? I just found out there is. I'm going the first 2 weeks of October. How is the weather then?

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub, watch the October Travel Guide for an idea. There are two different RENFE trains that go between Barcelona and Girona

@clausmayr3204 2 ай бұрын

I will come to Barcelona, 3rd time now... last stay was 6 years ago.... i had great meals at the olympic port... 3-4 restaurants. Serve great fish... are they recommended these days? Think many changed last 6 years

@ChristianLehrer 6 ай бұрын

Was just in Barcelona, the hotel wanted 10.90€ for a beer. Over past Playa Espanya, at a cafe near the museum just 5€ for a very large beer and chips! Explore the city and the neighborhoods and you will save money. Sagrada Familia and Park Güell sold out both in early May and mid November, we had bought tickets in advance. Great video and good info!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@thefpjman506 2 ай бұрын

Im going on my first solo trip to Barcelona and staying in hostel xalled saint Jordi. Im very anxious ans wouod appreciate advice: 1) is pickpotting that bad or exaggerated? 2) is it safe once i have wits about me 3) what are places to avoid Thanks

@christinetobias4207 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I'm going to Barcelona in August, I know it's not an ideal time, but I have to fit my friend's schedule. Anyway, am gonna watch all your videos and get prepare 😉

@PatrickGuideBarcelona Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@jamesharris4008 5 күн бұрын

I always go in August and its great!

@cian2477 8 ай бұрын

Noticed that when I was in Barcelona. The good restaurants for dinner were opening at about 8.30 9PM even 10PM.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

A bit late to be opening. But they were probably definitely busier then

@reganalbertson3210 3 ай бұрын

Up the Rambla (Rambla de Catalunya, 25,) we landed at El Raco, a pizzeria with a Catan vibe. The places towards the harbor are a mistake, that I can attest to. We also found good eats in the market. We're coming back to BCN this summer.

@roadshoulderphotography683 3 ай бұрын

did you like El Raco - long pizza ???

@reganalbertson3210 2 ай бұрын

@@roadshoulderphotography683 I had a risotto, on my visit, a long time ago. We're going back this summer.

@barryclegg9961 9 ай бұрын

I walk loads in Barcelona especially la ramblas and I can confirm those places that try and usher you in off the street the food is terrible. I was in Barcelona last weekend and miss it already😢. I'll be back November.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

You’re always on Las Ramblas!

@barryclegg9961 9 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona well it is an amazing strip... the big market is also a good place to find fresh food and fruit

@javierhenao563 Ай бұрын

Just got back from Barcelona and if you want to buy tickets to park guell, buy them at least two months prior to your trip!

@elthom6456 3 ай бұрын

Wow Pat, I havent been to Barcelona in at least 15years... there simply where too many tourists... not that I am not a tourist, but I was always visiting friends... for 25years. you know la caseta montjuic, el bunker dels carmels, horta... so the other places... like your style a lot and you kinda motivate me to come and see the place again, not sure what to find... :-D

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks a lot for that. Hope maybe it changes your mind about it

@WYSKAtube 8 ай бұрын

We should really meet up my friend.. I am an American living in Sant Cugat for the past 8 years ;-)

@malikaabizar8318 6 ай бұрын

Arroz in spanish for paella Arroz in arabic too 😊

@carlito12384 2 ай бұрын

You are taking Rob ISH pal Good luck with your channel 😂😂

@KK_KK2057 4 ай бұрын

hola. Som turistes d'un altre país. Si us plau, digue'm, podem comprar els bitllets T-usual i T-casual a l'aeroport? O registrar-se a L'app T-mobilitat? O només actuen a través d'aquesta aplicació? Però en aquesta aplicació cal introduir les dades del passaport DNI i NIE. Qui té UN DIA I AGRADABLE? tenim UNA IDENTIFICACIÓ

@warrenwolf4690 2 ай бұрын

What’s the best way to get from the cruise terminal to the Palau de Catalona? Coming in August

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

You can just grab a taxi

@warrenwolf4690 2 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona thanks. We did not have time to see it the last time we were in B. La Sagrada took precedence Thanks

@roadshoulderphotography683 3 ай бұрын

speaking of Bags / Backpacks what kind of pack is in your video ? also totally different : is there a mask mandate in Spain or has that passed ??

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

The backpack I believe is a Lenovo. Not really sure. No talk of masks for a while now. Old news

@rcollins1202 3 ай бұрын

What is the name again for the tourist street to avoid?

@chronic2023 2 ай бұрын

La Rambla

@jdmoncada8205 2 ай бұрын

Will be in Barcelona for the first time in two months. I need to know the cash situation. Do I buy Euros, or can I get by on credit cards? (To compare, when I visited Tokyo in 2016, I needed to have cash more often than not.)

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

You don’t need cash, almost everything can be bought with a card. I actually go over that in this video about the ATM fees. I also talk about it in my video about the 10 Things to know before visiting Barcelona!

@jdmoncada8205 2 ай бұрын

@@PatrickGuideBarcelona Excellent. Thank you so much!

@yveeriksson7437 2 ай бұрын

Nothing new for me, but 20 years ago it would have been really useful. BTW, standing on the right in the escalator is pretty universal.

@janettodd1195 5 күн бұрын

I live in Australia now and they seem to stand on left?

@julius3528 8 ай бұрын

Hm i would have loved to take the bike but they said its not for tourists you can only get it if you live in Barcelona. So where do i get the card? The App didint let me register... 😪

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

Do you live in Barcelona?

@julius3528 7 ай бұрын

Nope, I was just a tourist

@kathyallert2395 3 ай бұрын

Did De Grecco Restaurant permanently close? Great info thanks.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 ай бұрын

Not sure

@waldosantiago7689 7 ай бұрын

You didn’t mention La Bombeta…en la Barceloneta…best food ever

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 7 ай бұрын

Not a mistake… eating it would be a great decision

@MaDFroG88 8 ай бұрын

I love eating Dunkin’ Donuts on La Rambla 😅

@jackmundo4043 8 ай бұрын

KFC is good too.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

🍩 🍗

@LeePalmer41 9 ай бұрын

Ok patrick we need to do a lunch 🎉

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

🍴 🥘

@8twc 8 ай бұрын

Day menu is the best in Barcelona 👍

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

Oh yeah!

@zareal77 9 ай бұрын

‘I believe I can fly’ was a supreme moment in this video!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 9 ай бұрын

😂😂

@Alina-hy4yg 18 күн бұрын

Is there free wifi in Barcelona?

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 18 күн бұрын

Yea, but it’s not always the best

@nreed7718 4 ай бұрын

It's actually worth visiting McDonald's at least once because the food quality there is better than in the US and they serve beer!

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 4 ай бұрын

Fair! The point was not to only eat there

@zhulyi 8 ай бұрын

I saw a Polish tourist in Gracia near the shops and the metro he said that he got robbed and lost 2000 euros. He said that he needed to go to Madrid with his friends. I offered him food and he refused that. I didn't give him money or a phone because he is a stranger. but if someone still sees him in Barcelona then maybe they can write a message to his family from their phone. Again to give money or a phone or to have a credit card near a complete stranger is dangerous. I hope that he is doing fine

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

😢

@charlesjay8818 8 ай бұрын

It's obviously a scam Nobody carries 2000 euro's on them these days when everywhere takes card or apple/google pay, and he's Polish not Swiss, Poles don't have that much money lol

@Oph03 4 ай бұрын

This is what Im hesitating to come in Barcelona due to thieves.😔

@zhulyi 4 ай бұрын

I was very careful about showing strangers money, credit cards, or phones. And I wore very simple clothes so Barcelona was Great to visit and I even met very nice people in the Costa Brava area. If we were lost people were helping us @@Oph03

@zhulyi 4 ай бұрын

I had great experiences with the locals in Costa Brava and Barcelona but I was very careful I did not go to the famous market @@Oph03 Instead of that i bought my stuffs on small shops from locals

@mianawan 8 ай бұрын

Lol. I use bathrooms everywhere in Barcelona for free. While I was pregnant, I used almost all of the toilets of Barcelona 😂

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 8 ай бұрын

That’s gotta be some sort of record

@mrki731 Ай бұрын

They should make pick pocketing illegal... why is the city not taking action?

@spiritualhumanist 6 ай бұрын

Your bike rent is confusing , you didn’t specify that tourist are not able to rant the bike .

@mesenteria Ай бұрын

Just watched several other videos about Barcelona's unchecked crime targeting tourists. The victims warn specifically about Gothic and Ramblas. You'll be watched almost certainly, and tourists report they get their phones snatched and watches torn off their wrists. Even with large male companions, they shock tactics paralyze everyone and they're gone with your valuables. So, beware!

@AnneMizrahi 16 күн бұрын

Just come back from Barcelona. My third time there. This time I was a lone female traveller. I felt perfectly safe all the time. Yes, there’s street crime - of course there is - it’s a big city! Just be sensible and aware. Carry a cross body bag and don’t have anything in your pockets. I also tethered my phone to my bag.

@carlito12384 2 ай бұрын

I wouldn't take this dude put you off

@iLearnt-IT-on-You-Tubes 2 ай бұрын

Huh?

@lorettaray8317 2 ай бұрын

Also, free wifi and toilets

@LSax5631 2 ай бұрын

Do you work as a tour guide?

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 2 ай бұрын

👍🏼

@mehmetfuat5732 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the warning, but too late. La Rambla is the biggest con in Barcelona. Avoid!

@frankflex4465 2 ай бұрын

witers nothing its the inferno of summer

@carlito12384 2 ай бұрын

Don't need a cat

@pablobelerinirupailla2370 4 ай бұрын

BARCELONA IS THE MOST DANGEROUS CITY AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE CITY OF SPAIN. MADRID IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CITY , SAFE, AND NOT EXPENSIVE.

@barnastil591 2 ай бұрын

Eating anywhere in the Gothic, Raval or Borne is just unsafe and unhygenic. LOL "Barcelona has clean water"

@newenglandnomad9405 3 күн бұрын

Great video except, if you're tempted to walk up the escalator, do the public a favor and don't. That extra 20 seconds of your life isn't worth you bumping into me as you waste your time in a supposed rush.

@PatrickGuideBarcelona 3 күн бұрын

🫡

@carlito12384 2 ай бұрын

What a bell end

@MrUnlimitedTorque 2 ай бұрын

La Rambla is a terrible place. I can't even think of why anyone would want to eat there. It's just loaded with dirty pickpockets, ladies of the night who bother you, it's loud and the food is terrible and overpriced.