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Casa Milà or Casa Batlló: which Gaudí house is better

Ann Marie Brannigan 13 Comments

Casa Mila or Casa Batllo: which Gaudi house to visit

This post was updated in April 2025 The most frequently asked question on our Gaudí Free Tour is this one: “Which Gaudí house to visit: Casa Batlló or Casa Milà?”. The easiest answer is to visit both if you can, as each one is a masterpiece in its own right. However, not everyone has enough… Read More

Filed Under: Gaudí & Modernisme

Free Museums in Barcelona on Sundays and other days

Ann Marie Brannigan 7 Comments

Free Museums in Barcelona on Sundays

When I first arrived in Barcelona I was quite surprised to find that state-owned museums charged a fee to enter! Depending on the museum, the cost can be higher or lower but free museums in Barcelona are hard to find! As someone who loves whiling away a few hours in galleries or exhibits, I quickly… Read More

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Free Things to do in Barcelona: The Complete Guide

Gorka Regidor 36 Comments

Free Things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona is a wonderful place to visit. Architecture is stunning, history seeps out of every corner and we have the sea and the mountains on our doorstep. Lately, however, the prices have risen steeply for accommodation and sightseeing. Don’t panic! It is still possible to visit us without breaking the bank. I have prepared The… Read More

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Where to see human towers in Barcelona: 2025 calendar

Gorka Regidor 64 Comments

Human Towers Barcelona

Probably one of the most common enquiries on our Gothic Quarter Free Tour is where to see human towers in Barcelona. The main “castells” season is from April to October but you can find them all year round depending on festival dates. We have decided to create a post with an updated annual calendar so… Read More

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La Mercè 2024: the main highlights of the festival

Ann Marie Brannigan 42 Comments

La Mercè Festival Barcelona

The weather is gorgeous and there is a feeling of festivity in the air. From the 20th to the 24th of September we are celebrating La Mercè 2024, the festival of festivals in Barcelona. It is in honour of one of the patron saints of the city: our Lady of the Mercy. All of you… Read More

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Best 16 Things To Do At Night In Barcelona

Ann Marie Brannigan 1 Comment

Things to do in Barcelona at night

If you are looking for things to do at night in Barcelona, you’ve come to the right place. Night-time sightseeing can be just as exciting and rewarding as seeing the city by day. I love exploring a new metropolis in the twilight hours. Sites become more edgy and magical all at the same time. In… Read More

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Barcelona With Kids: Top 40 Things To Do

Ann Marie Brannigan 27 Comments

Barcelona with Kids - Things to do

Visiting Barcelona with kids? Any parent (including myself) must plan a holiday very differently from those kids and carefree visitors. On a city visit, you want to balance culture, museums and highlights with a good peppering of fun and interest for the little ones. Nothing could be worse than spending all that money and having… Read More

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Top 60 Things To Do In Barcelona

Ann Marie Brannigan 6 Comments

What to do in Barcelona: The Ultimate Guide

If you are reading this, maybe you have chosen to come to my city and are trying to decide what to do in Barcelona. Or maybe you are just looking for your next holiday destination and Barcelona popped up as a very interesting option. Whichever the case, I have written this comprehensive article to guide… Read More

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Best Asian Food in Barcelona: The top restaurants

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Best Asian food in Barcelona

One travels to Barcelona with visions of delicious gazpacho, paella and tapas in mind. As specialists in intimate food tours, we can assure you this will be the case! But did you know that there is also a thriving, first-class international food scene in the city as well? ¡Sí señor, sí senora!  INDEXWhere to find the… Read More

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Best Paella in Barcelona: our favourite restaurants

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Best paella restaurants in Barcelona

Paella is pronounced PAH-AY-YAH and never PIE-ELLA (shame!). This world-famous Spanish rice dish comes in many variations and fortunately, Barcelona’s superb culinary scene excels in all. But is it possible to find good paella in Barcelona? While this traditional meal originated in the Spanish region of Valencia, you can certainly enjoy an authentic and high-quality… Read More

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🇪🇺 We have been shortlisted in the 2025 Euro 🇪🇺 We have been shortlisted in the 2025 European Arival TourReview Spotlight Awards, recognizing the in-destination companies that go above and beyond for their customers. It includes the top 10 operators in each of the 5 categories based on pure, unfiltered data from seven leading review platforms.
🏆 Last year, we won 1st prize as the top operator for sightseeing tours in Europe, and we are hoping to do it again this year 🤞. In any case, just being in the top 10 is amazing! 😃
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Yesterday, celebrating the Festival of Sant Josep Yesterday, celebrating the Festival of Sant Josep Oriol with the family. Plenty of chocolate for everyone! 🍫😋
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Today is our 15th birthday!!! 🎉🥳 Thank you s Today is our 15th birthday!!! 🎉🥳
Thank you so much to everyone who has joined our small local company for the past 15 years. It has been an unforgettable journey.
Let's toast to another successful 15 years 🥂
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🏛️ We recently visited the latest addition to 🏛️ We recently visited the latest addition to the museum scene in Barcelona: White Rabbit Off Museum.

😄 Bang in Passeig de Gràcia and very near Casa Batlló, it is a lovely interactive experience to get an introduction to some of the Catalan traditions.

📷 Take a peek at the photographs. We had lots of fun.

🎟️ But there's more. Use the promo code RUNNERBEAN10 and you'll get a 10% discount on the price of the ticket!

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We want to finish 2024 with a photo of the last to We want to finish 2024 with a photo of the last tour of the year! A lovely group that explored the Gothic Quarter and Sagrada Familia with Caterina.
Have a wonderful 2025 full of health, love and nice surprises 🎉🥂🥳
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Remember that we are closed for Christmas on the 2 Remember that we are closed for Christmas on the 24th, 25th and 26th of December and there are no tours on these dates.
See you back on the 27th and have a wonderful Christmas! 🌲🧑‍🎄😊
The Runner Bean team
A great night visit to Casa Vicens. This is Gaudí A great night visit to Casa Vicens. This is Gaudí's first house and a delight for the eyes. An unmissable place that should be in your must-do list if you are a fan of the architect.
Yes, we do offer private tours there if you want to get away from the crowds.
Thank you @casavicens for the fantastic evening and food 😊
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Another beautiful private tour with Caterina and a Another beautiful private tour with Caterina and a lovely group of friends. The light in Sagrada Familia is just stunning at this time of the year ⛪😮
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For the 14th year in a row, we have received the T For the 14th year in a row, we have received the TA Traveller's Choice Award that places us in the top 10% of attractions and tour companies worldwide.
Thank you all for making it possible year after year 🙏😄😄😄
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⛪ The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (or Church ⛪ The Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor (or Church of the Sacred Heart) is one of the landmarks of Barcelona.

✨ You can see it lit at night whenever you look up Collserola Mountain.

📐 Designed by Enric Sagnier and built between 1902 and 1961, it is located just beside Tibidabo's Amusement Park.

😱 This photo was taken from the highest attraction of the park: the iconic "Atalaya".
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📋💡 We just had another guides' meeting so ev 📋💡 We just had another guides' meeting so everything runs smoothly for our scheduled group tours and we can continue sharing our love for Barcelona in the best possible way.

📷 From left to right: 
Top: Gorka, Noah, Lisa, Ram & Katharyn.
Bottom: Ann-Marie, Albert, Julie & Jarrod.

📝 Please let us know in the comments if you have taken a tour with any of us and how you enjoyed it 😄
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🥚We enjoyed watching the egg dancing on top of 🥚We enjoyed watching the egg dancing on top of Barcelona's fountains last weekend. 

💧This year, only a few of them were running due to the severe draught.

⛲ But we caught it at the cloister of Barcelona's Cathedral, where the tradition of the "Ou com balla" started as a celebration for Corpus Christi.
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🏆 We are delighted to announce that we have won 🏆 We are delighted to announce that we have won the 2024 European Arival Tour Review Spotlight Awards in the sightseeing tours section.

🥇 This award is given only to the highest-rated tours, activities and attractions in Europe and North America.

💪 Here we are posing with the award in front of another one the winners, in the Visitors Attractions section: Sagrada Familia! Only 15 European tour companies and sites have been awarded, 3 of them in Spain.

🙏 By aggregating customer data from various platforms, TourReview identified the tour operators consistently wowing customers. And we won... all thanks to you!! 😄

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Happy Sant Jordi everyone!! Don't forget to read t Happy Sant Jordi everyone!!
Don't forget to read the books you get 📖🤓
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All ready for the feast of Sant Jordi on Tuesday!! All ready for the feast of Sant Jordi on Tuesday!! 🐲🌹📖
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Today is our birthday and we turn 14!!! 🥳 Thank Today is our birthday and we turn 14!!! 🥳
Thank you everyone for these wonderful years. Looking forward to continue having fun for many more years.
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⛪Visiting Sagrada Familia on a private tour with ⛪Visiting Sagrada Familia on a private tour with Jill and Mario. 
👩🏼 Glad you enjoyed your time with Anna.
📝 We have plenty of private tours on our profile to help you discover Barcelona.
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We just visited La Pedrera at night to update the We just visited La Pedrera at night to update the information on our article on Casa Batlló vs Casa Milà (more on our blog).
It's always a pleasure to work in a building like this and experience Gaudí's genius on a daily basis 😄
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🐶🐱🐰🐷 The blessing of pets is one of th 🐶🐱🐰🐷 The blessing of pets is one of the most beloved events during Sant Antoni's Festival.
We enjoyed meeting plenty of doggies and other furry friends this weekend 😍
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