Gaudí for kids? Yes, why not. Everyone knows Gaudí and his buildings are a not-to-miss attraction in Barcelona but will my children enjoy his work too? The answer is quite simply YES. Firstly, your kids will love the shapes and colours on the Gaudí buildings, and a great bonus is that some of the sites…
The Catalan Festival of Barcelona: Human towers and other traditions
Probably one of the most common enquiries on our Gothic Quarter Free Tour is “where can I see a human tower being built?”. Well, as luck has it, the City Council of Barcelona is proud to show off the unique Catalan culture to visitors. Every Saturday evening during the Summer months and in front of…
How to skip the queues at the main Barcelona attractions
One of the things I take for granted about living in Barcelona is that the most amazing architecture and monuments are right on my doorstep. I can go and visit them whenever I want, tactically choosing the quietest times of the year and avoiding all the long lines. When you are on your holidays, this…
Fun Barcelona attractions for kids and all the family
Something that never fails to surprise me is how child friendly Barcelona is. Children are included in almost all aspects of life, and, coming from the UK, it was a complete novelty for me to see young kids playing outside or in restaurants until gone 11pm. It is, therefore, a great destination if you’re travelling…
Madrid Art Museums, “the Barcelona connection”
Barcelona and Madrid have shared quite a long history together. It is no surprise then that the ghost of Barcelona keeps on appearing in the main Art galleries of the Spanish capital. Whenever I travel to Madrid I can’t help spending most of my time revisiting those wonderful museums. Yes, the food and the nightlife…
Why Runner Bean Tours? The story of The Bean
One question that we sometimes get asked is “Why Runner Bean Tours?” Certainly not a common name for a tour company. Well, if someone is looking for an elaborate story with a meaningful background and, maybe, a final punch, I am afraid they will be disappointed. The answer to why we are called Runner Bean…
