Last Updated on June 29, 2023 by Christian Heide
The Barcelona Feeling Blog
The Barcelona Feeling on holidays – Canfranc Train Station
In July 2023 we visited a wonderful place about 350 km away from Barcelona: The old train station of Canfranc. It is located in a picturesque valley of the Pyrenees Mountains in Aragón at an height of 1200 meters above sea level. The train station was constructed in...
Thank you to our 4000 guests
In March this year we passed a wonderful milestone: Since our foundation in 2018 more than 4000 guests attended our in person experiences and virtual tours. We are very glad about the feedback that we have received this year. Out of all reviews in 2023 we got an...
Top 5 Vegetarian Restaurants in Barcelona
Barcelona, a city known for its rich and diverse culinary scene, offers a wide range of vegetarian and vegan restaurants to cater to the growing demand for plant-based cuisine. Whether you're a vegetarian, a vegan, or simply looking for healthier options, Barcelona...
Sitges offers a day at the seaside and a lot of Modernism
Needing a little rest from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis? Then you can take a day trip or short break to Sitges from Barcelona. The small coastal town 36 km to the south has been a popular destination for those seeking relaxation and artists for over 100...
Palau de la Música – One of the most magnificent concert halls in the world
Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana is a truly magnificent concert hall, and it has become one of the most important cultural landmarks in this Spanish city. The building first opened its doors in 1908, and since then it has been home to some of the greatest acts...
Having become the Barcelona Experts – Celebrating our 5th anniversary
In January 2023 we are celebrating the fifth birthday of The Barcelona Feeling. We are delighted that during these past years we have truly become the Barcelona experts. It all started with the idea to show travellers lesser known areas in the old town of...
Sagrada Familia – Barcelona´s highlight that you must see
Barcelona is a city full of life and culture, and no visit to the city is complete without discovering the stunning architecture of its most cherished landmark – the Sagrada Familia. Built under the direction of renowned architect Antoni Gaudi, this iconic basilica...
Filming locations in Catalonia: Castell de Santa Florentina
In Canet de Mar, a small coastal town north of Barcelona, you can discover an impressive gem of modernism: Castell de Santa Florentina. The architect´s name, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, is associated with great building complexes in Barcelona, such as the Palau de...
The Barcelona Feeling on national German television
On July 29th, 2022 The Barcelona Feeling was featured on national German television in the travel programme “Abenteuer leben täglich” (Living adventures daily) on the seventh largest German network, Kabel 1.
Why Barcelona is ideal for companies and team events
Barcelona is a great location for companies to hold their off site meetings, sales kick offs, conventions or other corporate events and team meetings. The city by the Mediterranean Sea has all of the infrastructure that is required for such events. In the following we...
Casa Amattler – probably the best guided tour of a Modernist residence in Barcelona
Casa Amattler in Barcelona was the residence for the Amatller family finished in 1898. The family owned a leading chocolate making business in the Santa Maria del Mar neighbourhood in El Born. Antoni Amattler chose the grand boulevard of Passeig de Gracia as the new...
Great start of our Barcelona Food Tour
Just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit us all we had finalised our concept for our Barcelona Food Tour: Combining history and tapas, getting to know the city and the broad variety of tapas at the same time. Finally, in summer 2021 we could launch this new culinary...
Celebrating 3 years of collaboration with Mosaiccos
We are happy that we have been succesfully partnering with Mosaiccos for three years now. Our joint experiences have received fantastic feedback in the past years and we are looking forward to continue delivering high quality experiences to our guests once the...
We welcomed our 2500th guest – a major milestone
On August 11, 2021 we welcomed our 2500th guest. We are extremely happy having achieved this milestone despite the COVID pandemic. Having started our business for private tours in March 2018 with our signature tour “Explore hidden streets with a friend”, over time we...
Top Reviews in 2021
During 2021 we have received many fantastic reviews for our private in person tours and online experiences. Thanks to all of our wonderful guests we have been rewarded with the Travellers Choice Award 2021 by Tripadvisor, the leading travelling platform. INTIMATE...
The Barcelona Feeling Wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for “Tours in Barcelona”
The Barcelona Feeling’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites in Barcelona/Spain Press Release <Barcelona, Spain> – <August 18>, 2021 – The Barcelona Feeling today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Travelers’...
Expanding our partner network
After a successful collaboration with online platforms such as AirBnB Experiences, Tripadvisor or Viator, The Barcelona Feeling has recently expanded its partner network to promote their experiences and tours on a worldwide scale. EvendoEvendo is our most recent...
Best kept secret: Gaudí´s Crypt in Colonia Guëll
Only 25 minutes away by train from Barcelona you will encounter a hidden gem in Colonia Guëll. The industrial magnate, Eusebi Guëll, moved his major textile factory to the outskirts of the city where he had a village built for his workers. He engaged several renown...
Great start of our Online Experience: Zoom around panoramic Barcelona
In August 2020 The Barcelona Feeling launched their first online experience: Zoom around panoramic Barcelona. During 75 minutes we will spend a virtual day with you in our beautiful city while you can sit comfortably on your sofa at home sipping from your favourite...
New Years Eve in Barcelona
On New Year´s Eve you will encounter traditions in Barcelona that are similar to many other places in the world. But there is a variety of customs that is inherent to Catalonia and Spain. Where to go on New Years Eve? In general, it is common to either spend your time...
Palau Guëll – Gaudí´s first architectural masterpiece
The famous Catalan architect Gaudí was commissioned by Eusebio Guëll in 1886 with creating a mansion in the proximity of where the industrialists parents lived. This is why you can find the building in the Raval neighbourhood close to La Rambla. It was this...
Milestone: surpassing 300 top reviews with 5 stars on AirBnB
In September 2020 we have passed another great milestone: more than 300 Five Star Reviews on AirBnB. Our average on AirBnB across all experiences is a fantastic 4.94 out of 5. On Tripadvisor (Viator) we are currently listed with a stunning rating of 5 out of 5 (90...
Things to do in Barcelona in September: Celebrate La Mercé
Every year during the last weekend of September Barcelona´s major festivity takes place: La Mercé (September 24th). It has grown into a big festival in present days where Barcelonians are out and about in the streets and celebrate. In 2020 many events had to be...
Discover Medieval Catalonia
Not only Barcelona has a rich medieval history but also the rest of Catalonia. The rural parts are full of small villages where it seems that time stood still. No wonder that the makers of Game of Throne decided to shoot in that region. For example, they chose the...
Barcelona – Nature & Hiking in the Collserola Natural Park
What is the Collserola Natural Park? The magnificent mountain range Serra de Collserola rises up over the Barcelona Metropolitan Area. It is almost touching the city. For the huge population that lives around these mountains it forms a much-loved and incredibly...
Gaudí´s Casa Batlló – A modernist gem
One of Gaudí´s master pieces is undoubtedly Casa Batlló – a residential building at the luxurious boulevard, Passeig de Gràcia. In 1900 Josep Batlló bought the piece of land in the street that had become the most renowned address of the whole city for rich industrial...
Catalan Legends in Modernist Architecture
The importance of Catalan history and legends in modernist architectureMany tourists are searching for things to do in Barcelona like a walking tour or a Barcelona bus tour. During the tour you will most likely pass by the grand boulevard of Passeig de Gràcia where...
World Fair of 1929 on Montjuïc Hill
In 1929 the World Fair was held on Montjuïc Hill which led to an immense development of the whole area and thus became an important event in the history of Barcelona with a long lasting impact to the present. Origins of Montjuïc HillThe iconic hill of Montjuïc has...
Barcelona Off The Beaten Path
Barcelona currently ranks among the top 3 cities that are mostly visited in Europe. This has certainly a strong impact on parts of the city specialising more and more on the tourist taste. Certain areas have also become overcrowded with tourists. However, as a local...
Welcoming our 500th guest
On September 21st we welcomed our 500th guest on one of our private tours or small shared tours for a maximum of 6 people. The feedback we constantly receive makes us even more enthusiastic. So we are currently designing new experiences - such a Food Tour in the...
Wine Region Catalonia
History of the beautiful Barcelona wine producing region of Penedès Catalonia, the most northwestern autonomous region of Spain, is a beautiful wine-producing region mostly famous for its D.O.Q. Priorat and D.O. Penedès wines. The latter region is situated only one...
Exclusive Cava & Chocolate Experience
Cava & Chocolate is the perfect combination for your senses and it is a tradition here in Catalonia! Together with a traditional wine maker from Sant Sadurni The Barcelona Feeling is now offering an exclusive Cava tasting experience and a private tour around their...
Celebrating 100 Five Star Reviews on AirBnB
In May we have passed an important milestone: more than 100 Five Star Reviews on AirBnB. Our average on AirBnB across all experiences is a fantastic 4.91. Also on Tripadvisor (Viator) we are currently listed with a 5.0 (37 reviews). Here are some highlights what our...
Human Towers in Barcelona
(main photo by Barcelonalemany.com) A Catalan tradition is building human towers – so called “Castells” which means castle in Catalan language. People build a pyramid by climbing on top of each other´s shoulders. The tradition goes back to the 18th century and...
Catalan Modernism
Modernism or Modernisme in Catalan is an art and literature movement connected with the search of a Catalan national identity. The period associated with it was around 1888-1910 and is primarily linked to Catalonia and Barcelona. In the context of the rapid...
Things to do: Montjuïc Hill – Barcelona´s green lung
Barcelona´s iconic hill of Montjuïc has been overlooking the city since the beginning of time. Ever since the city's foundation by the Romans more than 2000 years ago, the hill has served as a natural watch tower for all those centuries. In the course of time the...
Barcelona: Things to do in March – Gastronomic tradition of Calçotada
(main photo by Barcelonalemany.com) A very important Catalan gastronomic tradition is the so called Calçotada. Especially in the Barcelona region you will find many culinary and social events in the cold winter months of January to March. It is common to go with your...
Catalan Traditions – Epiphany
For the children in Barcelona, Catalonia and in whole of Spain the 5th of January is one of the most important days of the year as in the evening they receive their Christmas presents by the "Three Kings" (Els Tres Reis). So when you are visiting Barcelona around this...
40 years of democracy in Spain
On December 6th, 2018 Spain officially celebrated its 40th anniversary of being a democracy. It is a bank holiday in all of the country. After a referendum on this day in 1978 the Spanish people voted with 92% in favour of the new democratic constitution. In Catalonia...
The Mountain Monastery of Montserrat
The Barcelona Feeling now offers a private tour to the mountain Monastery of Montserrat located about one hour away from the city. The day trip comprises: Enjoy a day in the beautiful mountain Go up to the monastery by a historic cable car Learn about the Benedictine...
German Globetrotters show you their Barcelona
Two Germans guide Barcelona visitors and give them a personal Barcelona feeling. Under the name The Barcelona Feeling they have founded a start-up for tourism and currently offer various tours in the Mediterranean metropolis. The private tours through the lively old...
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