PANORAMIC BARCELONA AND THE RAMBLA

In a nutshell

A panoramic bus tour and a stroll down the Rambla, the city's most famous avenue. Barcelona is Gaudì. His genius can be found on every corner: in the Sagrada Família, in Casa Battló and in the spirit of the city itself.

Main stops

• Montjuïc: Barcelona from above
• Sagrada Família, the work of Gaudí
• Barrio Gótico and Cathedral
• Plaza de Catalunya, Barcelona city center

The programme

• From the hill of Montjuïc you can enjoy a view of the city down to the port.
• Barcelona is many things but Gaudì's creative genius, the people flocking to the Ramblas and the Barrio Gótico are truly typical of this city.
• Join the flow of people along the Rambla, enjoy some delicious tapas and a sip of ice cold cerveza and you're already in the spirit of Barcelona. Find at least two different places to try a Bikini, no it isn't a swimming costume but a cheese and cured ham sandwich. Every local will tell you theirs is the best in Barcelona. If you have a sweet tooth, don't leave without tasting a crema catalana: crack the thin layer of crunchy sugar with a teaspoon and release the fragrance of vanilla.
• Plaza de Catalunya is the center of Barcelona; with its huge compass rose and its fountains crowded with pigeons, it is the ideal place to take photos.
• You'll rejoin the ship laden with purchases as the temptations are many and there's always someone to buy a little gift for.

Good to know

• The “No Barriers Tour” is a collaboration between the Costa Cruises Foundation and the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association (AISM) in order to offer “slower” excursions and itineraries with fewer obstructions. The “No Barriers Tour” on this excursion is available exclusively on Costa Smeralda.
• If you are a wheelchair user, the “No Barriers Tour” must be booked through your cruise contact.