Museums
Barcelona is home to some excellent museums which are perfect to visit on a rainy day. The Picasso Museum, for example, is a must-see attraction for art lovers. We offer a guided tour with skip the line tickets to the museum that's dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso, from his early years through to later in his life. The museum includes works such as ‘Science and Charity’, ‘Royan’ and ‘Las Meninas’. As you progress through his life you can see how his style changed over the years and your expert guide will give you a deeper knowledge on the artist.
Other notable museums in Barcelona include the Fundació Joan Miró, a museum dedicated to Miró as well as works by up-and-coming artists. The Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya is another option and home to a magnificent collection of Romanesque murals, Gothic and Renaissance art and other fabulous objects. The museum also offers an incredible view of Barcelona from its rooftop! The Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona is home to more experimental art with music and performing arts included. Our Barcelona Museum Pass – Articket gets you access to all these museums in one great handy pass! Just see our Barcelona Pass page for ticket details!
Cooking Classes
Why not consider a cooking class! They are a great way to spend a rainy day in Barcelona! You can learn how to make authentic Spanish dishes and possibly with a glass of vino as well! Barcelona isn't short of cooking classes in Spanish cuisine, including Paella, Tapas, and Churros. Some of the best cooking schools in Barcelona include Cook & Taste and Barcelona Cooking. You can click either and the link will take you directly to their own websites for further information!
Shop until you drop!
Barcelona is a shopper's paradise! Home to a wide variety of shops and boutiques! From high-end designer clothes to hand made souvenirs, you'll find it all in Barcelona. Some of the best places to shop in Barcelona include the famous ‘Passeig de Gracia’ (which is also home Gaudi’s incredible Casa Batlló - which is another great option to do on a rain day!). The Gothic Quarter, and the Born district, along of course with Barcelona’s famous Avinguda Diagonal! All filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants, so you can easily spend an entire day exploring and dashing in and out of the rain (part of the fun!).
Barcelona Aquarium
Barcelona Aquarium is a great option and will entertain all year round not just on rainy days. Its also one of our best sellers! Home to over 11,000 animals from 450 different species including sharks, penguins, sea turtles and an awful lot of fish, of course! Located in the Port Vell area of Barcelona, which is also a great area to explore even when it's raining outside!
The Gothic Quarter
The Gothic Quarter is one of Barcelona's most historic neighbourhoods and it's a great place to explore on a rainy day. Filled with narrow streets, Gothic architecture, and charming cafes. You can easily spend a few hours wandering through the streets and discovering hidden gems. Some of the must-see attractions in the Gothic Quarter include the Cathedral of Barcelona, the Plaça del Rei, and the Picasso Museum. That’s the second time we’ve mentioned the Picasso Museum – it must be a good place to visit!
Visit a Spa
Barcelona is home to some great Spa’s and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to visit one and pamper yourself! The Aire Ancient Baths is located in a renovated warehouse and features hot and cold baths, massages, and aromatherapy treatments. Another Spa option in Barcelona is the Mayan Spa, with several located in Barcelona.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu (Opera House)
The Gran Teatre del Liceu is one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona and a great place to visit on a rainy day. Located in the heart of Barcelona, the theatre has been hosting performances for over 150 years, having opened in 1847! You can enjoy a guided tour and learn about its history or why not attend a performance. Their full calendar is shown on their website with a link above.
Barcelona’s Historical Buildings
Take the opportunity to visit one of Barcelona’s historical building’s. Home to multiple of Antoni Gaudi’s incredible properties, amongst other options, there is plenty to choose from. Sagrada Familia being probably one of the most famous landmarks in Barcelona, if not Spain, is Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece and a great place to visit to stay out of the rain. Learn its history and take in its breath-taking interior. Around 20,000,000 people visit Barcelona each year just to see the Sagrada Familia from the outside alone, with around 7,000,000 paying to see the inside. Its one of Barcelona’s biggest tourist attractions. Gaudi’s Casa Batlló is another option. Another Gaudi property to enjoy on a rainy day is Casa Vicens, with its bright colours helping to improve your mood on a rainy day!
Whatever you choose to do, we are fairly certain you will enjoy it as that’s one of the wonderful things of Barcelona. It just knows how to offer a great time and that’s one of the reasons why we love the city so much!
