Barcelona is a city that is always rich with its history and culture. Located in the northwest of the Mediterranean coast, the city was established in 230 BC. Since then, the city has been rules by Romans, Muslims, Visigoths, and Catalans before finally coming under the aegis of modern Spain. The amalgamation of many cultures has lent a unique richness to the city. There are plenty of temples, museums, Gothic constructions, ruins that are sure to give you the sense of history that one always associates with the city of Barcelona.

However, if you want to experience the best of the Barcelona’s cultural richness, you should undertake the Barcelona sightseeing tour. This tour should include visit to the Gothic Quarter, Gaudi architectures, art museums, and different parts of the city that will effectively explore the beauty of the city.

Since there are hundreds of different places to visit and you are always running out of time, you have to decide which places you want to visit first. For example, if you always have a tendency to the Catholicism, you should visit the shrine at Montserrat, some forty km away from the city. This is the place where the miraculous Black Madonna statue was situated during 12th Century. According to legends, St. Luke himself built this statue and this makes it worth a visit.

There are plenty of other places to visit, though they may not be religiously significant. For example, there is the birthplace of Salvador Dali, the famous surrealist painter. In the town, you will also find a fabulous museum in his honor. So, this is a must visit, if you are an art lover. Another great attraction of Barcelona is of course, the vineyards. The wine tour Barcelona can bring you unprecedented joy, especially if you are a lover of wine. In fact, some of these tours will give you the opportunity to taste the wine makers’ exclusive wines, and even guide you to make a bottle of wine yourself.

There are plenty of architectural wonders spread all over the city of Barcelona. A couple of them are in fact, designed by Gaudi, the legendary architect if his time. Also, there are plenty of historical ruins that will give you an idea about the long and rich history that Barcelona has.

Barcelona is one of the most visited places in Europe. Being so, it has plenty of accommodations and other facilities for the tourist. However you need to find the best tourist agency that will offer you a specialized Barcelona city tour. Keep in mind that before you make a contract you need to consider the pros and cons of the agency. The internet can be very useful here. It is also a wise move to gather some information about the city and get some tips on the tour. However if you manage to select the best agency you can for sure have an enjoyable tour in this lovely city.