Visitor centres in Barcelona: all 10 mapped

Where the concierge points people first

Centre d'Informació Turística de Barcelona — The main official tourist office, underground at Plaça de Catalunya. Staffed, multilingual, and the place to buy city travel cards and ask real questions. (41.3866, 2.1714) · Directions ↗
Turisme de Barcelona Oficina Colón — An official information point by the Columbus monument at the foot of La Rambla. Handy for anyone arriving from the port. (41.3761, 2.1787) · Directions ↗
Centre d'Informació del Parc de Collserola — The visitor center for the Collserola hills above the city, near Vallvidrera. Walking maps and trail advice from staff who know the hills, at the start of several easy routes. (41.4197, 2.1010) · Directions ↗
Monumento a Cristóbal Colón — Not an information desk but the column itself, with a small lift up to a viewing platform at the top. Paid, cramped, and a good view of the port. (41.3758, 2.1778) · Directions ↗

The rest of the visitor centres in Barcelona — every one we hold

Official means Turisme de Barcelona

The real tourist offices are run by Turisme de Barcelona and carry its name and logo. Elsewhere, booths and shops marked "tourist information", especially on La Rambla and around the Sagrada Família, are usually selling tours or tickets and giving advice that steers you towards them. The official offices can sell the Hola Barcelona transport card, which covers the airport metro. For hiking information the official city offices are less useful than the Collserola center.

Questions people ask

Where is the main tourist office in Barcelona?

The Centre d'Informació Turística de Barcelona, underground at Plaça de Catalunya. There is also an official point at the Columbus monument, Turisme de Barcelona Oficina Colón.

How many visitor centers are there in Barcelona?

NUM's directory maps 10 visitor centers in Barcelona, including official tourist offices, the Collserola park center and a few private tour desks.

Can you buy transport cards at Barcelona tourist offices?

Yes. The official Turisme de Barcelona offices sell the Hola Barcelona travel card among other passes.

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All 10 visitor centres in Barcelona, mapped.