Travel Reference
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Tours
There are a range of guided tours: on foot and by bus, bicycle or scooter. Boat tours of the
harbour and beaches depart daily from the waterfront.
CLIMATE CHANGE & TRAVEL
Every form of transport that relies on carbon-based fuel generates CO2, the main
cause of human-induced climate change. Modern travel is dependent on aeroplanes,
which might use less fuel per kilometre per person than most cars but travel much
greater distances. The altitude at which aircraft emit gases (including CO2) and
particles also contributes to their climate change impact. Many websites offer 'carbon
calculators' that allow people to estimate the carbon emissions generated by their jour-
ney and, for those who wish to do so, to offset the impact of the greenhouse gases
emitted with contributions to portfolios of climate-friendly initiatives throughout the
world. Lonely Planet offsets the carbon footprint of all staff and author travel.
Walking Tours
The Oficina d'Informació de Turisme de Barcelona (
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)
organises guided walking
tours. One explores the Barri Gòtic (adult/child €14/5); another follows in Picasso's foot-
steps and winds up at the Museu Picasso, to which entry is included in the price (adult/
child €20/7); and a third takes in the main jewels of Modernisme (adult/child €14/5). It also
offers a 'gourmet' tour of traditional purveyors of fine foodstuffs across the old city (adult/
child €19/7) and a maritime-themed tour (adult/child €19/7). Stop by the tourist office, go
online or call for the latest schedule. All tours last two hours and start at the tourist office.
Specialised tours can also be booked through the tourist office. Themes include running,
shopping, literary Barcelona, films, birdwatching in Collserola Park, the civil war, the
Gothic quarter by night and Park Güell.
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