Travel Reference
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5. CABLE CARS
Cable cars (
telefèric
) depart from Montjuïc (Miramar station), Torre de Jaume I
(currentlyclosedforrenovation)andTorredeSantSebastià,yieldingstunningviews
of the city.
93 441 48 20
6. CATALAN BIRD TOURS
Let an English-speaking guide take you to some of the best birding sites in the
region, including the Llobregat delta, near the airport. This surprisingly beautiful
little nature reserve is a haven for resident and migratory birds.
93 818 82 72 •
7. HELICOPTER TOURS
CatHelicoptersoffersthreetoursofBarcelona,whichdepartfromtheirlandingpad
at the port. The five-minute Costa Tour costs €45, and takes in the city coastline.
Forsomeofthecity'sbiggestsights,includingtheSagradaFamília,taketheSkytour
(10mins, €95); it can also be extended to Montserrat (35mins, €300).
Heliport,
Passeig de l'Escullera, Moll Adossat • 93 224 07 10 •
www.cathelicopters.com
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8. BIKE TOURS
WhizabouttheoldtownandtheParcdelaCiutadellaongroupbiketoursorganized
bybike rental shops, suchas Barcelona byBicycle. Barcelona byBike also runs bike
tours in English.
Barcelona by Bicycle, C/Esparteria 3 • 93 268 21 05 •
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Barcelona by Bike • 93 268 81 07 • Open all year •
www.barcelonabybike.com
9. HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGES
Itmaybeatouristtrap,butridingupLaRamblaonahorseandcarriagecanraisea
smile, especially for kids.
Depart from Pl de Portal de la Pau • 93 421 15 49
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