Barcelona welcomes millions of visitors each year – will you be among them in 2019? This year has already been one to remember, and there will be lots more to do and see throughout the year.

Looking to make the most of your smartphone and find the apps for your Barcelona trip? Here’s a closer look at the must-have travel apps for Barcelona in 2019.

Best Apps for Your Barcelona Trip 2019

1. Get around with Citymapper

When it comes to Barcelona free apps don’t get better than this. Citymapper is a must-have application for your trip. The high-quality app offers a deeper and more targeted experience when compared to Google Maps, providing a more accurate experience for Barcelona.

You’ll also find that the transport recommendations are very accurate here and the app arguably does a better job of letting you know what’s around you in terms of attractions and dining opportunities.

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2. Hail cabs with mytaxi

Uber and Lyft are the taxi apps of choice for many European cities, but Barcelona has broken the trend here. Instead, Barcelona’s residents and visitors rely upon the mytaxi app. This high-quality application offers all the functionality that you expect from a ride-hailing app, but it connects you to Barcelona’s network of licensed taxis.

Using this app, you can get a taxi at the push of a button and also schedule your trips. This is the perfect app if you’re looking to get around the city in a hurry to make a reservation or get somewhere a little further afield.

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3. Navigate public transport with TMB App

Barcelona is a very green city and it boasts a sophisticated transport network. Trams, buses, and metro carriages work in perfect harmony to ferry people throughout the city. Intimidated by these network links? You don’t have to be with the TMB App.

There’s nothing more dreaded in the world of transport apps – the public transport app. These are traditionally poorly executed, but this application is offered by city council and it makes getting around the city a breeze. You can plan your trips and see which lines and buses you need to take, placing all of Barcelona’s transportation network at your fingertips.

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4. Get amazing restaurant discounts with TheFork

There are more than 10,000 restaurants in Barcelona, so it can be tough to know where to get started. TheFork has emerged as the premier doorway to discovering Barcelona’s culinary scene and it also boasts some delicious offers. You won’t need another restaurants app.

If you are looking for the perfect restaurant to dine with your partner or family or the best restaurant for a business lunch, this is the application to use. You will regularly find great discount offers here, as well as customer reviews that you can sift through to get the inside scoop.

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5. Rule the beach with iBeach

Barcelona is a very unique European city because it brings together golden beaches with the thrill of city life. You might be tempted to use the weather application on your phone to find out more about the weather at those beaches, but it doesn’t give you the full picture.

If you want to become a true beach expert, you’ll want to download iBeach. This application can give you a fuller idea of the weather you can expect, including important details like wind direction and the intensity of the sun.

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6. Impress the locals with Google Translate

Did you know that Barcelona is home to a bilingual population? Native residents here speak both Spanish and Catalan (the level of English is generally very high too). If you find that you’re a little lost or confused at any point, you could use the Google Translate app.

This amazing app has been powered up over the years with great features. Now, you can translate text using your smartphone camera and generate very accurate translations using voice-to-text – fun stuff and you’ll be sure to impress!

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7. See everything with the Barcelona Official Guide

There is a lot to do and see in Barcelona. The Barcelona Official Guide is the official app from the tourist board and it puts all of those activities in the palm of your hand! You will find official maps, essential practical information, and much more.

The app also offers you the chance to pick your favorite activities and generate a tailor-made experience. This is a great app to use when planning your trip and as a reference tool while exploring the city.

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8. Capture memories with Instagram

Instagram is very popular in Barcelona – it’s little wonder given how beautiful the city is! You will find lots of spots and viewpoints to snap amazing pictures, so you should come equipped with Instagram installed.

There are an estimated one billion users on the platform, so you’ll be able to share your snaps with a wide audience (to say the least!). Instagram also offers powerful and intuitive editing tools, helping you to put a unique spin on your favorite snaps from Barcelona.

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9. Get the inside scoop with TripAdvisor

Barcelona is a very fun city with lots of amazing activities just waiting to be enjoyed. There’s so much to do and see, though, that it can be tricky to find your way around and actually plan! This is where TripAdvisor comes to the rescue as an amazing guide app.

You can find lots of trusted and authentic reviews of Barcelona’s many restaurants and attractions here. The app is fast and easy to use, helping you to really make the most of your stay in Barcelona.

You can also find Barcelona Segway Tour on there – the highest-rated tour in Spain!

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10. Plan group activities with Meetup

Are you coming to Barcelona alone or as part of a group with a specific interest? Meetup is a great way to connect with Barcelona’s vibrant and diverse groups. From photography walks to group hikes, you’ll be sure to find something that you’ll love.

If you have a love for adventure and meeting new people, Meetup is a great way to enjoy some friendly fun and get a new perspective on Barcelona.

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Enjoy These Barcelona Travel Apps!

We know that you’re going to have an amazing time here in Barcelona – we hope that these apps help you enjoy your trip as much as possible. Looking for more tips to help you enjoy your trip as much as possible? Check out our blog for the latest hints and insights.

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Barcelona is not a massive city, so it is relatively easy to move through its public transportation network, which is also considered one of the widest and highest in the country.

If this is the first time you visit the Catalan capital, you need to know some characteristic features of this transportation network and what the best options are to move around Barcelona.

What types of transportation exist in Barcelona? How do you get to the Sagrada Familia? How much does the 1-trip ticket cost? Are tickets for bus and metro trips compatible? Are there any discounts? These are questions that you may be asking yourself if you are already in Barcelona or will be soon.

This information we are offering today will be useful for you to make decisions or inquiries about city routes, so keep it available. In addition, we have extended details of the prices and uses of transportation cards, as well as private transportation options available to make your stay in Barcelona as comfortable as possible.

Getting around Barcelona: how to move in the big city

Metro of Barcelona

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The first option in this list about how to get around Barcelona is the subway, also called metro. The metro network has 8 very simple lines to use that you can identify by number and color. The price of the subway single ticket is 2.20€ but you can get it cheaper if you are going to use the metro a few times (see the different cards for transportation in this article). It opens from 5 am to 12 midnight, which makes it perfect to move around the city throughout the day. On weekends and holidays, it stays open until 2am, except on Saturday in which it stays open all night, this will allow you to get to know the nightlife in Barcelona and return to the hotel using the metro.

FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya)

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In the second place you have the FGC, the city railway network composed of several urban rail lines such as L6, L7 and L8, R5, R6, R50, R60 or lines S1, S2, S33, S4, S5 and 55, and S8. The price is also 2.20€, although if you bought the 10-trips tickets for bus or subway, you can use it for your trips on the FGC too. The Barcelona Railway has a schedule very similar to the metro, which will facilitate the combined use of both modes of transportation if necessary. Although it is important to note that there may be variations depending on the railway line of your need, so we recommend you checking it before starting your journey. The FGC does not work the all night long.

Rodalies RENFE

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If you need to go from the airport to Barcelona center, move a long distance in the city or even visit other towns next to the Catalan capital, the trains from Rodalies Renfe would be the best option. You can buy tickets in the same station, in cash or with a card. Prices change depending on the distance you travel. Rodalies RENFE covers a big area which is divided into different zones. Those zones indicate the cost of the ticket. You can also buy some integrated tickets so that you can use the train and other means of transport during a determinate time.

TMB buses

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The Barcelona bus is a perfect option if you are looking to reach every corner of the city. There are more than 80 lines and 1,000 buses covering virtually any route. On the website you can check them to evaluate if it is better to make your trip by bus, metro or FGC. The price of every single ticket is 2.20€ and the price of the 10-trips ticket is 10.20€. Remember that as with the metro and railroad ticket, the bus ticket is also valid for use in any of these 3 modes of transportation.

NIT Bus

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Barcelona’s bus service does not stop during the night, although, of course, there are fewer buses available. There are dozens of routes and night bus lines that you can take to return home.

This time we recommend you to access their website to select your destination and discover the schedule of each night route. All the website information for transportation in Barcelona is available in Spanish and English, as well as Catalan.

Tram

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In addition to the usual metro and bus transportation systems that we see in many cities around the world, Barcelona has incorporated another fast and great travel system: The Tram (the trolley). To use the tram, you must have a valid ticket that allows you to access. On this occasion, and although there are different transportation cards, the simple ticket and the integrated one are the most common options for tourists. The integrated system will allow you to do up to three transfers in an hour and a quarter. Although there are other options that we will explain later in the list of cards.

Taxi, Uber, Cabify and private transport

You can get a taxi directly on the street, through MyTaxi applications or at the reception of your hotel, where they will help you to contact and meet it at the hotel door.

In addition, there are different platforms and applications such as Uber or Cabify. These companies offer a private transportation service like the taxi, with the advantage that you can pay it from your mobile phone, in addition to knowing in advance the price of your trip.

Private bicycle

Barcelona offers also public bicycles for residents. You can access them by purchasing a card. Getting around Barcelona with a bike is an amazing experience, and you can park it at the different bike stations – the city is full of them. In addition, we take the opportunity to remind you that if at any time you can’t continue, you are allowed to travel on Barcelona’s metro, tram and rail network with your bike without any problems. If you are in Barcelona because of your vacation or on a business trip, you can enjoy a guided tour by electric bike through Barcelona by contacting Barcelona eBike Tours.

List of card types for transportation in Barcelona

If you are going to visit Barcelona for several days and want to make the most of your money, we recommend you buy one of the different cards available that are compatible between transportation systems.

Bus, Train, Metro and Tram

The Barcelona integrated bus, train and metro tickets offer travelers the possibility of combining their modes of transportation. With this ticket, you can access from one to another without paying an extra during an hour and a quarter since your ticket validation. Here you’ll find the most used ones:

T50-30 card – With 50 integrated trips for 30 days, it has a price that changes depending on the radius of action. 1 zone is 43€.

T-Trimester card – A personalized subscription that will allow you to travel without limits for three months, 90 days, for 145€ if you only use it in one area.

T-mes card – It is the same type of subscription, but to use for a month with a price of 54€ in 1 area.

T-dia card – You can travel unlimited for 24 hours for the price of 8.90€.

T-10 card – This time the number it does not refer to the number of active days, but to the number of integrated trips. 10 trips for 10.20€.

For more information about integrated tickets and multi-journey tickets click here.

Hola BCN

Hola BCN is a tourist-use card that allows you to use unlimited public transportation for 2, 3, 4, or 5 days in Barcelona. Its price varies according to the number of days you select. The cheapest option is 15€ and the most expensive, 35€. It will allow you to use metro, buses, trains and trams.

Barcelona Card

It is a card available to be used for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. Its price goes from 20€ if you select the two-day option, up to 60€ for a complete option. You can buy them at the Barcelona Information and Tourism Offices or by calling 932 853 832. With this card you will also get discounts on museums, restaurants, shops and services.

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