{"id":19636,"date":"2024-10-11T06:01:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T10:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=19636"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:31:26","slug":"unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona","title":{"rendered":"The 8 Most Off-the-Radar, Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, Park G\u01d4ell, Las Ramblas, the Boqueria Market. These are the <strong>most popular sites in Barcelona.<\/strong> Everyone goes to them. <strong>Multiple times.\u00a0<\/strong> And you should <strong>go at least once.<\/strong> But this dynamic city of 1.6 million denizens has much more to offer than a handful of tourist-taxed sites.\u00a0 If you want to see something truly memorable while also getting a breather from the masses, here is a collection of <strong>8 underrated and unusual things to do in Barcelona.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Walks-20180410-Barcelona-Complete-Gaudi-0001_resize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Inside Casa Batll\u00f3 showing beautiful stained glass windows, curved ceilings, and tree-like pillars. Sunlight pours in through the windows, offering a glimpse of Barcelona's prominent street, Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia.\" class=\"wp-image-12522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Walks-20180410-Barcelona-Complete-Gaudi-0001_resize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Walks-20180410-Barcelona-Complete-Gaudi-0001_resize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Walks-20180410-Barcelona-Complete-Gaudi-0001_resize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Walks-20180410-Barcelona-Complete-Gaudi-0001_resize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Once you&#8217;ve visited the top sites, its time to check out unusual things to do in Barcelona. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Unusual_Things_to_Do_in_Barcelona\" title=\"Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona\">Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Bellesguard\" title=\"Bellesguard\">Bellesguard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Catalan_Museum_of_Archeology\" title=\"Catalan Museum of Archeology\">Catalan Museum of Archeology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Caelum\" title=\"Caelum\">Caelum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Montjuic_Cemetery\" title=\"Montju\u00efc Cemetery&nbsp;\">Montju\u00efc Cemetery&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Labyrinth_Park_of_Horta\" title=\"Labyrinth Park of Horta\">Labyrinth Park of Horta<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Barcelona_Sewers\" title=\"Barcelona Sewers\">Barcelona Sewers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#The_Funeral_Carriage_Museum\" title=\"The Funeral Carriage Museum\">The Funeral Carriage Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Turo_de_la_Rovira\" title=\"Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira&nbsp;\">Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Unusual_Things_To_Do_In_Barcelona\" title=\"FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Unusual Things To Do In Barcelona\">FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Unusual Things To Do In Barcelona<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#How_do_I_get_to_these_lesser-known_places_in_Barcelona\" title=\"How do I get to these lesser-known places in Barcelona?\">How do I get to these lesser-known places in Barcelona?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Are_these_unusual_things_to_do_expensive_to_visit\" title=\"Are these unusual things to do expensive to visit?\">Are these unusual things to do expensive to visit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unusual-things-to-do-in-barcelona\/#Do_I_need_to_book_tickets_in_advance\" title=\"Do I need to book tickets in advance?\">Do I need to book tickets in advance?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unusual_Things_to_Do_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>Unusual Things to Do in Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bellesguard\"><\/span>Bellesguard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so you are definitly going to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/sagrada-familia-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sagrada Familia tour,<\/a> the masterpiece of design and architecture by <strong>Antoni Gaud\u00ed.<\/strong> And no doubt, you will see his other works scattered around Barcelona, such as <strong>Casa Batll\u00f3, La Pedrera, and Park G\u00fcell.\u00a0<\/strong>But there\u2019s another Gaudi masterpiece that happens to be his <strong>least visited work in Barcelona.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take our advice and go to<strong> Bellesguard<\/strong> &#8211; which means \u201cbeautiful view\u201d in Catalan. The <strong>125-year-old house<\/strong> is a stunner, combining elements of<strong> neo-gothic and modern architecture.<\/strong> If you visit in the morning, there are English-language guided tours.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mario-esposito-VyyqL6sufF0-unsplash-e1768576533133-1024x730.jpg\" alt=\"A stained glass window at the Bellesguard, one of the unusual things to do in Barcelona, Spain.\" class=\"wp-image-19641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mario-esposito-VyyqL6sufF0-unsplash-e1768576533133-1024x730.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mario-esposito-VyyqL6sufF0-unsplash-e1768576533133-600x428.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mario-esposito-VyyqL6sufF0-unsplash-e1768576533133-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/mario-esposito-VyyqL6sufF0-unsplash-e1768576533133.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bellesguard lives up to its name, beautiful view. Come see why!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catalan_Museum_of_Archeology\"><\/span>Catalan Museum of Archeology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Focusing on prehistory and ancient times, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spain.info\/en\/places-of-interest\/archaeological-museum-catalonia-mac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catalan Museum of Archeology<\/a> is one of the <strong>great, under-valued museums of the Catalan capital.<\/strong> Covering the <strong>Phoenicians, Romans, Greeks, and Visogoths,<\/strong> the museum has an impressive collection of stone remnants here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the more curious objects in the collection is the <strong>statue of Priapus, a Roman and Greek god.<\/strong> We won\u2019t say what Priapus was known for, except that we get the English words \u201cphallus\u201d and \u201cprepuce\u201d&nbsp; from his name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"778\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museu_dArqueologia_de_Catalunya_-_Barcelona-1024x778.jpg\" alt=\"The exterior of the Catalan Museum of Archeology\" class=\"wp-image-19643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museu_dArqueologia_de_Catalunya_-_Barcelona-1024x778.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museu_dArqueologia_de_Catalunya_-_Barcelona-600x456.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museu_dArqueologia_de_Catalunya_-_Barcelona-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Museu_dArqueologia_de_Catalunya_-_Barcelona.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From Roman ruins to medieval pieces, deep dive into the region\u2019s ancient heritage. Photo credit: Puigalder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caelum\"><\/span>Caelum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Monks and nuns were the great craft makers and cooks of the Middle Ages. And if you go to Caelum<strong> <\/strong>you can feast upon the edible craftiness of monks and nuns in the 21st century.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opened in 1996 <\/strong>with the intention of \u201cbringing heaven closer to earth,\u201d the founders forged deals with monasteries and cloisters all over Spain to bring the <strong>food and drink that monks and nuns make<\/strong> to this restaurant in the Gothic Quarter.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cafe,<strong> located in the stone-walled, arched-ceiling cellar,<\/strong> mostly offers food on the sweet side, so a visit is perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up. It\u2019s open daily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6840848057_b569f62d6f_k-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"An array of pastries from Caelum in Barcelona. \" class=\"wp-image-19640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6840848057_b569f62d6f_k-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6840848057_b569f62d6f_k-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6840848057_b569f62d6f_k-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6840848057_b569f62d6f_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">See if the rumors are true that pastries from Caelum bring heaven closer to earth. Photo credit: Jun Seita<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Montjuic_Cemetery\"><\/span><strong>Montju\u00efc Cemetery<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>biggest cemetery in Barcelona<\/strong> is the home of the graves of<strong> artist Joan Mir\u00f3, <\/strong>who died in 1983, and <strong>Catalan leader Buenaventura Durruti,<\/strong> who left this world in 1936. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Montju\u00efc also happens to be a pretty <strong>weird and intriguing site.<\/strong> The cemetery boasts a variety of curious <strong>modern statues on graves<\/strong> that make for a fun wander.\u00a0Another interesting part to see is the <strong>Grave of the Quarry,<\/strong> or <em>el Fossar de la Pedrera<\/em>: a <strong>mass grave of 4,000 people<\/strong> murdered by pro-Franco supporters during the Civil War.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Montjuic_Cemetery_Barcelona_76-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A neo-Gothic sculpture on top at a cemetery in Barcelona. \" class=\"wp-image-19639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Montjuic_Cemetery_Barcelona_76-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Montjuic_Cemetery_Barcelona_76-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Montjuic_Cemetery_Barcelona_76-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Montjuic_Cemetery_Barcelona_76.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spend some time at the Montju\u00efc cemetary spotting famous people from Spain&#8217;s past. Photo credit: ABruszik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labyrinth_Park_of_Horta\"><\/span>Labyrinth Park of Horta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parc del Laberint d\u2019Horta, or the <strong>Labyrinth Park of Horta<\/strong> is a great way to get lost in Barcelona without the fear of ending up in an unsavory part of town.\u00a0Located near the University of Barcelona, the quasi-hidden gem of landscape architecture has been confusing visitors and locals alike since 1791. The labyrinth itself is<strong> over 2,000 feet<\/strong> of disorientation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/javier-aranda-6FC7g-QZNqs-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Two people at the entrance of the Labyrinth Park of Horta, one of the unusual things to do in Barcelona, Spain. \" class=\"wp-image-19638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/javier-aranda-6FC7g-QZNqs-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/javier-aranda-6FC7g-QZNqs-unsplash-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/javier-aranda-6FC7g-QZNqs-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/javier-aranda-6FC7g-QZNqs-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoy getting lost, and some landscaped garden time in the Labyrinth. Photo credit: Javier Aranda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcelona_Sewers\"><\/span>Barcelona Sewers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get away from it all by going underground. Literally.\u00a0The<strong> first sewers in Barcelona<\/strong> were constructed by the Romans when the city was known as Barcino, and the modern sewers were <strong>dug in 1886.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And today, you can descend into the bowels of Barcelona to stroll around the long, concrete-laden halls of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcelona.cat\/barcelonacultura\/en\/recomanem\/route-sewers-barcelona\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barcelona Sewers<\/a>. There are about <strong>1,000 miles of sewer tunnels below the city<\/strong> but, have no fear, you\u2019ll only have access to a small amount here.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A sewer system under a bustling city. \" class=\"wp-image-19645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/martin-brechtl-S02FHccCSdA-unsplash.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sewage systems are an important part of any city and make for an interesting museum. Photo credit: Martin Brechtl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Funeral_Carriage_Museum\"><\/span>The Funeral Carriage Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/irbarcelona.cat\/museus-de-barcelona\/museu-colleccio-carrosses-funebres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Funeral Carriage Museum<\/a> makes our list for unusual things to do in Barcelona for obvious reasons. You need not have an <strong>obsession with death<\/strong> to enjoy the Funeral Carriage Museum or, in the local parlance, Museu de Carrosses F\u00fanebres de Barcelona.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it wouldn\u2019t hurt. After all, you might not have cared about the way they transported cadavers in the past. But after a visit to this <strong>fascinating and under-appreciated museum,<\/strong> you may take more interest in the topic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The museum houses some <strong>beautiful, intriguing, and foreboding images <\/strong>related to death and the afterlife. It\u2019s enough to offer a healthy reminder of the impermanence of life that we all face.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Col\u00b7leccio_de_Carrosses_Funebres-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A show room with lots of funeral carriages at the Funeral Carriage Museum in Barcelona. \" class=\"wp-image-19642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Col\u00b7leccio_de_Carrosses_Funebres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Col\u00b7leccio_de_Carrosses_Funebres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Col\u00b7leccio_de_Carrosses_Funebres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Col\u00b7leccio_de_Carrosses_Funebres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Looking for unusual things to do?  It doesn&#8217;t get any weirder than the Funeral Carriage Museum. Photo credit: Cementiris de Barcelona, S.A.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turo_de_la_Rovira\"><\/span><strong>Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also known as Rovira Hill,<\/strong> <strong>as well as the Bunkers of Carmel, this Spanish Civil War-era site from 1938 concealed anti-aircraft fortifications<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the name, there are no bunkers here, and the plus-sized anti-aircraft guns are long gone<strong>.<\/strong> Just a lot of concrete. And oh yeah, the views. People head up the hill (or take bus number 92 or 119) to get one of <strong>the best, sprawling views of Barcelona.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18866553006_18eff37fe2_k-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"Views of the sprawling city from Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira. \" class=\"wp-image-19644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18866553006_18eff37fe2_k-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18866553006_18eff37fe2_k-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18866553006_18eff37fe2_k-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/18866553006_18eff37fe2_k.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Catch epic views from Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira day or night. Photo credit: Biblioteca MUHBA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Unusual_Things_To_Do_In_Barcelona\"><\/span>FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Unusual Things To Do In Barcelona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_to_these_lesser-known_places_in_Barcelona\"><\/span>How do I get to these lesser-known places in Barcelona?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barcelona\u2019s public transport system makes it easy to reach even its more unusual attractions. The metro and bus network covers most of the city, with places like the Labyrinth Park of Horta, Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira, and Montju\u00efc Cemetery all accessible by public transport. Buses are often the best option for hilltop locations, while the metro is ideal for museums and sites closer to the center. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are also affordable and convenient for spots that require a bit more navigating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_these_unusual_things_to_do_expensive_to_visit\"><\/span>Are these unusual things to do expensive to visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about exploring Barcelona off the beaten path is that many of these sites are either free or very affordable. Tur\u00f3 de la Rovira and Montju\u00efc Cemetery.  Small entrance fees apply to places like Bellesguard, the Labyrinth Park of Horta, and certain museums, but prices are generally much lower than Barcelona\u2019s headline attractions. Exploring neighborhoods and stopping into cafes like Caelum is also free unless you indulge in treats. Some museums offer free entry on specific days or times, so it\u2019s worth checking official websites before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_book_tickets_in_advance\"><\/span>Do I need to book tickets in advance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most of these hidden gems, advance booking isn\u2019t essential. However, places like Bellesguard or the Barcelona Sewers may have limited guided tour slots. Therefore, eserving ahead is recommended if you\u2019re visiting during peak season or you are on a short schedule. Museums with small capacities can also fill up quickly on free-entry days, so planning ahead will help you avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a yellow coat leads a tour group outside Barcelona\u2019s historic carved stone building, pointing out notable literary landmarks.\" class=\"wp-image-16591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Walks_Barcelona_Sagrada-Highlights-0011.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let our expert guide fill you in on the interesting life and works of the genius of Antoni Gaud\u00ed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to make your visit to Barcelona truly unforgettable? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Head over to the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/barcelona-tours\/la-sagrada-familia-tours\/\"><strong>La Sagrada Familia tours page on Take Walks<\/strong> <\/a> and choose from a range of expertly crafted experiences that you can enjoy alongside these unusual things to do in Barcelona. 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