25 Amazing Free Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain » travelwithneweyes.com

Traveling to Spain on a budget? Check out these 25 amazing free things to do in Barcelona, from the best areas to explore to great museums.

Barcelona will always have a special place in my heart since I spent six months there between 2012 and 2013 for my Erasmus. I fell in love with the city back then, and going back always feels a bit like returning home.

I traveled back to Barcelona a few times after that, the last time in August 2025, when I spent a month there housesitting. By the way, if you want to save on accommodation while in Barcelona, I highly recommend signing up for Trusted Housesitters (get 25% off when you sign up through this link). You can stay in amazing places, and all you have to do in exchange is take care of some adorable pets. It’s a win-win!

So anyway, after spending so much time in the city, I thought it would be only fair to share my favorite free things to do in Barcelona. Going back recently made me realize it has gotten so expensive! But there is still so much you can do for free. So here is my attempt at helping you save quite a bit of money and still enjoy this beautiful city.