Barcelona was our embarkation point and we opted for the two-day pre-cruise extended stay. This afforded time to see some of the sights, for which we booked a Viator tour and are very glad we did. The Viking-chosen hotel (Nobu) was fine too (good restaurants within walking distance) and the transportation logistis were fine on arrival day and exceptionally good on embarkation day. ...
When we got to Barcelona Spain I was totally disappointed just because the avenue la Ralambla was torn apart to replace water pipes and that taxi services are super expensive. ...
We did Barcelona on our own. I took a taxi to the different sites. To get back to the boat, we caught a taxi at a nearby train station, which is near the Picasso museum. We saw a large market, Guell Palace, Sagrada Familia, and a tour at the Picasso Museum. ...
Overcrowded to the extreme, with pickpockets lurking because the Spanish police does not prosecute crimes under $400. It's a beautiful vibrant city to live in...nit to visit with probably several hundred thousand others. ...
The cruise line did nothing to welcome you into embarkation point Barcelona or provide any activities once you had arrived many hours before the sailing. We took an open top city bus tour and then had a light lunch and some coffee at a cafe located across the street from the cruise terminal. ...
Ships docks in a designated port area
It is possible to walk to the start of the town area about (25 minutes walk depending on where you are docked )
If you are on the saver fare the shuttle cost £4 per person each way select is free
The shuttle takes you to the world trade centre from there you can walk to the town area/rambles
Or if you are on the saver fare another option is to use the ...
The port was a long ways from downtown barcelona when walking, like an hour and a half long, but they had busses and taxis available. I liked the terminal, it had a duty free shop and the option to buy tickets for the hop on hop off bus. We spent most of our time in Barcelona just walking around and we saw some amazing things. ...