2024 BARCELONA travel GUIDE!

Barcelona is amazing so let me show a little of this diverse Spanish city. If you're traveling to Barcelona soon you'll pick up some great tips from this video, in fact, Barcelona may well be my favourite European city. Enjoy this Barcelona travel guide and make sure to subscribe gracias.
00:00 Introduction to Barcelona
00:12 The Sagrada Familia
02:00 McLaren test drive
03:02 Montjuic and Olympic Diving Pool
03:53 Cable Car
04:21 Exploring Park Guell
05:21 Lunch at Merendero de la Mar
06:24 Trying Local Ham
07:04 Dining Experience at Bar del Pla
09:01 Fireworks and Italian restaurant
10:16 Outro
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[@leozug]

An American but lived in Barcelona for about 9 months and it was incredible. It will remain in our hearts forever.

[@matthewsnyder77]

I certainly haven't been everywhere, but of the places I have been, Barcelona is right at the top of the list.

[@BilTheGalacticHero]

Barcelona is a great city. So weird to watch a video like this and recognize so many locations. As for restaurants, the places the locals go to are the best places. That usually applies everywhere.

[@sebastiandelacruzcaicedo]

Always love whenever you make videos about the cities, if you could it would be awesome to see some of the car culture in Barcelona as well

[@KymIllman]

Thanks for the idea!

[@peterdaigle4772]

What a beautiful city! I'm jonesing for a race

[@yesitsme-qr1nt]

3:33 Dua Lipa's new music video Illusion is filmed there and it's visually spectacular

[@Itsjustmethere]

Honestly one of the first videos I've seen your wife in and not your son, she was a good sport about it.

[@rosemaryhill8804]

Son was at the dinner table.

[@TristanBurgener]

thanks for including us along the ride with you!

[@KymIllman]

You bet!

[@samuelyoseph25]

Kym, you really are helping me in building my itinerary for my 30th to explore different European countries and what airline lounges to use. Please do this when you get to Singapore

[@mumbles2000]

a hidden delight of Barcelona is the Palau de la Muisca Catalana, we chanced on this wonderful building while walking the back streets, very accessible, while utterly amazing and very moving, I found the scale of Sagrada Familia made it hard to take in

[@user-tc5kh1nn7d]

Always a good Kym film! Slightly surprised that when you took the trip to Montjuich that you didn't mention that the Spanish GP was held there back in the day? A long time ago I know - but still F1!

[@ed12888]

You are right it would make an incredible night club

[@intrinsicmediaau]

Another Kym Video means another good night!

[@KymIllman]

Enjoy!

[@JasonPizzinoOfficial]

I noticed the jamon in Spain was 100x better than what we get in Australia; far less salt, tender, and as you said “sweet”. It’s a great snack I wouldn’t feel guilty eating.

[@KevinCreighton]

Walter Iooss’s diver shot FTW. He is the absolute master of sports photography.

[@channingbrazier5029]

Try Alba granados, the best food I have ever eaten. Ate there last Tuesday night. Delicious

[@mikedodd5178]

Spanish enjoy there food. It's not to rushed..enjoy the ambience. & The different types of 😮 Grub. Salut from Málaga 😅.love your F1. Pic's & chats to the drivers..😊

[@KymIllman]

So good!

[@velaexp]

Come sail with us Kym! We want to show you how the AC75s fly!

[@gabrielgarcia-nw9pf]

In 1975 took place the last spanish GP in the street circuit of Montjuich in Barcelona. It wad the last because it ended up in tragedy when a car crashed against the barriers killing four people. Before it started several pilots complained at the condition of the barriers and some of them did not start the race. The GP was suspended shortly after the accident. It also was the first, and last F1 GP in which a female pilot did score points. Back in the day F1 was more dangerous than bullfighting. Next year is the 50th anniversary but I very much doubt it will be remembered.

[@stephenkeough7975]

Love Barcelona been there twice now, glad you went for a walk around Park Güell, so much work went into the creation of the works there, I was hoping when I went back earlier in the year Sagrada Familia would be finished but the pandemic slowed the progress. I'll just have to go back a third time to see it finished! Enjoy the GP

[@tonynochill]

Sagrada Familia is the church my architecture professor snuck into some back rooms and thrown out when they found him lol. That’s a real professor

[@LuisHernandez-gs7bs]

Kym great video description on BCN from a Canadian born in Barcelona this city is addictive well done

[@mthokozisimyende787]

LOVED THE INTRO!!!!!

[@afhyoutube]

Glad you didn't get your phone stolen! Love the content, Kym.

[@AM-ni3sz]

Great video, well done. I always love your work.

[@KymIllman]

Thank you very much!

[@markstewart9666]

Another awesome video my man, love being on this ride with you

[@KymIllman]

It’s a joy to have you along for the ride

[@Alan-sp9pd]

Great video. My wife and I are traveling to Barcelona next month and the excitement is building.

[@rolandfrederick7389]

Love your videos! I’m subscribed, like and often comment on each and every video. I initially followed for your F1 content and you never disappoint. But on top of your top notch F1 content I’ve really come to appreciate Your Master-craft in incorporating all of your own logistics around the whole thing. Be it travel, hotels, tourist highlights or other. Keep up the good work 👍

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Didn't like Barcelona on 1st visit but LOVED it 2nd time around

[@brianl1593]

Girls on film 🤣. that video is great!!!

[@evanfutch7021]

Goody Park is Free the last hour before sunset.

[@teamredgutz399]

Terrific video. Barcelona is one of our favorite cities to visit. We have been twice since 2019. Definitely put Gaudi’s Casa Batlló on the city’s most beautiful street, the Passeig de Gràcia, down on a must visit list - a design and architectural wonder. Then go across the street to Gaudi’s other masterpiece large building, La Pedrera - Casa Milà and visit there too. For hotels, we love the Hotel Arts on the beach. Have also stayed at the W the last time we were there in 2021 but the Hotel Arts is, to us, much nicer.

[@KymIllman]

I’ve stayed at both of those hotels and agree

[@randyrockalotta4794]

Good day Kym. I was super excited to watch your video about Barcelona. We are doing a family trip there the beginning of July. Will definitely look up your dining suggestions. Thank you!

[@KymIllman]

Sounds great!

[@WheelchairTrvl]

Thank you for taking us on your journey 🍻

[@KymIllman]

More to come!

[@eurocon]

Used to work in Barcelona, an incredible place, then my wife ended up preggo.. so was back to Scotland

[@SwirlingSoul]

A more hidden local place that's that busy, is usually quality. I think that goes for many countries!

[@kendahl7922]

Kym Agree a great city You did a great tour. EXCEPT Barcelona comes ALIVE FROM MIDNIGHT TO SAY 6 or 7 or 8 am. lol 👍👍🥳🥳

[@KymIllman]

They are traditional sleeping hours for me

[@voodoocars2134]

Just had a weekend stag bash in Barca. I love the city. Stayed in the Goudi hotel. Had a real fun Down the marina and beach.

[@KuschallRacing]

like allways---top entertainment.

[@lamborghiniregistry]

I’ve only been to Barcelona once for three days and really need to go back. Your videos gave me a few more ideas on what to see. BTW the best burger you’ll ever eat in your life can be found at La Foga in Barcelona. Highly recommended by me

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

Been to Barcelona so many times but weirdly I think Madrid is a better city for dining out, nightlife, great hotels, and access to wonderful secluded old style Spanish small town life just outside the city and it's not as crowded as Barcelona and the traffic isn't standstill.

[@reneetmax]

I'm in Barcelona and on your suggestion made it to Bar del Pla. Outstanding food. Thank you! And ran into a friend from the US!!!!

[@KymIllman]

Fantastic!

[@CooperShrives]

Im gonna be there

[@LukeChristopherPhoto]

My favorite city in Europe as well. NEXt year head to the Sonar music festival for some late night fun.

[@airsofter2247]

Love the yacht master! Be careful with it around the city

[@DXB711]

Compliments to your editor(s) as always! Try Unicum in Budapest for the best digestive ever. Can't wait to see you wear the F**k...Drink...Bar del Pla t-shirt! 😉

[@KymIllman]

I do have one. They gave me one.

[@erikastiesch4705]

Mmm the food looked so good!

[@KymIllman]

So good!

[@juanperez-ns6vb]

If you want to see the really big ships go to the aquarium. Lance stroll used to dock Faith.

[@m0ritz18]

Holy, did I recognize the prices for the fireworks correctly? I've never seen that before. So expensive 😂 more then 10x times expensive then it would cost in germany

[@KymIllman]

Never been able to buy them.

[@HotBranch]

Thanks for the video tour. Added some ideas for my trip to Barcelona in October. Kym, do you know if the F1 track is open to the public outside of race events? I'd like to add it to the list of tracks I've visited and walked.

[@KymIllman]

I do not

[@ianmason3040]

Blimey - has it been a year already - did it yourself this time 👍

[@alistairmills7608]

An Australian Architect is responsible for completing the spires of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Loved this mini tour, especially the restaurants. Thank you and G'day!

[@KymIllman]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MichelleWalterdoesArt]

In the video description, could you list the names of the places you recommend? I looked up bar del pla already and i've got a small Barcelona guidebook, but i'm looking for what to do/what to eat when i'm there for a few days next year!

[@shaunthomasgaming]

Kym went full Casey Neistat with the intro... you should ALWAYS go full Casey with a Vlog intro! 😅

[@PeterKKraus]

Leitax is there too. 😬

[@martin.takawira1093]

@Kym How about “stay passionate” in the local languages of the places you visit. 😂😂

[@KymIllman]

Yep, done that a few times

[@barnstar2077]

The Sagrada Familia is not my cup of tea. Gaudí's work looks like something a child would draw to me. Another great video though!

[@paulflavin7845]

You need to do a hot lap with lando or Oscar……. 😂

[@ivanb52]

good heavens! you have to pay for Park Guell !! when did that happen?

[@eprohoda]

Kym,enjoyed~ you created nce done, adios- 😈

[@DK-bh4yh]

Who won your watch?

[@MigsLechon]

is carlos joining williams

[@Gracievision]

our trip was pretty last minute so couldn't get on the segrada familia tour. outside it's an architectural mess, but I don't think anyone is allowed to say that.

[@lisbonspotter]

i wouldn't trade it for my beautiful Lisbon.

[@KymIllman]

I had the most marvellous apartment in Lisbon in 2021 which had a balcony the size of a tennis court overlooking a stunning square.

[@TotalOpel]

I love Barcelona and you've shown me a few places that I haven't seen there during my visits. Why are you using US dollars for the prices? They use the Euro 💶 and I've no idea how much a US dollar is 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@KymIllman]

I quote everything on my videos in US for consistency

[@sangitabal5763]

Sir what about the prize 😢 I am eagerly waiting for the announcement 😢😢 it's already 18 June

[@KymIllman]

See the pinned comment on the post. B

[@LuisMiguel-sm5hr]

Barthelona .

[@kevindc4961]

Wow, that's a big statement, saying that BCN is your favourite city in Europe. What about Paris?

[@KymIllman]

Way down the list

[@DontForgetOldKolobok]

If that church isn't abit Gaudi I don't know what is...

[@dstruch3n]

News headline. "Barcelona Announces Plan To Ban Tourist Rental Apartments By 2028" - Good thing you got in the family trip!

[@KymIllman]

I’ve still got this for another couple of years then

[@badgastein2]

No public toilets and a history of mugging - I did not enjoy my first visit to Barcelona last month

[@USA79999]

Europe is f especially UK, France and Germany

[@gnarleypunkroker5]

that much and the ham wasn't even smoked? rip off. even if it was smoked i doubt the miniscule, incrimental increase in quality would be worth it, especially if it was rubbery O_O

[@littletweeter1327]

$35 and only online admission for a cathedral VISIT is absolutely hilarious

[@Boxer1250RT]

$35 USD to enter that Church. Basically, seeing the Tourist as "Stupid Cow to Milk"!

[@thoen1]

love your videos but saying the Sagrada Familia can be a nightclub is kinda cringe

[@beauty.of.the.struggle]

Honestly

[@durodesduvo8424]

_cry more_

[@davemanharry2678]

I agree

[@Bill-uf6os]

Like saying Haas can win lots of races

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Lol. Religion is cringe. A nightclub or live music venue would be a far better purpose.

[@gerardkluver8617]

So glad you didn't show the Ramblas..... Terrible tourist trap.....

[@noelelifuraha5535]

Sorry Kym but you cannot compare a church to a night club😢

[@MarkoVukovic0]

He wasn't. He said it would make a good nightclub. I would use it for live music. Why not?

[@KymIllman]

Are used to DJ at a nightclub in Adelaide called Regines. It used to be a church and it was astounding.

[@obiwanjabroniX]

Kym, writing this comment before I watch. If weed is not on this list I will not be happy, it's legal in Barcelona!

[@KymIllman]

You will not be happy

[@obiwanjabroniX]

​@@KymIllmanI was not.

[@alwynkruger5956]

This was a strange video

[@KymIllman]

Youre most welcome

[@davemanharry2678]

A church as a commercial institution is absolutely not a good idea.

[@beansinnit3569]

The tour fees and private donations are the only thing paying for its construction. It’s kinda necessary.

[@MarkoVukovic0]

Why not?

[@meloz1246]

That's a cable car not a funicular

[@MikeS-vb1bs]

The restaurant was rude because they found out you wanted to turn the church into a night club,

[@AJ.Maz77]

Overrated city!

[@beauty.of.the.struggle]

"everyone agrees this would make a fantastic nightclub"? Wat??🤨

[@74_pelicans]

Super strange vid mate, nightclub, girls on film... Going down anything is content path. Quality over quantity, and enough of the garbage journalism videos

[@KymIllman]

Cheers.