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Other peculiar transports of Barcelona

By WeBarcelona on Thu, 21/04/2022 - 20:16

Las Golondrinas

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Golondrinas Barcelona


It is one of the most emblematic transports of the city. Las Golondrinas  are motor-driven boats, located in the Moll de les Drassanes, at the end of the Ramblas and take short-trip cruises through the port of Barcelona.

The history of Las Golondrinas begins in 1888 with the Universal Exhibition of Barcelona. Since then they has lived all the changes of the transformation of the city and its opening to the sea. At the moment it realizes two routes: Barcelona Port and Litoral, with duration 60 min, that passes by the port, the coast and the beaches of the city; And Barcelona Port 45 min, with a tour that allows you to see the Maremágnum, the Puerta de Europa Bridge, the Clock Tower, views of the castle and the mountain of Montjuïc, Hotel W, sports clubs, Merchants and luxury cruisers. There are also guided tours, with the Port a la Vista itinerary, of 60 minutes, aimed at groups of schools on weekdays. It allows to travel by the port of Barcelona in a traditional Golondrina, like the one of the photo.

Buy Tickets for Golondrinas

Barcelona Port 40 min

Price: 7,70 € (children from 5 to 10 years old 3,00 €)
Schedule: from 11:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Barcelona Port and Litoral 60 minutes

Price: 9,50 € (children from 5 to 10 years old 3,00 €)
Schedule: from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 


And if you want to improve your experience, you can buy the 60-minute Golondrina ticket plus admission to the Wax Museum, which is very close to the boarding area, with a 9% discount.

Buy Tickets for Golondrinas + Wax Museum

Tramvia Blau

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Tramvia Blau Barcelona


The Tramvia Blau is temporarily closed due to infrastructure modernization works.

Inaugurated in 1901, it connects the Avinguda Tibidabo station with the Pie del Funicular del Tibidabo. Its history is important because it is the only line of tram that was conserved in all Barcelona, ​​being these replaced by buses during the 20th century. Its route is 1,276 m upwards, and on its way we can see the modernist houses of this area, the Collserola mountain and views of Barcelona.

This tram has undergone some remodeling, in 1922 and in 1958, but retains its charm and is currently destined for a mainly tourist use. To get there, take the Generalitat de Catalunya Railways and get off at Av, Tibidado, L7- The bus lines V15, 22, 75, 131 and 196 also arrive there. The Tramvia Bñau has different schedules depending on The time of year.

At the moment it is not the unique line of tram that circulates by Barcelona but the only one of historical character.

Price: 5,50 €. The ticket is bought on the tram.

Schedule:
From 02/01 to 23/03: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
From 24/03 to 02/04: every day from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
From 03/04 to 22/06: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From 06/23 to 09/11: every day from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.
From 12/09 to 26/10: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
From 27/10 to 12/31: Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
From 06/12 to 09/12 from 10 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
December 25 and January 1 do not circulate

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