As a regular part of our blog, we’ll be asking our local guides to share their favourite things to see and do in their hometowns. Our very first contributor is <a href="http://www.toursbylocals.com/BarcelonaPrivateTourGuide" target="_blank">Marta</a>, one of our most popular guides in Barcelona, Spain. She shared her recommendations for the top five things every visitor to her city should do.If you are coming to Barcelona there are a few things you should never miss. It's hard to select just 5 out of so many possibilities, but here are my personal recommendations:<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/tblv3_bucket_us/blog/20193251054243430.jpg" alt="Nativity facade of Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona">1. ENTER SAGRADA FAMILIA CHURCH. Now that the interior works have been completed and no scaffolding is around, there is no excuse! This church is nothing like any other you've seen before: it's the BIG MUST!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/tblv3_bucket_us/blog/20193251104468363.jpg" alt="Boqueria market place in Barcelona, Spain">2. EXPLORE THE BOQUERIA MARKET. One of the best in the world, you'll want to move to Barcelona to shop everyday here! Enjoy the local foods, but also discover some exciting exotic products. And if you can, don't miss the opportunity to eat in a market bar.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/tblv3_bucket_us/blog/20193251104468360.jpg" alt="Street vendor making Paella">3. ENJOY OUR FOOD. A fun way to do that is going to tapas bars, so you can get a variety of small plates and taste the local cuisine. But also don't miss our fancy chef restaurants, and a great paella meal by the port or the beach.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/tblv3_bucket_us/blog/20193251104468364.jpg" alt="Gothic Quarter and Bridge of Sighs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain">4. GET LOST IN THE STREETS OF THE OLD TOWN. Feel like you are in Italy, back to the middle ages. Don't be afraid of not finding the way out: eventually you always hit some main street or the port area; it's easier than it looks! And you'll be surprised at every corner by 100 year old stores and impressive ancient buildings standing next door to trendy local shops and boutiques.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/tblv3_bucket_us/blog/20193251104468362.jpg" alt="Palace of Catalan music in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain">5. GO TO A CONCERT IN PALAU DE LA MÚSICA. The most beautiful concert hall you've ever seen! The music will sound even better when you are surrounded by the gorgeous sculptures, tiles and stained glass!We think #6 should be “Join Marta for some tapas!” You can learn more about Marta and her fun, thoughtfully designed city tours at: <a href="http://www.toursbylocals.com/BarcelonaPrivateTourGuide" target="_blank">Private Barcelona Tours with Marta</a>.

Palace of Catalan music in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Candy shop at Boqueria market place in Barcelona, Spain

Gothic Quarter and Bridge of Sighs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

As a regular part of our blog, we’ll be asking our local guides to share their favourite things to see and do in their hometowns. Our very first contributor is Marta, one of our

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