This isn't your ordinary travel guide. You won't find La Sagrada Familia and La Rambla in these pages, because that's not where Barcelonans hang out. Instead, you'll meet the locals at art studios, family-run bodegas and old pharmacies hosting jazz nights and that's where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:

• The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals
• 6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and beautiful beaches
• A beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Barcelona
• Helpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sights
• A thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visit

Compiled by five proud locals, and revised and updated for 2025, this stylish travel guide is packed with Barcelona's best experiences and secret spots, handily categorised to suit your mood and needs.

Whether you’re a restless Barcelonan on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Barcelona Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.

About Like A Local:
These giftable and collectable guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home.


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Featured in October 2022 edition of National Geographic Traveller's City Break Kit List. -- Angela Locatelli ― nationalgeographic.co.uk

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Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing – we've been publishing guides for over 30 years.

So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.