At UnCommon Tourist we want your travel experiences to be UNFORGETABLELY awesome! Stay in touch with all the fun, frolics and f*ck ups of Barcelona from a tour guide, and residents, perspective - join us to unpack the stories, explore the darker corners of the city and play "hey, what's that smell" with some of the more "rustic" parts of the city as well as splashing about it all the colourful joy and sunshine that Bcn has to offer... Don't just travel to a city, become part of it. We're here to…
Holy Heatwave Batman! The summer is here and Barcelona is staying cool with music, festivals and a practice of patience! On this episode, we talk about: BARTS Festival - June 26 - July 21 This festival features concerts in a unique setting at Poble Espanyol. This year there is Rueben Blades, Belle and Sebastion and that little old band from Texas ZZTop! Tour de France in Barcelona July 4th - 6th…
May the fun be with you this month! There's a deeply artistic edge to the city this month and we wanna immerse you in all the events that sound awesome - let's dive in! On todays episode: June 4th (onwards) Max de Esteban - So Many Reports. So Many Questions contemporary capitalism and technology shape our world through photography, video, and installations. Find it here. June 7th - Free museums…
May the fun be with you this month! There's a deeply artistic edge to the city this month and we wanna immerse you in all the events that sound awesome - let's dive in! On todays episode: Free museums Sunday - here's all the options and here's where we are off to this weekend! Catalunya April Fair (Feria de Abril): Ends May 3, featuring tents with flamenco, food, and music. Free entrance. TUESDAY…
Yeeehaaaw! April is one of the BEST months in Barcelona! Why? Sant Jordi friends, it's baaaaack and we're here for all the flower, book-sharing, street festival fun of it! Check out our links below for other fun stuff we're checkin out this month! On todays episode: Live stream service at La Sagrada Familia - watch online for free! Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, - Flors al Mercat…
Marching into a new month like wwwwhhhhhaaattt?! We're kinda surprised it's March already On todays episode: Colonial Guell - You can also get a train to Sant BOI! or drive 20 mins outside of Barcelona. Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! March 1st. MWC - Pre-purchasing of tickets is needed. Starts March 2nd. Sant Medir - Mostly in Gracia area. March 3rd. DroneArt - Drone light…
Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: Free Museums - check out some thoughts on our website! Feb 1st. Casa Batllo Light Show - Saturday AND Sunday night - 31st Jan & 1st Feb. Free! And get your hot chocolate next door at Faborit, inside Casa Ametller. Illum - Light and visuals. 6th-8th Feb. Festival of Santa Eulalia in Gothic Quarter.7th-12th Feb. SuperBowl Sunday - NFL Fans, we…
Well, we started a bit later this month because, quite frankly, we did. And we're headed straight into the busiest weekend of the month for festive market awesomeness! So we picked a few of our favourites to mention to you, alongside some hot chocolate recommendations and our own Christmas song and movie picks! Have a listen, ya filthy animals! On todays episode: The Market at the Cathedral The…
From the world's tallest church humble brag to endless free caffeine and early flashing Christmas lights, this month we got ALOT to share! Buckle up with a cup of coffee and let's go! La Sagrada Familia NEWS!! Free Museum Sunday Catrinas Parade Cheap Movies? Oh Yeah! Torres Belgarde Market Coffee Awards 2025 LOOP Barcelona and The program of the loop festival . Christmas Lights Switch On!…
Da da da dum (click, click) Happy October folks - the city is getting a bit quieter in volumes of people, so we're turning the volume up on our singing (kinda!) For the mentioned activities in today's episode, click below: Vermut & Soul Instagram page. Salsa Sabor Instagram page Barcelona International Boat week In-Edit Festival Creepy Halloween in Poble Espanyol Boo!…
Heeeeeey! September is here and we are HERE for it! Fresher air, fun energy and FIESTAS all month long! Coming to Barcelona this month, or living here and fancy some company on one of these city-based adventures? Give us a shout! On todays show we discuss: Sept 11th: La Diada - The national day of Catalunya and its a busy and fun one. Get your flag out and go explore. Open Doors at Generalitat -…