48 Hours in El Born Barcelona - Ultimate Luxury Weekend

Arrive at Grand Hotel Central (Via Laietana 30). 5-star luxury with rooftop terrace and Sagrada Familia views. Early check-in available for suites.

Cost: €380-850/night | Contact: +34 932 95 79 00

Begin with a 2-hour private tour of El Born's hidden courtyards, artisan workshops, and historic palaces with expert local guide.

Cost: €95/person | Duration: 2 hours

Iconic tapas counter experience. Arrive early or make reservation. Try the fried artichokes and grilled prawns with the house selection.

Cost: €45-65/person | Address: Plaça de les Olles 8

Skip-the-line access with private curator tour of Picasso's formative Barcelona years. Includes access to restricted areas and original sketches.

Cost: €150/person | Duration: 90 minutes

Personal shopping experience at Custo Dalmau flagship store and independent artisan boutiques. Private stylist available.

Cost: €195/person (stylist) | Free browsing

Return to Grand Hotel Central's SkyBar for sunset cocktails with panoramic city views. Try their signature "Barcelona Sunset" with local cava.

Cost: €18-25/cocktail | Happy Hour: 6-8 PM

2-Michelin star tasting menu by former elBulli chefs. 20-course creative Mediterranean cuisine. Reservations required 2 months advance.

Cost: €285/person (wine pairing +€195) | Address: Carrer de Villarroel 163

Skip-the-line access with architecture expert. Tower access included for panoramic views. Best photography time with morning light.

Cost: €180/person | Duration: 2 hours

Private guided tour with exclusive access to restricted areas. Professional photography session included at iconic mosaic bench.

Cost: €125/person | Duration: 90 minutes

Traditional Catalan cuisine in elegant El Born setting. Try the black rice with squid ink and the famous crema catalana dessert.

Cost: €65-85/person | Address: Carrer del Comerç 10

Couples' thermal bath experience in candlelit historic building. Hot and cold pools, steam room, and optional massages.

Cost: €85/person (+€85 for massage) | Duration: 2.5 hours

15-minute helicopter flight over Barcelona coastline and city center. Champagne service during flight. Pickup from El Born.

Cost: €485/person | Duration: 15 minutes + transfer

Private wine cellar tasting of premium Spanish wines with sommelier. Focus on rare Catalan vintages and paired artisanal cheeses.

Cost: €95/person | Address: Carrer dels Agullers 7

2-Michelin star restaurant at Mandarin Oriental. Chef Carme Ruscalleda's innovative Catalan cuisine. Perfect conclusion to luxury weekend.

Cost: €295/person (wine pairing +€185) | Reservation essential