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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 guide you, one awesome podcast at a time! #LiveLikeALocalTravelLikeALegend

  1. EP 33: March 2026 - What to do in Barcelona!

    1D AGO

    EP 33: March 2026 - What to do in Barcelona!

    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 show available at Forum - 6th & 7th. Starts 21:00. Palo Santo Market - Poblenou area. ALL female market for International Womens Day. 7th & 8th Barcelona Marathon - go find someone to cheer on! And expect some additional road closures or diversions to foot traffic too! Maria Canals International Music Competition March 15–26 - Known as the "piano capital" event, featuring concerts at Palau de la Música Catalana and public pianos across the city. Sant Joseph Feast Day mass at La Sagrada Familia - Also Fathers Day - March 19th - book a place online. Passeig de Gourmets - March 13th-23rd - food sampling at reasonable prices --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your private & UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    28 min
  2. EP 32: F-F-F-February?! Free Museums, Fire Walkers, & Football (?!)

    JAN 29

    EP 32: F-F-F-February?! Free Museums, Fire Walkers, & Football (?!)

    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 gotcha! Go SeaHawks! Go watch it: CoCoVail Beer Hall, George Payne, Belushi's. BCN Half Marathon - Go Jessica! Track your friends via the link or jsut go and scream and shout to offer some encouragement and enjoy the live music! Calçots season is upon us! Giant wood-fired spring onions - yum yum yum! Think street parties as much as restaurants, so follow the smell of fire and sound of wine-covered laughter! Check out: Nou Can Martí - Restaurant Carmen - Petit Hipica --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. You do you. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    16 min
  3. EP 31: Our favourite Christmas markets in Barcelona!

    12/11/2025

    EP 31: Our favourite Christmas markets in Barcelona!

    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 Market at the Port (with food and mulled wine as well as rides) The Market at La Sagrada Familia Angie's Favourite: The Market at Labrica Lehmann and the Hot Chocolate you NEED for walking around it The Design Market at Fabra i Coats The Design Market at Disseny Hub near Glories The lights in El Nacional And have yourself a merry little Christmas now x --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. You do you. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona & things we're doing! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    16 min
  4. EP 30: Barcelona in November - La Sagrada Familia Updates!!

    11/01/2025

    EP 30: Barcelona in November - La Sagrada Familia Updates!!

    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! Thanksgiving Ideas! CocoVail Beer Hall and Grand Hotel Central Barcelona: Our City, Our Archives (til Nov 23rd) --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE biking or walking experience of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    25 min
  5. EP 29: Spooooky theme tunes & what's on in Barcelona in October

    10/22/2025

    EP 29: Spooooky theme tunes & what's on in Barcelona in October

    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! --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE biking or walking experience of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    13 min
  6. EP 28: Did somebody say PARTY?! September plans in Barcelona!

    09/04/2025

    EP 28: Did somebody say PARTY?! September plans in Barcelona!

    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 - sign up Sept 24th-28th: La Merce - One of the two Patron Saints of the city. Long weekend of activities here on the app AND the much awaited return of the MAGIC FOUNTAIN! Show times here. Sept 14th-15th - Mexican Festival - taco fans UNITE! Sept 18th-21st: Gallery Weekend - explore some of the coolest art in the city Sept 5th - 14th: PobleNou Festas Mayor - one of our favourite hipster barrios Sept 26th - Oct 5th: Barceloneta Festas Mayor - Get to the Beach, beaches! Sept 12th-14th: WODcelona - CrossFit festival Sept 24th: Fiestas Del Fitness - Dance, run, jump, sweat, laugh, repeat! --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE biking or walking experience of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    20 min
  7. EP 27: Hola August! Festivals, Fun, and F*cking Censorship this Month!

    08/09/2025

    EP 27: Hola August! Festivals, Fun, and F*cking Censorship this Month!

    Hey y'all coming at you 9 days in to August, cos we like to make an entrance... Here's a quick round up of everything we talked about today: Olympic Pool and Salts Bar Miles Van Der Rohe Museum MNAC Museum Nits at Poble Espanyol Manu Manu Manu Chao! Gracia Festival Sants Festival Enjoy the rest of your summer folks, we hope to explore and share BCN with you sooooon! --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE experience of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. Instagram To be wow-ed by our mediocre approach to marketing and self-promotion but also to see cool pictures of Barcelona! Podcast Tour of Barcelona Wanna hear from us but not in a touchy-feely kinda way? Cool, here's our bespoke podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

    12 min
  8. EP 26: Sweat & Sunshine: What is on in July Barcelona?!

    06/29/2025

    EP 26: Sweat & Sunshine: What is on in July Barcelona?!

    The heat is NO JOKE here folks, despite our attempts to joke about it on this episode! Please listen to this with a big, ol' glass of water and then get out there and soak up all the city has to offer in July (slowly!) Featured today: Los Tigres del Norte Galeria Marzia opening weekend events Grec Festival Pride Barcelona ViJazz Festival Blues Festival Nou Barris Free Museum Sunday (The BEST time to test out Picasso...!) Cruilla Festival Sala montJuic (which is NOT on Montjuic this year!) Open air cinema on the beach Festas Majors: Raval and PobleSec Anis Del Mono --------------------------------------------------- Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go! Website For private, and group tours as well as more info about us and how we work! Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route. Instagram tag, follow or message us here!

    18 min
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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 guide you, one awesome podcast at a time! #LiveLikeALocalTravelLikeALegend

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  • Creator
    UnCommon Tourist
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Alvaro Garza & Angie Pollacchi
  • Show Website
    UnCommon Tourist