<![CDATA[UnCommon Tourist]]>eb3bcf9c-b257-5d9f-85c6-8ea4af16b18bFri, 01 May 2026 10:08:58 +0000Captivate.fmUnCommon Touristhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/3d8c1a1d-9760-46f7-b051-2079bda82989/RDq-ajZFtwkrMkn5P6NqoeYg.jpgUnCommon TouristUnCommon TouristUnCommon TouristAt 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 https://www.uncommontourist.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/uncommontourist/nopodcastEP 35: MAY the fun be with you... What's happening this month!EP 35: MAY the fun be with you... What's happening this month!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 5th MAY - BARCELONA (LA (2) DE APOLO)

Poblenou Open Day - May 9th - a date with creativity 🎨 Check out the Poblenou Open Day: culture, art and unique experiences in the heart of the Creative District of Barcelona.

May 8th - 10th Photography Festival

13,14,15,16 May - A ceramic festival with workshops, to get inspirations and buy stuff too. Tickets purchased for free but registration is only in catalan and spanish.

16th of may Nit de museos - The Night of the Museums is an initiative of the Council of Europe that this year reaches its 18th edition. 95 cultural centers will be open free of charge from 7:00 p.m. on May 16 until 1:00 a.m. on May 17.

44th Comic Barcelona 15–17 May New edition of the unmissable event for fans of comics and graphic novels!

Fira Modernista i Fira del Comerç de Barcelona, 29, 30 & 31 of May Gaudi style energy in middle of exiample for food, music, great outfits, and live music!

Caxia Forum Exhibits

Botanical Darwin Exhibit

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]]>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 5th MAY - BARCELONA (LA (2) DE APOLO)

Poblenou Open Day - May 9th - a date with creativity 🎨 Check out the Poblenou Open Day: culture, art and unique experiences in the heart of the Creative District of Barcelona.

May 8th - 10th Photography Festival

13,14,15,16 May - A ceramic festival with workshops, to get inspirations and buy stuff too. Tickets purchased for free but registration is only in catalan and spanish.

16th of may Nit de museos - The Night of the Museums is an initiative of the Council of Europe that this year reaches its 18th edition. 95 cultural centers will be open free of charge from 7:00 p.m. on May 16 until 1:00 a.m. on May 17.

44th Comic Barcelona 15–17 May New edition of the unmissable event for fans of comics and graphic novels!

Fira Modernista i Fira del Comerç de Barcelona, 29, 30 & 31 of May Gaudi style energy in middle of exiample for food, music, great outfits, and live music!

Caxia Forum Exhibits

Botanical Darwin Exhibit

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Ready to really experience Barcelona? Let's go!

Website NEW WEBSITE?! What's Dis?? Check it out, same awesomeness, different look! Contact us and hello@uncommontourist.com to book YOUR private experience in BCN!

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!

]]>640f1334-a60a-4b60-9a8d-04b294f69a13Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +020024:37falsefull135351EP 34: Fun things to do in April that WE actually wanna do!EP 34: Fun things to do in April that WE actually wanna do!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 festival

16th - 18th April - OFFFF Festival

23rd Sant Jordi - city wide celebrations so walk about and soak it up!

25th & 26th - All those Food festival

25th & 26th - Festas Major in La Sagrada Familia Barrio

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]]>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 festival

16th - 18th April - OFFFF Festival

23rd Sant Jordi - city wide celebrations so walk about and soak it up!

25th & 26th - All those Food festival

25th & 26th - Festas Major in La Sagrada Familia Barrio

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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.

]]>5e87e8b1-04c7-41aa-a5d7-ecd7d0dd3983Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:35:00 +020014:28falsefull134341EP 33: March 2026 - What to do in Barcelona!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

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]]>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

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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.

]]>dabfbff7-7ab5-42b5-aacd-e2fd549b749aSat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +020027:34falsefull133331EP 32: F-F-F-February?! Free Museums, Fire Walkers, & Football (?!)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

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]]>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

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Website Book your UNFORGETTABLE travel experiences of Barcelona here! Or, you know, spend the rest of your life filled with regret. You do you.

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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.

]]>3ff4183c-6d35-4235-9b6f-0b7d0747a1ddThu, 29 Jan 2026 15:26:00 +020015:57falsefull132321EP 31: Our favourite Christmas markets in Barcelona!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

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]]>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

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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.

]]>c261c70b-3545-4c1d-8457-4242ff9e962fThu, 11 Dec 2025 21:55:00 +020016:28falsefull131311EP 30: Barcelona in November - La Sagrada Familia Updates!!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)

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]]>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)

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]]>a398609b-5ad9-4e97-9819-a6d580f82e2fSat, 01 Nov 2025 13:59:00 +020024:39falsefull130301EP 29: Spooooky theme tunes & what's on in Barcelona in OctoberEP 29: Spooooky theme tunes & what's on in Barcelona in OctoberDa 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!

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]]>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!

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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.

]]>ed22113a-e152-43c8-ad50-f3cf903e4267Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:10:00 +020013:17falsefull129291EP 28: Did somebody say PARTY?! September plans in Barcelona!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!

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]]>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!

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]]>32202663-76ca-40be-b462-49e78d98ac9fThu, 04 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +020020:08falsefull128281EP 27: Hola August! Festivals, Fun, and F*cking Censorship this Month!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!

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]]>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!

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]]>056b4b59-c279-4a11-847c-4f02aac2e420Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:56:00 +020011:38falsefull127271EP 26: Sweat & Sunshine: What is on in July Barcelona?!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

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]]>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

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]]>4f8c6f56-f32b-41bc-b89d-c118ec18115bSun, 29 Jun 2025 08:55:00 +020018:05falsefull126261EP 25: In Barcelona this June? Let's find ways to be cool, even as the city HEATS up!EP 25: In Barcelona this June? Let's find ways to be cool, even as the city HEATS up!The city is gettin' hot... here's some of our favourite ways to stay cool this month!

Mentioned on todays episode:

June 1st - Free Museum Sunday

4th-8th Primavera Festival

6th - 15th Hotel Terraces Week

12th-13th-14th Sonar Festival

June-August Alma Festival

June-August Festival Grec

Corpus Christi Celebrations

Ou Com Balla

Barcelona Pride Starts

19th - 30th June Barrio Festival

Castellers in june: 

08/06/2025 18:00 Plaça Sant Jaume

14/06/2025 12:00 La Model (c/ Provença - c/ Entenças)

14/06/2025 18:00  Plaça Fort Pienc

15/06/2025  12:00  Plaça Bonanova

28/06/2025 18:00 Plaça de Masada

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]]>The city is gettin' hot... here's some of our favourite ways to stay cool this month!

Mentioned on todays episode:

June 1st - Free Museum Sunday

4th-8th Primavera Festival

6th - 15th Hotel Terraces Week

12th-13th-14th Sonar Festival

June-August Alma Festival

June-August Festival Grec

Corpus Christi Celebrations

Ou Com Balla

Barcelona Pride Starts

19th - 30th June Barrio Festival

Castellers in june: 

08/06/2025 18:00 Plaça Sant Jaume

14/06/2025 12:00 La Model (c/ Provença - c/ Entenças)

14/06/2025 18:00  Plaça Fort Pienc

15/06/2025  12:00  Plaça Bonanova

28/06/2025 18:00 Plaça de Masada

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]]>586c2af3-17e5-46ae-a535-fda72c07cafeSun, 01 Jun 2025 02:33:00 +020019:45falsefull125251EP 24: May - the Episode be with you...EP 24: May - the Episode be with you...Star Wars references aside, it's a busy month in Barcelona and we are coming at'cha - back on the power grid and sparkling with cool stuff to share!

Mentioned on todays episode:

Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks - get tickets in advance!

Mercat de la Terra – A slow food market in Poble-sec (every Saturday). Fresh, local, and organic produce.

Free Museums in Barcelona - 1st Sunday of the month AND many after 3pm on Sundays all month long!

RetroBarcelona: On May 3rd & 4th, the Centro de Actividades La Farga in Hospitalet de Llobregat will host the exhibition dedicated to retro computing and classic video games.

OFFF Barcelona 8th, 9th and 10th of May - go explore!

Sunday May 11th - Cursa El Corte Ingles

International New Rose Competition - May 9th-11th Held in Parc de Cervantes, this event is the 25th edition!

MotOh! Barcelona - 11th-14th May

Automobile Barcelona - 10th - 18th - make sure you ask for a test drive!

La Nit dels Museus (Night of Museums): Ooops, we said 18th but expect the night of May 17th to be EXTRA dedicated to culture... become a part of it!

Feria Modernista de Barcelona: From 24th to 26th May, Calle Bruc between Diagonal and Consell de Cent gets EVEN more into the modernist period.

Monster Grand Prix - 24th - 26th May

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]]>Star Wars references aside, it's a busy month in Barcelona and we are coming at'cha - back on the power grid and sparkling with cool stuff to share!

Mentioned on todays episode:

Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks - get tickets in advance!

Mercat de la Terra – A slow food market in Poble-sec (every Saturday). Fresh, local, and organic produce.

Free Museums in Barcelona - 1st Sunday of the month AND many after 3pm on Sundays all month long!

RetroBarcelona: On May 3rd & 4th, the Centro de Actividades La Farga in Hospitalet de Llobregat will host the exhibition dedicated to retro computing and classic video games.

OFFF Barcelona 8th, 9th and 10th of May - go explore!

Sunday May 11th - Cursa El Corte Ingles

International New Rose Competition - May 9th-11th Held in Parc de Cervantes, this event is the 25th edition!

MotOh! Barcelona - 11th-14th May

Automobile Barcelona - 10th - 18th - make sure you ask for a test drive!

La Nit dels Museus (Night of Museums): Ooops, we said 18th but expect the night of May 17th to be EXTRA dedicated to culture... become a part of it!

Feria Modernista de Barcelona: From 24th to 26th May, Calle Bruc between Diagonal and Consell de Cent gets EVEN more into the modernist period.

Monster Grand Prix - 24th - 26th May

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]]>3bd48809-fb04-4d9a-95ff-b81c39e9d8d7Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +020015:38falsefull124241EP 23: Sant Jordi in Barcelona - Mini Episode!EP 23: Sant Jordi in Barcelona - Mini Episode!A mini episode to help you celebrate the story of Sant Jordi (Saint George), walk along the fun of Pass De Gracia and go to Casa Batllo to check out one of the most beautiful (& wallet-friendly) displays in the city!

(and very cool that our 23rd episode, its on Sant Jordi April 23rd!!)

Sant Jordi 2025

Buy a book, a rose, and relish in the magic of this, and many other, stories!

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]]>A mini episode to help you celebrate the story of Sant Jordi (Saint George), walk along the fun of Pass De Gracia and go to Casa Batllo to check out one of the most beautiful (& wallet-friendly) displays in the city!

(and very cool that our 23rd episode, its on Sant Jordi April 23rd!!)

Sant Jordi 2025

Buy a book, a rose, and relish in the magic of this, and many other, stories!

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]]>7230f1dd-b96c-4c5a-8b27-f57eb97ee294Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +020006:20falsefull123231EP 22: April Activities - Pizza, Flowers & Fiestas, Oh My!EP 22: April Activities - Pizza, Flowers & Fiestas, Oh My!April is BUSY so come and get involved. Como Siempre, the first Sunday of the month museum doors are open for free (check the full list on our blog!)

All links to our topics today below and see you soooooooon!

Today's episode mentions:

Pizza Fest - nom nom nom

Flower Festival

Comic Barcelona

Barcelona Open Tennis

Earth Day - Free Resources galore!

Sant Jordi information (stay tuned for our special episode!!)

Palm Sunday and Semana Santa

Mas i Mas Festival (April to September)

Have Fun!

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]]>April is BUSY so come and get involved. Como Siempre, the first Sunday of the month museum doors are open for free (check the full list on our blog!)

All links to our topics today below and see you soooooooon!

Today's episode mentions:

Pizza Fest - nom nom nom

Flower Festival

Comic Barcelona

Barcelona Open Tennis

Earth Day - Free Resources galore!

Sant Jordi information (stay tuned for our special episode!!)

Palm Sunday and Semana Santa

Mas i Mas Festival (April to September)

Have Fun!

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]]>67293aee-138b-40a9-ab02-e5ed302727cbThu, 03 Apr 2025 05:49:00 +020015:31falsefull122221EP 21: March-ing into a new month (see what we did there?!)EP 21: March-ing into a new month (see what we did there?!)Hey, moving into the last few weeks of winter and the transition to the Spring; we're ready for it, the changes it brings, and YOU!

Today's episode mentions:

Carnival Activities

Our Sant Medir Episode

Mobile World Congress

International Women's Day - Barcelona activity

Marathon

Festas Mayor del Pi

St Paddy's Day Pubs to check out: Michael Payne and George Payne

March 20th - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Car Race on MontJuic

Photo Forum Fest

Have Fun!

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]]>Hey, moving into the last few weeks of winter and the transition to the Spring; we're ready for it, the changes it brings, and YOU!

Today's episode mentions:

Carnival Activities

Our Sant Medir Episode

Mobile World Congress

International Women's Day - Barcelona activity

Marathon

Festas Mayor del Pi

St Paddy's Day Pubs to check out: Michael Payne and George Payne

March 20th - HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Car Race on MontJuic

Photo Forum Fest

Have Fun!

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]]>cdafec27-6550-4b56-a9ce-f03590e47d6aFri, 28 Feb 2025 09:07:00 +020015:39falsefull121211EP 20: What's up Feb?! Reluctant festival participation month...!EP 20: What's up Feb?! Reluctant festival participation month...!Cool stuff going down in Feb!

Ok, full disclosure, we posted this episode AFTER this event, so here's a clip of the light projection at Casa Batllo

Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks!

Free Museums in Barcelona

Wine Week BCN 2025

Illum Lights Festival

Calçots restaurants where you can try it! (Pro tip - wear the bibs!!)

Botero Exhibit

BCNegra Book Festival

Santa Eulalia Festival Programme

Carneval Prep at the end of the month

Orange Festival!

Croissant Festival (god help me)

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]]>Cool stuff going down in Feb!

Ok, full disclosure, we posted this episode AFTER this event, so here's a clip of the light projection at Casa Batllo

Palo Market for monthly fun, music, and drinks!

Free Museums in Barcelona

Wine Week BCN 2025

Illum Lights Festival

Calçots restaurants where you can try it! (Pro tip - wear the bibs!!)

Botero Exhibit

BCNegra Book Festival

Santa Eulalia Festival Programme

Carneval Prep at the end of the month

Orange Festival!

Croissant Festival (god help me)

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]]>e2efcb6f-399f-4919-9026-518e64692fc8Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:27:00 +020021:06falsefull120201EP 19: Aaaaand, we're back - let's catch up!EP 19: Aaaaand, we're back - let's catch up!Short, sweet and self-assessed funny, as always!

A wee episode to say hi, recap on festive fun and chat about what cool things are coming in 2025!

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]]>Short, sweet and self-assessed funny, as always!

A wee episode to say hi, recap on festive fun and chat about what cool things are coming in 2025!

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]]>b20e31a7-a095-4651-a7b4-299c7ceb452eWed, 29 Jan 2025 05:15:00 +020006:44falsefull119191EP 18: It's beginning to look a lot like a podcast...EP 18: It's beginning to look a lot like a podcast...Ho ho holy crap - it's December?!

Well, yeah. and there's alot going on this month.

So here's the links to awesomeness:

Santa Llúcia Christmas Market  in front of the Barcelona Cathedral

Market at Port Vell (The Old Port) Best option for food and drinks!

Christmas Market at La Sagrada Familia

Fabrica Lehmann Market - Dec 14th and 15th only

Placa Catalunya Market. The 10th Responsible and Consumption and Social Solidarity Economy fair.

Christmas Orgin Star in Jaume I. ORIGEN, by Xevi Bayona and Àlex Posada.

Tibidabo's Ice Rink.

San Pau Lights and ice rink.

HOT CHOC!

Caua - 100% choc, white and milk options too!

Faborit inside Casa Amatller

Granja Dulcinea Old School hot choc

UnCommon Tours - fun stuff to do with us

And above all - Enjoy a delightful festive December time!

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]]>Ho ho holy crap - it's December?!

Well, yeah. and there's alot going on this month.

So here's the links to awesomeness:

Santa Llúcia Christmas Market  in front of the Barcelona Cathedral

Market at Port Vell (The Old Port) Best option for food and drinks!

Christmas Market at La Sagrada Familia

Fabrica Lehmann Market - Dec 14th and 15th only

Placa Catalunya Market. The 10th Responsible and Consumption and Social Solidarity Economy fair.

Christmas Orgin Star in Jaume I. ORIGEN, by Xevi Bayona and Àlex Posada.

Tibidabo's Ice Rink.

San Pau Lights and ice rink.

HOT CHOC!

Caua - 100% choc, white and milk options too!

Faborit inside Casa Amatller

Granja Dulcinea Old School hot choc

UnCommon Tours - fun stuff to do with us

And above all - Enjoy a delightful festive December time!

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]]>ff46ac0f-90b2-4582-a98f-04331669b060Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:41:00 +020021:11falsefull118181EP 17: No-No-November - What's going on this month!EP 17: No-No-November - What's going on this month!It's November (say what?!) and we are heading into this month with bright eyes and slightly sodden tails as the Autumn weather continues to get damp and a bit darker in the city.

Luckily Barcelona loves to SHINE in the dark and this month is no exception!

Links to everything we referenced below and feel free to reach out and say hi if you are in the city!

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Nov 1st - All Souls Day

Christmas Light Switch on - Nov 23rd

Els Llums de Sant Pau - Nov 21st

Thanksgiving - savour academy or CoCo Vail or The Irish Pub!

Festival 42 - Fantastic Genre Book Festival

Comedy Festival Fringe BCN

UnCommon Tours - with us!!

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]]>It's November (say what?!) and we are heading into this month with bright eyes and slightly sodden tails as the Autumn weather continues to get damp and a bit darker in the city.

Luckily Barcelona loves to SHINE in the dark and this month is no exception!

Links to everything we referenced below and feel free to reach out and say hi if you are in the city!

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Nov 1st - All Souls Day

Christmas Light Switch on - Nov 23rd

Els Llums de Sant Pau - Nov 21st

Thanksgiving - savour academy or CoCo Vail or The Irish Pub!

Festival 42 - Fantastic Genre Book Festival

Comedy Festival Fringe BCN

UnCommon Tours - with us!!

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]]>8fb4b1be-f8c6-491c-a6b1-da149a225081Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:43:00 +020012:44falsefull117171EP 16: What the Fall?! What's on in Barcelona in OctoberEP 16: What the Fall?! What's on in Barcelona in October(Almost) All the leaves are brown, but the skies are far from grey here in Barcelona! It's bright, bold and slightly cooler air and energy in the city and we have another month PACKED with activities!

Everything we talk about in todays episode is linked here:

Art and urban movement festival, Baum Fest. 3rd, 4th & 5th October

Barcelona Queer Market 5th October

BravaFest 4th - 6th October. Eat potatoes, feel good. Simple!

October fest: 3rd - 20th October

All those food market: 12th - 13th October 

Sitges Film Festival and Zombie Walk 3rd - 13th October

UnCommon Tours - with us!!

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]]>(Almost) All the leaves are brown, but the skies are far from grey here in Barcelona! It's bright, bold and slightly cooler air and energy in the city and we have another month PACKED with activities!

Everything we talk about in todays episode is linked here:

Art and urban movement festival, Baum Fest. 3rd, 4th & 5th October

Barcelona Queer Market 5th October

BravaFest 4th - 6th October. Eat potatoes, feel good. Simple!

October fest: 3rd - 20th October

All those food market: 12th - 13th October 

Sitges Film Festival and Zombie Walk 3rd - 13th October

UnCommon Tours - with us!!

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]]>95e1ec8b-a7a3-4245-a14c-546730497a60Fri, 04 Oct 2024 06:20:00 +020021:02falsefull116161EP15: Birthday month, but what else is going on in September?!EP15: Birthday month, but what else is going on in September?!September - here's link to all the things we mentioned in todays show, feel free to tag us in any Instagram posts or stories if you check any of this out! @uncommontourist

The America's Cup Regatta is still on - Boat Boats Boats!

La Merce Festival

The same week of La Merce is this music festival

BCN new residents international community day

La Diada - September 11th 2024 - Open doors at the government buildings

Wodcelona - Crossfit championsip event

Barceloneta Festas Major

Poblenou Festas Major

Mexican Independence Celebrations!

New website from us!! yaaaaaayyy! here!

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The America's Cup Regatta is still on - Boat Boats Boats!

La Merce Festival

The same week of La Merce is this music festival

BCN new residents international community day

La Diada - September 11th 2024 - Open doors at the government buildings

Wodcelona - Crossfit championsip event

Barceloneta Festas Major

Poblenou Festas Major

Mexican Independence Celebrations!

New website from us!! yaaaaaayyy! here!

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]]>d5960522-7473-4c05-a9bd-6a1515a85f73Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:30:00 +020017:31falsefull115151EP14: I'm Melting! What's going on in Barcelona in August?EP14: I'm Melting! What's going on in Barcelona in August?AUGUST - a sweat-fest of fun and festivals; dive in to the magic below!

Gracia Festival - 15th - 21st of Aug

Sants Festival - 24th Aug - 1st Sept

Festa Major Sant Felix in Vilafranca De Penedes.  Aug 26th - Sept 2

Cap Roig Music Festival

The Off-Museum by White Rabbit. Edgy street art experience.

The CCCB has an exhibit of Surburia. It ends September 8th.

The Ballon Exhibit Atlas approved 😎

Dali Challenge experience.

The America's Cup Regatta.

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]]>AUGUST - a sweat-fest of fun and festivals; dive in to the magic below!

Gracia Festival - 15th - 21st of Aug

Sants Festival - 24th Aug - 1st Sept

Festa Major Sant Felix in Vilafranca De Penedes.  Aug 26th - Sept 2

Cap Roig Music Festival

The Off-Museum by White Rabbit. Edgy street art experience.

The CCCB has an exhibit of Surburia. It ends September 8th.

The Ballon Exhibit Atlas approved 😎

Dali Challenge experience.

The America's Cup Regatta.

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]]>11923159-cd42-4ab0-b0df-e3b6da731c70Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:12:00 +020015:56falsefull114141EP13: Squirty Squirts! Mass tourism, locals & where do we go from here?EP13: Squirty Squirts! Mass tourism, locals & where do we go from here?Following the water soaking of some tourists in the city, we wanted to give you an on-the-ground perspective of the "locals Vs tourists" in Barcelona and why you should 100% plan ,book, or be anticipating your upcoming trip to this incredible city!

If this episode is useful for you, we'd appreciate you sharing with a friend or someone who might be considering travel to BCN and wants to get a feel for how very welcome they will be when they arrive!

We also offer a couple of ideas of ways in which you can connect more to the Catalan and local community whilst in the city!

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]]>Following the water soaking of some tourists in the city, we wanted to give you an on-the-ground perspective of the "locals Vs tourists" in Barcelona and why you should 100% plan ,book, or be anticipating your upcoming trip to this incredible city!

If this episode is useful for you, we'd appreciate you sharing with a friend or someone who might be considering travel to BCN and wants to get a feel for how very welcome they will be when they arrive!

We also offer a couple of ideas of ways in which you can connect more to the Catalan and local community whilst in the city!

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]]>3b138c14-4dba-4a9d-b5ee-0eac3ccbb9b3Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:15:00 +020020:14falsefull113131EP12: Hey July - What is up?!EP12: Hey July - What is up?!It's getting hot in heeeeere! July is coming in hot and the humidity heavy so here's our round up of things happening in the city, and slightly beyond, to keep you and your travel adventures cooooool!

On todays episode, we talked about:

VJazz Festival

Brunch in the Parc

Festival Major - Poble Sec

Festival Major - Raval

Festival Grec

Sala Montjuic

Cruilla Festival

No ticket for La Sagrada Famila? We gotcha covered!

Barcelona Pride in July (continued from last month)

Our coffe tips this month

Osorio

Manso Cafe



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]]>It's getting hot in heeeeere! July is coming in hot and the humidity heavy so here's our round up of things happening in the city, and slightly beyond, to keep you and your travel adventures cooooool!

On todays episode, we talked about:

VJazz Festival

Brunch in the Parc

Festival Major - Poble Sec

Festival Major - Raval

Festival Grec

Sala Montjuic

Cruilla Festival

No ticket for La Sagrada Famila? We gotcha covered!

Barcelona Pride in July (continued from last month)

Our coffe tips this month

Osorio

Manso Cafe



Bike (or Walking) Tour with us - let's do it!

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]]>79897eab-2f91-49a9-8a76-b40db8ab582eSun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +020016:57falsefull112121EP11: Bcn - The kid-friendly Edition!EP11: Bcn - The kid-friendly Edition!Whether you are travelling in the city, or you live here, and children feature in your daily life - this episode is for you!

We gathered a fun, (often) free, and family-with-kid(s) friendly selection of places to check out in the city AND we even scored you some discounted entrances!

Todays episode talks about:

Stephy's Awesome brownies, play area and community!

La Palacio de la Magia - use this link and enter code "uncommon" to get an extra 10% discount on all your tickets!! Add your tickets to basket and use the voucher at "Código de descuento" section on the payment page!

Caixa Forum

CosmoCaixa

The Aquarium

Bike (or Walking) Tour with us - let's do it!

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]]>Whether you are travelling in the city, or you live here, and children feature in your daily life - this episode is for you!

We gathered a fun, (often) free, and family-with-kid(s) friendly selection of places to check out in the city AND we even scored you some discounted entrances!

Todays episode talks about:

Stephy's Awesome brownies, play area and community!

La Palacio de la Magia - use this link and enter code "uncommon" to get an extra 10% discount on all your tickets!! Add your tickets to basket and use the voucher at "Código de descuento" section on the payment page!

Caixa Forum

CosmoCaixa

The Aquarium

Bike (or Walking) Tour with us - let's do it!

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

Website For private, group and street art tours as well as more info about us and how we work!

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]]>6260d52b-d8e8-467f-a027-7bdaf7d6aabcFri, 14 Jun 2024 00:15:00 +020022:15falsefull111111EP 10: What's Going On BCN - June Edition!EP 10: What's Going On BCN - June Edition!JUNE?! Already?! Ok, well let's do this then Barcelona!

As mentioned in todays episode, there's a lot going on in the city, below are some links to todays chatting points!

Barcelona Pride Programme (Kicks off June 28th, majority of events in July!)

Sonar Festival

The Grec Festival Programme

Sant Joan "fun"

Spanish Grand Prix

Guitar Festival Bcn

America's Cup Sailboats

Alma Festival of Music

Casa Mila Talents Jazz

African Film Festival Wallay

Sala Montjuic Outdoor Cinema

White Rabbit Street Art Exhibit

Free Museums on a Sunday after 3pm (& all day on 1st Sunday of the month too!)

Le Semana De Las Terrazas

Hotel Barcelo for Alvaro's favourite rooftop bar with a view!


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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

Website For private, group and street art tours as well as more info about us and how we work!

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]]>JUNE?! Already?! Ok, well let's do this then Barcelona!

As mentioned in todays episode, there's a lot going on in the city, below are some links to todays chatting points!

Barcelona Pride Programme (Kicks off June 28th, majority of events in July!)

Sonar Festival

The Grec Festival Programme

Sant Joan "fun"

Spanish Grand Prix

Guitar Festival Bcn

America's Cup Sailboats

Alma Festival of Music

Casa Mila Talents Jazz

African Film Festival Wallay

Sala Montjuic Outdoor Cinema

White Rabbit Street Art Exhibit

Free Museums on a Sunday after 3pm (& all day on 1st Sunday of the month too!)

Le Semana De Las Terrazas

Hotel Barcelo for Alvaro's favourite rooftop bar with a view!


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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides of La Sagrada Familia or the City Bus Route.

Website For private, group and street art tours as well as more info about us and how we work!

Instagram tag, follow or message us here!

]]>71d9424f-5ee9-4188-af18-b53aa110aa45Sat, 08 Jun 2024 03:10:00 +020013:59falsefull110101EP9: Wait, WHAT? What's going ON Barcelona - 2nd half of MayEP9: Wait, WHAT? What's going ON Barcelona - 2nd half of MayBetter late than never, here's a quick fire round of a couple of things happening in the later half of May!

We also give you a quick explanation for our absence from the podcast in the last few weeks and debate the finer points of contemporary music and the best way to say (or serve!) a burger!

Links below to direct you to mentioned events:

The Burger Championships

Modernism Fair

Primavera Sound 2024

Americas Cup

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website For private, group and street art 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!

]]>Better late than never, here's a quick fire round of a couple of things happening in the later half of May!

We also give you a quick explanation for our absence from the podcast in the last few weeks and debate the finer points of contemporary music and the best way to say (or serve!) a burger!

Links below to direct you to mentioned events:

The Burger Championships

Modernism Fair

Primavera Sound 2024

Americas Cup

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website For private, group and street art 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!

]]>70707fde-7d40-484d-a5b8-931a18241b77Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +020010:45falsefull1991EP8: What's Going On - April!EP8: What's Going On - April!From film festivals to flower-covered buildings, April is a magical month as we dive further into Springtime and some cool Catalan traditions!

Some things we talk about:

D'A Film Festival

Earth Day 2024

Car rally

Sant Jordi 2024

Lots going on in the city, come play!

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Ready to see the best of Barcelona?!

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Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with our unique, informative and entertaining podcast companion guides!

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]]>From film festivals to flower-covered buildings, April is a magical month as we dive further into Springtime and some cool Catalan traditions!

Some things we talk about:

D'A Film Festival

Earth Day 2024

Car rally

Sant Jordi 2024

Lots going on in the city, come play!

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Ready to see the best of Barcelona?!

Website book a tour, private hosting or for more info on what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with our unique, informative and entertaining podcast companion guides!

Instagram tag, follow or message us here!

]]>d7c90c94-1cae-4df3-a914-d2a635e38763Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +020013:44falsefull1881EP 7: Easter Week in BarcelonaEP 7: Easter Week in BarcelonaFrom questionable pointy hat parades, to dancing eggs and giant palms, this week we cover what's going on during Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Barcelona!

We also reflect on childhood traditions from Scotland, Texas and how much tin foil is REALLY need to save a chocolate egg from the rain!

Grab a coffee, and enjoy!

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]]>From questionable pointy hat parades, to dancing eggs and giant palms, this week we cover what's going on during Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Barcelona!

We also reflect on childhood traditions from Scotland, Texas and how much tin foil is REALLY need to save a chocolate egg from the rain!

Grab a coffee, and enjoy!

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website book a tour, private hosting or for more info on what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>ccfeed34-0a67-4e5d-a397-b8e02a665bf5Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +020015:14falsefull1771EP 6: Travelcards, Taxis & Buses: oh my! How to travel into & around BCN!EP 6: Travelcards, Taxis & Buses: oh my! How to travel into & around BCN!Inner city travel talk, made entertaining - the UnCommon way!

Today we talk about how to get from the airport, to your accommodation, to anywhere cool and awesome in the city in the fastest, most comfortable and cost efficient ways!

This episode mentions a video link to Alvaro using the ticket machine in a metro station - you can check it out here!

Safe and fun travels folks!

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

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Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>Inner city travel talk, made entertaining - the UnCommon way!

Today we talk about how to get from the airport, to your accommodation, to anywhere cool and awesome in the city in the fastest, most comfortable and cost efficient ways!

This episode mentions a video link to Alvaro using the ticket machine in a metro station - you can check it out here!

Safe and fun travels folks!

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website book a tour, private hosting or for more info on what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>4e44ec90-4b3c-4cf7-b73f-338e6124587fTue, 19 Mar 2024 15:30:00 +020018:34falsefull1661EP5: What's going on in Barcelona - MarchEP5: What's going on in Barcelona - MarchThinking about coming to Barcelona in March? Or already here and looking for some fun stuff that's happening? Or just like the sound of our voices, quick witted "jokes" and entertaining banter?!

Then sit back, listen and enjoy to our short, and informative update of March activities in Barcelona (free jokes included).

Some things we mention in todays episode:

Festival Sant Medir (Page in Catalan)

St Patricks Day - an Irish pub that's actually quite nice & near La Sagrada Familia.

Craft Beer at BlackLab

Craft Beer Festival


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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

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]]>Thinking about coming to Barcelona in March? Or already here and looking for some fun stuff that's happening? Or just like the sound of our voices, quick witted "jokes" and entertaining banter?!

Then sit back, listen and enjoy to our short, and informative update of March activities in Barcelona (free jokes included).

Some things we mention in todays episode:

Festival Sant Medir (Page in Catalan)

St Patricks Day - an Irish pub that's actually quite nice & near La Sagrada Familia.

Craft Beer at BlackLab

Craft Beer Festival


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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website book a tour or for more info on what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

Instagram tag, follow or message us here

]]>98404a93-ee84-4ca9-8fd6-cabde7e7b689Fri, 01 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +020009:48falsefull1551EP4: Who Goes Hiking With Mace Spray? Ummmm...EP4: Who Goes Hiking With Mace Spray? Ummmm...You know we like to talk our talk, but in todays episode we walked our own walk! well, hiked to be exact - so join us to hear how Alvaro survived the mountains and is able to give his full review of the UnCommon Tourist hiking tour route for 2024... are you adventurous enough to join us for the next one?!

No special shout outs in this episode except for some of our own pictures that made it onto our Insta feed (shameless plug, but ya know, chuck us some love and we'll shout YOU out on our next episode instead!)

Instagram photos (anything sunny and mountainous is our hike!) Like, comment, follow, or message us here.

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]]>You know we like to talk our talk, but in todays episode we walked our own walk! well, hiked to be exact - so join us to hear how Alvaro survived the mountains and is able to give his full review of the UnCommon Tourist hiking tour route for 2024... are you adventurous enough to join us for the next one?!

No special shout outs in this episode except for some of our own pictures that made it onto our Insta feed (shameless plug, but ya know, chuck us some love and we'll shout YOU out on our next episode instead!)

Instagram photos (anything sunny and mountainous is our hike!) Like, comment, follow, or message us here.

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

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Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>cec62684-0194-41ab-a290-7640f3d88511Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:45:00 +020015:26falsefull1441EP3: Wait, What does UnCommon Tourist do?!EP3: Wait, What does UnCommon Tourist do?!Let's get to know each other a bit better - today we chat about who we are, what we do, what we love about Barcelona (and a few things we are less keen on....!)

And Alvaro forgets he is holding a microphone, whilst he impersonates.... holding a microphone.

Today we also mention the very awesome:

Clarence Bekker Band

La Whiskeria

La Roseta

Check out all three (no, not all at once you silly Goose!)

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

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]]>Let's get to know each other a bit better - today we chat about who we are, what we do, what we love about Barcelona (and a few things we are less keen on....!)

And Alvaro forgets he is holding a microphone, whilst he impersonates.... holding a microphone.

Today we also mention the very awesome:

Clarence Bekker Band

La Whiskeria

La Roseta

Check out all three (no, not all at once you silly Goose!)

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website book a tour or for more info on what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>fc484a05-ea96-4247-bc42-adbb357e308cTue, 13 Feb 2024 04:30:00 +020013:39falsefull1331EP2 - January Joys and February Fun in BarcelonaEP2 - January Joys and February Fun in BarcelonaWell, here we are!

In this episode we talk about our respective Januarys, including great places to have some coffee! We also talk about cool things going on in Barcelona in the coming month of February and Angie finds the bleeper button!

Some of these cool things we mention are found below:

Llum Festival

Mobile World Congress

Osorio Coffee

Saga Coffee Stories

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]]>Well, here we are!

In this episode we talk about our respective Januarys, including great places to have some coffee! We also talk about cool things going on in Barcelona in the coming month of February and Angie finds the bleeper button!

Some of these cool things we mention are found below:

Llum Festival

Mobile World Congress

Osorio Coffee

Saga Coffee Stories

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Wanna hang out in the city?

Here we are:

Website to book a tour or for more of what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

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]]>661cb733-8a18-48a7-9b55-beb7f1e1b9a6Sat, 03 Feb 2024 00:15:00 +020012:23falsefull1221EP1: Intro - What The Heck Is This?!EP1: Intro - What The Heck Is This?!Hey travel legend, welcome. In this podcast we will walk all about things going on in Barcelona, what you should check out, and possibly swerve, whilst in the city and build more of a relationship with the city so that every visit here is unforgettable.

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If you wanna connect, here we are:

Website for more of what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

Instagram tag, follow or message us here

]]>Hey travel legend, welcome. In this podcast we will walk all about things going on in Barcelona, what you should check out, and possibly swerve, whilst in the city and build more of a relationship with the city so that every visit here is unforgettable.

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If you wanna connect, here we are:

Website for more of what we do, how we do it and when!

Podcast Tour of Barcelona explore the city with podcast companion guides!

Instagram tag, follow or message us here

]]>1b195f0f-bf4e-4ade-b613-b636f188a10dSat, 03 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +020000:36falsetrailer