Barcelona is a beautiful ancient Spanish city located on the northwest Mediterranean coast. Founded in 230 BC by Carthaginians, the city has undergone rule from Romans, Visigoths, Muslims, and the Catalans before being integrated into modern Spain. Barcelona has a lot of sightseeing to offer the tourist including the Gothic Quarter, art museums, unique Gaudi architecture and various other parts of the city that must be seen in order to properly experience what Barcelona has to offer.
Barcelona Excursions (http://www.spanish-fiestas.com/barcelona/excursions.htm) offers several sightseeing options depending on what is desired. The tour most popular with devout Catholics features a trip to the shrine of Montserrat 40km north of Barcelona where since the 12th century pilgrims have journeyed to view the miraculous Black Madonna statue (La Moreneta). Tradition holds that this statue was carved by St. Luke himself. Other popular tours include one that highlights a trip to the Salvador Dali museum and visits to Spanish wineries in the countryside. Additionally, Barcelona Excursions features three tours lasting from a half day to a full day that highlight the citys famous...