Barcelona (Step by Step)

Step by Step Barcelona reveals this vibrant city through a selection of walks and tours, complemented by beautiful colour pictures, a local author who acts as your own personal guide to the city, and a wealth of practical information, all in a compact package. It features:

• Recommended Tours, suggesting the best tours for art and architecture fans, sporty types, night owls, families and foodies, among others.

• An Overview, offering Insight's trademark focus on culture, geography and history, plus the lowdown on Barcelonan food, drink, shopping, entertainment, the city's distinctive architectural style, modernisme, and the Catalan language.

• 19 Walks and Tours, each with clear, easy-to-follow maps and hand-picked places to eat and drink en route. Wander along La Rambla, the city's most famous thoroughfare, explore the narrow lanes of the Gothic Quarter, chill on the golden sand beaches, marvel at Gaudi's Sagrada Família and explore the city's surroundings on a wine or Dalí tour.

• A comprehensive Directory, incorporating an A to Z of practical information, plus select hotel, restaurant and nightlife listings.