10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Beaches

Danna Chavarria

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, where ancient marvels meet vibrant beaches. Immerse yourself in the rich art scene, explore iconic landmarks, and soak up the sun on stunning Mediterranean shores. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catalonia!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Majestic Montjuïc Castle and Artistic Delights

$54

$ 6

17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Discovering Catalan Heritage and Football Fever

$130

$ 6

Legendary training complex that gave rise to many of Spain's 'golden generation' of footballers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

19 - 23 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

17 - 26 min

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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Captivating Music, Flamenco, and Contemporary Art

$124

Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$44

13 - 20 min

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Food & sangria served in a classic flamenco-inspired spot with traditional live music & dance shows.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

12 - 18 min

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White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 4Architectural Wonders and Surrealist Treasures

$161

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$62

3 - 4 min

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Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

6 - 9 min

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Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$50

Day 5Museums, Chocolate, and Gothic Grandeur

$108

$ 6

Museum of music with displays of 500 musical instruments from ancient civilizations to present.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$20

12 - 18 min

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Waxwork figures of historical & cultural characters & celebs, plus a cafe in a fantasy fairy forest.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$24

Day 6Sun, Sand, and Relaxation at Sant Miquel and Nova Icaria Beaches

$ 6

This vibrant, urban beach features swimming, sunbathing, lifeguards, sports facilities & eateries.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Family-friendly sandy beach with an array of amenities, restaurants & activities.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Unveiling the History of Catalonia and Wildlife Wonders

$74

Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 8Aquatic Adventures, Picasso's Legacy, and Park Strolls

$118

$ 6

Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$62

18 - 22 min

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Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Science Marvels and Gaudí's Sensational Journey

$68

$ 6

Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 10The Iconic Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's Park, and Thrilling Rides at Tibidabo

$141

$ 11

Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$56

16 - 20 min

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Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

27 - 33 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$63

Budget breakdown: $1020 In total

Activities & Food:$977

Transport:$43