Barcelona Bliss: An 8-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Gabriela Acurcio Barbosa

12 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Barcelona, Catalonia's vibrant capital. Explore iconic landmarks like Güell Palace, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, and La Sagrada Familia. Immerse yourself in the rich culture at Mercado de La Boqueria and Plaça de Sant Jaume. Unwind in the serene Ciutadella Park. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Spain!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$88

Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

16 - 23 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$63

Day 2

$33

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 3

$88

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$63

8 - 12 min

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Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 4

$95

$ 6

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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$45

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 5

$63

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

23 - 28 min

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Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 6

$63

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

Day 7

$95

$ 6

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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$75

12 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $549 In total

Activities & Food:$523

Transport:$27