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Barcelona Bliss: An 8-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Albert Escolar

Albert Escolar

14 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, marvel at architectural wonders, and explore enchanting parks. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Catalonia!

Day 1
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$98

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$ 8

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$45
8 - 11 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$53
Day 2
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$192

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$ 16

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
14 - 21 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$68
15 - 22 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$94
Day 3
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$150

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$ 24

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$75
16 - 20 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$75
Day 4
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$94

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$ 24

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

48 - 58 min

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Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
31 - 38 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$56
Day 5
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$139

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$ 24

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo
Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$94
37 - 45 min

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Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)
Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$45
Day 6
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$123

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$ 24

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$33
16 - 20 min

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Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$90
Day 7
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$150

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$ 16

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$94
17 - 21 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$56
Day 8
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$103

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$ 24

sarriá

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$84
23 - 28 min

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Barcelona Botanical Garden
Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19

Budget breakdown: $1206 In total

Activities & Food:$1047
Transport:$159