10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art, History, and Nature

Ruth Quiñones

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, exploring the city's rich cultural heritage, breathtaking architecture, and stunning natural wonders. From iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia to hidden gems like Parc del Laberint d'Horta, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of art, history, and outdoor exploration. Join me as I discover the vibrant soul of Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Spanish Village and the Enchanting Magic Fountain

$15

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Masterpieces at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Tranquility at Barcelona Botanical Garden

$24

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

15 - 22 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 3Majestic Montjuïc Castle, Gaudí's Casa Batlló, and Sweet Delights at Museu de la Xocolata

$48

$ 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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$10

21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 4Unveiling the History of Catalonia and Marveling at the Cathedral of Barcelona

$25

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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$12

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

Day 5A Day of Fun and Wildlife at Barcelona Zoo

$25

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 6Underwater Wonders at Aquàrium Barcelona and Fascinating Discoveries at the Museum of Natural Sciences

$41

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

22 - 27 min

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Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 7The Architectural Wonder of La Sagrada Familia and Serenity at Ciutadella Park

$28

$ 3

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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$28

19 - 23 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

Day 8Palau de la Música Catalana and Picasso Museum: A Symphony of Art

$40

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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$22

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

Day 9Getting Lost in the Labyrinth of Parc del Laberint d'Horta and Exploring the Whimsical Park Güell

$24

$ 3

Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

43 - 52 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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$11

Day 10Unleashing Curiosity at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and Admiring the Unique La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$44

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$312

Transport:$16