10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art, History, and Culinary Delights

Sofia Espinosa

30 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, exploring world-renowned museums, iconic landmarks, and savoring delectable cuisine. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, discover ancient marvels, and indulge in authentic local dishes. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catalonia.

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Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, and L'Antica Napoli

$156

$ 11

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

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

17 - 21 min

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

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$60

14 - 17 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

Day 2Archaeological Wonders and Artistic Inspiration: Catalan Museum of Archaeology, Joan Miró Foundation, and l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec

$91

$ 11

Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

12 - 15 min

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

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Free

6 - 8 min

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Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.

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$12

Day 3A Majestic Fortress and Modern Art: Montjuïc Castle, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and Reserva Ibérica

$64

$ 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

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 4Contemporary Art and Ancient Ruins: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, MUHBA Temple d'August, and Frankfurt Sant Jaume

$79

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

15 - 22 min

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A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Gothic Grandeur and Musical Harmony: Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana, and La Central Hamburgueseria - Laietana

$89

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

3 - 4 min

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Hamburguesas acompañadas de pan horneado cada dia y cocinadas a la parrilla una a una. Utilizamos ingredientes frescos del mercado local.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Architectural Gems and Sweet Delights: Casa Amatller, Casa Batlló, and Faborit

$116

Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 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

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Awe-Inspiring Basilica and Catalonian History: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Museum of the History of Catalonia, and La Carioca

$80

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Nuevo concepto de comida sana, auténtica, artesanal, gluten free, apta para veganos y vegetarianos todo eso con un twist tropical

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 8Maritime Heritage and Artistic Genius: Barcelona Maritime Museum, Picasso Museum, and Bornet

$92

$ 6

Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $799 In total

Activities & Food:$767

Transport:$32