10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Catalonia

Daniela Mejia

11 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and delicious cuisine of Barcelona in this 10-day itinerary. Explore iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia and Casa Batlló, indulge in authentic Catalan cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Catalonia.

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Viator

Day 1

$70

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

12 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$11

11 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

28 - 34 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

25 - 30 min

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Hilltop tower with a visitor space on the top floor of the unusual pod offering wide city views.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

$98

$ 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

5 - 6 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$17

3 - 4 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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$25

6 - 9 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 3

$53

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

8 - 12 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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$18

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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Joan Miró is buried in this hilly cemetery with modernist pieces overlooking the sea.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Day 4

$50

$ 3

Named after a Mallorcan poet, this 6.15-hectare botanic garden contains cacti from around the world.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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26 - 39 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

14 - 21 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$15

Day 5

$61

$ 6

Former royal palace with ornamental Mediterranean gardens & a Gaudí-designed fountain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Gourmet street food, because good and creative food is for everyone...

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Day 6

$60

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 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.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$23

9 - 11 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

Day 7

$75

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

7 - 9 min

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Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

6 - 8 min

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Bacoa es una de las primeras hamburgueserías gourmet de la ciudad. Preparamos saludables hamburguesas caseras elaboradas con los mejores ingredientes.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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