10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Jovan Morales

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, indulge in delicious cuisine, and explore breathtaking landmarks. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the enchanting Park Güell, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discover the Spanish Village at Poble Espanyol and witness the mesmerizing Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

$22

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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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

12 - 15 min

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

No time set

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

No time set

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Day 2Immerse yourself in art at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and wander through the serene Barcelona Botanical Garden

$24

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 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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$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 3Explore the historic Montjuïc Castle and marvel at the architectural wonder of Casa Batlló

$41

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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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

Day 4Admire the grandeur of the Cathedral of Barcelona and get up close with fascinating wildlife at Barcelona Zoo

$38

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Experience the opulence of Palau de la Música Catalana and dive into the wonders of the sea at Aquàrium Barcelona

$53

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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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

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Delve into the artistic world of Picasso at the Picasso Museum and visit the magnificent Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$28

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

3 - 4 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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$10

Day 7Immerse yourself in history at El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and relax in the picturesque Ciutadella Park

$10

$ 6

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

7 - 10 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 8Marvel at the architectural masterpiece of La Pedrera-Casa Milà and enjoy panoramic views from the Telefèric de Montjuïc

$40

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

18 - 22 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

Day 9Get lost in the enchanting Parc del Laberint d'Horta and explore the wonders of science at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa

$32

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

42 - 51 min

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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

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

Day 10Wander through the whimsical Park Güell and be awestruck by the iconic La Sagrada Familia

$39

$ 8

Holiday Inn Express Barcelona City 22@

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

8 - 10 min

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Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $393 In total

Activities & Food:$325

Transport:$69