Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and History

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20 Dec 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Barcelona, immersing yourself in the captivating world of art and history. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of the city's rich cultural heritage.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Architectural Gems: Casa Amatller and Casa Batlló

$43

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

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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$31

Day 2Discovering Gothic Splendor: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and Cathedral of Barcelona

$38

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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$10

4 - 5 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Immersing in Art and Spirituality: Museum of the History of Catalonia and La Sagrada Familia

$40

$ 3

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

19 - 23 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

Day 4Unraveling Picasso's Legacy: Sant Pau del Camp and Picasso Museum

$25

$ 3

Cross-shaped Romanesque monastery known for its compact cloisters with elegant Moorish arches.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

Day 5Exploring Contemporary Art: Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$37

$ 3

Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

12 - 15 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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$12

Day 6Delving into Modernist Treasures: Fundació Antoni Tàpies and Palau de la Música Catalana

$34

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

9 - 11 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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$22

Day 7Unveiling Catalonia's Artistic Heritage: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Catalan Museum of Archaeology

$30

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 8Marveling at Montjuïc Castle and Joan Miró Foundation

$20

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

13 - 20 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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$10

Day 9Panoramic Views and Architectural Wonders: Torre de Collserola, Park Güell, and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$49

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$11

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $330 In total

Activities & Food:$314

Transport:$16