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Barcelona: A 4-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Alexandra Droll

30 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 4-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$71

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$ 11

Montjuïc National Palace

Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Montjuïc

Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

16 - 20 min

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Honest Greens Rambla Catalunya

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Plaça de Catalunya

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$104

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$ 6

Barceloneta Beach

Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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MUHBA Temple d'August

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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La Alcoba Azul

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$12

10 - 15 min

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Barcelona Maritime Museum

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$20

Day 3

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$145

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$ 11

Ciutadella Park

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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Fundació Antoni Tàpies

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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Baluard

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$50

6 - 8 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí

Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

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$200

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$ 16

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$56

7 - 9 min

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Casa Batlló

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$63

2 - 3 min

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Faborit

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Casa Amatller

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Casa Montserrat

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $561 In total

Activities & Food:$519

Transport:$43