10 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling Architectural Wonders and Cultural Delights

Alp Cakir

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's vibrant streets, where architectural marvels and cultural treasures await at every turn. Immerse yourself in the works of Gaudí, explore hidden gems, and savor the flavors of local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Catalonia!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Masterpieces of Casa Lleó Morera and Casa Batlló

$87

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 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

Day 2Discovering the Rich Heritage of Poble Espanyol and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

$64

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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$30

8 - 11 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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$34

Day 3Exploring the Crypt of Colònia Güell and the Iconic Spotify Camp Nou

$80

$ 6

Famed architect's grotto-like crypt, created as part of a colony for mill workers in the forest.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

21 - 26 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

Day 4Conquering Montjuïc Castle, Casa Montserrat, and Casa Vicens Gaudí

$76

$ 11

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

18 - 22 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$36

Day 5Immerse in Art and History at Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, and Mercado de La Boqueria

$62

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

7 - 10 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 6Unveiling the Charms of Plaça de Catalunya and the Majestic Cathedral of Barcelona

$25

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

11 - 16 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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$25

Day 7Admiring the Unique Architecture of Bellesguard and La Sagrada Familia

$80

$ 6

Early 1900s neo-Gothic home & spire designed by Antoni Gaudí, with audio & guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

Day 8Delving into Gaudí's Legacy at Gaudí House Museum, MUHBA Temple d'August, and Güell Palace

$67

$ 6

Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

25 - 30 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

Day 9Embracing Barcelona's Landmarks - Columbus Monument, Palau de la Música Catalana, and Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

$69

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$12

13 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$44

8 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 10Reveling in History and Art at Sant Pau del Camp, Picasso Museum, and Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$69

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

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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$36

3 - 4 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $715 In total

Activities & Food:$678

Transport:$37