10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

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30 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Catalonia. Immerse yourself in the rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and breathtaking views. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Nature, Science, and Gaudí

$221

$ 32

8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$113

13 - 16 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$108

Day 2Art, Parks, and Panoramic Views

$201

$ 32

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$66

20 - 30 min

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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$75

27 - 33 min

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Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$60

Day 3Thrills, Modernism, and Gaudí's Masterpieces

$524

$ 16

Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$188

26 - 32 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$150

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$186

Day 4Castles, Museums, and the Magic Fountain

$222

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

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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$60

11 - 16 min

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Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$102

4 - 5 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Football, Culture, and Olympic Legacy

$458

$ 16

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$180

17 - 21 min

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Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

8 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$90

20 - 30 min

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This massive indoor arena used in the 1992 Summer Olympics hosts sporting events & concerts.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$113

Day 6Contemporary Art, Markets, and Cable Car Ride

$368

$ 32

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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$90

9 - 14 min

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Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

9 - 11 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.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$90

21 - 26 min

Directions

Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$150

Day 7Market Delights, Historic Squares, and Maritime History

$228

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$132

8 - 12 min

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Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$60

Day 8Palaces, Cathedrals, and Zoo Adventures

$372

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$72

8 - 12 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

4 - 6 min

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Buzzy market featuring a unique, wavy roof & colorful mosaics, with a variety of vendors & eateries.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

8 - 12 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$150

Day 9Underwater World, Monuments, and Opera House

$540

$ 16

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$186

11 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$36

9 - 14 min

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Landmark historic theater showcasing operas, concerts & dance recitals in an opulent interior.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$150

17 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$168

Day 10Parks, Culture, and Picasso's Legacy

$228

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

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$60

4 - 5 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$60

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$108

Budget breakdown: $3503 In total

Activities & Food:$3360

Transport:$143