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Barcelona Bliss: A 10-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Daniel Moskovitz

20 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Catalonia. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delectable cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$40

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Tartela

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 2

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$48

Poble Espanyol

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

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Joan Miró Foundation

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

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Xemei

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 3

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$37

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$ 3

Montjuïc Castle

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

14 - 17 min

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Directions

Mercado de La Boqueria

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

1 - 2 min

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Bar Boqueria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 4

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$38

Plaça de Catalunya

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

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Carlota Akaneya

Barbacoa Japonesa

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 5

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$46

Barcelona Maritime Museum

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

13 - 20 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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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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$23

Day 6

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$53

Palau de la Música Catalana

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

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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

3 - 4 min

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Bastaix

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 7

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$77

Casa Batlló

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

6 - 9 min

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Directions

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Tragaluz

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 8

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$59

Aquàrium Barcelona

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Columbus Monument

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Cecconi's

Located in the city's Gothic Quarter, Cecconi's Barcelona is open seven days a week, serving a classic Italian menu as well as a 'Sunday Feast' brunch

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 9

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$41

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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Directions

Picasso Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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Bar del Pla

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 10

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$62

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$ 6

La Sagrada Familia

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Park Güell

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Chivuo's

Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Budget breakdown: $509 In total

Activities & Food:$501

Transport:$8