10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, Beaches, and Culture

Suhail Santos

27 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in 10 days! Discover the masterpieces at Picasso Museum, soak up the sun at Barceloneta Beach, and witness the enchanting Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Immerse yourself in the rich history and wildlife at Barcelona Zoo and Aquàrium Barcelona. Explore the architectural wonders of Poble Espanyol and Montjuïc Castle. Indulge in the artistic beauty of Palau de la Música Catalana and Casa Batlló. Marvel at the iconic La Sagrada Familia and get lost in the Parc del Laberint d'Horta. Unleash your inner child at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and end your journey with thrilling rides at Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Marvels - Picasso Museum & Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$112

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$72

3 - 4 min

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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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$40

Day 2Sun, Sand, and Magic - Barceloneta Beach & Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

$ 11

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

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Wildlife Encounter - Barcelona Zoo

$100

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

Day 4Underwater Wonders - Aquàrium Barcelona & Ciutadella Park

$124

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$124

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Spanish Heritage - Poble Espanyol & FC Barcelona Museum

$160

$ 11

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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$60

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$100

Day 6Majestic Views - Montjuïc Castle & Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

$108

$ 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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$40

8 - 10 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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$68

Day 7Musical Extravaganza - Palau de la Música Catalana & Casa Batlló

$212

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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$88

15 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$124

Day 8Architectural Marvels - La Sagrada Familia & Parc del Laberint d'Horta

$162

$ 11

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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$112

35 - 42 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 9Scientific Exploration - Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa & Park Güell

$119

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

Day 10Thrilling Adventures - Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo

$125

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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$125

Budget breakdown: $1286 In total

Activities & Food:$1222

Transport:$64