10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Architectural Marvels

Randy Kings

25 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, immersing yourself in the vibrant art scene, exploring historical landmarks, and marveling at architectural wonders. From the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya to the iconic La Sagrada Familia, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures and Chocolate Delights

$24

$ 3

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

17 - 21 min

Directions

Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Day 2Botanical Bliss and Miró's Masterpieces

$17

Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 14 min

Directions

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

Day 3Castle on the Hill and Maritime Marvels

$20

$ 3

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

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 4Palau de la Música and Gothic Grandeur

$35

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

7 - 10 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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$13

Day 5Unveiling Barcelona's History and Picasso's Legacy

$28

Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

4 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Day 6Design Delights and Gaudí's Casa Batlló

$46

$ 3

Museum in a contemporary building with exhibits on Spanish industrial design & decorative art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

Day 7La Sagrada Familia: A Divine Masterpiece

$43

$ 3

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

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 8Park Güell and Catalonia's Historical Tapestry

$23

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

27 - 33 min

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Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12

Day 9Wildlife Wonders at Barcelona Zoo

$25

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

Day 10Underwater Exploration and Natural Sciences

$41

$ 3

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

28 - 34 min

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Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $317 In total

Activities & Food:$301

Transport:$16