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Barcelona: A Week of Magic and Adventure

María

María

28 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's enchanting attractions and indulge in its vibrant culture. From the majestic Magic Fountain of Montjuïc to the iconic Sagrada Familia, this itinerary will leave you mesmerized.

Day 1
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$63

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$ 6

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Salts - Terrassa Bar Montjuïc
Casual open-air poolside bar offering classic food & drinks, plus outdoor seating & city views.
No time set
Free
4 - 5 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$30
14 - 21 min

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Barcelona Botanical Garden
Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$13
20 - 29 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
16 - 23 min

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Teatre Grec
Greek-inspired outdoor theater in leafy surrounds presenting seasonal dance & drama performances.
No time set
Free
Day 2
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$85

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$ 11

Monastery of Pedralbes
Gothic monastery with an elegant, 3-storey cloister & a chapel decorated by Bassa, plus a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
14 - 17 min

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Casa Montserrat
No time set
$20
7 - 9 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$45
Day 3
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$150

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$ 11

Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$25
4 - 6 min

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Gran Teatre del Liceu
Landmark historic theater showcasing operas, concerts & dance recitals in an opulent interior.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$50
7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$25
3 - 4 min

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Plaça de Sant Jaume
Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
12 - 17 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$13
13 - 16 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí
Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
$38
21 - 26 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 4
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$183

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$ 11

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$50
6 - 9 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$63
1 - 2 min

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Casa Amatller
Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.
No time set
$25
3 - 4 min

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Casa Lleó Morera
No time set
$25
10 - 12 min

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El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.
No time set
$20
13 - 16 min

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Refugi 307
Bomb shelter & tunnels built to protect citizens during the Spanish Civil War, with tours available.
No time set
Free
Day 5
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$240

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$ 43

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$22
34 - 41 min

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Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$25
30 - 36 min

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El Asador de Aranda
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$46
6 - 8 min

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La Taberna de Lesseps
Septimania 23, Barcelona
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$42
8 - 10 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
Free
22 - 27 min

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Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola
8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
$38
15 - 18 min

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Gaudí House Museum
Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$30
22 - 27 min

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Tibidabo
Scenic views of Barcelona are provided from this mountaintop with a grand cathedral & ferris wheel.
No time set
$38
Day 6
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$56

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$56
Day 7
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$0

Budget breakdown: $856 In total

Activities & Food:$776
Transport:$80