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8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Adventure

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20 Dec 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day adventure in Barcelona, where art, history, and excitement await at every turn. Explore iconic museums, marvel at architectural wonders, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Picasso's Masterpieces and Gothic Grandeur

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$31

Picasso Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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 2Discovering Science and Gaudí's Enchanting Park

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$30

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$ 3

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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Park Güell

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$11

Day 3Thrills at Tibidabo and the Captivating Casa Batlló

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$63

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$ 3

Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo

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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$31

33 - 40 min

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Casa Batlló

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 4Contemporary Art, Musical Splendor, and Gothic Beauty

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$47

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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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$15

15 - 22 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

8 - 12 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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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$10

Day 5Artistic Treasures and the Charm of Poble Espanyol

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$32

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

6 - 9 min

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Poble Espanyol

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 6Surrealism, History, and Breathtaking Views

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$32

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$ 3

Joan Miró Foundation

Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

24 - 35 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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Museum of the History of Catalonia

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

Day 7Maritime Marvels and Wildlife Wonders

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$35

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$ 3

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

8 - 10 min

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Barcelona Zoo

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 8Underwater Adventures and Natural Sciences

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$41

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$ 3

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

28 - 34 min

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Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona

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: $323 In total

Activities & Food:$310

Transport:$14