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Barcelona Bliss

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26 Nov 2023

Embark on a 5-day adventure in Barcelona, Spain, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary has it all!

Day 1Discovering the Treasures of Montjuïc
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$65

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$ 14

Hesperia Apartments Sant Joan

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$15
8 - 11 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$17
7 - 9 min

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Palo Cortao
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$23
12 - 15 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$10
10 - 12 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
Day 2Unveiling the Gothic Beauty of Barcelona
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$105

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$ 8

Hesperia Apartments Sant Joan

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$22
7 - 10 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
$13
9 - 14 min

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Bastaix
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$23
3 - 4 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.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$10
11 - 16 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$31
25 - 30 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria
Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$6
Day 3Exploring Nature and Art in Ciutadella
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$70

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$ 6

Hesperia Apartments Sant Joan

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$6
4 - 5 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
4 - 6 min

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La Paradeta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$21
5 - 8 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
8 - 11 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$18
Day 4Unleashing the Architectural Wonders of Barcelona
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$98

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$ 8

Hesperia Apartments Sant Joan

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$31
8 - 11 min

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Tragaluz
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$23
4 - 6 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$25
14 - 17 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$19
Day 5Experiencing the Magic of Gaudí
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$94

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$ 14

Hesperia Apartments Sant Joan

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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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
$31
21 - 26 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$23
14 - 17 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$11
9 - 11 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$28

Budget breakdown: $479 In total

Activities & Food:$431
Transport:$48