Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Lucia Carla Machado

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Catalonia. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

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Viator

Day 1

$57

Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$19

Day 2

$57

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$56

Day 3

$282

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$94

6 - 9 min

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Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$75

7 - 9 min

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Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$113

Day 4

$105

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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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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$68

Day 5

$87

$ 16

Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

6 - 9 min

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Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $617 In total

Activities & Food:$585

Transport:$32