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6 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Gaudi and Gastronomy

Nancy P

Nancy P

13 Mar 2024

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in 6 action-packed days. Explore iconic Gaudi architecture, indulge in delicious Catalan cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this Mediterranean gem.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Modernist Wonders and Cozy Hideaways
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$233

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$ 16

En Aparté
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
10 - 12 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$62
9 - 11 min

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Elsa y Fred
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$46
3 - 4 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.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$44
31 - 38 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
No time set
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$22
Day 2Football Fever and Fountain Fantasies
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$160

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$ 11

Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$60
17 - 21 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Cecconi's
Located in the city's Gothic Quarter, Cecconi's Barcelona is open seven days a week, serving a classic Italian menu as well as a 'Sunday Feast' brunch
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
4 - 6 min

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Viana
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 3Castles, Cathedrals, and Culinary Delights
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$183

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$ 11

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
19 - 23 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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$25
13 - 16 min

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Tragaluz
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$42
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
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Baluard
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$46
Day 4Wildlife Encounters and Gothic Marvels
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$158

Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
8 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Bastaix
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
3 - 4 min

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Bodega la Puntual
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 5Underwater Adventures and Picnic Bliss
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$200

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$ 11

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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$62
20 - 24 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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La Paradeta
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$46
1 - 2 min

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Llamber
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
11 - 14 min

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Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Barcelona
Food & sangria served in a classic flamenco-inspired spot with traditional live music & dance shows.
No time set
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$50
Day 6Divine Masterpieces and Gastronomic Delights
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$178

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$ 11

La Sagrada Familia
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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$56
24 - 29 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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El Asador de Aranda
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$42
6 - 8 min

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La Taberna de Lesseps
Septimania 23, Barcelona
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42

Budget breakdown: $1170 In total

Activities & Food:$1111
Transport:$59