10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and Architecture

De L

22 Dec 2023

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona as I explore the city's rich artistic heritage and architectural wonders. From iconic museums to breathtaking landmarks, this itinerary is a feast for the senses.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$58

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

4 - 6 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

Day 2Delving into History at Catalan Museum of Archaeology and Joan Miró Foundation

$45

Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 3Conquering Montjuïc Castle and Discovering Fundació Antoni Tàpies

$44

$ 6

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

21 - 26 min

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Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 4Immerse in Contemporary Art at Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and MUHBA Temple d'August

$43

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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$30

15 - 22 min

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A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 5Awe-inspiring Beauty at Cathedral of Barcelona and Palau de la Música Catalana

$69

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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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

Day 6Marveling at Modernist Architecture - Casa Amatller and Casa Batlló

$86

Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$62

Day 7Step Back in Time at Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar and Museum of the History of Catalonia

$44

14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 8Exploring Maritime History at Barcelona Maritime Museum and Picasso Museum

$56

$ 6

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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$20

6 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Day 9Harmony of Music and Design - Museu de la Música de Barcelona and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$70

$ 6

Museum of music with displays of 500 musical instruments from ancient civilizations to present.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

12 - 15 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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$50

Day 10Majestic Wonder - La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell

$78

$ 6

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

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $614 In total

Activities & Food:$593

Transport:$22