5 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Gaudi and Chocolate

T Fischer

20 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, indulging in delicious chocolate and marveling at the architectural wonders of Gaudi. Discover hidden gems, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Chocolate, and Gothic Splendor

$85

$ 3

Piadinas,Cervezas Artesanales,Spritz,GinTonic, Mojitos,Batidos,Cafe,Ensaladas, Tablas de quesos y embutidos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$22

12 - 15 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Exotic Cocktails, Picasso's Legacy, and the Majestic Sagrada Familia

$84

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

25 - 30 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$28

Day 3Tapas, Modernist Treasures, and Artistic Delights

$87

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$31

3 - 4 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

18 - 22 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$17

15 - 22 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Day 4Craft Beer, Castle Views, and Gaudi's Legacy

$60

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

13 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12

19 - 23 min

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Former royal palace with ornamental Mediterranean gardens & a Gaudí-designed fountain.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$15

Day 5Gastronomic Delights, Thrilling Rides, and Scientific Wonders

$70

$ 8

Cocina mediterránea y de mercado. Elaboración con productos frescos y de máxima calidad.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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22 - 27 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

20 - 24 min

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $411 In total

Activities & Food:$385

Transport:$27