10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Catalan Culture

Daniela Ciro Patiño

2 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in 10 days, immersing yourself in the rich history, art, and architecture of Catalonia. From the iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia to hidden gems like the Museu de la Xocolata, this itinerary will take you on an exciting adventure through the heart of Barcelona.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gaudí's Masterpieces: Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia

$39

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

Day 2Unleashing Your Inner Scientist at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and Casa de les Punxes

$34

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 3Chocolate Delights and Maritime History: Museu de la Xocolata, Museum of the History of Catalonia, and Aquàrium Barcelona

$50

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 4Wildlife Encounters at Barcelona Zoo and Gothic Splendor at Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$35

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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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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$10

Day 5Relaxation and Artistic Inspiration at Ciutadella Park and Picasso Museum

$18

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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$18

Day 6Artistic Treasures and Architectural Wonders: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, and Poble Espanyol

$44

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

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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$12

8 - 12 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Day 7Unearthing Ancient Treasures at Catalan Museum of Archaeology and Exploring Nature at Barcelona Botanical Garden

$19

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

17 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 8Majestic Views from Montjuïc Castle, Artistic Legacy at Joan Miró Foundation, and Magical Nights at Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

$20

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

13 - 20 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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$10

12 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Gothic Grandeur at Cathedral of Barcelona, Musical Marvels at Palau de la Música Catalana, and Architectural Marvels at Casa Batlló

$66

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$22

15 - 22 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 10Maritime History at Barcelona Maritime Museum, Contemporary Art at Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and Architectural Marvels at La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$47

$ 3

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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$10

12 - 15 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $379 In total

Activities & Food:$371

Transport:$8