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10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Catalonia

Carlos Rivas

Carlos Rivas

15 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and delicious cuisine of Barcelona in this 10-day itinerary. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the hidden gems of the city, immerse yourself in the beauty of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1
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$177

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
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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$50
7 - 10 min

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MUHBA Temple d'August
A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$31
2 - 3 min

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Plaça de Sant Jaume
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
1 - 2 min

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Frankfurt Sant Jaume
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$95
Day 2
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$179

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$ 14

Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$63
10 - 12 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$31
7 - 10 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Alsur Café & Backdoor Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$85
Day 3
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$100

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$ 27

Plaça del Rei
Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
Day 4
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$265

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$ 14

Montjuïc National Palace
Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
12 - 17 min

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Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)
Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$75
17 - 21 min

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Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona
A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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A Tu Bola
Gourmet street food, because good and creative food is for everyone...
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$90
Day 5
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$113

Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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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$63
3 - 4 min

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La Alcoba Azul
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
Day 6
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$372

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$ 14

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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$156
9 - 11 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$140
4 - 5 min

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La Paradeta
La Paradeta Sagrada Familia abrió en el mes de julio del año 2004, y está situada al lado de uno de los iconos y lugares más visitados de Barcelona, el Templo de la Sagrada Familia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$75
Day 7
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$247

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$ 27

Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
32 - 39 min

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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)
Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí
Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$94
7 - 10 min

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El Petit Bangkok
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$90
Day 8
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$90

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$ 14

Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola
8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Napoli
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$90
Day 9
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$183

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$ 27

Bellesguard
Early 1900s neo-Gothic home & spire designed by Antoni Gaudí, with audio & guided tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$63
15 - 18 min

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Gaudí House Museum
Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$75
7 - 9 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$45
Day 10
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$182

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$ 40

Sant Pau del Camp
Cross-shaped Romanesque monastery known for its compact cloisters with elegant Moorish arches.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$31
21 - 26 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$55
25 - 30 min

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Cripta de la Colònia Güell
Famed architect's grotto-like crypt, created as part of a colony for mill workers in the forest.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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La Rústika
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$45

Budget breakdown: $2076 In total

Activities & Food:$1904
Transport:$172