10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and History

Thiago Brito

17 Jan 2024

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Barcelona as you explore world-class museums, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. From Picasso to Gaudí, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Museums and Modernism

$156

$ 32

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$40

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

10 - 12 min

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Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$40

12 - 15 min

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

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 2Unveiling Catalonia's Past

$148

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$48

11 - 16 min

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Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

4 - 6 min

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Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

Day 3Wildlife Wonders and Aquatic Delights

$224

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$124

Day 4Natural Sciences and Artistic Treasures

$152

$ 11

Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$40

10 - 12 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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$72

6 - 9 min

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Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 5Contemporary Art and Architectural Marvels

$272

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$48

3 - 4 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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$124

14 - 21 min

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White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$60

7 - 10 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.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$40

Day 6Music, Cathedrals, and Fine Art

$206

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$88

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

17 - 21 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

Day 7Archaeological Gems and Breathtaking Views

$130

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

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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$40

24 - 35 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

Day 8Football Fever and Cultural Exhibitions

$198

$ 22

Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

16 - 20 min

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Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

13 - 16 min

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Museum of ancient Egyptian culture, housing jewelry, sarcophaguses & artwork exhibits.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$48

Day 9Science Exploration and Park Güell

$119

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

Day 10Thrills at Tibidabo and the Majestic Sagrada Familia

$237

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$125

27 - 33 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$112

Budget breakdown: $1948 In total

Activities & Food:$1842

Transport:$106