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8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art, History, and Culinary Delights

Dan blancas

Dan blancas

5 Dec 2023

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Join me as I explore the city's art scene, historical treasures, and hidden gems.

Day 1Spanish Village, Art Masterpieces, and Coffee Delights
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$80

Starbucks
Vive la experiencia Starbucks y disfruta de tu café, Frappuccino o infusión favorita
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
16 - 24 min

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Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$30
8 - 11 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$34
Day 2Castle Views, Cable Car Rides, and Magical Fountains
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$76

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$ 11

La Fabrique
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
11 - 14 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
10 - 15 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$30
11 - 14 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 3Musical Wonders, Gothic Splendor, and Picasso's Legacy
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$115

Syra Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
11 - 16 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$44
7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
7 - 10 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Day 4Secret Gardens, Architectural Marvels, and Gothic Basilica
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$152

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$ 6

Jardín del Alma
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
3 - 4 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$50
6 - 9 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$62
11 - 14 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
Day 5Brunch Bliss, Maritime History, and Wildlife Encounters
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$88

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$ 6

Federal
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
5 - 8 min

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Barcelona Maritime Museum
Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$50
Day 6Beachside Bliss, Underwater Wonders, and Urban Oasis
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$80

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$ 6

La Cala
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
12 - 18 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$62
18 - 22 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
Day 7Sweet Treats, Cultural Heritage, and Gaudí's Masterpiece
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$115

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$ 11

Pastisseria Hofmann
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
1 - 2 min

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El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
11 - 14 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$56
35 - 42 min

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Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$25
Day 8Gastronomic Delights and Scientific Exploration
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$52

El Trapío
Cocina mediterránea y de mercado. Elaboración con productos frescos y de máxima calidad.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$14
15 - 22 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$38

Budget breakdown: $795 In total

Activities & Food:$758
Transport:$37