8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and History

Tom

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this enchanting city as you explore magnificent museums, awe-inspiring architecture, and iconic landmarks. From the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya to the Palau de la Música Catalana, each day promises a new discovery and a deeper appreciation for the beauty that Barcelona has to offer.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Artistic Treasures of Barcelona

$59

$ 11

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 2From Modernist Marvels to Majestic Views

$64

$ 16

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$24

9 - 11 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Exploring the Contemporary Side of Barcelona

$50

$ 11

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 4Masterpieces of Antoni Gaudí and Sacred Wonders

$130

$ 22

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

8 - 10 min

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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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$56

5 - 6 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 5A Stroll Through the Captivating Park Güell

$84

$ 16

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

Day 6Discovering Barcelona's Gothic Heritage

$69

$ 11

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Day 7Immersing in Art and History

$66

$ 6

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Day 8A Melody of Music and Architectural Delights

$88

$ 22

Atenea Calàbria Apartaments

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

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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$44

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $721 In total

Activities & Food:$610

Transport:$111