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5 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Gastronomy

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3 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through Barcelona's vibrant streets, where ancient marvels meet contemporary art and mouthwatering cuisine. Discover hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and indulge in the city's rich cultural heritage. Join me on this unforgettable journey to Barcelona, Catalonia's captivating capital.

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Day 1From Castles to Culinary Delights

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$203

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$ 6

El Mall

Excelente cocina mediterránea en una atmósfera tranquila y rodeado del más puro estilo catalán. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Surrounded by pure Catalan style, El Mall restaurant serves excellent Medirerranean cuisine in a quiet atmosphere.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

8 - 12 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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Catalan Museum of Archaeology

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Palo Cortao

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

12 - 15 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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Xemei

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2Unveiling Architectural Wonders and Artistic Treasures

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$232

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$ 11

Bodega Amposta

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

17 - 26 min

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Joan Miró Foundation

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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$20

14 - 17 min

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Carlota Akaneya

Barbacoa Japonesa

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

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.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$20

9 - 11 min

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Bastaix

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$42

3 - 4 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.

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Marvels

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$312

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$ 6

Vinitus Petit

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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Casa Batlló

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$62

3 - 4 min

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Fundació Antoni Tàpies

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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Tragaluz

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

4 - 6 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$56

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Exploring Gaudí's Masterpieces and Cultural Gems

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$233

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$ 16

Lukumas

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

13 - 16 min

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Park Güell

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

14 - 17 min

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Casa Amatller

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$24

7 - 9 min

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Tosca

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

4 - 6 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.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$44

7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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La Alcoba Azul

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$42

Day 5Coastal Brunches and Cultural Immersion

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$228

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$ 11

Picasso Museum

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$36

Museu de la Música de Barcelona

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

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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European Museum of Modern Art

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

10 - 15 min

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Museum of the History of Catalonia

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

12 - 17 min

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Bar del Pla

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

8 - 12 min

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Brunch & Cake by the Sea

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Gorria

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $1256 In total

Activities & Food:$1208

Transport:$48