7 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Sun, Sea, and Culture

David Haddad

22 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in 7 days! Immerse yourself in the rich history, relax on beautiful beaches, and indulge in delicious cuisine. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary has it all.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Beach Bliss and Chocolate Delights

$138

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

8 - 12 min

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Family-friendly sandy beach with an array of amenities, restaurants & activities.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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This vibrant, urban beach features swimming, sunbathing, lifeguards, sports facilities & eateries.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$14

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2History, Art, and Exquisite Cuisine

$242

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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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

9 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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$42

4 - 6 min

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

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$20

Day 3Exploring Museums and Gothic Wonders

$216

$ 16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

6 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

11 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$46

Day 4Modernism, Music, and Architectural Marvels

$251

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

12 - 18 min

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Legendary training complex that gave rise to many of Spain's 'golden generation' of footballers.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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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 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$44

6 - 9 min

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

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

3 - 4 min

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

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Contemporary Delights

$269

$ 6

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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$30

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Barbacoa Japonesa

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

4 - 6 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

16 - 23 min

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

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$62

2 - 3 min

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8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Castles, Parks, and Artistic Inspirations

$202

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

15 - 18 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

12 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

25 - 30 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 7Seafood Feasts and Architectural Masterpieces

$212

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

3 - 4 min

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