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8 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Catalan Treasures

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12 Dec 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Barcelona's rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, marvel at iconic landmarks, and savor delectable Catalan cuisine. Join me as I explore the enchanting streets of Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Musical Splendor and Gothic Grandeur

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$128

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$ 6

Palau de la Música Catalana

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

7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Sant Pau del Camp

Cross-shaped Romanesque monastery known for its compact cloisters with elegant Moorish arches.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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El Pachuco

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2Catalonia's Past and Artistic Wonders

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$116

Museum of the History of Catalonia

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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$24

8 - 11 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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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European Museum of Modern Art

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Bar del Pla

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Melodies, Masterpieces, and Architectural Marvels

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$146

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$ 11

Museu de la Música de Barcelona

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

20 - 24 min

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Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

10 - 15 min

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Tartela

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Picasso's Legacy and Architectural Gems

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$127

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$ 6

Picasso Museum

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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Casa Lleó Morera

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Vinitus Petit

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 5Artistic Extravaganza and Breathtaking Views

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$120

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$ 6

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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

10 - 15 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

18 - 22 min

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Fundació Antoni Tàpies

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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Reserva Ibérica

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Archaeological Delights and Majestic Castle

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$87

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$ 6

Catalan Museum of Archaeology

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

29 - 44 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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Palo Cortao

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 7Contemporary Art, Modernist Gems, and Gastronomic Delights

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$162

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

16 - 23 min

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Casa Amatller

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Casa Batlló

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$62

2 - 3 min

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Vinitus Petit

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 8Panoramic Views, Gaudí's Legacy, and Healthy Eateries

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$121

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$ 11

Torre de Collserola

Hilltop tower with a visitor space on the top floor of the unusual pod offering wide city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

31 - 38 min

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Gaudí Experiència

Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

16 - 20 min

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Casa Montserrat

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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Honest Greens Tuset

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $1049 In total

Activities & Food:$1007

Transport:$43