8 Days in Barcelona: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Cuisine

Ibrahim kassir

7 Jan 2024

Join me on an exciting 8-day adventure in Barcelona, where we'll discover stunning architecture, visit world-renowned museums, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the charming streets of El Born, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Pastries, Basilicas, and Zoo Fun

$97

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$23

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 2Parks, Culture, and Gothic Charm

$82

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$23

3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 3Gaudi's Masterpiece and Picasso's Legacy

$106

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$28

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$21

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 4Wine Tasting, Art, and Botanical Gardens

$98

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

9 - 14 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

8 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$17

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$23

9 - 11 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 5Castles, Cable Cars, and Magical Fountains

$84

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

18 - 22 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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$10

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

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$15

16 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

9 - 14 min

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Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 6Pizza Delights, Labyrinth Gardens, and Science Museums

$92

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

26 - 32 min

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Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$19

5 - 8 min

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3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$21

7 - 9 min

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Septimania 23, Barcelona

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 7Thrilling Rides, Gaudi's Park, and Gourmet Burgers

$102

$ 11

Cocina mediterránea y de mercado. Elaboración con productos frescos y de máxima calidad.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

22 - 27 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

25 - 30 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$21

14 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$11

10 - 12 min

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Septimania 23, Barcelona

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Day 8Rooftop Bars, Architectural Wonders, and Culinary Delights

$139

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$22

15 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

4 - 6 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$23

Budget breakdown: $829 In total

Activities & Food:$798

Transport:$32