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7 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling Architectural Wonders and Cultural Gems

Dennys Gaitan

Dennys Gaitan

20 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's rich history and vibrant culture. From awe-inspiring basilicas to world-renowned museums, this itinerary is designed to immerse you in the city's architectural marvels and artistic treasures. Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting beauty of Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Gothic Splendors and Culinary Delights
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$213

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$ 27

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
No time set
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$62
30 - 36 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$44
8 - 12 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 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
8 - 12 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
No time set
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Free
14 - 17 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
No time set
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
No time set
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$13
10 - 12 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria
Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
8 - 12 min

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MUHBA Temple d'August
A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
No time set
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Free
Day 2Unveiling Barcelona's Historical Legacy
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$168

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$ 16

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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Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$24
7 - 10 min

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Plaça de Sant Jaume
Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
12 - 17 min

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Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
No time set
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$12
6 - 8 min

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Mercat de Sant Antoni
Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.
No time set
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$13
12 - 15 min

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Palau Sant Jordi
This massive indoor arena used in the 1992 Summer Olympics hosts sporting events & concerts.
No time set
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$38
26 - 32 min

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Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
No time set
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$38
Day 3Exploring Avant-Garde Architecture and Artistic Gems
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$196

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$ 16

Güell Pavilions
Ruins of a grand complex built in the late 1880s for Count Güell, with an elaborate gate & gardens.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$25
23 - 28 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.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
11 - 16 min

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Gran Teatre del Liceu
Landmark historic theater showcasing operas, concerts & dance recitals in an opulent interior.
No time set
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$50
10 - 12 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.
No time set
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$30
36 - 44 min

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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)
Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Strolling Through Iconic Landmarks and Urban Parks
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$52

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$ 6

Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Gaudí Experiència
Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
12 - 18 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
Day 5From Panoramic Views to Modernist Masterpieces
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$161

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$ 16

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
29 - 35 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí
Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$36
10 - 12 min

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Casa Montserrat
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
12 - 17 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
11 - 14 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$56
Day 6Unraveling the Art Nouveau Trail
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$165

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$ 6

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$62
3 - 4 min

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Casa Lleó Morera
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$24
7 - 10 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.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
1 - 2 min

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Montjuïc National Palace
Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.
No time set
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$20
Day 7Castles, Museums, and a Glimpse of Rural Life
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$60

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$ 6

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
13 - 20 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
22 - 27 min

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La Masia de Can Planes
Legendary training complex that gave rise to many of Spain's 'golden generation' of footballers.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $1105 In total

Activities & Food:$1015
Transport:$90