10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art, History, and Adventure

rachid essabki

18 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, Catalonia. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit iconic landmarks, and discover hidden gems. From world-class museums to breathtaking viewpoints, this itinerary has it all. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Spain.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art and Magic: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya & the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

$17

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Culinary Delights and Majestic Views: Mercado de La Boqueria, Montjuïc Castle, and the Cathedral of Barcelona

$29

$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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18 - 22 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

18 - 22 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Architectural Wonders and Musical Marvels: Palau de la Música Catalana & Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$32

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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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$22

8 - 12 min

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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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$10

Day 4Bustling Plazas and Gaudí's Masterpiece: Plaça de Catalunya & Casa Batlló

$31

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

9 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

Day 5Picasso's Legacy and Underwater Exploration: Picasso Museum & Aquàrium Barcelona

$49

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

12 - 17 min

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Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Monuments and Rooftop Views: Columbus Monument, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, and MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

$31

$ 11

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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20 - 24 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Science and Discovery: Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa

$19

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 8Thrills and Fun at Tibidabo Amusement Park

$32

$ 6

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

Day 9Artistic Park and Wildlife Encounter: Park Güell & Barcelona Zoo

$36

$ 8

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

28 - 34 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 10Nature Retreat and Architectural Marvel: Ciutadella Park & La Sagrada Familia

$28

$ 8

Hotel Catalonia Sagrada Familia

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $372 In total

Activities & Food:$303

Transport:$69