6 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Adventure

Jorge Antonio Rodriguez Vargas

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day adventure in Barcelona, exploring ancient marvels, indulging in local cuisine, and immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city. From the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia to the enchanting Park Güell, each day promises unforgettable experiences and discoveries.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gothic Wonders and Vibrant Markets

$113

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$44

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

10 - 15 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$12

Day 2Underwater Delights and Serene Parks

$112

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$62

18 - 22 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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$50

4 - 5 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Artistic Treasures and Iconic Landmarks

$112

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

15 - 22 min

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Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$56

Day 4Majestic Castle, Aerial Views, and Cultural Village

$114

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

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.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

4 - 5 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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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

Day 5Contemporary Art and Architectural Gems

$167

$ 6

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

39 - 47 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Thrills, Science, and Stunning Views

$122

$ 11

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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$63

17 - 21 min

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

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $767 In total

Activities & Food:$740

Transport:$27