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10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

FlixKa

FlixKa

12 Jan 2024

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona through this exciting 10-day itinerary. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and history, and indulge in delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Catalonia!

Day 1Gaudí's Masterpieces and a Labyrinth of Nature
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$47

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$ 6

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$22
39 - 47 min

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Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$25
Day 2Science, Architecture, and Culinary Delights
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$100

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$ 11

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
17 - 21 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$50
8 - 10 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.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
Day 3Thrills and Panoramic Views at Tibidabo
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$63

Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo
Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Day 4Contemporary Art, Gothic Charm, and Catalan Spirit
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$55

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
$30
10 - 15 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$25
Day 5Unveiling the History of Catalonia and Wildlife Wonders
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$74

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
$24
9 - 14 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$50
Day 6Monuments, Marine Life, and Gothic Splendor
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$94

Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$12
11 - 16 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$62
12 - 17 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$20
Day 7The Iconic Sagrada Familia, Picasso's Legacy, and Magical Fountains
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$92

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$ 6

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$56
15 - 18 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$36
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 8Parks, Culture, and the Vibrant El Born District
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$20

Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria
Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$20
Day 9Musical Extravaganza, Modernist Marvels, and Spanish Village
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$136

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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
$44
15 - 22 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$62
16 - 20 min

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Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Day 10Art, Cable Cars, and a Castle with Breathtaking Views
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$84

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
$34
12 - 17 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
$30
18 - 27 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $791 In total

Activities & Food:$764
Transport:$27