Barcelona Bound!

Malte

3 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From stunning architecture to mouthwatering markets, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure in the heart of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

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Viator

Day 1Gothic Wonders and Musical Delights

$69

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

Day 2Gaudí's Masterpieces Unveiled

$106

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

Day 3Park Güell and Culinary Treasures

$34

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

Day 4Artistic Gems and Majestic Views

$54

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

10 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 5A Magical Fountain and Bustling Plazas

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 6Picasso's Legacy and Underwater Wonders

$98

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

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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$62

Day 7Roaming with the Wild at Barcelona Zoo

$50

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

Day 8Iconic Landmarks and Architectural Marvels

$74

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$12

16 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$62

Budget breakdown: $512 In total

Activities & Food:$485

Transport:$27