Barcelona Bound!

Nicole Low

1 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 8-day adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, this itinerary is packed with excitement and culture. Get ready to be captivated by the beauty of Catalonia!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unearthing Catalonia's Rich History

$30

$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

Day 2A Journey to the Heights of Montjuïc

$29

$ 11

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Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$12

10 - 12 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

16 - 20 min

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A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 3Immersing in Art and Creativity

$25

$ 8

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Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 4A Glimpse into Gothic Barcelona

$45

$ 6

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7 - 9 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

8 - 12 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Discovering the Architectural Gems

$43

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Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

Day 6Sailing through Barcelona's Maritime History

$40

$ 3

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Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

12 - 18 min

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Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Day 7Exploring the Artistic Side of Barcelona

$22

$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

11 - 14 min

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Museum of music with displays of 500 musical instruments from ancient civilizations to present.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 8Witnessing the Iconic Landmarks

$53

$ 6

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6 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 10 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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$28

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$286

Transport:$43