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Barcelona in 3 Days: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Claudia Salcedo

3 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in just 3 days! Explore iconic landmarks like La Pedrera-Casa Milà and La Sagrada Familia, indulge in delicious local cuisine at Mercado de La Boqueria and Faborit, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking views from Montjuïc Castle. Join us on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$88

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$ 6

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Plaça de Catalunya

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Mercado de La Boqueria

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$6

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Frankfurt Sant Jaume

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Plaça de Sant Jaume

Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$6

13 - 16 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$31

Day 2

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$111

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$ 11

Ciutadella Park

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

12 - 15 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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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$38

6 - 8 min

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Faborit

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$17

3 - 4 min

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Casa Batlló

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Spotify Camp Nou

Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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$25

Day 3

+

$33

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$ 11

Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola

8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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Park Güell

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Bar Restaurant la Columna

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

7 - 9 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.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Montjuïc Castle

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $258 In total

Activities & Food:$231

Transport:$27