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Barcelona: A Vibrant Journey Through Catalonia

Ana Maria Gutierrez Vilchez

Ana Maria Gutierrez Vilchez

5 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure through the captivating city of Barcelona, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Catalonia.

Day 1
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$153

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$ 11

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 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.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$20
8 - 12 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$25
4 - 5 min

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Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi
Gothic church set on an elegant square, with a grand rose window & views from the bell tower.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
4 - 6 min

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Bar Boqueria
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
1 - 2 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$12
13 - 20 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$45
Day 2
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$214

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$ 22

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Casa de les Punxes
Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
5 - 8 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$50
8 - 10 min

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Gran Teatre del Liceu
Landmark historic theater showcasing operas, concerts & dance recitals in an opulent interior.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$50
3 - 4 min

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Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$34
4 - 5 min

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Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
$25
5 - 8 min

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Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$13
7 - 9 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.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
$13
Day 3
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$114

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$ 16

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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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
10 - 12 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
12 - 18 min

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Bornet
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
1 - 2 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free
Day 4
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$91

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$ 16

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

45 - 54 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.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
31 - 38 min

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Delicias
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
14 - 21 min

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Gaudí Experiència
Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$30
Day 5
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$180

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$ 27

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
32 - 39 min

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Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$30
11 - 14 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$20
3 - 4 min

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Casa Amatller
Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$25
1 - 2 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$63
15 - 18 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 6
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$83

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$ 27

Ripollet

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Montjuïc National Palace
Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$20
9 - 11 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
7 - 9 min

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Koska Taverna
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$30
14 - 17 min

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Montjuïc
Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$13

Budget breakdown: $950 In total

Activities & Food:$833
Transport:$117