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Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

Rosita Quimbayo

27 Sep 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

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Day 1

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$49

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$ 16

Columbus Monument

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

13 - 16 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$38

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$ 8

Montjuïc

Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

11 - 14 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 3

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$38

Plaça de Catalunya

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Sant Felip Neri Square

Compact square with an imposing baroque church scarred by bombs that killed dozens in the Civil War.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

Day 4

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$30

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$ 8

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

10 - 12 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$30

Day 5

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$94

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

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$94

Day 6

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$94

Plaça del Rei

Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Plaça de Sant Jaume

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$94

Day 7

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$94

Barcelona Zoo

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

9 - 14 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

Day 8

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$113

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$ 16

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$113

16 - 20 min

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Ciutadella Park

Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $596 In total

Activities & Food:$548

Transport:$48