10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and Architecture

Travnook

30 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona through its rich art and architectural wonders. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on a captivating journey through Catalonia's capital.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, and Tartela

$52

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

4 - 6 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

10 - 15 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 2Archaeological Marvels and Artistic Inspiration: Catalan Museum of Archaeology, Joan Miró Foundation, and Xemei

$46

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 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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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 3A Majestic Fortress and Historic Charm: Montjuïc Castle, Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, and Bacaro

$41

$ 8

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 4Contemporary Art and Architectural Delights: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, Casa Amatller, and Vinitus Petit

$50

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

16 - 23 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$23

Day 5Gothic Grandeur and Musical Splendor: Cathedral of Barcelona, Palau de la Música Catalana, and Tosca

$58

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

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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$22

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 6Gaudí's Masterpieces and Modern Art: Casa Batlló, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and Reserva Ibérica

$64

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 7Awe-Inspiring Basilica and Catalonian History: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Museum of the History of Catalonia, and La Carioca

$43

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

7 - 10 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

1 - 2 min

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Nuevo concepto de comida sana, auténtica, artesanal, gluten free, apta para veganos y vegetarianos todo eso con un twist tropical

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

Day 8Modern Art Extravaganza: European Museum of Modern Art, Picasso Museum, and Bar del Pla

$55

$ 3

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

1 - 2 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 9Melodies and Architectural Harmony: Museu de la Música de Barcelona, La Pedrera-Casa Milà, and Tragaluz

$58

$ 6

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

9 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Day 10The Iconic Sagrada Familia and Park Güell: La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and Chivuo's

$62

$ 11

ZT The Golden Hotel Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

6 - 8 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$23

Budget breakdown: $587 In total

Activities & Food:$528

Transport:$59