5 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Treasures of Catalonia

Rana Noureddine

21 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. From awe-inspiring cathedrals to world-class museums, this itinerary is a perfect blend of exploration and adventure.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Historical Charms

$167

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

8 - 11 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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$30

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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$38

12 - 18 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Raval

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$33

Day 2Wildlife Wonders and Architectural Marvels

$330

$ 24

Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$75

11 - 14 min

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$93

24 - 29 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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$93

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$39

Day 3Artistic Delights and Musical Grandeur

$303

$ 8

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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$84

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$54

13 - 20 min

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Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$66

15 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$45

4 - 6 min

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Jardín, bar, café. Para trabajar, leer, o hacer el vermut. Bienvenidos todos, perros también

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 4Thrills and Science at Tibidabo

$210

$ 16

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

18 - 22 min

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Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

26 - 32 min

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 5From Park Güell to Majestic Castles

$186

$ 24

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$33

24 - 29 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$45

8 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$51

9 - 11 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$30

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Budget breakdown: $1267 In total

Activities & Food:$1196

Transport:$72