Barcelona Adventures

Muhammad Shoaib

5 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the architectural wonders, indulge in mouthwatering chocolate, and witness the magic of the city's fountains. Join me as I explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks of this captivating destination.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Marvels of Modernism: La Pedrera, Casa de les Punxes, and Casa Batlló

$71

Best Western Premier Hotel Dante

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

10 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Day 2Artistic Delights: Picasso Museum, Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and Museu de la Xocolata

$35

$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

3 - 4 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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$10

5 - 8 min

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Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 3Fountains and Gardens: Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, and Barcelona Botanical Garden

$24

$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$17

15 - 22 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 4Musical Grandeur: Palau de la Música Catalana, Columbus Monument, and Montjuïc Castle

$38

$ 11

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Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 5Science and Art: Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and Gaudí House Museum

$34

$ 8

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Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

14 - 17 min

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Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$15

Day 6Thrills at Tibidabo: Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo

$32

$ 6

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Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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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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$31

Day 7Enchanting Park Güell and Wildlife at Barcelona Zoo

$36

$ 8

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Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

27 - 33 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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$25

Day 8Underwater Exploration: Aquàrium Barcelona and Tranquility at Ciutadella Park

$31

$ 8

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Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $350 In total

Activities & Food:$300

Transport:$51