Barcelona Adventure

Claude Gamboa

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona and discover its rich history, breathtaking architecture, and world-class art. Join me as I explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and indulge in the city's vibrant culture.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Artistic Treasures: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya & Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$87

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$51

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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$36

Day 2Unearthing Ancient Mysteries: Catalan Museum of Archaeology & Joan Miró Foundation

$68

Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

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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$30

Day 3Conquering the Heights: Montjuïc Castle & Fundació Antoni Tàpies

$66

$ 8

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$36

Day 4Symphony of Beauty: Palau de la Música Catalana & Cathedral of Barcelona

$104

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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$66

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 5Modern Marvels: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art & Casa Amatller

$81

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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$45

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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$36

Day 6Architectural Wonders: Casa Batlló & La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$168

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$93

6 - 9 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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$75

Day 7A Glimpse into the Past: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar & Museum of the History of Catalonia

$66

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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$30

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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$36

Day 8Artistic Delights: European Museum of Modern Art & Picasso Museum

$99

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

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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$54

Day 9The Majestic Masterpiece: La Sagrada Familia

$84

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

Budget breakdown: $830 In total

Activities & Food:$822

Transport:$8