Barcelona Bound!

Mark Limbach

11 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure filled with culture, history, and mouthwatering cuisine.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Rocking Out and Exploring the Heart of the City

$66

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona blends the local ambience of Catalunya with our inspired, creative cuisine and celebrated music memorabilia. Located on the famous Las Ramblas promenade and next to the historic Catalunya Square, our restaurant brings world-famous service to the heart of historic Barcelon...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

4 - 6 min

Directions

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$18

Day 2Art, Architecture, and a Taste of Spanish Village Life

$141

$ 16

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Excelente cocina mediterránea en una atmósfera tranquila y rodeado del más puro estilo catalán. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Surrounded by pure Catalan style, El Mall restaurant serves excellent Medirerranean cuisine in a quiet atmosphere.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$51

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$45

Day 3Breathtaking Views, Fairytales, and Architectural Wonders

$171

$ 40

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

18 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$93

Day 4Sipping Cocktails, Soaking in Music, and Embracing Spirituality

$149

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

Day 5Indulging in Delicious Treats and Marveling at Gaudí's Masterpieces

$162

$ 24

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$84

16 - 20 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$33

Day 6Experiencing Authentic Flamenco and Thrilling Rides

$142

$ 24

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

Directions

Cocina mediterránea y de mercado. Elaboración con productos frescos y de máxima calidad.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

22 - 27 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$94

Day 7Savoring Pastries, Discovering Gothic Beauty, and Admiring Modernist Architecture

$150

$ 16

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

20 - 24 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$75

Day 8Tasting Traditional Cuisine, Meeting Exotic Animals, and Diving into the Deep Blue

$216

$ 8

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$93

Day 9Strolling through History in the Citadel Park

$48

$ 16

Hotel Barcelona House

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$48

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1387 In total

Activities & Food:$1245

Transport:$143