8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

saif hichri

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore iconic landmarks. Get ready for an 8-day journey filled with excitement, beauty, and endless discoveries.

Trip to Barcelona

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Viator

Day 1Unveiling the Soul of Barcelona

$25

Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$12

10 - 15 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Science, Art, and Architectural Wonders

$60

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$22

Day 3Thrills and Panoramic Views at Tibidabo

$63

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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$63

Day 4Football Fever and Cultural Enclaves

$90

$ 6

Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

19 - 23 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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$30

6 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Majestic Castles, Monuments, and Modernism

$94

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

10 - 12 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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$12

16 - 20 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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$62

Day 6Gaudi's Masterpieces and Gothic Grandeur

$95

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

20 - 24 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 7A Symphony of Music and Aquatic Wonders

$106

$ 6

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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$44

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$62

Day 8Parks, Triumphal Arches, and the Sagrada Familia

$69

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$56

Budget breakdown: $637 In total

Activities & Food:$600

Transport:$37