7 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Wonders of Catalonia

Trishal M

14 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Barcelona's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking architecture. From awe-inspiring landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is designed to immerse you in the essence of Catalonia. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Monuments, Basilicas, and Chocolate Delights

$33

$ 11

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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13 - 20 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 2Picasso's Legacy and a Serene Park

$28

$ 6

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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

4 - 5 min

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Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Unveiling Gaudí's Masterpieces and Contemporary Art

$53

$ 6

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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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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$28

21 - 26 min

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Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

14 - 21 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Nature's Retreat and Gaudí's Enigmatic Abode

$28

$ 11

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

Directions

8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

40 - 48 min

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Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 5Science, Exploration, and a Park of Dreams

$30

$ 8

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 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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Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$11

Day 6Artistic Treasures, Magical Fountains, and Thrilling Rides

$49

$ 8

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

Day 7Sporting Splendor and Botanical Beauty

$25

$ 6

St Christopher's Inn | Hostel in Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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This massive indoor arena used in the 1992 Summer Olympics hosts sporting events & concerts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$19

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $298 In total

Activities & Food:$245

Transport:$53