10 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Gems of Catalonia

Janelle Arias

26 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona, Catalonia's vibrant capital. Discover architectural wonders, immerse yourself in rich history, and soak in the breathtaking views. Join me as I explore the hidden treasures of this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Panoramic Views and Architectural Marvels

$180

$ 14

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$55

11 - 14 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$125

Day 2Nature's Retreat and Artistic Splendor

$155

$ 14

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

26 - 32 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$155

Day 3Gaudí's Masterpiece and Cable Car Adventure

$275

$ 27

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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$140

6 - 8 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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$60

16 - 20 min

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Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)

Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$75

Day 4Unraveling Ancient Mysteries and Artistic Treasures

$148

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$63

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$85

Day 5Musical Extravaganza and Gothic Grandeur

$223

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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$110

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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$63

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 6Football Fever and Botanical Bliss

$157

$ 14

Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$125

18 - 22 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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$31

Day 7Sporting Excellence and Magical Fountain Delights

$157

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$94

17 - 26 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

3 - 4 min

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Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$63

Day 8Castle on the Hill and Majestic Palace

$100

$ 14

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

8 - 10 min

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Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 9Catalonian History and Aquatic Wonders

$215

Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$60

8 - 11 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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$155

Day 10Picasso's Legacy and Cultural Haven

$140

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$90

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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$50

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

Budget breakdown: $1827 In total

Activities & Food:$1748

Transport:$80