Barcelona Bliss: An 8-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Carlos Rivas

15 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Catalonia. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$53

$ 8

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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$10

10 - 15 min

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

No time set

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12 - 17 min

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

No time set

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

No time set

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

No time set

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Free

25 - 30 min

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

No time set

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$11

Day 2

$60

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

12 - 17 min

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Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 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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$28

Day 3

$15

$ 3

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

13 - 16 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.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 4

$33

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

8 - 11 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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$18

23 - 28 min

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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

$49

$ 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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$30

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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

No time set

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Day 6

$52

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

17 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

6 - 8 min

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Grand 18th-century palace, home to the city's cultural department, hosting exhibitions & events.

No time set

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$10

Day 7

$44

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

13 - 16 min

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Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

No time set

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$13

Day 8

$44

$ 3

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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$31

26 - 32 min

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

No time set

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$13

Budget breakdown: $381 In total

Activities & Food:$347

Transport:$35