8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art and Architecture

Matthew Bracey

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Barcelona's vibrant art scene and architectural wonders. From awe-inspiring museums to enchanting parks, immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of this captivating city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Masterpieces at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

$59

$ 16

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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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$34

15 - 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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$13

19 - 23 min

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

No time set

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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.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Conquer the Heights at Palau Sant Jordi and Montjuïc Castle

$32

$ 16

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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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.

No time set

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$12

Day 3Royal Elegance and Magical Fountains: Pedralbes Royal Palace and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$73

$ 22

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Former royal palace with ornamental Mediterranean gardens & a Gaudí-designed fountain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

No time set

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$24

Day 4Gothic Grandeur and Tranquil Oasis: Cathedral of Barcelona and Ciutadella Park

$45

$ 16

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 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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$20

6 - 8 min

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Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.

No time set

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Free

Day 5Architectural Marvels and Artistic Gems: La Sagrada Familia and Picasso Museum

$92

$ 11

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 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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$56

14 - 17 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

Day 6Cultural Immersion at El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria and Palau de la Música Catalana

$64

$ 11

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

Day 7Gaudí's Legacy and Lush Gardens: Gaudí House Museum and Parc del Laberint d'Horta

$77

$ 22

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

36 - 44 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

43 - 52 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$22

Day 8Modernist Wonders: Casa Batlló and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$112

$ 11

Axel TWO Barcelona

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Budget breakdown: $675 In total

Activities & Food:$554

Transport:$122