10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Architectural Marvels and Cultural Delights

Niels Klose

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, where you'll discover stunning architectural wonders, immerse yourself in vibrant culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. From the iconic La Sagrada Familia to the charming Gothic Quarter, each day promises exciting experiences and unforgettable memories.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gaudí's Masterpieces and Vibrant Markets

$70

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

12 - 15 min

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Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$36

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$12

Day 2Exploring Lush Gardens and Unique Modernist Architecture

$75

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 3The Majestic Sagrada Familia and Artistic Treasures

$130

$ 11

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

6 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$62

12 - 15 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Unveiling Catalonia's History and Underwater Wonders

$86

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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$24

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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$62

Day 5Triumphal Arches, Serene Parks, and Gothic Splendor

$33

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Picasso's Legacy and Gothic Grandeur

$61

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

8 - 11 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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$25

Day 7Central Square Charm and Contemporary Art

$54

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Day 8A Journey through Spanish Village and Artistic Gems

$64

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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$30

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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$34

Day 9Botanical Bliss and Majestic Castle

$33

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 29 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

Day 10Enchanting Fountains, Maritime Heritage, and Musical Extravaganza

$64

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

17 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

Budget breakdown: $712 In total

Activities & Food:$669

Transport:$43