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7 Days in Barcelona: Unleashing the Magic of Gaudí and More!

Kevin Lucic

Kevin Lucic

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's vibrant streets, indulging in its rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the enchanting Montjuïc Castle, this itinerary will leave you captivated at every turn.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1Fountain Fantasia and Artistic Wonders
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$329

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$ 27

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
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
6 - 9 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$85
6 - 9 min

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Catalan Museum of Archaeology
Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$63
5 - 8 min

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L'Antica Napoli
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$95
11 - 14 min

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Barcelona Botanical Garden
Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$31
10 - 12 min

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l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$55
Day 2Castles, Pavilions, and Football Fever
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$598

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$ 27

Montjuïc Castle
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
11 - 14 min

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Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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CaixaForum Barcelona
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
17 - 21 min

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La Riera
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$85
6 - 9 min

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FC Barcelona Museum
Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$125
8 - 11 min

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Mamma Italia
Pizzeria y Ristorante Italiano
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
8 - 11 min

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Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
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$150
Day 3Palaces, Museums, and Architectural Gems
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$695

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$ 14

Palau de la Música Catalana
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
15 - 22 min

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
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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$75
15 - 22 min

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Faborit
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$155
3 - 4 min

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Fundació Antoni Tàpies
Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Reserva Ibérica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
25 - 30 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$155
Day 4Science, Gaudí, and Breathtaking Views
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$379

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$ 40

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$94
16 - 20 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí
Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$90
4 - 6 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$90
14 - 17 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$55
20 - 30 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.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Bar Restaurant la Columna
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 5Thrills, Chocolate, and Gothic Charm
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$427

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$ 27

Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo
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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$156
34 - 41 min

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La Paradeta
La Paradeta Sagrada Familia abrió en el mes de julio del año 2004, y está situada al lado de uno de los iconos y lugares más visitados de Barcelona, el Templo de la Sagrada Familia
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$140
14 - 17 min

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Museu de la Xocolata
Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$35
8 - 12 min

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Plaça de Sant Jaume
Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Frankfurt Sant Jaume
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$45
Day 6Music, Wildlife, and Beachside Vibes
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$380

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$ 40

Museu de la Música de Barcelona
Museum of music with displays of 500 musical instruments from ancient civilizations to present.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$50
17 - 21 min

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Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
9 - 11 min

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Makamaka
The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$75
29 - 35 min

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Museu Frederic Marès
Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$50
4 - 5 min

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La Alcoba Azul
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$80
Day 7Natural Sciences, Picasso, and Tapas Delights
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$315

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$ 14

Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona
Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Bornet
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$90
1 - 2 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$90
3 - 4 min

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Bar del Pla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$85

Budget breakdown: $3307 In total

Activities & Food:$3122
Transport:$185