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Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Yara Ababneh

Yara Ababneh

13 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this captivating destination.

Day 1
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$341

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$ 16

Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$75
18 - 22 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.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$53
12 - 17 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
$45
9 - 14 min

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Palo Cortao
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$69
12 - 15 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
$30
15 - 22 min

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Xemei
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$69
Day 2
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$200

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$ 24

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Montjuïc
Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
12 - 15 min

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Bar Boqueria
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$69
1 - 2 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria
Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$19
8 - 11 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
$30
3 - 4 min

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Bastaix
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$63
Day 3
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$369

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$ 8

Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$19
7 - 10 min

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Güell Palace
Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$38
8 - 12 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
8 - 11 min

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Tosca
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$63
4 - 6 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$68
8 - 10 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
$75
3 - 4 min

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Tragaluz
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$69
Day 4
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$357

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$ 16

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$94
18 - 22 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
Free
8 - 12 min

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Elsa y Fred
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$69
3 - 4 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$19
9 - 11 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$113
4 - 5 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
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$63
Day 5
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$350

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$ 48

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$94
9 - 11 min

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Casa Vicens Gaudí
Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$56
9 - 11 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
29 - 35 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$69
12 - 15 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
$38
20 - 24 min

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Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$30
15 - 18 min

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El Asador de Aranda
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
$63

Budget breakdown: $1726 In total

Activities & Food:$1615
Transport:$111