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Barcelona Adventure: A 4-Day Itinerary

Cynthia De Los Santos

12 Oct 2023

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$160

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$ 6

La Sagrada Familia

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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$75

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Plaça de Sant Jaume

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Bar Boqueria

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Mercado de La Boqueria

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Directions

El Quim de la Boqueria

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 2

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$143

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$ 6

Ciutadella Park

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

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Faborit

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Casa Batlló

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$63

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Reserva Ibérica

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3

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$156

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$ 11

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Park Güell

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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Directions

La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Frankie Gallo Cha Cha Cha

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Güell Palace

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Pizza Circus

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 4

+

$96

·

$ 16

Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Plaça de Catalunya

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Montjuïc Castle

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Directions

l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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Directions

La Pizza del Sortidor

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $592 In total

Activities & Food:$555

Transport:$37