Barcelona Bound!

Eva Tzortzini

13 Jan 2024

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From stunning art museums to mouthwatering cuisine, this 9-day adventure is packed with excitement and discovery. Get ready to 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

$102

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

6 - 9 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 2Montjuïc Castle: A Majestic Fortress with Breathtaking Views

$98

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$34

Day 3Architectural Wonders and Artistic Marvels

$137

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

14 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

12 - 18 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Palau de la Música Catalana: A Symphony of Beauty

$116

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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$44

7 - 10 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

1 - 2 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Exploring Science and Nature at CosmoCaixa

$80

$ 11

Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$22

9 - 11 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

Day 6Thrills and Chocolate Delights at Tibidabo

$107

$ 6

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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$63

43 - 52 min

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Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$14

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$30

Day 7Discovering the Secrets of Barcelona's Past

$80

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Nuevo concepto de comida sana, auténtica, artesanal, gluten free, apta para veganos y vegetarianos todo eso con un twist tropical

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

Day 8Maritime Adventures and Wildlife Encounters

$106

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

6 - 8 min

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Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$50

3 - 4 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Day 9Aquàrium Barcelona: Dive into the Depths of Wonder

$100

$ 6

Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$62

27 - 33 min

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Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

8 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $952 In total

Activities & Food:$925

Transport:$27