7 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and Architecture

Camila Sanson

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, where ancient marvels and modern masterpieces collide. Immerse yourself in the rich history and artistic treasures of this enchanting city. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is your ticket to an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gothic Wonders and Architectural Marvels

$69

$ 16

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$20

20 - 24 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$24

Day 2Unveiling Catalonia's Fascinating Past

$60

$ 11

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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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

9 - 14 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

Day 3A Tapestry of Art and Culture

$59

$ 11

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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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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Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Majestic Views and Surreal Artistry

$40

$ 11

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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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

Day 5Gaudí's Architectural Extravaganza

$130

$ 22

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

10 - 12 min

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Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

6 - 8 min

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Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Day 6Modernist Gems and Natural Splendors

$84

$ 16

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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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

16 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$22

Day 7Contemporary Art and Exquisite Architecture

$54

$ 11

Hotel Barceló Sants

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

16 - 23 min

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Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $592 In total

Activities & Food:$496

Transport:$96