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10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art, History, and Beaches

David Schlick

David Schlick

11 Nov 2023

Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in 10 days, exploring iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia and Picasso Museum, immersing in the rich culture at Palau de la Música Catalana, and relaxing on the beautiful Barceloneta Beach.

Trip to Barcelona

Day 1
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$274

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$ 22

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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$224
14 - 17 min

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Columbus Monument
Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$50
Day 2
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$140

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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$140
Day 3
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$260

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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$180
8 - 12 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.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$80
Day 4
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$150

Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$150
Day 5
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$80

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$ 22

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
18 - 22 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$80
Day 6
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$0

Barceloneta Beach
Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 7
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$200

Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$200
Day 8
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$188

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$ 22

Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$100
38 - 46 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$88
Day 9
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$150

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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$150
Day 10
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$250

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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$250

Budget breakdown: $1756 In total

Activities & Food:$1692
Transport:$64