Barcelona Bound!

Muhammad Farid

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Discover captivating museums, stunning architecture, and picturesque parks. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Art Extravaganza at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Barcelona Botanical Garden

$24

Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

15 - 22 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2Decadent Delights at Museu de la Xocolata, Cathedral of Barcelona, Montjuïc Castle, and Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

$30

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

19 - 23 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Nature's Oasis at Parc Natural de la Serra de Collserola and Park Güell

$11

$ 3

8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 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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$11

Day 4Scientific Wonders at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$44

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

16 - 20 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Thrills and Beauty at Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo and Casa Batlló

$63

$ 3

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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$31

33 - 40 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 6Melodies and Masterpieces at Palau de la Música Catalana and Picasso Museum

$40

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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$22

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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$18

Day 7Unveiling History at Museum of the History of Catalonia, Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and Barcelona Maritime Museum

$32

$ 3

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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$12

8 - 11 min

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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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$10

6 - 8 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 8Wild Encounters at Barcelona Zoo and Aquàrium Barcelona

$56

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Day 9Exploring Nature and Culture at Museum of Natural Sciences of Barcelona and Ciutadella Park

$10

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

12 - 15 min

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Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $329 In total

Activities & Food:$308

Transport:$22