Barcelona Bliss: A 10-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Jaime Vincent

15 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Barcelona, Spain. Discover stunning beaches, fascinating museums, iconic landmarks, and enchanting parks. Experience the rich culture and architectural wonders of Catalonia. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$55

$ 6

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

8 - 10 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

Day 2

$125

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

11 - 14 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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$63

11 - 16 min

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Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 3

$138

$ 6

Landmark historic theater showcasing operas, concerts & dance recitals in an opulent interior.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

10 - 15 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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$38

Museum in a contemporary building with exhibits on Spanish industrial design & decorative art.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 4

$85

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

7 - 10 min

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Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

14 - 21 min

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Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$45

Day 5

$75

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

2 - 3 min

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Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona

Cultural hub & creative arts venue with a theater, exhibition galleries & lecture halls.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Grand 18th-century palace, home to the city's cultural department, hosting exhibitions & events.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

Day 6

$127

$ 11

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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$25

38 - 46 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

2 - 3 min

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Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$30

12 - 15 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$50

Day 7

$144

$ 11

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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$56

20 - 24 min

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Early 1900s neo-Gothic home & spire designed by Antoni Gaudí, with audio & guided tours.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

17 - 21 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$63

Day 8

$139

$ 11

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$35

14 - 17 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$12

10 - 12 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$62

10 - 15 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

Day 9

$65

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

20 - 29 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

16 - 24 min

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Named after a Mallorcan poet, this 6.15-hectare botanic garden contains cacti from around the world.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

Day 10

$130

$ 6

Former royal palace with ornamental Mediterranean gardens & a Gaudí-designed fountain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

15 - 18 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

5 - 8 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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Expansive neo-Baroque palace constructed in 1929, housing the National Art Museum of Catalonia.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

12 - 17 min

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Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)

Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$30

Budget breakdown: $1135 In total

Activities & Food:$1082

Transport:$53