8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, Architecture, and Gastronomy

Alondra Rivera

14 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through Barcelona's vibrant streets, immersing yourself in the city's rich culture, awe-inspiring architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia to hidden gems like Casa Amatller, each day promises a new discovery and a delightful culinary experience. Get ready to be captivated by the charm of Barcelona!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tapas Delight and Modernist Wonders

$231

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$62

1 - 2 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

Day 2From Pasta Perfection to Artistic Treasures

$201

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$34

9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

11 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Castle Views and Artistic Inspiration

$180

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

18 - 22 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 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.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Contemporary Art and Gothic Grandeur

$193

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

7 - 10 min

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Old Hospital de la Santa Creu, Barcelona

A former hospital, this notable medieval complex houses the national library & academic institutes.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5Rooftop Cocktails and Catalan History

$186

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

13 - 16 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Mediterranean Flavors and Artistic Marvels

$186

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 7Music, Museums, and Gourmet Delights

$198

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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Museum of music with displays of 500 musical instruments from ancient civilizations to present.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$36

23 - 28 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$42

2 - 3 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 8Gaudí's Masterpieces and Culinary Delights

$250

$ 22

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

5 - 6 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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$50

13 - 16 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$44

14 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$22

10 - 12 min

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Septimania 23, Barcelona

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $1684 In total

Activities & Food:$1625

Transport:$59