10 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling Artistic Treasures

Belen Lopez

27 Nov 2023

Embark on a cultural journey through Barcelona's vibrant art scene. Immerse yourself in the masterpieces of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and explore the iconic Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. Discover the rich history at the Catalan Museum of Archaeology and marvel at the contemporary works in the Joan Miró Foundation. Uncover the artistic wonders of CaixaForum Barcelona and Fundació Antoni Tàpies. Get ready for an art-filled adventure!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Splendors at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$58

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

4 - 6 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

Day 2Delving into History at Catalan Museum of Archaeology and Joan Miró Foundation

$45

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 12 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 3Unveiling Contemporary Art at CaixaForum Barcelona and Fundació Antoni Tàpies

$49

$ 6

Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 4Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art and Casa Amatller: A Fusion of Modernity and History

$54

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

Day 5Architectural Marvels: Casa Batlló and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$112

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$50

Day 6A Melody of Beauty: Palau de la Música Catalana and Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$64

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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$44

8 - 12 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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$20

Day 7Maritime Adventures at Barcelona Maritime Museum, Cathedral of Barcelona, and Casa Vicens Gaudí

$81

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$36

Day 8The Majestic La Sagrada Familia and Gaudí House Museum

$86

$ 6

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

11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

Day 9Picasso Museum: A Glimpse into the Artistic Genius

$36

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

Day 10Exploring Science and Nature at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and Park Güell

$60

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

14 - 17 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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$22

Budget breakdown: $666 In total

Activities & Food:$645

Transport:$22