8 Days in Barcelona: Unleashing the Magic of Gaudí and Beyond!

Teresa R

7 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Barcelona's vibrant streets, immerse yourself in the city's rich culture, and marvel at the architectural wonders of Antoni Gaudí. Indulge in delicious cuisine, relax on stunning beaches, and discover the hidden gems of this enchanting city.

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Day 1Gothic Marvels and Artistic Treasures

$163

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

16 - 23 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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$62

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 2Sweet Melodies and Chocolate Delights

$90

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$14

4 - 6 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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This vibrant, urban beach features swimming, sunbathing, lifeguards, sports facilities & eateries.

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Bacoa es una de las primeras hamburgueserías gourmet de la ciudad. Preparamos saludables hamburguesas caseras elaboradas con los mejores ingredientes.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 3Sun, Sea, and Wildlife Adventure

$148

$ 11

Family-friendly sandy beach with an array of amenities, restaurants & activities.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$62

14 - 21 min

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The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 4Nature's Wonders and Picasso's Legacy

$74

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 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

8 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

18 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 5Unveiling History and Artistic Splendor

$141

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$44

17 - 21 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$34

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 6Lush Gardens and Gaudí's Masterpieces

$159

$ 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

18 - 22 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

15 - 18 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

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 7Architectural Marvels and Royal Charms

$158

$ 22

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

4 - 5 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

24 - 29 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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From Rome to Barcelona, La Fermata brings you the city's best sliced pizza!! Lightweighted, spongy, crunchy dough, creative pizza...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 8Museums, Castles, and Authentic Flavors

$138

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

14 - 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.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

18 - 27 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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$20

11 - 14 min

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Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $1150 In total

Activities & Food:$1071

Transport:$80