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Barcelona in 3 Days: A Journey Through Art and History

elie ibrahim

16 Oct 2023

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Experience the vibrant city of Barcelona in just 3 days. Visit iconic landmarks like Casa Batlló, La Sagrada Familia, and Montjuïc Castle. Immerse yourself in the rich art and history of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$88

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$ 8

Sun & Moon hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Casa Batlló

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

26 - 32 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo

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

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$31

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

+

$62

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$ 8

Sun & Moon hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Cathedral of Barcelona

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

14 - 17 min

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Ciutadella Park

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

La Sagrada Familia

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$28

Park Güell

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

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$11

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Day 3

+

$48

·

$ 11

Sun & Moon hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Aquàrium Barcelona

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Plaça de Catalunya

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Montjuïc Castle

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

Sun & Moon hostel

Informal Gothic Quarter hostel offering a hip TV lounge, plus colorful dorms & private rooms.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

•

Free

Budget breakdown: $223 In total

Activities & Food:$197

Transport:$27