Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Chloe Brookes

10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Barcelona. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in the rich culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Catalonia!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$108

$ 11

Sallès Hotel Pere IV

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Ornate modernist mansion that is a historically significant example of early Gaudí architecture.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Buzzy market featuring a unique, wavy roof & colorful mosaics, with a variety of vendors & eateries.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$188

$ 22

Sallès Hotel Pere IV

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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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

8 - 12 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

7 - 9 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$63

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$75

Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$103

$ 11

Sallès Hotel Pere IV

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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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

20 - 30 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

15 - 22 min

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This massive indoor arena used in the 1992 Summer Olympics hosts sporting events & concerts.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$35

Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$145

$ 37

Sallès Hotel Pere IV

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

12 - 15 min

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Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

6 - 8 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

35 - 42 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$38

31 - 38 min

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Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Free

Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$83

$ 27

Sallès Hotel Pere IV

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$38

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Upscale lodging with free Wi-Fi, plus a swanky restaurant, a stylish bar & a spa.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $731 In total

Activities & Food:$625

Transport:$106