Barcelona Adventure

Stephen Tjoa

3 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, immersing yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking architecture. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 9-day itinerary is designed to captivate your senses and leave you craving for more.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Artistic Treasures: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya & Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$29

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$17

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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$12

Day 2Awe-Inspiring Views: Cementiri de Montjuïc & Montjuïc Castle

$17

$ 3

Joan Miró is buried in this hilly cemetery with modernist pieces overlooking the sea.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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11 - 14 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 3Contemporary Wonders: Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art & Old Hospital de la Santa Creu

$25

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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$15

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.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 4Architectural Marvels: Fundació Antoni Tàpies, Casa Batlló & MUHBA Temple d'August

$50

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$12

3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

16 - 20 min

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A small courtyard surrounds these restored columns from Temple of Augustus, built 1st century BCE.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 5Elegance and Spirituality: Casa Lleó Morera & Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$23

$ 3

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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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

Day 6Gaudí's Masterpieces: Park Güell, Casa Montserrat & Cathedral of Barcelona

$34

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

17 - 21 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

21 - 26 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Modernist Gems: Torre de Collserola, Güell Pavilions & La Masia de Can Planes

$35

$ 3

Hilltop tower with a visitor space on the top floor of the unusual pod offering wide city views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

21 - 26 min

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Ruins of a grand complex built in the late 1880s for Count Güell, with an elaborate gate & gardens.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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Legendary training complex that gave rise to many of Spain's 'golden generation' of footballers.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 8Unraveling History: Museum of the History of Catalonia & Gaudí Experiència

$27

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

23 - 28 min

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Museum focusing on the Spanish modernist architect, with exhibits & an interactive 4-D movie.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

Day 9Iconic Icons: La Sagrada Familia & Picasso Museum

$46

$ 3

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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$28

15 - 18 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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$18

Budget breakdown: $305 In total

Activities & Food:$284

Transport:$22