10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art, History, and Culture

Adrian Alvarez

30 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, where you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant Catalan culture, explore architectural wonders, and discover world-class museums. From the enchanting Park Güell to the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia, this itinerary promises an unforgettable experience.

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Day 1Unveiling Hidden Treasures at Parc del Laberint d'Horta and Park Güell

$47

$ 6

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

39 - 47 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

Day 2Igniting Curiosity at Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa and Fundació Antoni Tàpies

$62

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$24

Day 3A Symphony of Beauty at Palau de la Música Catalana, Cathedral of Barcelona, and Barcelona Maritime Museum

$89

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

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Surreal Art and Sweet Delights at La Pedrera-Casa Milà, Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art, and Museu de la Xocolata

$94

$ 11

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

9 - 11 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

11 - 14 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$14

Day 5A Journey through Spanish Heritage at Poble Espanyol, Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

$64

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$34

Day 6Unearthing Ancient Treasures at Catalan Museum of Archaeology and Barcelona Botanical Garden

$38

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

17 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Majestic Views at Montjuïc Castle, Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, and Casa Amatller

$68

$ 11

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

10 - 12 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

11 - 14 min

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Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

Day 8Architectural Marvels at Casa Batlló and Museum of the History of Catalonia

$86

$ 6

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

10 - 12 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$24

Day 9A Day of Wildlife and Marine Wonders at Barcelona Zoo and Aquàrium Barcelona

$112

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$62

Day 10The Grand Finale: La Sagrada Familia, Ciutadella Park, and Picasso Museum

$92

$ 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

16 - 20 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

Budget breakdown: $799 In total

Activities & Food:$751

Transport:$48