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A Week in Barcelona: The Ultimate Itinerary

Nathaly Carolina Rodríguez Arteaga

Nathaly Carolina Rodríguez Arteaga

9 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Barcelona in 7 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore stunning beaches, iconic landmarks, delicious cuisine, and more!

Day 1
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$90

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$ 11

Barceloneta Beach
Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Port Cable Car
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$30
8 - 11 min

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Velissima
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
24 - 29 min

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Port of Barcelona
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Napoli
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 2
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$60

Sant Miquel Beach
This vibrant, urban beach features swimming, sunbathing, lifeguards, sports facilities & eateries.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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San Sebastian Beach
Barcelona's longest beach with scenic views & a modern statue of swimming sports by Alfredo Lanz.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Makamaka
The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$34
2 - 3 min

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Foc
FOC has passion for Latin America. FOC is Coixinhas, Guacamole, Entraña, Ceviche and Moqueca with a great variety of Cocktails and Aguas Frescas.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3
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$136

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$ 11

Museu de la Xocolata
Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$15
8 - 11 min

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Barcelona History Museum MUHBA
Barcelona's history museum in a medieval setting, featuring remains of Roman streets & buildings.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
$20
4 - 5 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
12 - 18 min

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Honest Greens Rambla Catalunya
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$20
3 - 4 min

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Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
16 - 20 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
$20
9 - 11 min

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l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$36
Day 4
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$244

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$ 11

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$63
6 - 9 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
$50
7 - 9 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$75
10 - 12 min

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Alsur Café & Backdoor Bar
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$36
5 - 8 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
5 - 8 min

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La Paradeta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$20
Day 5
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$193

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$ 22

Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
24 - 29 min

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Gaudí House Museum
Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$30
13 - 16 min

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Faborit
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
3 - 4 min

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Casa Amatller
Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$25
8 - 10 min

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Tablao Flamenco Cordobes Barcelona
Food & sangria served in a classic flamenco-inspired spot with traditional live music & dance shows.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
$50
12 - 15 min

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Design Museum of Barcelona
Museum in a contemporary building with exhibits on Spanish industrial design & decorative art.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
$30
9 - 14 min

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Nana Restaurante - Brasa
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
$18
Day 6
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$91

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$ 6

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
17 - 21 min

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Nova Icaria beach
Family-friendly sandy beach with an array of amenities, restaurants & activities.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
12 - 18 min

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La Real
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
6 - 9 min

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Can Dendê
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$32
Day 7
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$70

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$ 6

Llevant
Easygoing beach close to hotels & bars with umbrella & chair rentals in a low-key atmosphere.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Playa de Bogatell
Large, bustling beach featuring a wide stretch of sand used for volleyball, sunbathing & more.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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ApriBocca - Italian Restaurant
RESTAURANTE APRIBOCCA restaurante italiano en Barcelona. Las variadas ensaladas, las tablas de queso y embutidos, la burrata y el tartar de atún abren el apetito para las tradicionales pastas, calzones y con versiones sin gluten para todas las variedades de pizza.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$36
3 - 4 min

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La Real
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34

Budget breakdown: $947 In total

Activities & Food:$884
Transport:$64