Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Goran Govedarica

25 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this Mediterranean gem.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$170

$ 32

Sagrada Família - Gaudí Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 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

10 - 15 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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$60

8 - 11 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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$70

8 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$40

Day 2

$109

$ 43

Sagrada Família - Gaudí Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)

Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$60

16 - 23 min

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Historic site on a hill with a cablecar, harbor views & a park with a castle & museums.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$24

Day 3

$456

$ 43

Sagrada Família - Gaudí Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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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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$112

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$125

6 - 9 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$100

6 - 8 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$75

9 - 11 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$44

Day 4

$75

$ 32

Sagrada Família - Gaudí Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

12 - 17 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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$25

8 - 10 min

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Barcelona's longest beach with scenic views & a modern statue of swimming sports by Alfredo Lanz.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Popular swimming & lounging haunt with many services, including a lifeguard, rental chairs & Wi-Fi.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Day 5

$225

$ 32

Sagrada Família - Gaudí Apartment

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$125

13 - 20 min

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Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$75

6 - 9 min

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Medieval building housing the city's history museum & archaeological finds including Roman streets.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $1215 In total

Activities & Food:$1035

Transport:$180