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

Kristina El Ghory

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, exploring the vibrant art scene, immersing in rich history, and indulging in thrilling experiences. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary offers a perfect blend of culture, beauty, and excitement.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Cultural Delights

$32

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

6 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Majestic Castle and Enchanting Fountain

$10

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

12 - 15 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

Day 3Modern Art, Architectural Wonders, and Gaudí's Masterpiece

$56

$ 3

Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

13 - 16 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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$15

16 - 23 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$31

Day 4Musical Splendor and Gothic Grandeur

$35

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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$22

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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$13

Day 5Architectural Marvels and Picasso's Legacy

$43

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

13 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

Day 6Maritime History, Aquatic Wonders, and Gothic Beauty

$51

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

12 - 17 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

12 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

Day 7Unleashing the Curiosity at CosmoCaixa

$19

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Day 8Thrills and Panoramic Views at Tibidabo

$32

Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

Day 9Gaudí's Wonderland and Wildlife Encounters

$36

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

28 - 34 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 10Serenity in the Park and the Iconic Sagrada Familia

$28

$ 3

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

18 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $354 In total

Activities & Food:$341

Transport:$14