8 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Gems of Catalonia

Luisa Tabea

3 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Barcelona, where ancient history meets vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring art, explore architectural wonders, and immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the hidden treasures of Montjuïc, this itinerary will leave you spellbound.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Poble Espanyol

$64

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$34

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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$30

Day 2Unearthing Catalonia's Ancient Past at Catalan Museum of Archaeology and Barcelona Botanical Garden

$38

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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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 3Majestic Views and Modern Art: Montjuïc Castle, Joan Miró Foundation, and Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

$64

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

13 - 20 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$24

Day 4Maritime Tales and Gothic Grandeur: Barcelona Maritime Museum, Cathedral of Barcelona, and Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

$65

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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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$20

12 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$20

Day 5A Symphony of Architecture and Marine Wonders: Palau de la Música Catalana and Aquàrium Barcelona

$106

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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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

17 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$62

Day 6Gaudí's Masterpieces: Casa Batlló, Fundació Antoni Tàpies, and Casa Vicens Gaudí

$122

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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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

3 - 4 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$24

9 - 11 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$36

Day 7A Wild Encounter at Barcelona Zoo: Discover the City's Wildlife

$50

$ 11

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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

Day 8From Picasso to Park Güell: Picasso Museum, La Sagrada Familia, and Park Güell

$114

$ 22

El Masnou

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$56

12 - 15 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$22

14 - 17 min

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Budget breakdown: $718 In total

Activities & Food:$623

Transport:$96