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Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and History

Gloria Sung

Gloria Sung

11 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona as we explore ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse ourselves in the rich culture of this captivating city.

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Day 1Gothic Wonders and Serene Parks
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$38

Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
13 - 20 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Underwater Delights and Architectural Gems
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$189

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$93
12 - 17 min

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Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar
14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$66
Day 3Gaudí's Masterpieces and Modernist Wonders
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$210

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$ 16

Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$33
12 - 15 min

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La Sagrada Familia
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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$84
6 - 8 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$93
Day 4Majestic Castle, Artistic Treasures, and Enchanting Fountains
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$156

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$ 16

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$30
9 - 11 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$51
4 - 5 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$75
Day 5

Budget breakdown: $625 In total

Activities & Food:$593
Transport:$32