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7 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Gems of Catalonia

Schrimp-Aura

5 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking architecture. From ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Catalonia.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gothic Grandeur and Musical Marvels

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$64

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

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.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$44

Day 2Catalonia's Past and Artistic Treasures

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$84

Museum of the History of Catalonia

Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$24

9 - 14 min

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Picasso Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$36

Mies van der Rohe Pavilion

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$24

Day 3Masterpieces of Art and Archaeological Wonders

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$59

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

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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Catalan Museum of Archaeology

Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Botanical Bliss and Majestic Castle

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$33

Barcelona Botanical Garden

Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 29 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 5Surrealism and Contemporary Art Extravaganza

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$50

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$ 6

Joan Miró Foundation

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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$20

17 - 21 min

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Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

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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$30

Day 6Architectural Marvels and Modernist Icons

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$136

Casa Amatller

Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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Casa Batlló

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$62

6 - 9 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 7Spiritual Splendor and Gaudí's Magnum Opus

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$81

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$ 6

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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$25

14 - 17 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$56

Budget breakdown: $518 In total

Activities & Food:$507

Transport:$11