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Barcelona Adventure: A 4-Day Journey in Catalonia

elie ibrahim

elie ibrahim

13 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 4-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Explore iconic landmarks, visit world-class museums, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Day 1
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$50

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$ 3

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$19
18 - 22 min

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Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo
Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
$31
Day 2
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$67

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$ 8

Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Hilltop 20th-century church by Catalan architect Sagnier, with a huge bronze Sacred Heart statue.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$10
24 - 29 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
12 - 15 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$25
14 - 17 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$13
13 - 20 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona
Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$6
Day 3
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$100

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$ 8

Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$31
18 - 22 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
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.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$38
6 - 8 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$31
Day 4
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$75

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$ 8

Plaça de Catalunya
Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 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.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
$15
19 - 28 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$10
11 - 14 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Spotify Camp Nou
Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$25
2 - 3 min

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FC Barcelona Museum
Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$25

Budget breakdown: $318 In total

Activities & Food:$292
Transport:$27