7 Days in Barcelona: Unveiling the Magic of Catalonia

Lisa Mayer

4 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Barcelona's rich history, awe-inspiring architecture, and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of this Mediterranean gem.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Musical Splendor and Gothic Grandeur

$35

$ 6

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

Directions

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 2A Tapestry of Spanish Heritage and Majestic Views

$42

$ 8

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Picasso's Masterpieces and Architectural Wonders

$59

$ 8

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 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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$18

3 - 4 min

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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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$10

21 - 26 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 4Unraveling Catalonia's Fascinating Past

$22

$ 6

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

Directions

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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$12

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$10

Day 5A Wild Encounter and Underwater Exploration

$56

$ 8

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 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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$25

12 - 15 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$31

Day 6Gaudí's Masterpiece and Scientific Marvels

$47

$ 8

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

23 - 28 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$19

Day 7Thrills and Delights at Tibidabo Amusement Park

$32

$ 6

Gracia City by Arc House

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

Budget breakdown: $340 In total

Activities & Food:$292

Transport:$48