6 Days in Barcelona: A Journey through Art, History, and Gastronomy

mody ahmed

20 Nov 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, where you'll immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, marvel at architectural wonders, and indulge in delicious cuisine. From the iconic Sagrada Familia to the charming streets of the Gothic Quarter, this itinerary has it all.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Tapas Delight and Gothic Grandeur

$215

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$62

14 - 21 min

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White, light-filled building housing art from the 1940s to the present & a large Catalan collection.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

14 - 21 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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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.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2Musical Marvels and Modernist Gems

$234

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

6 - 9 min

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Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$44

9 - 11 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$38

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Brunch by the Sea and Gaudí's Masterpieces

$194

$ 16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$24

11 - 16 min

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Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$14

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$56

18 - 22 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Wine Tasting and Cultural Treasures

$185

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$30

5 - 8 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$24

7 - 10 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$34

6 - 9 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5Shopping Spree and Majestic Views

$132

$ 6

Excelente cocina mediterránea en una atmósfera tranquila y rodeado del más puro estilo catalán. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Surrounded by pure Catalan style, El Mall restaurant serves excellent Medirerranean cuisine in a quiet atmosphere.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 23 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

24 - 35 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

7 - 9 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Sweet Treats and Beachside Bliss

$222

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

6 - 9 min

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Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

4 - 5 min

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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

8 - 11 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$36

12 - 17 min

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

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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$62

14 - 21 min

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Desde 1996, el Restaurante Barceloneta, en el puerto de Barcelona, plasma en sus platos un alto nivel gastronómico y una inigualable calidad, así como un interés constante por evolucionar y ser uno de los mejores restaurantes en Barcelona...

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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$42

Budget breakdown: $1214 In total

Activities & Food:$1182

Transport:$32