8 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Jasmin Schmidt

8 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Barcelona, where ancient marvels meet mouthwatering cuisine. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and history, and savor delectable Spanish delicacies. Get ready for a whirlwind of excitement and exploration!

Trip to Barcelona

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Day 1Art, Architecture, and Authentic Tapas

$188

$ 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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$32

8 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$34

4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$46

18 - 27 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 2Sports, Castles, and Culinary Delights

$236

$ 16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

13 - 20 min

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Home ground for famous Barcelona football club, with regular matches plus stadium tours and museum.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$60

18 - 22 min

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This massive indoor arena used in the 1992 Summer Olympics hosts sporting events & concerts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

14 - 17 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 3Gastronomic Delights and Beachside Bliss

$227

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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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.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

6 - 8 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...

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

14 - 21 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$62

14 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 4Monuments, Zoos, and Cozy Cafés

$193

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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Ornate 1888 Corinthian column topped with a statue of Christopher Columbus pointing toward America.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$12

5 - 6 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

3 - 4 min

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Classical archway built as the main entrance to the Universal Exhibition hosted by the city in 1888.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 5Gothic Wonders and Artistic Treasures

$210

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

4 - 5 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$56

16 - 20 min

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Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$36

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 6Music, Markets, and Gastronomic Gems

$172

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

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 - 14 min

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Central, tree-lined, sculpture-filled square lined with shops & cafes, used for special events.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$42

1 - 2 min

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Famous indoor public market with meat, produce, cheese & an array of other food in a bustling space.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$42

Day 7Gaudí's Masterpieces and Scientific Marvels

$268

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$30

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

6 - 9 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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Septimania 23, Barcelona

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 8Thrills, Panoramic Views, and Gourmet Burgers

$207

$ 22

Cocina mediterránea y de mercado. Elaboración con productos frescos y de máxima calidad.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$32

22 - 27 min

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Amusement park, opened in 1868, with 25 rides, restaurants & picnic areas, plus views over the city.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$63

25 - 30 min

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Slow Street Food + Craft Beer

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$44

14 - 17 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$22

10 - 12 min

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Septimania 23, Barcelona

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Budget breakdown: $1768 In total

Activities & Food:$1699

Transport:$69