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10 Days in Barcelona: Unleashing the Magic of Catalonia

Estefy Davila

Estefy Davila

29 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Barcelona's vibrant streets, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and discover the city's rich history and culture. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary will take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Day 1Mystical Mazes and Artistic Wonders
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$85

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$ 11

Parc del Laberint d'Horta
Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
39 - 47 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
$22
6 - 8 min

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Chivuo's
Slow Street Food + Craft Beer
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
Day 2Science, Art, and Culinary Delights
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$96

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$ 6

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa
Imposing modernist building housing science museum with planetarium & living Amazonian rainforest.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
14 - 17 min

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Fundació Antoni Tàpies
Contemporary museum in a modernist building offering works by painter Antoni Tàpies & other artists.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Reserva Ibérica
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$34
Day 3Musical Marvels and Gothic Grandeur
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$109

Palau de la Música Catalana
Art nouveau concert hall known for its ornate facade & opulent auditorium with a stained-glass dome.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$44
7 - 10 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$25
12 - 17 min

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The Fish & Chips Shop
Raval
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
3 - 4 min

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Barcelona Maritime Museum
Medieval harbor with a large maritime museum displaying a replica galleon, plus art, maps & models.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$20
Day 4Architectural Marvels and Chocolate Dreams
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$130

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$ 11

La Pedrera-Casa Milà
Gaudi's Catalan art nouveau period building with quarrylike facade, hosting exhibitions & concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$50
9 - 11 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
$30
11 - 14 min

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Museu de la Xocolata
Museum featuring famous artworks rendered in chocolate, plus workshops for kids & adults.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
$14
4 - 5 min

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Espai Mescladis
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Day 5Spanish Village, Magical Fountains, and Artistic Treasures
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$84

Poble Espanyol
Open-air museum, built in 1929, with 117 buildings showcasing Spain's typical regional architecture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$30
6 - 9 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$34
8 - 11 min

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L'Antica Napoli
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
$20
Day 6Archaeological Wonders and Botanical Beauty
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$68

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$ 6

Catalan Museum of Archaeology
Art deco building housing an archaeological museum, with Greek, Roman & prehistoric artifacts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
17 - 26 min

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Barcelona Botanical Garden
Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
8 - 10 min

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l'Hamburgueseria del Poble Sec
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Day 7Castles, Modernist Gems, and Sweet Delights
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$104

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$ 11

Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
10 - 12 min

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Mies van der Rohe Pavilion
Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$24
11 - 14 min

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Casa Amatller
Colorful modernista house fusing Catalan & Flemish styles, decorated with quirky animal sculptures.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Faborit
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$36
Day 8Gaudí's Masterpiece and Catalonia's History
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$122

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$ 6

Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$62
10 - 12 min

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Museum of the History of Catalonia
Museum in 19th-century, waterside warehouse tracing Catalan history from its origins to the present.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$24
1 - 2 min

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La Carioca
Nuevo concepto de comida sana, auténtica, artesanal, gluten free, apta para veganos y vegetarianos todo eso con un twist tropical
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Aquatic Adventures
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$130

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$ 6

Barcelona Zoo
Park setting for zoo with exotic animals in natural habitats, plus sea lion feedings.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
11 - 14 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$62
14 - 21 min

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Makamaka
The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
Day 10Sacred Architecture, Parks, and Artistic Legacies
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$110

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$ 6

La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$56
16 - 20 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
9 - 14 min

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Bornet
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
1 - 2 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
$36

Budget breakdown: $1096 In total

Activities & Food:$1037
Transport:$59