10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Art, History, and Culinary Delights

Agnelys Candelaria Miranda

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, exploring ancient marvels, immersing in art, and indulging in authentic cuisine. Discover the rich history at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art. Marvel at the architectural wonders of Casa Batlló and La Sagrada Familia. Enjoy breathtaking views from Montjuïc Castle and MUHBA Turó de la Rovira. Treat your taste buds to delicious pizza at L'Antica Napoli and La Pizza del Sortidor. Join us on this unforgettable journey!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Treasures and Gourmet Burgers

$80

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 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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$17

6 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$19

12 - 18 min

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Showcase of Joan Miro's modern, colorful artworks in hilltop museum with courtyards and terraces.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$10

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Botanical Beauty and Cable Car Thrills

$75

$ 6

Spice Café is an independently owned coffee shop in the heart of Poble Sec. The café offers delicious homemade baked goods, coffee, and free wi-fi.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Landscaped international flora, chosen to thrive in Mediterranean conditions, plus sea & city views.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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20 - 29 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$17

10 - 15 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.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Coffee Delights and Modern Art

$92

$ 3

Vive la experiencia Starbucks y disfruta de tu café, Frappuccino o infusión favorita

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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Eclectic, contemporary art show program on display in striking, art nouveau former textile factory.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

15 - 22 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$31

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 4Gothic Charm and Musical Splendor

$98

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

2 - 3 min

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Museum in 18th-century palace, showcasing 20th- to 21st-century figurative paintings & sculpture.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Medieval sculpture collection of Frederic Marès & other displays in palace with tranquil courtyard.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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Hamburguesas acompañadas de pan horneado cada dia y cocinadas a la parrilla una a una. Utilizamos ingredientes frescos del mercado local.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 5Hidden Gardens and Scientific Wonders

$88

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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MUHBA Turó de la Rovira (Battery Viewpoint)

Panoramic views of Barcelona from Spanish Civil War bunkers where anti-aircraft guns were installed.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

8 - 10 min

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$19

7 - 9 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$18

Day 6Sweet Treats and Gaudí's Legacy

$79

$ 11

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 15 min

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Former show house & residence of Antoni Gaudi with furniture, objects & documents by the architect.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

3 - 4 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$11

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

28 - 34 min

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Neoclassical park with a cypress tree maze, a terraced pavilion, water features and a picnic area.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

31 - 38 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 7Iconic Landmarks and Thrilling Rides

$102

$ 8

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 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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$28

14 - 17 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$18

24 - 29 min

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

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$31

22 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$17

Day 8Chocolate Temptations and Maritime History

$73

$ 3

Piadinas,Cervezas Artesanales,Spritz,GinTonic, Mojitos,Batidos,Cafe,Ensaladas, Tablas de quesos y embutidos

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$12

6 - 8 min

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Raval

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 9Zoo Adventures and Gothic Marvels

$98

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 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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$25

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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3 - 4 min

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14th-century, Gothic-style church with soaring columns & 3 naves, plus grand stained glass windows.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$31

14 - 21 min

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The one and only Beach Burger Café in Barcelona!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 10Cultural Gems and Picasso's Legacy

$72

$ 6

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$11

7 - 9 min

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Contemporary exhibition & conference center with an extensive natural history media library & shop.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

16 - 20 min

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Event & cultural space in a restored former market, with excavated city ruins from 1700s on display.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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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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$18

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Budget breakdown: $899 In total

Activities & Food:$854

Transport:$45