Barcelona: A 3-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Maria Fernanda Torres

10 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Barcelona, Catalonia's vibrant capital. Explore iconic landmarks like La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Mercado de La Boqueria, and discover the artistic legacy of Gaudí and Picasso. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in this enchanting city.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$50

$ 8

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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10 - 12 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

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

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$82

$ 11

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

6 - 8 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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Grand 4-floor house, designed by Antoni Gaudi, with Moorish influences & a protruding corner tower.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

20 - 24 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Buzzy market featuring a unique, wavy roof & colorful mosaics, with a variety of vendors & eateries.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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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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$19

Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$63

$ 14

Hotel Barcelona Universal

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$31

22 - 27 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

20 - 30 min

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$10

Contemporary hotel with a rooftop pool & terrace, plus a fitness room & a hip bar.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $226 In total

Activities & Food:$194

Transport:$32