10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Culture and Adventure

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7 Mar 2024

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, exploring its vibrant markets, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the rich history and art scene, indulge in delicious cuisine, and soak up the Mediterranean vibes. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Catalonia!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Market Marvels and Gastronomic Delights

$37

$ 6

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

Directions

Landmark city square & gathering point, home to the town hall & the Palau de la Generalitat.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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Vibrant market for fresh fish, produce & vegetables set in a sprawling 1882 steel-frame building.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$12

Day 2From Plaça de Catalunya to Contemporary Art

$42

$ 6

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

Day 3Magical Fountains and Stunning Views

$64

$ 11

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$34

12 - 17 min

Directions

Telefèric de Montjuïc (Barcelona Cable Car)

Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc to Castell de Montjuïc, offering panoramic city views.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 4Discovering Nature's Beauty

$25

$ 16

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

28 - 34 min

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8,000 hectare natural area for cycling, birdwatching & historic sites, plus themed & guided walks.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Science, History, and Triumphal Arches

$50

$ 22

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

15 - 18 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.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Fun and Thrills at Tibidabo

$63

$ 11

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

44 - 53 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$63

Day 7Gaudí's Masterpiece and Spanish Village

$52

$ 16

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

25 - 30 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Art and History at CaixaForum and Montjuïc Castle

$45

$ 16

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Wildlife Encounters and Football Legends

$100

$ 16

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

26 - 32 min

Directions

Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

Day 10Underwater Wonders and Picasso's Legacy

$98

$ 6

Hostal Europa

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$62

20 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 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.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $697 In total

Activities & Food:$576

Transport:$122