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Barcelona: A 5-Day Adventure in Catalonia

Ramy Travel

30 Oct 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Catalonia. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$47

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$ 8

Spotify Camp Nou

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$30

14 - 17 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

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Mercat de Sant Antoni

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$6

13 - 16 min

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Montjuïc Castle

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

Day 2

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$76

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$ 3

Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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Palau de la Música Catalana

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$23

12 - 18 min

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Mercado de La Boqueria

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

15 - 18 min

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La Pedrera-Casa Milà

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

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Day 3

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$72

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$ 6

Columbus Monument

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$6

11 - 16 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$31

18 - 22 min

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Arco de Triunfo de Barcelona

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$6

8 - 10 min

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La Sagrada Familia

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

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

Day 4

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$43

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$ 6

Ciutadella Park

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

13 - 16 min

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Plaça de Catalunya

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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Casa Batlló

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$31

17 - 21 min

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Park Güell

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$11

Day 5

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$50

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$ 3

Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

18 - 22 min

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Parc d'atraccions Tibidabo

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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$31

Budget breakdown: $311 In total

Activities & Food:$287

Transport:$24