10 Days in Barcelona: A Journey of Architectural Wonders and Cultural Delights

Jo Navarrete

9 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, exploring the mesmerizing architecture of Gaudí, immersing in the vibrant culture, and indulging in delicious Catalan cuisine. From the iconic La Sagrada Familia to the enchanting Park Güell, each day promises unforgettable experiences.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gaudí's Masterpieces: Park Güell and Parc del Laberint d'Horta

$24

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$11

38 - 46 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 2The Majestic La Sagrada Familia and Gaudí's Hidden Gems

$58

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$28

5 - 6 min

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Tours are available of this circa-1905 modernist mansion by local architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

14 - 17 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Day 3Sweet Delights at Museu de la Xocolata and Wildlife Encounter at Barcelona Zoo

$32

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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7 - 10 min

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

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

Day 4Unveiling Nature's Secrets at Museum of Natural Sciences and Aquàrium Barcelona

$53

$ 6

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$31

30 - 36 min

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Reconstruction of pavilion from the 1929 World's Fair, home to architectural lectures & exhibitions.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$12

Day 5Relaxation at Ciutadella Park and Cultural Immersion at El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria

$10

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

7 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

Day 6Gothic Marvels: Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, Picasso Museum, and Cathedral of Barcelona

$41

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

3 - 4 min

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Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$18

8 - 11 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 7Journey through Spanish Heritage at Poble Espanyol and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

$32

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

8 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$17

Day 8Montjuïc Castle, Barcelona Botanical Garden, and the Magical Fountain of Montjuïc

$17

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

16 - 24 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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10 - 12 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 9Royal Splendor at Pedralbes Royal Palace and Contemporary Art at Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

$28

$ 3

Former royal palace with ornamental Mediterranean gardens & a Gaudí-designed fountain.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

20 - 24 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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$15

Day 10Architectural Gems: Palau de la Música Catalana, Casa Batlló, and La Pedrera-Casa Milà

$78

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$22

15 - 22 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

6 - 9 min

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $390 In total

Activities & Food:$371

Transport:$19