7 Days in Barcelona: A Journey Through Art and Architecture

Ari Gato99

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a week-long adventure in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, as you immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and awe-inspiring landmarks. From the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar to the iconic La Sagrada Familia, this itinerary is a perfect blend of history, art, and natural beauty.

Trip to Barcelona

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Gothic Marvels and Modernist Wonders

$48

$ 3

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Day 2Wildlife Encounters and Architectural Delights

$56

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$31

Day 3Underwater Exploration and Tranquil Escapes

$31

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$31

18 - 22 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

Day 4Spanish Village, Art Treasures, and Panoramic Views

$47

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

12 - 17 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.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$15

Day 5Castle on the Hill and Enchanting Fountain

$10

$ 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

12 - 15 min

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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

Day 6Picasso's Legacy and Musical Extravaganza

$68

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$18

13 - 20 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$22

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

Day 7Unleashing Your Inner Scientist

$19

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

Budget breakdown: $292 In total

Activities & Food:$279

Transport:$14