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Barcelona Bound!

Jimena Alvarado

Jimena Alvarado

2 Dec 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of Barcelona. From stunning architecture to mouthwatering cuisine, this blog will take you on a whirlwind adventure you won't want to miss!

Day 1Parks, Picasso, and the Perfect Start
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$52

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$ 6

ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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La Ciudadela
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$16
5 - 8 min

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Ciutadella Park
Park created in late 1800s, with zoo, boating lake, ornate museums and lush walking trails.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Picasso Museum
Medieval mansions housing extensive collection of influential Spanish cubist's works & masterpieces.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$36
Day 2Beaches, Cathedrals, and Underwater Wonders
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$113

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$ 16

ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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La Cala
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
12 - 18 min

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Aquàrium Barcelona
Tanks themed by marine habitat, including a Mediterranean ecosystem, plus scuba diving with sharks.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$62
20 - 24 min

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Cathedral of Barcelona
Imposing Gothic cathedral with geese-filled cloisters, offering guided tours & city-wide views.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$25
Day 3Cafés, Gaudí, and a Magical Fountain
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$128

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$ 22

ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Fargo Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$10
3 - 4 min

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La Sagrada Familia
Antoni Gaudí's renowned unfinished church, started in the 1880s, with museum and city views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$56
6 - 8 min

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Casa Batlló
Fantastical, curving dragon-roofed apartment block, now a museum, created by architect Antoni Gaudi.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$62
12 - 15 min

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Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Huge circular fountain renowned for its scheduled shows of water & light choreographed to music.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
Day 4Donuts, Park Güell, and Art Galore
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$76

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$ 22

ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Lukumas
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$20
13 - 16 min

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Park Güell
Mosaic-covered buildings, steps & sculptures in verdant park with Gaudi museum & panoramic views.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$22
29 - 35 min

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Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Palatial, hilltop museum for 11th- to 20th-century Catalan art plus important Romanesque collection.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$34
Day 5Bakeries, Football, and a Castle with a View
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$88

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$ 16

ibis Barcelona Plaza Glòries 22

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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El Fornet de les Delícies
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
8 - 12 min

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FC Barcelona Museum
Stadium museum of the history of FC Barcelona, one of the world's most successful football clubs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
22 - 27 min

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Montjuïc Castle
17th-century hilltop fortress & former prison, housing a military museum with impressive city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$20

Budget breakdown: $537 In total

Activities & Food:$457
Transport:$80