Barcelona Spain

Barcelona
City in Spain

Barcelona is province in Spain and capital of autonomous community of Catalonia (Catalonia consists of four provinces - Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona).
The province is bordered by the provinces of Tarragona, Lleida, and Girona, and by the Mediterranean Sea.

How to Reach Barcelona

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport (IATA: BCN) previously named Barcelona-El Prat is an international airport. It is the second largest and busiest airport in Spain.
I always use the following app to buy air tickets. Because this app shows the cheapest tickets on all airlines. I can buy tickets as per my requirement. Enter the country you are going to. Then enter your departure and arrival date. Click on search.


From Airport you can go to the city by bus or train.
* Book online for Private Airport Transfer to or from City Center up to 4 persons.

Hotels in Barcelona

You can stay Gothic Quarter, El Born, Barceloneta or El Raval. To stay in budget, you can stay in Montjuic. All are adjacent Neighborhood in Barcelona.
I always use the following app for hotel bookings. Because it compares to Booking.com, Airbnb and other sites and shows the cheapest price in the same room. I can book a budget or a luxury room as I need it. Just enter your check in and check out date and click search.

Transportation in Barcelona

Single Ticket

If you use the public transport rarely, single ticket is for you. Single ticket is 2.40 Euro ($2.6). You can buy it at the ticket vending machines.

Travel card “Hola BCN!”

“Hola BCN” is very popular, because it’s simple and convenient for those who will travel a lot in a day.
With this card You can travel by metro (subway), city buses (TMB), tram, regional railway (Zone 1), urban railway (Zone 1) and funicular railway.
You can buy this card for 2,3,4 or 5 consecutive days.

2 days: 16.30 Euros
3 days: 23.70 Euros
4 days: 30.80 Euros
5 days: 38 Euros

Barcelona Card

Free entry to over 25 museums and attractions. It is also includes free public transportation and free use of the airport train and metro.

3 days: 46 Euro for adult, 22 Euro for kids.
4 days: 56 Euro for adult, 28 Euro for kids.
5 days: 61 Euro for adult, 33 Euro for kids.

Tourist Places in Barcelona

I have described about 96 Best Places to Visit in Barcelona. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Barcelona. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Barcelona. Also described The Best Things to Do in Barcelona and Fun Things to Do in Barcelona.
So that you can able to know the Famous Barcelona Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Barcelona Attractions & Sightseeing.

You need approximately USD 500 to visit all the places listed below + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.
The way I have described here, it will minimize your transport cost. On the other hand Hola BCN! card will minimize your transport cost. There are many museums in Barcelona and Museum tickets are expensive. For those who are not museum lover like me, they can save a handsome amount of money. Carefully read that few places are entry free on a certain day, after a certain time. Visit those, it will save your cost. Barcelona Card will be great option to minimize your sightseeing cost.

Day-1:

Cementiri de Montjuïc

Cemetery

Cementiri de Montjuïc is a cemetery in Barcelona, that has 150 years of art history.
Visiting Time: 8 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Mare de Déu del Port is the main entrance of the cemetery at the southeast of Montjuïc

Torre de Comunicasions de Montjuic

Communication Tower

The white tower was built to transmit television coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. Tower height is 136 meter.
How to go: About 800 meters from northeast site of Cemetery besides Palau Sant Jordi Sports complex.

Jardi Botanic de Barcelona

Botanical Garden

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 3.50 Euro ($3.84) for adult.
How to go: It is located north side of Cemetery. The main gate is at Passeig Olímpic road near the stadium.

Montjuic Castle

Castle

The foundation stone for the basic fortification was laid out in 1640. But stopped. Fifty years later, in 1694, new bastions and battlements were erected and the fortress became a castle. The old fort was however demolished in 1751 by the Spanish engineer and architect Juan Martin Cermeno, creating the current structure, still standing. The final shape of the castle took form during 1779 and 1799.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 8 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.48) for adult and 3 Euro ($3.29) for discount ticket. On Sunday after 3 PM, the entry fee is free.
How to go: The cable car service begins in Avinguda Miramar and leaves visitors in front of the Castle. It has three stops, the first in Avinguda Miramar, one in the middle in the Plaça de la Sardana, and one in front of the Castle. Fare 11.00 Euro ($11.96) one way or 16.50 Euro ($17.94) return.
By Bus no. 150. om Plaza Espanya, which will drop you off right outside the castle. Fare 1.03 Euro ($1.12) one way or 2.06 Euro ($2.24) return with a T10 ticket.

Teleferic de Montjuic

Cable Car

Ticket Cost: Single Ride - 8.90 Euro ($9.76) for adult, 7.10 Euro ($7.79) for child age 4-12. Return Ticket - 13.90 Euro ($15.24) for adult, 9.70 Euro ($10.64) for child age 4-12.
How to go: About 1 km from Montjuïc castle towards north.

Fundacio Joan Miro

Museum

Visiiting Time November to March: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed.
Visiting Time April to November: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Joan Miro Collection + Temporary Exhibition - 13 Euro ($14.26) for adult, 7 Euro ($7.68) for student and senior. Free for age below 15.
How to go: It only 300 meters from Teleferic de Montjuic Cable Car towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Fundació Joan Miró Entry Ticket.

Catalan Museum of Archaeology

Museum

Entry Fee: 6 Euro ($6.58) for adult and 4 Euro ($4.39) for student and senior. Free for age below 15.
How to go: It is walking distance from Fundació Joan Miró Museum towards northwest.


Day-2:

Placa d'Espanya

Square

The square surrounded by Fira de Barcelona Convention center, Venetian Towers, Parc de Joan Miró, Arenas de Barcelona.

Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

Museum

Visiiting Time October to April: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed.
Visiting Time May to September: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed. Annual closing: January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($13.16) for adult. Rooftop Viewpoint 2 Euro ($2.19). Free for age below 16 and age above 65.
How to go: About 600 meters from Catalan Museum of Archaeology towards west.

Poble Espanyol

Village

Spanish Village is a unique combination of architecture, contemporary art, traditional crafts, shops, gastronomy and traditions.
Visiting Time: Monday - 9 AM to 8 PM. Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday - 9 AM to Midnight. Friday - 9 AM to 3 AM, Saturday - 9 AM to 4 AM.
Entry Fee: 6.30 Euro ($6.91).
How to go: It is located at 300 meters walking distance from Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya towards west.

El Pabellón de Barcelona

Pavilion

Barcelona Pavilion.
Visiting Time: March to October - 10 AM to 8 PM. November to February - 10 AM to 6 PM. Open every day.
Entry Fee: 3.5 Euro ($3.8).
How to go: It is located northwest side of Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Besides Magic Fountain.

CaixaForum Barcelona

Art Gallery

Entry Fee: 6 Euro ($6.58).
How to go: It is located north side of Barcelona Pavilion. Besides Magic Fountain.

Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Fountain

Entry Fee: Free.
Show Time:
7th January to 4th March: Remains closed.
March, November, December: Thursday to Saturday - 8 PM and 8:30 PM.
April, May, October: Thursday to Saturday - 9 PM and 9:30 PM.
June to September:  Thursday to Saturday - 9.30 PM and 10 PM.


Day-3:

Camp Nou

Stadium

Buit in in 1957. it is the largest stadium in Spain and Europe, and the third largest football stadium in the world in capacity. seating capacity of 99,354. five matches including the opening game of the 1982 FIFA World Cup was held here.
How to go: It is located at C. d'Arístides Maillol.

FC Barcelona Museum

Museum

Visiting Time:
January 2 to January 6 and April 4 to October 12: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM every day.
January 7 to April 13, October 13 to December 31: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6:30 PM, Sunday - 10 AM to 2:30 PM.
January 1 and December 25: Remain closed.
Entry Fee:
26 Euro ($28.51) for Barça Museum, Tour of Camp Nou.
35 Euro ($38.38) for Barça Museum, Tour of Camp Nou, Barça Virtual Experience, Audio-guide.
119 Euro ($130.49) for Private tour with official guide, Press zones behind the cameras, Exclusive player zones, Personalised pass, Walk on the pitch, VIP terraces, Free entrance to museum.
How to go: Front of Camp Nou.

Palau Reial de Pedralbes

Museum

Eusebi Güell gave the house and garden to the Royal family, as a thank you for his noble title of Count given to him, in 1918. The house was then remodeled to become a royal palace. The work was done from 1919 to 1924.
Now open to the public, it has a museum with a permanent collection including decorative ceramic pieces, Catalan and Arabic pottery and works by Miró and Picasso.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 24th June and 25-26 December.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.48). Free on Sunday afternoon and every first Sunday of month.
How to go: About 560 meters from FC Barcelona Museum towards north. Nearest metero is Metro: L3 Palau Reial.

Guell Pavilions

Pavilion

The Gaudí Guell Pavilions were designed and constructed between 1884 to 1887.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 4 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.48).
How to go: It is about 200 meters from Palau Reial de Pedralbes towards northeast.

Monestir de Pedralbes

Museum

Monastery of Pedralbes is a Gothic monastery in Barcelona, established in 1327. Now it is an art Museum.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday and holiday - 10 AM to 2 PM, Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 Euro ($5.48).
How to go : About 820 meters from Guell Pavilions towards straight northwest. Nearest metro is Maria Cristina, Palau Reial (L3).

Bellesguard

Beautiful Landmark

Also known as Casa Figueres. It was built for the King of Aragon. Aragon died in 1410.
It was passed from hand to hand. At last Jaume Figueres purchased the estate in 1900. Figueres died before the new construction had finished, his wife María Sagues Molíns had to sell it finally to avoid bankruptcy.
The house changed hands until the Guilera family purchased in 1944. Lluis Guilera wanted to convert the building into hospital. Lluis death in 1969. The building continued to used as hospital by his son Lluís Guilera Soler. The site of the hospital relocated to a more accessible area in 1974. The building was used as a private home. The Guilera family began plans to open their home to the public in 2009. Later the family officially began inviting tours in September 2013, offering access to the interior accompanied by explanations of the history and architecture.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Every Monday, 1st & 6th of January, 25th & 26th of December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 9 Euro ($9.87) for free visit with audio guide. 16 Euro ($17.55) for guided tour.
How to go: About 2 km from Monestir de Pedralbes towards east.

CosmoCaixa

Museum

CosmoCaixa in Barcelona is a science museum.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 4 Euro ($4.39) for adult and Free for child age below 16.
How to go: About 500 meters from Bellesguard towards northeast. Nearest metro station is Av. del Tibidabo (FGC, L7), about 700 meters towards south.


Day-4:

Tibidabo Amusement Park

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: 11 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: Amusement Park + Panoramic Area - 28.50 Euro ($31.25) for adult and 10.30 Euro ($11.29) for child below 120 cm.
How to go:
Shuttle bus from Kennedy Square leaves every 15 minutes from 10.40 AM. Fare 12.70 Euro ($13.93).
Shuttle Bus free for the customers of the park buying the entrance ticket, located outside the B:SM Sant Genís parking lot. Without ticket shuttle bus fare 4.20 Euro ($4.61). Buses run every 30 minutes.
Suttle bus from the corner of Plaça Catalunya and Rambla Catalunya, in front of the Desigual shop, runs every 30 minutes. Fare one way 3 Euro ($3.29).

Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor

Church

Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica
How to go: Besides Tibidabo Amusement Park.

Torre de Collserola

Tower

The tower was built in 1991 for 1992 Olympics.
Entry Fee: 5.6 Euro ($6.14) for adult, 3.90 Euro ($4.28) for students, 3.30 Euro ($3.62) for child age 4-14 and senior. Free for child age below 4.
How to go: It is located on Mount Tibidabo. Nearest stoppage is Tibidabo.

Parc del Laberint d'Horta

Park

In 1791, owner of the place Joan Antoni Desvalls, created the design of a neoclassical garden. In 1967 the Desvalls family handed over the park to the city of Barcelona, who opened to the public in 1971.

Inside the Premises: Former palace of the Desvalls family located at the right next to the entrance. The Torre Sobirana, an ancient medieval watchtower, also located inside. There are two gardens - the neoclassical garden and the romantic garden, Few sculptures, fountains, springs, and pools.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to
Entry Fee: 2.17 Euro ($2.38) for adult and reduced ticket cost is 1.38 Euro ($1.38).
How to go: About 1.3 km from B:SM Sant Genís parking area towards east. Nearest metro station is Mundet (L3).


Day-5

Park Guell

Park

Visiting Time: 8 AM to 7.30 PM. ticket indicates the entrance time for the restricted area.
Entry Fee: 10 Euro ($10.97) for adult, 7 Euro ($7.68) for Child age 7-12 and senior.
How to go: The ticket will cover transport on the direct shuttle bus from Alfons X metro station to Park Güell. Another nearest metro station is Vallcarca.

Gaudi House Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 20 minutes slots ticket at 9.20 AM or 9.40 AM or 10 AM etc. You can choose any 20 minute from slot from 9 am to the closing time of the Museum.
Entry Fee: 7.50 Euros ($8.22) for adult, 6 Euro ($6.58) for child age 11-29, Student and senior. Free for child age 0-10.
How to go: Inside Park Guell.

Gaudí Experiencia

4D Show

4D Experience and Augmented reality in Barcelona.
Visiting Time: October to March - 11.30 AM to 4 PM. April to September - 10.30 AM to 7 PM. 24th and 31st December - 10 AM to 3 PM. 1st January - 12 PM to 6.30 PM. December 25, January 6 and 7 remains closed. Last 4D audiovisual show half an hour before closing.
4D Price: 9 Euro ($9.8) for Adult, 7.50 Euro ($8.16) for child age below 14 and senior.
How to go: About 120 meters walking distance from Park Guell towards south. Nearest metro stations are Lesseps and Vallcarca (L3). Bus 24, 31, d40, H6, 92. Tourist bus blue line Park Guell stop.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Gaudí Experiència Barcelona Admission Ticket.

Casa Rocamora

Architectural Landmark

How to go: About 1 km from Gaudí Experiencia towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Casa Rocamora Guided Tour.

Casa Vicens

Museum

Casa Vicens construction started on January 15, 1883, which was designed by Antoni Gaudí, a greatest Catalan architect. It is considered one of the first buildings of Art Nouveau and was the first house designed by Gaudí.
Visiting Time April to September: 10 AM to 8 PM. Last entry 6.40 PM. 22nd May free days.
Visitig Time October to March: Monday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Last entry 1.40 PM. Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Last entry 5.40 PM. December 25 & January 6 remains closed.
Entry Fee: 16 Euro ($17.42) for adult, 14 Euro ($15.24) senior and student. Free for child age below 11.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Gaudí Experiencia towards southwast. Metro - Nearest metro stations are Fontana (L3) and Lesseps (L3). Bus lines 22, 24, 27, 87, 114, H6, V17, D40, N4

Avinguda Diagonal

Avenue

Important avenueu in Barcelona. Many beautiful architectures are located at this avenue.
Architures: Casa Comalat, Casa del Baro de Quadras, Esglesia del Carme, Casa de les Punxes etc.

La Sagrada Familia

Catholic Church

Unfinished Roman Catholic basilica, designed by architect Antoni Gaudí.
Visiting Time: November to February - 9 AM 6 PM, March and October - 9 AM to 7 PM, April to September - 9 AM to 8 PM. 25th and 26th December, 1st und 6th January - 9 AM to 2 PM.
Entry Fee: 18 Euro ($19.48) for adult, 16 Euro ($17.32) for students. 14 Euro ($15.15) for senior. Free for child age below 11.
Guided Tour Cost: 29 Euro ($31.38) for adult. 27 Euro ($29.22) for students. 23 Euro ($24.89) for senior.
Audio Guide Cost: 26 Euro ($28.14) for adult. 24 Euro ($25.97) for students. 21 Euro ($22.73) for senior.
Entry + Audio Guide + Top Views: 35 Euro ($37.88) for adult. 33 Euro ($35.71) for students. 28 Euro ($30.3) for senior.
How to go: From Avinguda Diagonal Avenue turn to northwest and walk through Carrer de la Marina street about 370 meters.

Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau

Museum

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Entry Fee: 15 Euro ($16.27) for adult and free for child age below 12.
How to go: About 780 meters from La Sagrada Familia towards north.

Agbar Tower

Tower

Torre Glòries, the previous name was Torre Agbar. Height 144.44 meters.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Recinto Modernista de Sant Pau museum towards southeast.

La Monumental

Architectural Building

How to go: It is located 900 meters from Agbar Tower towards southwest.


Day-6:

El Poblenou

Area

El Poblenou is a neighborhood, located over half of the District of Sant Martí.
Attractions:
Bamboo Beach: Located at the southeast of El Poblenou.
Platja de la Mar Bella Beach: Located south of Bamboo Beach.
Playa de Bogatell Beach: Located south of Platja de la Mar Bella Beach.
Platja de la Nova Icària Beach: Located south of Playa de Bogatell Beach.

Port Olimpic

Marina

It is now one of the popular place spend the leisure time.
How to go: South side of Platja de la Nova Icaria Beach.

Icebarcelona

Bar

First ice bar on the beach in the world.
Entry Fee: 16.50 Euro ($17.86). Ticket includes Entry + Drink and Warm clothes (Jackets and gloves).
How to go: It is south side of Port Olimpic and the north end of Barceloneta beach.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Ice Bar Experience at Icebarcelona.

Barceloneta Beach

Beach

How to go: Located south side of Port Olímpic.

La Barceloneta

Area

La Barceloneta is a neighborhood in the Ciutat Vella district.
How to go: It is located west side of Barceloneta Beach.

Museu d'Histo`ria de Catalunya

Museum

The Museum of the History of Catalonia.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Wednesday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 2.30 PM. Last entry 30 minutes before closing. Monday, January 1 and 6, May 1, June 10, December 25 and 26 remains closed.
Entry Fee: Parmanent Exhibition - 6 Euro ($6.52). Temporary Exhibition - 4 Euro ($4.35). Parmanent + Temporary Exhibition - 8 Euro ($8.7).
How to go: It is located west corner of La Barceloneta neighborhood.


Day-7:

Barcelona Zoo

Zoo

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM. Ticket office closes at 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 21.40 Euro ($23.27) for adult. 12.95 Euro ($14.08) for child age 3-12. 10.50 Euro ($11.82) for senior. Free for child age below 3.
How to go: Just opposite (west side) of La Barceloneta neighborhood. Nearest metro stations are Barceloneta and Ciutadella.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Barcelona Zoo Tickets.

Parc de la Ciutadella

Park

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Nearest metro station is Jaume I (Yellow Line, L4).

Castle of Tres Dragons

Restaurant

Castle of the Three Dragons
How to go: Northwest corner of Parc de la Ciutadella.

Arco de Triunfo

Arch

Arc de Triomf was built in 1888, as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona World Fair.
How to go: 340 meters from Castle of Tres Dragons or from the northwest side of Parc de la Ciutadella.

Biblioteca Pública Arús

Library

It was set up in 1895 as a library and is now a research centre . It is the first public library in Barcelona.
How to go: About 270 meters from Arco de Triunfo towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Biblioteca Arús Guided Tour.

Casa Felip

Historical Landmark

The Casa Felip is a beautiful building built in 1905. It is popular for its beautiful interrior design.
How to go: About 550 meters from Arc de Triomf towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Casa Felip Guided Tour.

Museu de la Xocolata

Museum

Museu de la Xocolata is a Chocklate Museum.
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Sunday, holiday and May 1, June 24, August 15, September 11, September 24, October 12, November 1, December 6 and December 8 - 10 AM to 3 PM.
Entry Fee: 6 Euro ($6.52).
How to go: About 140 meters from Castle of Tres Dragons towards west. About 390 meters from Arco de Triunfo towards south. Nearest metro stations are Jaume I station (Metro L4), Arc de Triomf station (Metro L1).
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Museu de la Xocolata Tickets.

Mercat del Born

Cultural Center

Mercat del Born is a former public market. Now it is mixed use for cultural center, a museum about the War.
How to go: About 170 meters from Museu de la Xocolata towards south. It is located at the south east side of Parc de la Ciutadella.

Passeig del Born

Street

Street popular for many fashionable bars.
How to go: The street from Mercat del Born, the street towards southwest to Santa Maria del Mar church.

Santa Maria del Mar

Church

How to go: Southeast end ot the street Passeig del Born.

La Ribera

Area

Barcelona city artisans lived in the La Ribera neighborhood. Many streets have been named after them. Such as Mirallers (mirror makers), Sombrerers (hatters), Argenters (silversmiths), etc. Now you can see restaurants, wine bars, cocktail lounges, dance clubs and designer boutiques showcase in La Ribera.
How to go: This area located at the southeast side of Santa Maria del Mar Church.

Museu Picasso

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday - 10 AM to 5 PM, Tuesday to Sunday - 9 AM to 7 PM, Thursday - 9 AM to 7 PM. Last entyr 30 minutes before closing. 1st January, 1st May, 24th June, 25th December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($13.05). Free on Thursday from 6 PM to 9.30 PM. First Sunday of each month from 9 AM to 8.30 PM, 12th February, 17th May and 24th September.
How to go: About 180 meters from Santa Maria del Mar towards northwest

Santa Caterina Market

Food Market

Market with coloured roof.
How to go: About 250 meters from Museu Picasso towards west.

Palau de la Música Catalana

Concert Hall

Guided Tour Cost: 55 minutes guided tour cost 20 Euro ($21.74).
How to go: About 320 meters from Santa Caterina Market towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Palau de la Música 45 minutes guided tour.


Day-8:

Passeig de Gracia

Avenue

Passeig de Gràcia is popular 1.3 km avenues in Barcelona for shopping and business areas and many beautiful architectures.
How to go: Start from Avinguda Diagonal avenue to the northeast corner of Plaça de Catalunya square.

Casa Mila

Historical architecture

Casa Mila also known as La Pedrera. It was the last designed by architect Antoni Gaudí. It was private residence of Roser Segimón and her husband Pere Milà. The building was completed in December 1910. In 1940, Milà died. Segimon sold the property in 1946 to Josep Ballve. In 1984 the building became part of a World Heritage Site.
Entry Fee: 22 Euro ($23.86).
How to go: About 1.27 km from Casa Vicens towards southeast. Nearest metro lines 3 and 5, estacio Diagonal.
Inside the Premises: 2 Patios, Rooftop, Attic, Main Floor.

Museo Egipcio de Barcelona

Museum

Winter Visiting Time: January to 21st June, 12th September to November - Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 8 PM. Suturday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday 10 AM to 2 PM.
Summer Visiting Time: 25th June to 11th September - Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 2 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro ($13.01) for general ticket, 8.5 Euro ($9.22) for discounted ticket. 6 Euro ($6.51) for child agte 6 to 14.
How to go: It is about 370 meters from Casa Mila towards southeast.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Barcelona Egyptian Museum Tickets.

Fundacio Antoni Tapies

Museum

Fundacio Antoni Tapies is a cultural center and museum.
Museum Visiting Time: Tuesday to Thursday and Satrurday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Friday - 10 AM to 9 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Monday remains closed. 1st and 6th of January, 25th and 26th of December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 8 Euro ($8,71) for adult and 6.40 Euro ($6.97) for student and senior. Free entry on 12th February.
How to go: Nearest metro is Passeig de Gràcia.

Casa Batllo

Architectural Building

Casa Batlló is a building was designed by Antoni Gaudí.
How to go: About 450 meters from Casa Mila towards southeast. It is located at Passeig de Gràcia avenue, 43.

Illa de la Discordia

Architectural Building

How to go: Besides Casa Batlló. It is located at Passeig de Gràcia avenue, 41.

Casa Amatller

Architectural Building

How to go: Besides Casa Batllo. It is located at Passeig de Gràcia avenue, 41.

Placa de Catalunya

Square

It is mainly popular for its fountains and statues. It is located in the heart of the city Barcelona.
How to go: At the south end of the Passeig de Gràcia avenue.

El Corte Ingles

Department store

The biggest department store group in Europe and ranks third in worldwide.
How to go: It is located northeast side of Plaça de Catalunya square.


Day-9: Gothic Quarter

Gothic Quarter

Neighbourhood

The Gothic Quarter is also known as Barri Gotic or El Gotic in Catalan and Barrio Gotico in Spanish. It was a Roman village and has some remnants of its past.
How to go:The area bounded by Plaça de Catalunya square on northwest. Via Laietana avenue on its northeast, Passeig de Colom street (Sea side) on its southeast and La Rambla avenue on its southwest.

Portal de l'Angel

Street

Consider the most expensive street in Spain.
How to go: It starts from the southeast corner of Plaça de Catalunya square from El Corte Inglés Department store towards southeast.

Plaza de San Felipe Neri

Square

Small square in Gothic Quarter.
How to go: At the sounth end of Portal de l'Àngel street, turn right.

Barcelona Cathedral

Cathedral

How to go: From the south end of Portal de l'Àngel street turn left and walk few meters. it is located on the right.

Museu Frederic Mares

Museum

Important sculpture museum in Spain.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday and holiday - 11 AM to 8 PM. Monday remains closed. 1st January, 1st May, 24th June and 25th December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 4.20 Euro ($4.55). On the 1st Sunday of a month and every Sunday evening free.
How to go: Go to the north side street of Cathedral and walk southeast.

Placa del Rei

Square

Plaça del Rei meaning is King's Square. It surrounded by historic buildings. Salón del Tinell behind the stairs, Mirador del Rei Martí watchtower in the back, Capilla de Santa Ágata on the left, Palacio del Lloctinent on the right side and Casa Padellas.
The square was the courtyard of the counts' royal palace and the Crown of Aragon.
How to go: Few meters from Museu Frederic Mares towards southeast.

Museum of the History of Barcelona

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Monday, 1 January, 1 May, 24 June, 25 December remains closed.
Entry Fee: 7 Euro ($7.59). Free on Sunday after 3 PM.
How to go: Few meters from Placa del Rei towards southeast.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for History Museum of Catalonia Ticket.

Temple of Augustus

Historical Landmark

It was a Roman temple. It is said that Roman columns are 2000-year-old.
How to go: About 150 meters from Museum of the History of Barcelona towards southwest.

Placa Sant Jaume

Square

Important buildings such as City Hall and the Palau de la Generalitat are located at this square.
How to go: About 70 meters from Temple of Augustus towards southwest.

Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Historic Palace

It is the seat of the Government of Catalonia and the Presidency of the Generalitat. In 1289, the Catalan Parliament formed a commission to collect the taxes. Now it is one of the few medieval buildings in Europe that is still today the seat of the institution that originally built it.
How to go: Side of Plaça Sant Jaume.

Placa Reial

Square

Popular place at night. The square surrounded by many restaurants, famous nightclubs, cocktail bars, Nou Pipa Club and Hotel Roma Reial.
How to go: From Plaça Sant Jaume square walk through east road towards La Rambla avenue. Before La Rambla avenue turn left to the Placa Reial square.

Basilica de Santa Maria del Pi

Church

The church was most built between 1319 and 1391. It opened on 17 June 1453.
How to go: 170 meters from Plaça Reial square towards north.


Day-10: Port Vell

Port Vell

Area

How to go: It is situated between Barceloneta area and Gothic Quarter area, located at the seaside as port area.
Attractions: Besides port, there are many attractions in this area are listed below

IMAX Cinema: With 600 sqm screen.

L'Aquarium

Aquarium

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 7.30 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 10 AM to 8 PM.
Entry Fee: 21 Euro ($22.84) for adult age above 10. 16 Euro ($17.4) for child age 5-10. 8 Euro ($8.7) for child age 3-4.
How to go: About 200 meters walking distance from IMAX Cinema in Port vell towards southeast.

Rambla De Mar

Walkway

The Rambla del Mar is a wooden walkway. It connects the Portal de la Pau at the bottom of La Rambla Avenue with the Moll d’Espanya.

Columbus Monument

Monument

197 feet tall monument to Christopher Columbus.
How to go: At the south end of La Rambla avenue.

Maritime Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 8 PM every day. Last entry 7 PM. 24th and 31st December - 10 AM to 3 PM. December 25 and 26, and January 1. and 6 museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: Museum + Pailebot Santa Eulalias - 10 Euro ($10.87). Free entry on Sundays after 3 PM. The exhibits in the entrance hall and the Espai Mirador are free of charge.
How to go: Besides Columbus Monument.

World Trade Center Barcelona

Business Park

Offices, Meeting rooms, Event Vanue, shops and services, parking facilities and a 5-star Grand Luxe hotel.
How to go: About 500 meters from Maritime Museum towards sea.


Day-11: La Rambla

La Rambla

Street

A tree-lined 1.2 km pedestrian street. Most famous street in Barcelona.

Museu de Cera

Wax Museum

Barcelona Wax Museum.
Visiting Time:  Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 1.30 PM and 4 PM to 7.30 PM. Saturday, Sunday and holiday - 11 AM to 2 PM and 4.30 PM to 8.30 PM. In summer every day 10 AM - 10 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 Euro ($16.31) for adult. 9 Euro ($9.79) for child age 5-11, students and senior.
How to go: It is located south end of La Rambla road. Nearest metro station is Drassanes, line 3.

Palau Guell

Architectural Landmark

Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudí".
How to go: About 400 meters from Museu de Cera towards northwest through La Rambla road.

Big Fun Museum

3D art Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Big Fun MUseum - 10 Euro ($10.84). Big Fun Museum + Museum of Illusions - 12.50 Euro ($13.56).
How to go: It is located at Rambla de Sant Josep, 88, 94.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Big Fun Museum Ticket.

Museu De L'Eròtica

Museum

Erotic Museum of Barcelona
Visiting Time: 10 AM to Midnight every day. 24th December - 10 AM to 5 PM. 1st January - 12 PM to Midnight. 25th December ramains closed.
Entry Fee: 9 Euro ($9.79).
How to go: Few meters from Big Fun Museum towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Entry Ticket for Erotic Museum.

Virreina Palace

Cultural Institute

Now it houses the headquarters of the city council's Culture Institute.
The palace was built, between 1772 and 1778.
How to go: Opposite of the Museu De L'Eròtica at La Rambla street.

La Boqueria

Market

Popular street market.
How to go: Beasides Virreina Palace.

Font de Canaletes

Fountain

How to go: Norther end of La Rambla street.

Museum of Illusions

3D art Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 10 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Museum of Illusions - 5 Euro ($5,42). Big Fun Museum + Museum of Illusions - 12.50 Euro ($13.56).
How to go: It is located at Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 17.


Day-12: El Raval

El Raval

Neighborhood

The Raval is a prime area for pick-pockets specially at night. So be aware where you are in this area.

Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum

Visiting Time: Monday to Friday, 10th and 13th April - 11 AM to 7.30 PM. Saturday, 15th August, 24th September - 10 AM to 8 PM. Sunday, 26th December and holiday - 10 AM to 3 PM. Tuesday rmains closed.
Entry Fee: 11 Euro ($11.96). Free on Saturdays from 4 PM to 8 PM.
How to go: About 400 meters from Font de Canaletes towards west. It is located at Plaça dels Àngels, 1.

Old Hospital de la Santa Creu

National Library

Formerly it was a hospital. Now it is the home of the National Library of Catalonia.
How to go: About 400 meters from Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art towards south behind the La Boqueria Market.

Mercat de Sant Antoni

Market

How to go: About 600 meters from Old Hospital de la Santa Creu (National Library) towards west.

El Poble-sec

Neighborhood

This mainly residnetial area. This area also includes popular bars, theater, club and beautiful buildings.
How to go: Just south side of El Raval neighborhood and north side of Montjuïc hill.


Day-13

Illa Fantasia

Water Park

The park is about 24 km away from Barcelona towards northeast.
Visiting Time: June, September - 10 AM to 6 PM. July August - 10 AM to 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 29 Euro ($31.38) for adult, 17 Euro ($18.39) for child. Free for child age below
How to go: Go to Premia de Mar train station. It may take 30 minutes from Barcelona. A free shuttle bus service operated from station.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Illa Fantasia Water Park Day Ticket.

Things to do in Barcelona

* Package tour from Barcelona with hotel transfer for medieval towns Vic, Garrotxa, Santa Pau, Castellfollit de la Roca and Besalu.

* Package Tour for Salvador Dalí Small Group Full-Day Tour at Cadaques fishing village, Dalí Museum in Figueres, Port Lligat from Barcelona.

* Package for Girona and Costa Brava Tour with Hotel Pickup in Barcelona.

* Package for Girona, Figueres and Dalí Museum Day Tour from Barcelona.

* Package for Montserrat & Cava Winery Small Group Day Tour.

* Package for Tarragona & Sitges Full Day Tour from Barcelona with Pickup.

* Package for 3 Countries (France, Andorra, and Spain) in 1 Day Small-Group Tour.



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