How to Spend 3 Days in BARCELONA Spain | Travel Itinerary

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1. 1:38

   Eixample

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Eixample · brief mention

   Suggested as a base for architecture lovers, with stays from about 100 to 250 USD per night.

2. 2:10

   Casa Batlló

   🏢 Landmark · Eixample

   Entry costs about $27.50, and special events are sometimes held inside.

3. 2:52

   Casa Milà (La Pedrera)

   🏢 Landmark · Eixample

   Admission is around $24.20; a combined pass for Gaudí sites saves money and speeds up entry.

4. 2:58

   Casa Vicens

   🏢 Landmark · Gràcia

   Admission is around $17.60.

5. 3:20

   Sagrada Família

   🏢 Landmark · Eixample

   Admission is about $22; book early-morning or late-evening slots to avoid crowds.

6. 4:05

   Plaça de Gaudí

   🌳 Park · Eixample

   Arrive early to photograph the basilica's reflection in the pond in the morning light.

7. 4:23

   Park Güell

   🌳 Park · Gràcia

   Tickets about 11 USD, reachable by metro line L4; at sunrise, before opening hours, no ticket is needed.

8. 5:21

   Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Ciutat Vella

   Look for the small plaques around the quarter that explain the history of its buildings and streets.

9. 5:45

   Pont del Bisbe

   🏢 Landmark · Barri Gòtic · brief mention

10. 5:47

    Barcelona Cathedral

    ⛩️ Temple · Barri Gòtic · brief mention

11. 6:42

    Hotel Rosellón Terrace

    🍺 Bar · Eixample · brief mention

    Entry is free, but drink prices are higher because of the view.

12. 6:51

    Hotel Colón Rooftop Bar

    🍺 Bar · Barri Gòtic

    Reservations aren't accepted, so arrive before sunset to get the best spot.

13. 7:45

    Zeryab

    🍴 Restaurant · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Seating is limited, so reserve for prime hours; expect about 20 to 30 USD per person.

14. 8:22

    El Born

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera · brief mention

15. 8:22

    Palau de la Música Catalana

    🏢 Landmark · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    A self-guided tour takes about 30 minutes and costs around 13 USD; don't miss the colourful tiled columns on the balcony.

16. 9:38

    Mercat de Santa Caterina

    🛒 Market · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Prices are cheaper here than at the Boqueria.

17. 10:57

    Picasso Museum (Museu Picasso)

    🏛️ Museum · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Admission is about 12 USD; buy tickets online to skip the long line.

18. 11:27

    Chocolate Museum (Museu de la Xocolata)

    🏛️ Museum · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Entry is about 7 USD; the hands-on workshops are recommended.

19. 12:06

    Born to Cook

    🚡 Activity · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Costs about $165; the class ends with a dinner of the dishes cooked.

20. 13:14

    Montserrat Monastery

    🚆 Day trip · Montserrat

    Take the R5 train from Espanya (about 24 USD return), then the cable car from Montserrat Aeri or the rack railway.

21. 15:12

    Arcano

    🍴 Restaurant · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera · brief mention

    Budget around 5 to 10 USD per glass of sangria.

22. 15:12

    Bar Celoneta Sangria Bar

    🍺 Bar · La Barceloneta · brief mention

    Budget around 5 to 10 USD per glass of sangria.

23. 15:44

    La Barceloneta

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Ciutat Vella

    Recommended for unwinding after a Montserrat day trip, with a marina stroll at sunset.

24. 16:09

    7 Portes

    🍴 Restaurant · Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

    Order the seafood paella and request a table near the Picasso artwork; expect 30 to 50 USD per person.