10-Day Barcelona Itinerary

Check In & Settle In

Arrive and check into your hotel near Eixample or the Gothic Quarter, then drop your bags and freshen up.

La Rambla & Gothic Quarter Stroll

Walk the length of La Rambla then duck into the medieval maze of the Gothic Quarter's narrow lanes.

La Boqueria Market Snacking

Graze on fresh-squeezed juice, jamon and pintxos at the colorful stalls of La Boqueria market.

Tapas Dinner in El Born

Share patatas bravas and pan con tomate at a lively tapas bar in the El Born district.

Sagrada Familia Tour

Marvel at the soaring stone forest of columns and stained glass inside Gaudi's still-unfinished basilica.

Eixample's Modernist Streets

Walk the grid streets of Eixample, spotting wrought-iron balconies and modernist facades.

Casa Batllo's Dragon Roof

Explore the undulating, bone-like balconies and dragon-scale roof of Gaudi's Casa Batllo.

Vermouth Hour on Passeig de Gracia

Join locals for vermut and olives at a bar along the grand Passeig de Gracia.

Park Guell's Mosaic Terraces

Wander Gaudi's tiled mosaic lizard and curving benches overlooking the city from Park Guell.

Gracia's Leafy Plazas

Explore the independent boutiques and shaded squares of Gracia, Barcelona's most villagey barri.

Coffee at a Gracia Plaza

Sit with a cafe con leche in Placa del Sol or Placa de la Virreina, watching neighbourhood life unfold.

Dinner at a Gracia Bodega

Enjoy a home-style Catalan dinner, like esqueixada or botifarra, at a family-run bodega.

Picasso Museum

Trace the young Picasso's early career through the galleries of the Museu Picasso, housed in Gothic palaces.

Santa Maria del Mar

Step inside the soaring, unadorned Gothic nave of Santa Maria del Mar basilica in El Born.

El Born Boutique Browsing

Browse independent design shops and concept stores tucked into El Born's medieval streets.

Catalan Wine Bar Dinner

Pair small plates with a Priorat red at a candlelit wine bar in El Born.

Churros & Chocolate Breakfast

Start the day dunking fresh churros into thick hot chocolate at a classic churreria.

Mercat de Sant Antoni

Explore the renovated Sant Antoni market, quieter and more local than La Boqueria.

Tapas Crawl in Poble Sec

Hop between small-plates bars along Carrer de Blai in Poble Sec, known for its pintxo-topped bread.

Late-Night Cava & Seafood

Finish with cava and grilled seafood at a bar near the Barceloneta fishing district.

Train & Cable Car to Montserrat

Ride the rack railway or cable car up the jagged, saw-toothed peaks of Montserrat mountain.

Montserrat Monastery

Visit the Benedictine monastery and see the Black Madonna statue venerated for centuries.

Mountain Hiking Trails

Hike one of the trails around the monastery for sweeping views over the Catalan countryside.

Return to Barcelona

Head back down the mountain and into the city for a relaxed evening meal.

Barceloneta Beach Morning

Claim a spot on the sand at Barceloneta Beach for a swim in the Mediterranean.

Beachfront Relaxation

Relax with a book along the palm-lined Passeig Maritim boardwalk.

Seafood Paella by the Port

Share a pan of seafood paella at a chiringuito overlooking the old fishing quarter.

Sunset Sail Along the Coast

Board a sunset catamaran cruise past Port Olimpic and the W Hotel's sail-shaped tower.

Cable Car to Montjuic

Ride the cable car up Montjuic hill for sweeping views over the port and city.

Fundacio Joan Miro

Browse bold, colorful canvases and sculptures at the Fundacio Joan Miro museum.

Montjuic Castle Ramparts

Walk the old fortress walls of Montjuic Castle for panoramic views out to the Mediterranean.

Magic Fountain Light Show

Watch the Font Magica's illuminated water-and-music show below the National Art Museum.

Parc de la Ciutadella Morning

Wander the fountains, boating lake and mammoth statue in the Parc de la Ciutadella.

Arc de Triomf Photo Stop

Stroll beneath Barcelona's brick Arc de Triomf, built as the 1888 World's Fair entrance.

Passeig de Gracia Shopping

Spend a relaxed afternoon browsing flagship stores along Passeig de Gracia.

Farewell Dinner with Rooftop Views

Celebrate the trip over dinner on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city's spires.

Final Vermut & Pintxos

Savor one last vermut and pintxos at a bar near your hotel before checkout.

Last-Minute Souvenir Shopping

Pick up Catalan turron, olive oil and Gaudi-print souvenirs near the Gothic Quarter.

Farewell Walk Along La Rambla

Take a final unhurried walk down La Rambla before heading to gather your luggage.

Transfer to El Prat Airport

Head to Barcelona-El Prat Airport for your departing flight home.