Barcelona in 5 days: a day-by-day itinerary
5 days in Barcelona, planned stop by stop: when to arrive, how long to stay, how to get to the next place and roughly what it costs. Highlights include Sagrada Família, Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic) and Park Güell.
- 5 days
- 25 stops
- About $517 per person
- Spain
Costs cover entry tickets and meals, not hotels or getting there. Some links are affiliate links; see the note at the bottom of the page.
Day 1 of 5
Gaudí's Modernisme Masterpieces
5 stops · about $159 per person
- 09:0011:30
Sagrada Família
Antoni Gaudí's iconic, soaring basilica with vibrant stained glass interiors.
Next: metro 15 min to the next stop
- 12:0013:30
Cervecería Catalana
Renowned tapas bar serving montaditos, crispy camembert, and prawns.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 14:0015:30
Casa Batlló
Gaudí's organic, marine-inspired residential masterpiece on Passeig de Gràcia.
Next: walk 8 min to the next stop
- 16:0017:30
Casa Milà (La Pedrera)
Sculpted stone façade featuring surreal rooftop chimney sculptures.
Next: metro 15 min to the next stop
- 19:3021:30
Day 2 of 5
Gothic Quarter & Historic Heart
5 stops · about $90 per person
- 09:0011:00
Gothic Quarter (Barri Gòtic)
Labyrinthine medieval alleys, Roman ruins, and Plaça del Rei.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 11:1512:45
Mercat de la Boqueria
Famous market hall overflowing with fresh fruit, jamón ibérico, and seafood.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 13:0014:30
Bar del Pla
Authentic tapas tavern known for beef tartare with foie gras and squid ink croquettes.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 15:0017:00
Picasso Museum
Extensive collection focusing on Picasso's formative years in Barcelona.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 19:0021:30
Day 3 of 5
Park Güell & Gràcia Village Vibes
5 stops · about $79 per person
- 09:0011:30
Park Güell
Whimsical hillside public park featuring mosaic terraces and panoramic vistas.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 12:0013:30
Vila de Gràcia Squares
Charming bohemian neighborhood with pedestrian streets and sunny plazas.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 13:4515:00
Gasterea
Cozy Basque pintxo counter serving hot skewers and cold draft cider.
Next: metro 20 min to the next stop
- 15:3018:00
Bunkers del Carmel
360-degree hilltop viewpoint offering sweeping views over the whole city.
Next: metro 25 min to the next stop
- 19:3022:00
Day 4 of 5
Montjuïc Hill & Waterfront
5 stops · about $64 per person
- 09:3012:00
Montjuïc Castle & Cable Car
Cliff-top coastal fortress overlooking the harbor, accessible by cable car.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 12:3014:30
MNAC (National Art Museum)
Grand palace housing Romanesque frescoes and Catalan modern art.
Next: metro 15 min to the next stop
- 15:0016:30
La Cova Fumada (Barceloneta)
Rustic harbor tavern credited as the birthplace of the spicy 'Bomba'.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 17:0019:00
Barceloneta Beach Boardwalk
Seaside stroll along Mediterranean sands, beach bars, and sculptures.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 20:0022:00
Day 5 of 5
Day Trip to Montserrat Monastery
5 stops · about $125 per person
- 08:3010:00
R5 Train & Rack Railway
Scenic train ride from Plaça Espanya into the jagged Montserrat peaks.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 10:1513:00
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
Mountain monastery home to the Black Madonna and the Boys Choir.
Next: funicular 10 min to the next stop
- 13:1514:30
Restaurante Abat Cisneros
Traditional Catalan mountain lunch featuring hearty stews and roasted lamb.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 14:4517:00
Sant Jeroni Trail / Overlooks
Scenic ridge hiking trail providing views across Catalonia.
Next: train 90 min to the next stop
- 19:3021:30
Before you go: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230V / 50Hz
- Cars drive on the
- right
- Calling code
- +34
- Time zone
- Mainland UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 in summer; Canary Islands 1 hour behind
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