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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

3 days in Barcelona

Gaudí architecture, tapas and Mediterranean beaches in one buzzing city. Here's how to spend 3 days in Barcelona: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Barcelona trip is May, June and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
May, June, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
EADA Business School~$5
EADA Business School is an international business school located in Barcelona. It was founded in 1957, and became one of the first Spanish institutions to run manager training prog
12:30
Gaixample~$5
The Gaixample, a portmanteau of gai and eixample, is the nickname of a central area in Barcelona's Eixample district where, since the end of the 20th century, many gay shops, bars,
16:00
Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona~$5
The Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona, also called the Episcopal Public Library of the Seminary of Barcelona is a library located in the building of the Conciliar Seminary of B
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona~$15
The Geological Museum of the Barcelona Seminary is a natural history museum situated inside the Barcelona Conciliar Seminary in Barcelona. The museum was established in 1874 and wo
16:00
Museum of Modernism Barcelona~$15
The Museum of Modernism Barcelona,, also called the Museum of Catalan Modernism (MMCAT), was opened in 2010 and occupies two floors of a modernist building by architect Enric Sagni
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Day 3

09:00
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample~$5
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is a neighborhood in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). As of 2016, it had a population of 41,854.
12:30
Eixample~$5
The Eixample is a district of Barcelona between the old city and what were once surrounding small towns, constructed in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its population was 262,00
16:00
Rambla de Catalunya~$5
Rambla de Catalunya is a major street in the Eixample district of central Barcelona, Spain. It is one of the city's trendiest streets, with many international fashion shops, and is

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What 3 days in Barcelona costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Barcelona: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Barcelona?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Barcelona without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Barcelona?+

Start with EADA Business School, Gaixample and Episcopal Public Library of Barcelona. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Barcelona cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?+

The best months to visit Barcelona are May, June, August and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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