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Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
1 week in Barcelona
Gaudí architecture, tapas and Mediterranean beaches in one buzzing city. Here's how to spend 1 week in Barcelona: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Barcelona trip is May, June and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
May, June, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week Barcelona itinerary, day by day
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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
2
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
3
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
4
Day 4
09:00
Mayoral Gallery~$15
The Galeria Mayoral was launched in Barcelona, Spain in 1989. The gallery has two types of exhibitions: collective shows based on a specific theme and solo exhibitions of the work
12:30
University of Barcelona~$5
The University of Barcelona, formerly also known as Central University of Barcelona is a public research university located in the city of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was estab
16:00
Disfrutar~$5
Disfrutar is a restaurant in Barcelona with three Michelin stars.
5
Day 5
09:00
Museu Tàpies~$15
The Museu Tàpies, formerly "Fundació Antoni Tàpies" is a cultural center and museum, located in Carrer d'Aragó, in Barcelona, Catalonia. It is dedicated mainly to the life and work
12:30
Universitat (Barcelona Metro)~$5
Universitat is a Barcelona Metro station named after Plaça de la Universitat, split between Eixample and Ciutat Vella districts of Barcelona, where the station is located in. This
16:00
Casa Batlló~$5
Casa Batlló is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it w
6
Day 6
09:00
Plaça de la Universitat, Barcelona~$5
The Plaça de la Universitat is one of Barcelona's central squares, at the border between the districts of Eixample and Ciutat Vella. It is located at the intersection of Gran Via d
12:30
Basilica of Saint Joseph Oriol
The Basilica of Saint Joseph Oriol is a basilica in Barcelona, Catalonia.
16:00
Local food tour of Barcelona~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Barcelona.
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Day 7
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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What 1 week in Barcelona costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Barcelona?
1 week in Barcelona: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Barcelona?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore Barcelona, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 1 week in Barcelona cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.