Barcelona itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · SpainJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ €107
- First stop
- 08:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers Barcelona itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Gaudí: Sagrada and Eixample
- Day 2 Gothic Quarter and Born
- Day 3 Park Güell and Gràcia
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €107 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–16:00
Gaudí: Sagrada and Eixample
Culture
Sagrada Família
Gaudí's basilica. Book timed tickets online weeks ahead (centenary year 2026, 26-40 EUR); the tower costs extra. At 09:00 the light hits the stained glass.
≈ €34 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Casa Batlló
The house with the dragon-back roof. Book online, morning slot.
≈ €35 per personLandmark
Casa Milà La Pedrera
Admire the wavy facade from the street; the interior is an optional 28 EUR.
FreeFood
Cerveseria Catalana
A classic Eixample tapas bar. Order montaditos (small toasts) and gambas; the queue is short at 13:30.
≈ €25 per personShopping
Passeig de Gràcia
A modernist boulevard lined with shops.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tapas 24Carles Abellan's tapas spot; try the bikini sandwich.
- Recinte Modernista Sant PauA modernist hospital complex near the Sagrada Família. Quieter than Casa Batlló.
Day 2 · 09:00–15:30
Gothic Quarter and Born
Culture
Barcelona Cathedral
A Gothic cathedral with a cloister courtyard of geese. Free entry during the morning Mass.
≈ €11 per personLandmark
Barri Gòtic Streets
Plaça Sant Felip Neri, the Roman columns (MUHBA Temple d'August, free) and the Bisbe bridge.
FreeFood
La Boqueria
The market on La Rambla. Eat squid with eggs at the El Quim or Bar Pinotxo counter; best before 10:00.
≈ €10 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
El Born Santa Maria del Mar
The Cathedral of the Sea, plain and elegant Gothic.
≈ €5 per personCulture
Picasso Museum
Early-period Picasso. Free on Thursday evenings; book online.
≈ €14 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- El XampanyetServing cava and anchovies since 1929. Standing only, next to the Picasso Museum.
- Palau de la Música CatalanaTour of the modernist concert hall, as an alternative to the Picasso Museum.
Day 3 · 08:30–16:00
Park Güell and Gràcia
Nature
Park Güell
The mosaic salamander and the wavy bench. Timed tickets online (10 EUR); the first slot at 08:30 is quiet.
≈ €10 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Bunkers del Carmel
A former anti-aircraft hilltop with Barcelona's best free 360° view.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Gràcia Plaça del Sol
A village-like neighbourhood of squares and terraces.
FreeFood
La Pubilla Gràcia
Catalan set lunch in Gràcia. Closed on Sundays.
≈ €22 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Casa Vicens
Gaudí's first house, with tile and palm-leaf motifs, in Gràcia.
≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bar Bodega Quimet GràciaVermouth and tinned-seafood tapas; a local favourite.
- Hospital de Sant PauA modernist hospital, as an alternative to Casa Vicens.
Day 4 · 10:00–21:30
Montjuïc
Culture
MNAC Museu Nacional
Romanesque frescoes in a palace building. The steps give city views, and the terrace is free.
≈ €12 per personCulture
Fundació Joan Miró
Miró's works in Sert's white building.
≈ €14 per personNature
Montjuïc Cable Car
A cable car up to the castle with sea views.
≈ €10 per personFood
Montjuïc Castle Cafe
Lunch in the castle courtyard with a view of the port.
≈ €15 per person- 6 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Font Màgica Montjuïc
The Magic Fountain's music-and-light show (summer Thursday to Sunday at 21:00). It may be closed for maintenance in winter, so check first.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Quimet & Quimet Poble SecA legendary tinned-seafood tapas bar in Poble Sec. Standing only.
- Montjuïc Olympic StadiumThe 1992 stadium, as an alternative to the cable car.
Day 5 · 09:00–16:45
Barceloneta and the sea
Nature
Barceloneta Beach
The city beach. Quiet in the morning, sunloungers 8 EUR, sea around 25°C in summer.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
La Cova Fumada
The birthplace of the bomba (potato croquette). No menu, cash only, full by 13:00.
≈ €15 per personNature
Barceloneta Seafront Walk to the W Hotel
A palm-lined seafront stroll that passes Frank Gehry's fish sculpture.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Port Vell and Maremagnum
The old harbour, with the Rambla de Mar bridge.
FreeNature
Port Cable Car
The red cable car over the harbour to Montjuïc, with views of sea and city.
≈ €13 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Can Paixano La XampanyeriaCava and sandwiches. Standing only, and cheap.
- Museu d'Història de CatalunyaA history museum in a port warehouse, with a terrace cafe.
Day 6 · 09:30–15:15Day trip
Montserrat
Culture
Montserrat Monastery
Train plus rack railway takes 1.5 hours (about 50 EUR combined ticket). The Black Madonna sits on the serrated mountain; the boys' choir (Escolania) sings at 13:00.
FreeNature
Sant Joan Funicular
A funicular to the summit, with walking trails.
≈ €15 per personNature
Montserrat Sant Joan Walk
A flat 1-hour walk among the rocks with views over Catalonia.
FreeFood
Montserrat Restaurant Abat Cisneros
The monastery hotel's restaurant, serving a Catalan lunch.
≈ €25 per personShopping
Montserrat Market Stalls
Farmers' stalls selling mató (fresh goat's cheese) and honey.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Montserrat Self-Service CafeteriaA cheap cafeteria.
- Santa CovaA path to the cave where the Madonna was found, as an alternative to Sant Joan.
Day 7 · 09:00–12:45
Rambla morning and a gentle farewell
Landmark
La Rambla Morning Walk
Walk the Rambla before the crowds arrive, past the Miró mosaic and the flower stalls.
FreeCulture
Palau Güell
Gaudí's city mansion, with its rooftop chimneys.
≈ €12 per personFood
Granja Viader
Hot chocolate and churros since 1870, in the dairy where Cacaolat was born.
≈ €8 per personLandmark
Plaça Reial
A palm-filled square with Gaudí lampposts, ideal for a farewell photo. The Aerobús leaves from Plaça Catalunya.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bar Lobo RavalBrunch in Raval.
- MACBA RavalContemporary art and skateboarders, as an alternative to Palau Güell.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Barcelona trip easier
- Get a T-casual 10-ride metro ticket; the Aerobús from Plaça Catalunya takes 35 minutes. The city is walkable, and Montjuïc has a cable car and funicular.
- Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló and the Picasso Museum: timed online tickets are ESSENTIAL. For the Sagrada Família, book months ahead because of the 2026 centenary.
- Summers are 28-32°C, with beaches and terraces. In August many local shops close for holiday; the Font Màgica runs Thursday to Sunday at 21:00.
- The set lunch (menú del día) costs 13-18 EUR, about half the price of dinner. Eating standing at a tapas bar is cheap; dinner starts after 21:00.
- Pickpocketing on the Rambla and the metro is among the worst in Europe. Keep your bag in front of you and never leave your phone on the table.
- Catalan and Spanish are spoken; 'bon dia' is enough. For a tip, round up the bill.
Spending: ≈ €750 per person for 7 days
- Food€380
- Entry and tours€250
- Local transport€50
- Other€70
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Barcelona cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €107 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Barcelona?
The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.