Spain
Barcelona itineraries
Barcelona is a seaside city of wide avenues, a medieval core and a long list of Modernista buildings by Gaudí and his contemporaries. The main sights sit in a few zones that the metro connects well, and the beach is a short walk from the old town.
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Choose what you need
- One day in Barcelona4 stops, about 43 min of walking in total.
- 2 days in Barcelona9 stops, about 1 h 13 of walking in total.
- 3 days in Barcelona14 stops, about 1 h 26 of walking in total.
- How many days in Barcelona2 to 3 days, and the count behind it.
- What to book before you go6 stops need or reward booking ahead.
The Barcelona stop base
These are the 16 stops the itineraries are built from. Hours are the ones in force on the date checked.
| Stop | Visit | Closed | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagrada FamíliaEixample and Sagrada Família | 2 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Park GüellGràcia and Park Güell | 2 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Casa BatllóEixample and Sagrada Família | 1 h 40 | Open daily | Advised |
| Gothic QuarterGothic Quarter and La Rambla | 2 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |
| La RamblaGothic Quarter and La Rambla | 40 min | Always open | Not needed |
| La Pedrera (Casa Milà)Eixample and Sagrada Família | 1 h 40 | Open daily | Advised |
| Barcelona CathedralGothic Quarter and La Rambla | 1 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Picasso MuseumEl Born and the waterfront | 1 h 45 | Mon | Advised |
| La Boqueria MarketGothic Quarter and La Rambla | 45 min | Sun | Not needed |
| Montjuïc CastleMontjuïc | 2 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Palau de la Música CatalanaGothic Quarter and La Rambla | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Advised |
| Santa Maria del MarEl Born and the waterfront | 45 min | Open daily | Not needed |
| Sant Pau Art Nouveau SiteEixample and Sagrada Família | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Parc de la CiutadellaEl Born and the waterfront | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| BarcelonetaEl Born and the waterfront | 2 h | Always open | Not needed |
| GràciaGràcia and Park Güell | 1 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |