Barcelona packs Gaudí’s architecture, a medieval old town, and a true urban beach into one city. This itinerary reserves Gaudí sites with pre-booked slots (essential in high season) and saves Barceloneta for unwinding.
Day by day
D1
Sagrada Família and Eixample
Sagrada Família at your reserved time slot (book tickets several weeks in advance in summer)
Casa Batlló and Casa Milà while strolling down Passeig de Gràcia
Tapas dinner in Eixample, a less touristy neighborhood than Las Ramblas
D2
Park Güell and Gràcia
Park Güell early in the morning (timed entry required for the monumental zone)
Gràcia neighborhood for lunch, with its shady squares and village feel
Bunkers del Carmel in the late afternoon for panoramic city views
D3
Barri Gòtic and El Born
Barcelona Cathedral and the alleys of the Barri Gòtic in the morning
Santa Caterina Market for a quick lunch
El Born in the afternoon: Picasso Museum, independent boutiques
D4
The Beach
Barceloneta in the morning before the afternoon crowds
Seafood lunch on the waterfront
Montjuïc in the late afternoon for sunset views over the city and port
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