Barcelona in 2 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 2 days itinerary for Barcelona: 9 places grouped geographically into walking routes (11 h 45 min of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
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Day 1 · 6 h 30 min visiting · approx. 6.4 km walking between stops
- Basílica de la Sagrada Família — 2 h visit. This is Gaudi's monumental basilica, whose construction has been ongoing for decades, showcasing an evolving vision of organic architecture on a global scale. Hours: Nov–Feb: Mon–Sat 09:00–18:00 · Sun 10:30–18:00 · Mar–Oct: Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 · Sat 09:00–18:00 · Sun 10:30–19:00 · Apr–Sep: Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00 · Sat 09:00–18:00 · Sun 10:30–20:00.
- Sant Pau Recinte Modernista — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 1 km from previous stop). This modernist hospital complex, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, stands out with its beautiful pavilions and gardens among urban buildings. Hours: Nov–Mar: Mon–Sat 10:00–16:30 · Apr–Oct: Mon–Sat 10:00–18:30.
- Casa Vicens — 1 h visit (approx. 2.2 km from previous stop). Built between 1883 and 1885 as Antoni Gaudí's first major project, it is an early example of Catalan Modernism. Hours: PH,Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; Dec 25,Jan 01,Jan 06: off.
- Palau de la Música Catalana — 1 h visit (approx. 2.7 km from previous stop). It is the only modernist concert hall in the world that is naturally lit, designed between 1905 and 1908. Hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–15:30.
- Barcelona Cathedral — 1 h visit (approx. 420 m from previous stop). Its courtyard is distinguished by the presence of eleven geese, symbolizing the age of St. Eulalia at the time of her martyrdom. Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–18:30 · Sat 09:30–17:15 · Sun,PH 14:00–17:00.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- Museu de la Xocolata — It allows you to learn about the history and production process of chocolate, as well as admire edible sculptures made from this material.
- Bar del Pi — For many decades, it has been a popular meeting place for tapas, located right next to the Basílica de Santa Maria del Pi.
Day 2 · 5 h 15 min visiting · approx. 9.1 km walking between stops
- Spotify Camp Nou — 1 h 30 min visit. It allows you to enter the stands and feel the atmosphere of the legendary stadium, which distinguishes it from traditional sports museums.
- Pavelló Mies van der Rohe — 45 min visit (approx. 2.5 km from previous stop). Designed by Mies van der Rohe, it is an icon of modernist architecture, distinguished by its purity of form and the use of unique materials. Hours: Mar–Oct 10:00–20:00 · Nov–Feb 10:00–18:00.
- Palau Güell — 1 h visit (approx. 2.2 km from previous stop). An early work by Antoni Gaudí from 1886-1888, with famous colorful chimneys on the roof. Hours: Apr–Oct: 10:00–20:00 · Nov–Mar: 10:00–17:30.
- Park Güell — 2 h visit (approx. 4.4 km from previous stop). Designed by Antoni Gaudí between 1900 and 1914, it is a city park listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hours: Mar 25–Apr 29: 08:00–20:30 · Apr 30–Aug 26: 08:00–21:30.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
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