Showing a 3-day Barcelona plan. Days 4+ appear when you extend.
Day 1Gothic Quarter
- Morning
- The cathedral and the Gothic Quarter's lanes
- Afternoon
- La Rambla and the Boqueria market
- Evening
- Tapas in El Born
Tip: Watch bags on La Rambla — it's pickpocket central.
Day 2Gaudí
- Morning
- The Sagrada Família, booked for opening
- Afternoon
- Park Güell's terrace (timed ticket)
- Evening
- Dinner up in Gràcia
Tip: Both Sagrada Família and Park Güell need timed tickets booked ahead.
Day 3Modernisme
- Morning
- Casa Batlló and Casa Milà on Passeig de Gràcia
- Afternoon
- The Eixample's shops and cafés
- Evening
- A rooftop bar at golden hour
Day 4Montjuïc
- Morning
- The MNAC museum and Montjuïc castle
- Afternoon
- Poble Espanyol or the gardens
- Evening
- The Magic Fountain show after dark
Tip: Check the fountain-show nights; it doesn't run daily.
Day 5Beach & Barceloneta
- Morning
- A morning on Barceloneta beach
- Afternoon
- Seafood lunch, then back through El Born
- Evening
- Sunset on the waterfront
Day 6Day trip: Montserrat
- Morning
- Train and cable car to the mountain monastery
- Afternoon
- The boys' choir and a ridge hike
- Evening
- Back to Barcelona for dinner
Day 7Markets & farewell
- Morning
- The Sant Antoni market
- Afternoon
- Tibidabo views or one more museum
- Evening
- A farewell seafood dinner
Make it yours
This is a starting route, not a rulebook — shift days to match your arrival, the weather and what's open. Museums often close one weekday, and the big sights are calmest at opening.