Sample itinerary
4 days in Barcelona with friends: Gaudí, beaches and tapas
- Art & Culture
- Beaches
- Nightlife
- Food
Four days in Barcelona mixes Gaudí, the old town, a beach afternoon and late Spanish dinners without cramming. Book the Sagrada Família and Park Güell before you go: both sell timed tickets that run out weeks ahead in high season. Plan on around €290 per person for tickets, food, drinks and transport, before flights and accommodation.
Last updated: 13 Oct 2026
About €290 per person on the ground
Activities, food and local transport. Getting there and accommodation are extra.
Prices per person in euro, checked in October 2026.
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When to go
May, June and September are ideal: warm sea, long evenings and fewer crowds than in July and August. The beach is for swimming from June to early October; the rest of the year Barcelona is a mild city break.
Getting there & staying
AI suggestions: search and book on the linked sitesFly into Barcelona El Prat (BCN), then the Aerobús to Plaça de Catalunya in about 35 minutes
Direct flights reach Barcelona from almost every European city. Metro line L9 Sud also serves the airport, but it needs a separate airport ticket.
Search flights on SkyscannerApartment for the group · Eixample, near Passeig de Gràcia
Central and well connected by metro, walking distance to the Gothic Quarter and Gràcia, and calmer at night than the old town.
Search stays on Booking.comDay 1
Gothic Quarter, El Born and the Picasso Museum
T-casual travel card
Ten metro or bus journeys for €13. Each person needs their own card, and ten trips cover the whole stay for most people.
Day 2
Sagrada Família, Sant Pau and Gràcia
Menú del día
Most local restaurants serve a fixed lunch menu on weekdays: starter, main, dessert and a drink, usually €15 to €18.
Day 3
Park Güell, Bunkers del Carmel and the beach
Day 4
Montjuïc: Miró, gardens and the view
Frequently asked questions
How far ahead should we book the Sagrada Família?
Tickets go on sale about two months ahead. From May to September good morning slots go 10 to 14 days ahead, and tower tickets about three weeks ahead.
Is Park Güell free?
Only the outer park. The monumental zone with the mosaic terrace needs a timed ticket, €18 for adults since January 2026.
Can we visit the Bunkers del Carmel at sunset?
Access is limited to daytime hours that change with the season (later in summer), and the city closes the site at night. Check the closing time on the day.
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