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Barcelona, day by day

Barcelona pairs Gaudí's city with a medieval old town, a hill and a beach. Start with three days that give each its own day, with the ticket rules that matter in 2026.

Updated September 2026

Barcelona
Photo: M McBey, CC BY 2.0

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3 days in Barcelona

3 Days in Barcelona
3 days3 Days in BarcelonaGaudí's masterpieces, the Gothic Quarter and El Born, then Montjuïc and the beach.

Before you go

Good to know in Barcelona

Tickets and bookings

  • Sagrada Família: open every day from 9:00 (10:30 on Sundays), with closing times that change by season. Book a timed ticket on the official website.Source: Sagrada Família · checked Sep 2026

Getting around

  • A single metro or bus ticket costs €2.90 in 2026, and a T-casual card gives ten journeys in zone 1 for €13.Source: TMB · checked Sep 2026

Stay safe

  • Street thieves use distraction techniques and often work in teams. Keep your passport, phone and money in separate places, especially in crowds.Source: GOV.UK travel advice · checked Sep 2026

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Sources and method

Places and coordinates: Wikidata and Tripwoa's open-data place catalog (Overture Maps Foundation, © OpenStreetMap contributors). Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each image. Practical rules: the official sources linked in each note, checked in September 2026.

How this plan was made: Tripwoa's planner drafted the day order from real coordinates and typical visit times. Each stop was then reviewed, reordered where needed and rewritten with AI assistance. Walking distances are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra time on real streets.