Barcelona city tour and Montserrat experience with cog-wheel train
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Barcelona city tour and Montserrat experience with cog-wheel train

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Language: English, Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 9 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 45 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll take the Montjuïc cable car up to Parc de Montjuïc, Mirador and Castell de Montjuïc and enjoy the finest panoramic views of Barcelona
  • The tour visits Montserrat mountain where you can admire rocks shaped like humans and animals
  • The Basilica de Montserrat holds the Montserrat Virgin, known as La Moreneta (the Black Virgin), the patron saint of Catalonia
What to expect

First part of the tour:

Your adventure begins with a walking tour of the Born neighbourhood and the Gothic Quarter. Explore one of the city's most significant streets until you reach the awe-inspiring Cathedral of Barcelona. As you follow your guide towards the coach, you'll have the opportunity to admire Santa Maria del Mar.

Next, hop on an air-conditioned coach for a scenic drive around the city. From the comfort of your seat, take in views of the Olympic Port, the beach, and Barceloneta - the charming fisherman’s quarter. Your journey continues to Montjuïc Mountain, a key location during the 1992 Olympic Games. Here, you'll board a cable car for a bird's eye view of the city. The tour concludes at the MNAC viewpoint, offering one of the most spectacular panoramic vistas of Barcelona. On your return to the office, you'll pass through Passeig de Gracia, where you can spot iconic Gaudí buildings such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera.


Second part of the tour:

A comfortable coach will take you to Montserrat Mountain, which majestically rises to 4,051 feet (1,236 meters). This journey offers an opportunity to soak in the magnificent and awe-inspiring views of Montserrat Mountain.

Over centuries, wind and rain have sculpted the mountain's rocks into strange and varied forms. Local folklore has attributed human or animal shapes to some of these peaks, leading to fascinating legends about their origins. A cog-wheel train will take you up the mountain, amidst the Monastery. A 15-minute ride with a privileged and spectacular view of the surroundings, and completely wheelchair-friendly.
You'll visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat, home to the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of Verge Moreneta (the Black Madonna). Founded in 1025, the Benedict sanctuary of Montserrat provides a mystical setting for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia, enshrined in the monastery's Royal Basilica. Over time, tales of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin have attracted pilgrims and visitors, contributing to the monastery's fame. Today, Montserrat continues to cater to the needs of pilgrims, a thousand years after its original founding.

Before returning, you'll have some free time to explore an audiovisual exhibition about Montserrat's history. You can also sample traditional liquors, handcrafted by the monastery's monks.

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned coach
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Local delicacy tasting
  • check Cable car ticket
  • check Train ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain

Meeting point:
Julia Travel office, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Check in at the local operator's office 15 minutes before the departure time of the activity.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Infants aged 0-3 can join for free (meals and drinks not included)
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Not allowed:

  • It is not permitted to enter the Basilica at Montserrat wearing tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals

Know in advance:

  • You have approximately 1 hour 15 minutes of free time for lunch (from April to October) and 45 minutes (from November to March) between both parts of the excursions
  • This tour is bilingual and will be conducted in both Spanish and English
  • This experience includes: Montjuïc cable car ride, access to the Black Madonna, cog-wheel train up to Montserrat, tasting of 4 typical liquors, and entrance to the audiovisual exhibition "Espai Audio visual Montserrat"
  • Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on the season
  • The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old. ID card can be requested
  • Entrance to the Cathedral of Barcelona and Montserrat museum are not included
  • From the end of January to the beginning of March, the cable car is under maintenance (exact days to be confirmed). The service will be replaced by the Port cable car
  • Please be aware that some walking is included during this tour. It's recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes
  • At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold
  • No refunds are given for late arrivals or no-shows
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Provider
Julia Travel
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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    Un tour espectacular en un sitio maravilloso. Nuestra guía Carol nos hizo una visita muy agradable. Gracias

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