A magical hill of fountains, flowers, and more with upgrades for a castle tour and dance performance
Included
Included
Experienced, local guide
Included
Montjuic Castle guided tour (optional upgrade)
Excluded
Excluded
Gratuities
Important information
How much walking is there?
This tour covers about 2 miles at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
Highlights
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Begin your Montjuïc Walking Tour outside the castle. If you’ve selected the Montjuïc Castle upgrade, you’ll enjoy a guided visit to this monumental fortress before your tour. At the walking tour start time, everyone will meet our Barcelona guide in front of the castle, and we’ll begin.
As we set off, you’ll learn how this hill is connected to the earliest roots of Barcelona. Together, we’ll explore colorful gardens and incredible viewpoints.
At Mirador del Alcalde, your guide will regale you with tales of the ancient migrant community that once lived here and the many evolutions of this unusual hilltop.
We’ll enjoy this scenic view of Barcelona and then continue on to the Joan Brossa gardens. In these beautifully landscaped gardens, you’ll admire a statue dedicated to the traditional Catalan dance, La Sardana. Later, we’ll visit another monument to dance, this one for Carmen Amaya, the famous flamenco dancer with humble roots.
Our garden-hopping isn’t done. In the Laribal’s Gardens, get to know the mystical side of Montjuïc. Here, centuries ago, witches and wizards used to gather. We’ll walk down the gardens the same way witches used to do to reach the Greek Theater — and where they may have cast some spells!
Toward the bottom of the hill, we arrive at our last stop, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, built in 1929 for the International Exhibition. Admire the new architecture around it that the 20th century brought to Barcelona, such as the striking Museum of Catalan Art and the charming waterfall lined-walk.
You can continue on your own to the Venetian Towers and the Plaça d’Espanya, just a short stroll away, or grab a drink or bite to eat. Your local guide can always share recommendations if you’d like!
If you’ve chosen the upgrade for our flamenco show, the culture experience isn’t over. In the evening, head to a historic tapas bar where downstairs (in the walls of an 11th-century convent) is an intimate venue. Here, you’ll watch the passionate display of music and dance that is flamenco. Your ticket also includes a complimentary drink!