Montjuïc Walking Tour: The Magical Side of Barcelona
A magic hilltop of flowers, fountains, views, and lore
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Highlights
- Learn how Barcelona began, according to legend, right here at Montjuïc.
- Capture beautiful panoramas of Barcelona from hilltop viewpoints.
- Wander romantic gardens filled with flowers, sculptures, waterfalls, and more.
- Admire the majestic Montjuïc Castle, dating back to 1640. Discover the mysterious roots of Catalan dancing traditions.
- Hear the magical story of one of Spain’s most famous flamenco dancers.
- Walk down the path to scenic Spain Square, adorned by flowers and greenery.
What you'll do
Begin your Montjuïc Walking Tour outside the Montjuïc Castle where you’ll hear how this hill is connected to the very foundation of Barcelona. From there, we’ll begin our walk in the colorful gardens and up to some incredible viewpoints.
At Mirador del Alcalde, your guide will regale yo ... read more
Begin your Montjuïc Walking Tour outside the Montjuïc Castle where you’ll hear how this hill is connected to the very foundation of Barcelona. From there, we’ll begin our walk in the colorful gardens and up to some 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.
Enjoy this scenic viewpoint 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, you’ll get to know the mystical side of Montjuïc. Here, centuries ago, witches and wizards used to gather.
Walking down the hill, we arrive at our last stop, the Plaça d’Espanya (Spain Square). Admire the new architecture that the 20th century brought to Barcelona, such as the striking Museum of Catalan Art and the beautiful waterfall lined-walk.
Before you go, make a wish at the stunning and sometimes musical Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, built in 1929 for the International Exhibition. Who knows? It just might come true!
Itinerary
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Montjuïc Castle
A massive 17th-century fortress
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Mirador del Alcalde
A belvedere in a garden with tiered waterfalls overlooking the sea
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Joan Brossa gardens and Sardana’s statue
Scenic grounds filled with fountains and sculptures, including one dedicated to Catalan dance
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Carmen Amaya’s Monument
The statue of Barcelona’s most famous flamenco dancer
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Laribal Gardens and Cat’s Fountain
The greenest side of Montjuïc where witches and wizards used to gather
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The Greek Theater
A flower-filled location for concerts and festivals
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Spain Square
With a waterfall-lined walk and stunning architecture along the way
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
This tour ends at the Plaça d’Espanya.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
We’ll meet outside the Montjuïc Castle at Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, 08038 Barcelona, 08038. Your guide will be holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst.” The guide will be standing under the white directional sign just outside the castle. For easier navigation, use these direct coordinates: 41.36396300563352, 2.167071231085228
FAQs
Yes, the Barcelona Ancient Markets Walking Tour begins at 10 a.m. and the Raval Walking Tour begins at 1 p.m., so there’s plenty of time for all three or for you to pick and choose among them. Your guide can help direct you to the meeting point for the next tour if you’re continuing your discovery of Barcelona with us later that day.
This tour covers about 2 miles at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
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.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
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.
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