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Montjuïc Walking Tour: The Magical Side of Barcelona

A hilltop of secret gardens, stunning views and transformation

  • When 3 PM fall/winter and 4 PM spring/summer Friday, Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Duration 2 hours
  • Meeting Point Montjuïc Castle

€29 per person

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€29 per person

€29 per person

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  • Local experts
    Personal stories and insider travel tips
  • Top-rated
    Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars
  • Worry-free booking
    Flexible scheduling and refunds

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.
  • 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 the spectacular Barcelona Magic Fountain of Montjuïc.

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 you with tales of ...

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.

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!

Itinerary

  • Montjuïc Castle (entrance not included)

    A massive 17th-century fortress

  • Mirador del Alcalde

    A belvedere in a garden with tiered waterfalls overlooking the sea

  • Joan Brossa gardens and Sardana’s statue

    Scenic grounds filled with fountains and sculptures, including one dedicated to Catalan dance

  • Carmen Amaya’s Monument

    The statue of Barcelona’s most famous flamenco dancer

  • Laribal Gardens and Cat’s Fountain

    The greenest side of Montjuïc where witches and wizards used to gather

  • The Greek Theater

    A flower-filled location for concerts and festivals

  • The Magic Fountain

    With a waterfall-lined walk and stunning architecture along the way

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Plan your trip

Tour ending point

This tour ends at the Magic Fountain of Montjuic.

Refund policy

We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.

Meeting point

We’ll meet outside the Montjuïc Castle. Use these coordinates for the meeting location: 41.36396300563352, 2.167071231085228. You can paste them directly into Google Maps or any other navigation tool.

Your guide will be holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”

 

FAQs

Can I take your other Barcelona tours before this tour?

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.

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.

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