Barcelona: Private Tour of Montjuïc with Cable Car Ride
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This guided tour of Montjuïc offers a comprehensive and unique outdoor experience, touring Barcelona’s most famous mountain, from the Spanish Steps to the Miramar Hotel, past emblematic squares, gardens, museums and viewpoints. Historical sites such as the German Pavilion, the MNAC, the Olympic Ring, the Olympic Museum and the Miró Foundation are explored, discovering how Montjuïc became a key centre of art, culture and Olympic legacy. Along the way we can make an optional panoramic ascent by cable car, which allows us to see how Barcelona and the Mediterranean unfold from the top. Cable car tickets are not included and are purchased at the station for a price of 12 euros per person, the guide ticket is also not included The tour ends at the Miramar Hotel viewpoint, with spectacular views over the city and the sea, and guests can choose how to continue their descent: on foot, by taxi, by bus or by funicular, providing comfort and flexibility.
Your experience
Stop 1
The tour begins next to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, opposite Plaza de España. The itinerary continues to Montjuïc mountain until reaching the National Museum of Art of Catalonia, one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Barcelona, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the port, Maria Cristina Avenue and the city skyline.
Stop 2
Then, we will continue climbing the mountain to the Olympic Ring, where we can look at the Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys, the torch and the complex where the 1992 Olympic Games were held.
Stop 3
Here you can see some footsteps left by the athletes of the Olympics, etched on the ground right in front of the Olympic Museum.
Stop 4
The Fundació Joan Miró was inaugurated in 1975 as a space dedicated to modern art and the work of Joan Miró.
Stop 5
Next stop: Montjuïc cable car, climb to the top using the cable car, enjoying the panoramic views of the city
Stop 6
You can enjoy the panoramic views of Barcelona and tour Montjuïc Castle outside, appreciating its history and architecture without accessing the interior.
Stop 7
A stop at this famous city viewpoint
Stop 8
After visiting the Sardana sculpture, you can pause for a drink in a bar located at the top.
Stop 9
The tour will continue descending through the gardens to the square where the Miramar Hotel is located, from where you can again enjoy the spectacular views. The tour will conclude at this point, and customers can choose how to continue their descent: by foot, taxi, bus or funicular.
What’s included
- Private Guide
Not included
- Admission to Montjuic Castle, MNAC, Miro Foundation, Sports Museum
- Meals
- Carbonated beverages
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- The Guide Cable Car Ticket is not included.
- The Olympic Ring may be closed for concerts or events.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: Between the Magic Fountain and the Al Treball sculpture, here are the coordinates you can paste into your mobile maps: 41.371005, 2.151091 The nearest Metro station is Plaza España. How to recognize your guide: Your guide will carry a green binder in his hand and a beige cap.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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