Barcelona Highlights and Montserrat with Cog-wheel Train

Barcelona, ES
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Highlights

  • Guided walking tour through the Gothic Quarter
  • Visit the exterior of the beautiful Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Panoramic tour through the city with views of Gaudi buildings
  • Breathtaking ride up to Montserrat on the cog-wheel train
  • Visit the Basilica and see the Black Madonna

Meeting Point

Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19

Meeting point

Carrer d'Alí-Bei, 80 Local nº 180 - Planta baja Delante del andén 19 / In front of the Platform 19, 08013 Barcelona , Spain

End point

End Point

Please find the Julia Travel Office in Ground floor, Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08018 Barcelona, Spain. It is mandatory to check-in in the counter and after we will go to platform 19

Meeting point

Carrer d'Alí-Bei, 80 Local nº 180 - Planta baja Delante del andén 19 / In front of the Platform 19, 08013 Barcelona , Spain

End point

What to expect

1

Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic)

In the first part of the visit, we will enjoy a walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter. We will have the opportunity to stroll along one of the most important streets of Barcelona and visit places such as the Arc de Triomf, the Cathedral of Barcelona or the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. You will marvel at the multitude of details on the façades of the buildings you will come across along the route. We will walk through the narrow streets of the old part of the city and discover its hidden secrets. At the end of the walking tour, we will board an air-conditioned bus for a panoramic tour of Barcelona.

Duration 240 minutes
2

Montjuic

We will do different stops on Montjuic, which was the Olympic Area in 1992. At the first stop, we will access the Montjuic Cable Car, from where we will have breathtaking views of Barcelona. We will pass by Montjuic Castle, from where we will be able to take a trip to the past and discover part of the history of the city. We will make a last stop in Montjuic, in this case at the MNAC viewpoint, from where we will have a different perspective of Barcelona.

Duration 60 minutes
3

Casa Mila - La Pedrera

It’s time to return to the office, but first, we will pass though Paseo de Gracia, one of the most important streets in Barcelona, and where two of Antoni Gaudí’s most important works are located: La Pedrera & La Casa Batlló.

Duration 30 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

Abadia de Montserrat

Check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord before the starting time of the afternoon activity. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat. After a 1h drive on the highway, board the cogwheel train up the mountain and enjoy the amazing views. Admire the Mountain’s peculiar morphology, which comes from the Catalan words Mont (mountain) and Serrat (serrated). World-famous for its rocky geography, Montserrat beautiful scenery was declared National Park in 1987 to protect its natural and cultural wealth. Learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. Fall in love with the Gothic and Renaissance details of the basilica and sanctuary. Learn about the legend of the miraculous apparition of the Madonna and Child in the cave of Santa Cova. To this day, their woodcarving is kept in the Church of the monastery, which you will be able to visit. The figure is popularly known as La Moreneta (Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.

Duration 240 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    This activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers per guide.
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    Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or flip flops.
  • Additional information
    At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
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    The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.
  • Additional information
    From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
  • Additional information
    Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
  • Additional information
    Julià Travel reserves the right to change the itinerary or cancel the tour due to events being celebrated in the city or force majeure reasons.
  • Additional information
    Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
Provided by Julia Travel S.L

What our experts say

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    Try the local liquors at Montserrat
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    Dress modestly for the Basilica visit
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    Check weather; Montserrat can be chilly
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    Explore hidden gems in the Gothic Quarter
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    Grab lunch at a café in Montjuïc

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