Montjuïc Walking Tour: Gardens, Views, and History

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Montjuïc in Barcelona. Explore historic sites, enjoy panoramic views, and delve into the city’s cultural roots. Upgrade for a guided tour inside Montjuic Castle and discover the enchanting world of Catalan dancing traditions.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Montjuic Castle - A massive 17th-century fortress with an upgrade option for a guided visit before your tour

  • Jardins del Mirador del Alcalde - You will see a belvedere in a garden with tiered waterfalls overlooking the sea

  • Jardins de Joan Brossa - Here you will find scenic grounds filled with fountains and sculptures, including one dedicated to Catalan dance

  • Monumento a Carmen Amaya - Discover the statue of Barcelona’s most famous flamenco dancer

  • Jardins de Laribal - Here you will discover the greenest side of Montjuïc where witches and wizards used to gather

  • Teatre Grec - Here you will see a flower-filled location for concerts and festivals (closed mid-June to early August).

  • The Magic Fountain - Here you will end your tour, with a waterfall-lined walk and stunning architecture along the way

  • El Paraigua - Upgrade offering a traditional flamenco show on Fridays and Saturdays in an intimate venue with a free drink included

What's Included
  • Photo ops at viewpoints around Montjuic
  • Optional upgrade for a guided tour inside the fortress
  • Expert English-speaking tour guide
  • Optional upgrade for a flamenco show with drink included
  • Walking tour of the gardens and history of Montjuïc
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We begin outside Montjuïc Castle, where your guide will share how this hill is connected to Barcelona’s roots. Want to see inside the castle? Upgrade for a guided visit to this fortress before your tour.

Our walking tour passes through the blooming gardens and panoramic vistas of Montjuïc. At Mirador del Alcalde, hear stories of the neighborhood’s history. In the Joan Brossa gardens, see a statue celebrating the Catalan dance, La Sardana. In the Jardins de Laribal, discover the former witches and wizards of Montjuïc.

There’s much more, including scenic vistas at almost every turn. Our last stop is the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, surrounded by stunning architecture and a walkway lined with shallow waterfalls.

If you’ve chosen the flamenco upgrade, the culture experience isn’t over. In the evening, head to a historic tapas bar where you’ll watch a traditional flamenco performance. Your ticket also includes a complimentary drink!

Location
Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66
Carretera de Montjuïc
We’ll meet outside the entrance of the Montjuïc Castle. Your guide will be holding a sign that says “ExperienceFirst.” For easier navigation, use these coordinates: 41.36396300563352, 2.167071231085228
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rafaelale3210xt
Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful scenery - Thomas was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing, friendly and very knowledgeable. Would definitely love this experience again!
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Sugar0802
Aug 31, 2024
Lovely Nature Walk with Thomas - Thomas was our guide and we loved his history lesson and the nature walk. It was so hot outside, but the meander down the hill thru the gardens were wonderfully shaded and Thomas was a delight to share the afternoon with!
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Adam_s
Aug 31, 2024
Interesting and informative - Tour guide Daria was excellent. Very good. Lots of information and history. Nice views. Long walk. Good local tips.
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Yvonnegn4789sl
Aug 31, 2024
Montjuic Tour - Thomas was an amazing guide! He was so friendly, and so fun he was made sure to have everyone feel included. He was informative and still very entertaining, would book with him again!
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Wondergirl2006
Aug 28, 2024
Chill hike - We had a very relaxing and interesting tour with our guide Thomas. He showed us some very beautiful places on Mount Montijur and told many cool stories from the past. Really enjoyed the tour
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Spencersf9526fk
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was amazing! Daria was so sweet and informative. We loved the information and would definitely recommend!!!!!
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_w2972wa
Aug 21, 2024
Montjuic - Daria is an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and attentive to every detail. We enjoyed it very much. Highly recommended!
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Ukuludo
Aug 20, 2024
Top - Great visit with a soothing atmosphere very nice site to visit. Our Guide was great and the ride very nice.
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Kero
Aug 20, 2024
Back to the past - Tour full of emotion and magic. Beautiful walk immersed in nature listening to the story of Montjüic and the birth of Barcelona. I thank Daniela, our Guide, for letting us totally immerse ourselves in the history of this city with its engaging stories.
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Filippobracalente
Aug 16, 2024
Pleasantly different tour, highly recommended 🙂 - This tour was really special. We really enjoyed the fact that it was different than the tour of the castle we expected. The Guide was really exhaustive in the explanations and very helpful in answering all our curiosities. Really recommended 🙂
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