Barcelona Highlights and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train

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585 to 645 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Enjoy a walking tour of the Gothic Quarter and see the beautiful Cathedral of Barcelona. Have a panoramic tour through the city. Visit Montjuïc and enjoy the views from the cable car. Take the cogwheel train and enjoy a breathtaking ride up to Montserrat. Visit the Black Madonna known as La Moreneta in the Basilica or taste some of the local liquors made in the area.

What's Included

Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio Visual Montserrat”
Montjuïc cable car ride + Cog-wheel train up to Montserrat
Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
Access to the Black Madonna
Tour in Spanish and English
Local Guide using Radio Guide System

Cathedral of Barcelona Admission Ticket
Montserrat Museum Admission Ticket

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Meeting Location

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

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

4 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
At Montserrat there is a mountains climate, depending on the season you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
The duration of the tour includes the round trip to the destination.

From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
Please note this activity includes walking long distances, so it is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
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.
Please check the schedule for the facilities you wish to visit at the site.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Barcelona Highlights and Montserrat with Cog-Wheel Train?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025