Enjoy 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.
* This tour includes a walking tour through El Born and the Gothic Quarter until March 15, 2026.
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We will meet at the Julià Travel office, located at Estació del Nord at 09:00hrs.
Begin your experience with a panoramic bus tour of Barcelona's most iconic sights. Enjoy the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where you'll see two of Gaudí's modernist gems: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a strategic stop at the MNAC Viewpoint and Montjuïc Castle as you explore the 1992 Olympic area. Enjoy the views from the Montjuïc Cable Car.
It’s time to return to the office. Once you arrive you will have 3 hours free time, where you can explore the city on your own.
At 01:45PM check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat.
After a 1h drive on the highway, we will arrive to Montserrat. 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.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. 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 (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. Your guided tour includes access to visit the ‘Moreneta’, a tasting of excellent local liqueurs, a visit to the Audiovisual Space, and the return trip from the monastery by cogwheel train. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market selling local agricultural and typical products.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Get aboard the Montjuic cable car for breathtaking views over Barcelona.
- Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour.
- Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.
AFTERNOON TOUR – PLEASE NOTE
- Departure is at 02:00 PM, check in at the Julià Travel office in Estació del Nord is at 01:45 PM.
Begin your experience with a panoramic bus tour of Barcelona's most iconic sights. Enjoy the elegant Passeig de Gràcia, where you'll see two of Gaudí's modernist gems: La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Continue with a strategic stop at the MNAC Viewpoint and Montjuïc Castle as you explore the 1992 Olympic area. Enjoy the views from the Montjuïc Cable Car.
It’s time to return to the office. Once you arrive you will have 3 hours free time, where you can explore the city on your own.
At 01:45PM check in back again at our office in Estació del Nord. Meet your guide and come aboard an air-conditioned coach to Montserrat.
After a 1h drive on the highway, we will arrive to Montserrat. 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.
Follow your local guide through the site and learn about the history and architectural style of the Monastery. A community of 80 monks currently lives and follow the rule of Saint Benedict in Montserrat. 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 (The Black Madonna) as a result of a varnish reaction.
Besides the main area, there are a great number of small churches and trails you can follow. Your guided tour includes access to visit the ‘Moreneta’, a tasting of excellent local liqueurs, a visit to the Audiovisual Space, and the return trip from the monastery by cogwheel train. After the guided tour, you will have free time to admire the fabulous landscape and visit the market selling local agricultural and typical products.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Get aboard the Montjuic cable car for breathtaking views over Barcelona.
- Montserrat Museum: wide variety of archeological artworks from medieval times to avant-garde style. Entrance fee not included on the tour.
- Hiking routes: although there are plenty of trails to follow, we recommend you to reach the cross of Sant Miquel (approximately 15 minutes from the monastery) as it offers one of the best views of the area.
AFTERNOON TOUR – PLEASE NOTE
- Departure is at 02:00 PM, check in at the Julià Travel office in Estació del Nord is at 01:45 PM.
Details
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Day tour
9h 15min
English / Spanish
Included
- Montjuïc cable car ride
- Barcelona’s Panoramic Tour
- Access to the Black Madonna
- Cog-wheel train down from Montserrat
- Taste of 4 typical liquors of the area
- Entrance to the audio-visual exhibition in Montserrat “Espai Audio visual Montserrat”. Exhibition based on three fundamental pillars: the mountain, the monastery and the sanctuary
- Transportation on an air-conditioned coach
- Local guide
- Tour operated in both Spanish and English
- Radio guide system
Not included
- Entrance to the Cathedral of Barcelona, nor Montserrat museum.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Product code:
BCNHIMON
Meeting point
Julia Travel office, Estació del Nord, ground floor, platform 19. Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80
Additional information
- From the end of January to the beginning of March the cable car is under maintenance (days to concrete).
- The duration of the tour includes transportation.
- A dress code is required to enter the Basilica in Montserrat. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. No flip flops permitted.
- Queues to see the Black Madonna may occur depending on season.
- 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.
