Barcelona & Montserrat

You will start your day by departing the port area after your arrival, in a safe and comfortable vehicle with your English-speaking guide. Make your way to the famous Monastery of Montserrat, just a short and scenic ride outside of Barcelona, and visit the beautiful basilica.

Enjoy the incredible views along the way up to the top of the mountain. When you reach the top, like thousands of pilgrims before, you will be touched and inspired as you explore the magnificent mountain and its spectacular rock formations. Learn about the legend of the Black Virgin and enjoy a performance by the "L' Escolania", which is the oldest children's choir in Europe (if available).

After your visit to Montserrat, you will continue your tour back in Barcelona where you will have the opportunity to see some of the most famous of the city's sites.

La Sagrada Familia is the world-famous architectural masterpiece of Gaudi. In 1883 he took over the design of the Sagrada Familia, while also working on other projects. He worked for 43 years in the temple until 1926, and the work still continues today.

Park Guell, Gaudi's greatest park with beautiful city views. Originated in 1900 when Count Eusebi Guell bought a tree-covered hillside (then outside Barcelona) and hired Gaudi to create a miniature city of houses for the wealthy on landscaped grounds. You can avoid the long lines with your skip-the-line tickets as you visit inside the park.

Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona's most luxurious strip is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture.

La Pedrera/Casa Mila is Gaudi's most famous building in Barcelona. Casa Batllo is Gaudi's most astounding contribution to Modernism. Casa Amataller and Casa Morera, part of the trio "Apple of Discord".

Plaza Espana is one of the most impressive plazas in Barcelona and one of the most important squares in town. This is the gateway to the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, one of the newest shopping centers in Barcelona and a major transport hub.

The National Palace is a very impressive site with great views. It is probably the most emblematic building of Montjuic and was built for the International Expo in 1929.

The Olympic Ring is just to the south of the city and close to Barcelona Harbor. The main features of the Olympic Ring are the 70,000-seat Olympic Stadium, built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.

Montjuic Hill, with loads of history and great city views. Home to an old military fortress with roots dating back to 1640, Montjuic Hill offers great panoramic views from Mirador De L' Alcalde.

The Columbus Monument is a 60-meter-tall monument of Christopher Columbus at the lower end of La Rambla. It was constructed for the Exposicion Universal de Barcelona in honor of Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.

Port Olympic, with its marina, shops, restaurants, galleries, and more. Located east of the Port of Barcelona, it hosted the sailing events for the 1992 Summer Olympics.

Plaza Cataluna, the most famous plaza in the heart of Barcelona, is a large square in central Barcelona that is generally considered to be both its city center and the place where the old city and the 19th-century-built Eixample meet.

Please Note: In Barcelona, certain hotels and apartments are located in areas where there is limited road access, making it difficult for guests to be picked up directly from their accommodation or dropped off after the tour. In such cases, you may need to walk to the nearest pickup/drop-off location where a taxi can be arranged. If you are arriving by cruise ship, this tour departs from the cruise ship pier. For hotel guests, custom pick-up is provided from hotels that are not located within the historic part of the city. Please enter your desired pick-up location when booking, and we will reconfirm the specific pick-up information once your tour is confirmed. We recommend contacting the tour operator after making your reservation, especially if you have luggage, to confirm whether direct pick-up or drop-off is available from your location. In terms of luggage, we typically allow one large suitcase and one carry-on bag per guest.