Best of Barcelona & Montserrat: semi-private tour with pickup

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Montjuic Castle

  Enjoy panoramic views over the city of Barcelona

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  La Sagrada Familia

  Sagrada Família is Barcelona’s most iconic landmark, designed by Antoni Gaudí. This extraordinary basilica blends Gothic and Art Nouveau forms, with intricate façades. Its towering spires and symbolic details make it one of the most remarkable architectural works in the world. We will do a panoramic visit and if you wish, we can purchase skip-the-line tickets so you can continue with an audio-guided visit at the end of the tour. Contact us by email after booking if wanted. Most guests choose the free panoramic visit without the ticketed entry.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Port Olimpic

  Beautiful Marina and Barcelona's trendy beach

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Placa d'Espanya

  Plaça d’Espanya is one of Barcelona’s largest and most important squares, built for the 1929 International Exhibition. It is marked by the twin Venetian Towers and sits at the foot of Montjuïc, near the Magic Fountain and the former bullring, now the Arenas shopping center. The square serves as a major transport hub and a grand gateway to the Montjuïc area.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Passeig de Gracia

  Passeig de Gràcia is Barcelona’s most elegant boulevard, linking Plaça de Catalunya with the Gràcia district. Known for its luxury boutiques and Modernist architecture, it is home to landmarks such as Casa Batlló and Casa Milà. Wide sidewalks, distinctive mosaic paving, and grand façades make it one of the city’s most prestigious avenues.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya

  Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) is housed in the grand Palau Nacional on Montjuïc hill. The museum is renowned for its outstanding collection of Romanesque frescoes, as well as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and modern Catalan art. Its elevated position also offers panoramic views over Barcelona from the terraces.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  La Mansana de la Discordia

  La Mansana de la Discòrdia, meaning “Block of Discord,” refers to a famous stretch of Passeig de Gràcia where leading Modernist architects competed through bold designs. The contrasting façades and decorative styles earned the block its nickname, making it one of Barcelona’s most striking showcases of Catalan Modernisme.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Casa Amatller

  Casa Amatller is a prominent Modernist building on Passeig de Gràcia, designed in 1898 by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Its distinctive stepped gable façade, inspired by Flemish Gothic architecture, contrasts with Gaudí’s neighboring Casa Batlló. Rich decorative details and sculpted stonework reflect the wealth and taste of the Amatller chocolate-making family who commissioned it.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Plaza de Catalunya

  Plaça de Catalunya is Barcelona’s central square and main meeting point, linking the historic old town with the modern Eixample district. Surrounded by shops, cafés, and major avenues such as La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia, it serves as a key transport hub and a lively gateway to the city.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Montana de Montserrat

  Visit the National Park of Montserrat - admission ticket included. Montserrat is a dramatic mountain range about one hour from Barcelona, known for its unique serrated rock formations and panoramic views. It is home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, which houses the revered Black Madonna (La Moreneta), Catalonia’s patron saint. The area combines natural beauty, spiritual significance, and excellent hiking opportunities.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 11
  Abadia de Montserrat

  Abadía de Montserrat is a Benedictine monastery founded in the 11th century, dramatically set within the Montserrat mountains. It is one of Catalonia’s most important spiritual sites and home to the revered Black Madonna (La Moreneta). The abbey also features a basilica, a renowned boys’ choir, and sweeping views over the surrounding landscape.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 12
  L'Anella Olimpica de Montjuic

  L’Anella Olímpica de Montjuïc is the main Olympic complex built for the 1992 Barcelona Games. Located on Montjuïc hill, it includes the Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys), Palau Sant Jordi, and surrounding open spaces. Today, it hosts major sporting events, concerts, and public gatherings, offering wide views over the city.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  El Born / La Ribera

  El Born is one of Barcelona’s most atmospheric neighborhoods, known for its narrow medieval streets, boutique shops, lively cafés, and vibrant nightlife. Blending history and creativity, it is home to landmarks such as Santa Maria del Mar and offers a mix of local culture, artisan stores, and a relaxed yet trendy vibe just steps from the old city center.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14
  Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar

  Santa Maria del Mar is a striking 14th-century Catalan Gothic church in the El Born district of Barcelona. Built between 1329 and 1383 by the city’s merchants and shipbuilders, it is known for its pure architectural lines, soaring columns, and luminous stained-glass windows. The interior feels unusually open and harmonious, making it one of the finest examples of Catalan Gothic architecture in Spain.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Luggage may be stored in the vehicle during the tour

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