Barcelona Best Views: Old Town, Cable Car and Montjuic Castle

4.6
(141 reviews)

5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience Barcelona from unique perspectives on this tour that combines history, stunning views, and local culture. Start in the famous Ramblas with a walking tour in the Old Town, continue with great view from the Montjuic Cable Car and with an exclusive visit to the Montjuic Castle. Get to know the stories from the Spanish Civil War, enjoy the best sunset views from the Castle’s Tower with 360º view over the Old Town and the seaside.

To end your day, enjoy the magic of Barcelona’s famous Magic Fountain Show. Be mesmerized by the colorful water displays, with Barcelona at the background.

- Pass by the Boqueria Market and discover the off-the-beaten-path neighbourhood of Barcelona Old Town
- Enjoy the breathtaking rides of the Montjuic Cable Car
- Exclusive visit of the Montjuic Castle
- 360º views of Barcelona and the seaside at sunset time
- Enjoy a glass of wine in one of the best terraces of Barcelona

Note: The MAGIC FOUNTAIN is currently OFF due to drought protocol.

What's Included

Professional local guide
Tapas Tasting paired with local wine or beer
Walking tour of the Raval area
Small Group tour of max 12 people
Montjuic Castle Admission Ticket
Montjuic Funicular tickets
Magic Fountain Show (Now switched off due to drought protocol)
Gratuities (optional)
Food or beverages other than specified

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Palau Moja

At the reception of the Palau Moja, look for your guide, wearing the "In Out Barcelona Tours" badge.

End point
Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Enjoy the Magic Fountain Show at the ending point of the tour, a place close to many bars and restaurants.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Las Ramblas

    Start your tour at the famous Ramblas, the heart of the city centre.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Mercat de la Boqueria

    Enjoy this walking tour of the Old Town and visit the famous Boqueria Market, considered one of the best markets in the world because of its modernist design and the richness of products it offers.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Palau Guell (Pass by)

    At the beginning of the century, the high class of Barcelona wanted to live in the city centre. The most remarkable example of this desire is the Palau Guell, the house of the same Guell family that founded the construction of the Park Guell and the major patron of Gaudi’s work. Have a look at the facade of this private house, where a young Gaudi shows already all his talent to master the light and create beautiful shapes even with a very limited space.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cat, Fernando Botero

    Continue your walking tour to discover the Raval, the most multicultural and off the beaten path district of the Old Town, that attracts people from diverse social, cultural and geographical backgrounds. Visit the Rambla del Raval to take a picture with the enormous Cat Statue by Fernando Botero, probably the cutest statue you will ever see.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Telefèric de Montjuïc (Montjuïc Cable Car)

    Take the Montjuic funicular and get ready for the best views of Barcelona from top. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the Montjuic Cable Car and wonderful views of Barcelona’s iconic skyline.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Montjuic Castle

    Reach the Montjuic Castle to enjoy a private visit allowed only to our small group. The Montjuic Castle has been a military fortress since its early beginning, witnessing the change of political power in the city. We invite you to an exclusive visit, not opened to general public, where you will be able to enter the dungeons of the several political prisoners that have marked the history of the city.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Parc de Montjuic

    Arise from the dungeons to the sky to admire a bird’s eye view of Barcelona and its surroundings. The best way to admire Barcelona in all its beauty is from high above the city. This is where Barcelona reveals itself in total splendour. With our exclusive visit, you will have access to the Tower of the Castle, where you can admire a 360ª views over Barcelona. Take the unique chance to shoot your best pictures of Barcelona at sunset time.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Estadi Olimpic

    Continue your tour visiting the Olympic Barcelona. Pass by the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi, famous for hosting the best concerts in town.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Joan Miro Foundation (Pass by)

    Pass by the Fundació Joan Miró, created by Miró himself, at first principally with works from his own private collection and with a desire to set up an internationally recognised centre in Barcelona for Miró scholarship and contemporary art research.

    Admission ticket free
  • Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya (Pass by)

    Along the way, stop at one of the best terraces in the area to savour traditional tapas paired with a local wine or beer.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8
    The Magic Fountain

    **NOW SWITCHED OFF DUE TO DROUGHT PROTOCOL** After your break, get ready to assist to the enchanting show of the Magic Fountain. It was constructed for the 1929 Universal Exhibition and was meant to be a temporary installation, but the visitors and the people of Barcelona loved it so much that decided to keep it. We are sure that you will get fascinated too by the colourful dancing water of the fountain that every night creates magic in Barcelona.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Placa d'Espanya

    Have a bird-eye view of Plaça d'Espanya, one of Barcelona's most important squares, built on the occasion of the 1929 International Exhibition, held at the foot of Montjuïc, in the Sants-Montjuïc district.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Centro Comercial Arenas De Barcelona

    If you wish, you can enjoy great views of the show from the terrace of the Arenas, a former bullfighting arena nowadays transformed into a Shopping Centre where you find also plenty of options for your dinner and close to the main public transports.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 2 years old can join the tour free of charge, children between 3 and 8 are entitled of 30% off.
Supplied by In Out Barcelona Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Trolley Tours
Nature Walks
Cable Car Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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