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Discover Barcelona with a panoramic bus tour and Montjuïc cable car ride, followed by an afternoon excursion to Montserrat with priority access to the Black Madonna and cogwheel train.
Experience a complete full-day package combining the very best of Barcelona’s city highlights and natural wonders. The journey begins with a panoramic coach tour through the most iconic locations in the Catalan capital. You will admire the elegance of Passeig de Gràcia and the striking modernist facades of Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, before heading up to Montjuïc mountain. There, enjoy a scenic stop at the MNAC viewpoint and embark on an incredible ride aboard the famous cable car, offering spectacular views of the city skyline.
After enjoying free time to have lunch and explore at your own pace, you will travel to the majestic Montserrat National Park, world-famous for its distinct, jagged rocky silhouette. Accompanied by an official local guide, you will delve into the rich history of the ancient Benedictine monastery and admire the magnificent architecture of its basilica, where Gothic and Renaissance styles blend seamlessly together.
Thanks to exclusive priority access, you will visit the revered wooden statue of the Black Virgin, affectionately known as La Moreneta. The tour also includes a tasting of four traditional local liqueurs and entry to the Montserrat Audiovisual Space. To conclude this unforgettable journey, you will descend the mountain massif aboard the legendary Cogwheel Train, enjoying unmatched panoramic perspectives of the breathtaking natural surroundings.
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Additional information
● Please arrive 15 minutes before the tour departure time. Failure to show up at the check-in time may result in losing the tour
● The duration of the tour is approximately 7h 30min and includes transportation (Scenic route: 2 hours; Montserrat: 5h 30min)
● The radio guide system is offered for groups of 5 or more participants
● The tour begins at the Julià Travel office, located at Estació del Nord, with a 2-hour panoramic tour of the city of Barcelona. Afterwards, you will have approximately 3 hours of free time to explore the city on your own. Please check in again at our office, and the 5h 30min excursion to Montserrat will begin
● Proper dress code is required to enter the Basilica of Montserrat, and the following restrictions apply: both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees to enter the Basilica. Entering barefoot or in flip-flops is not permitted. Entering in transparent clothing, attire intended for celebrations of any kind, or ornaments designed to distract or attract attention for artistic, religious, promotional, or any other purposes is not allowed
● After the guided tour in Montserrat, you will have free time to access the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the fabulous landscape, and visit the local market with agricultural and typical products from the area. For fantastic panoramic views, we recommend walking to the cruz de San Miguel (approximately fifteen minutes on foot from the monastery)
● We recommend checking the schedules of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour, and if you intend to do any short hiking routes, please bring the appropriate equipment
● Please note that the tour is conducted on foot upon arrival in Montserrat
● Please dress according to the weather conditions. The climate is mountainous. Depending on the season, you will need warm/rain clothing or a hat, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes
● If due to technical or weather reasons the cable car is not operational, an alternative ascent or the cancellation of the tour will be proposed
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or reasons of force majeure; in such case, an alternative time or date or a full refund will be offered
● This tour operates with a minimum of 8 passengers; if this minimum is not reached, you will be offered an alternative time or date or a full refund
● At the end of the tour, we will return to the meeting point at Estación del Nord
Inclusions
✔ Montjuïc Cable Car
✔ Panoramic bus tour of Barcelona
✔ Access to the Basilica and La Moreneta
✔ Montserrat descent on the cogwheel train
✔ Tasting of 4 typical liqueurs
✔ Entrance to the audiovisual space “Espai Audiovisual Montserrat”
✔ Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
✔ Local guide
✔ Bilingual tour (English/Spanish)
✔ Radio guide system
Exclusions
✖ Entrance to the Barcelona Cathedral
✖ Entrance to the Montserrat Museum
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Tickets, food and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded