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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 check-in time may result in the loss of the tour
● The tour lasts approximately 7 h 30 min and includes transportation (Panoramic route: 2 hours; Montserrat: 5 h 30 min)
● The panoramic tour is expected to last approximately 2 hours. However, this time may be affected by traffic conditions and other circumstances beyond the organizer's control
● The radio guide system is provided for groups of 5 or more participants
● The tour starts at the Julià Travel office, located in Estació del Nord, with a 2-hour panoramic tour of Barcelona. You will then have approximately 3 hours of free time to explore the city on your own. Check in again at our office to start the 5 h 30 min excursion to Montserrat
● To enter the Basilica of Montserrat, appropriate dress is required and the following restrictions apply: both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees to enter the Basilica. Entry barefoot or in flip-flops is not permitted. Entry with see-through clothing, clothing intended for celebrations of any kind or accessories designed to distract or attract attention for artistic, religious, promotional or any other purposes is not permitted
● After the guided tour in Montserrat, you will have free time to enter the basilica and visit La Moreneta, admire the stunning landscape and visit the market of local farm and typical products. For fantastic panoramic views, we recommend walking to the Cross of Sant Miquel (approximately fifteen minutes on foot from the monastery)
● We recommend checking the opening hours of the facilities you wish to visit during your free time before your tour and, if you plan to do a short hike, bringing suitable equipment
● Please note that the tour is done 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 clothing/rain gear or a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended
● From late January to early March the cable car is closed for maintenance (dates to be confirmed)
● If the cable car is not operating for technical or weather reasons, an alternative ascent or the cancellation of the tour will be offered
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or for reasons of force majeure; in such cases, 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, an alternative time or date or a full refund will be offered
● At the end of the tour we will return to the meeting point at Estació 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