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Overview
Barcelona
11 hour(s)
Available Daily
English
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What to expect
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Julia Travel Office

Stroll through the medieval and narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter. See the Las Ramblas, Cathedral Square, the Old Jewish Quarter and many more. Additionally, there will be free time for you to visit the Cathedral on your own.

Board on the air-conditioned bus going to Passeig de Gracia. Upon arrival, see the most famous Gaudi houses, Casa Batllo and La Casa Mila (La Pedrera) as well as other majestic buildings of the Modernist era.

Drive by the Olympic Village, the Olympic Port, and the beach and the fisherman’s quarter, called Barceloneta. Also, pass by the Port Vell, Plaza de Colon with its famous Columbus monument and the popular street, La Rambla.

Head up to Montjuic for a cable car ride and marvel at the panoramic views of the city. The bus will pick you up at the last station. Continue your visit passing by the sports facilities built for the 1992 Olympic Games: the Lluis Companys stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the swimming pool.

Admire a collection of traditional buildings from all over Spain, and a demonstration of a selection of the handcrafts made in this country. Drive down to the city center and see the Venetian Towers, the Montjuic fountains and Las Arenas rebuilt over the ancient Plaza de Toros.
Tour Ends at the Plaza de Catalunya, in front of the Hard Rock Cafe
Check-in at Julia Travel Office for Montserrat tour

Start your trip from Barcelona in a comfortable bus to the mountain of Montserrat which rises majestically up to 4,051 feet. Once you have arrived, get an introduction to the history of the Monastery.

Take a ride on the Cremallera or Cog Wheel Train going up to the Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat and see stunning views of the countryside. Here, try 4 typical liquors made by the monks of the monastery.

Visit the Royal Basilica, which holds the famous 12th-century Romanesque carving of the Black Madonna. The Benedictine sanctuary of the Virgin Mary of Montserrat was founded in 1025 and provides a mystical backdrop for the Virgin of Montserrat, the patron saint of Catalonia.
Free Time
Tour Ends at Julia Travel Office
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Notes
Required items to bring & attire
- Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
- At Montserrat, depending on the season, you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Additional notes
- The tour will not stop at Olympic Stadium when it holds sports and other events.
- There are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of free time between both parts of the excursions. It is advised to take lunch in Barcelona during this time. Please note that lunch is not included in the tour fare.
- This tour conducted by a bilingual guide who will be speaking in two languages (English and Spanish) at once depending on the group of the day
- For your comfort, a radio guide system is offered during the tour, in groups of more than 5 people.
- From the end of January to the beginning of March, the cable car doesn't work due to revision tasks. This service will be replaced by a tapas tasting in Spanish Village instead.
- Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Reviews
Excellent tour and well the visit. The tour guide was fantastic and made sure that the as a group everyone was felt like they were individually treated.
Highly recommended.
Activity Provider Julia Travel - Gray Line Spain
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
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- Any cancellations made after 08:15 local time, 4 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
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- Proper dress code is requested to enter the Basilica at Montserrat. It is not permitted to enter with tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals.
- At Montserrat, depending on the season, you will need clothes protecting you from the rain and/or cold.
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- The tour will not stop at Olympic Stadium when it holds sports and other events.
- There are approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes of free time between both parts of the excursions. It is advised to take lunch in Barcelona during this time. Please note that lunch is not included in the tour fare.
- This tour conducted by a bilingual guide who will be speaking in two languages (English and Spanish) at once depending on the group of the day
- For your comfort, a radio guide system is offered during the tour, in groups of more than 5 people.
- From the end of January to the beginning of March, the cable car doesn't work due to revision tasks. This service will be replaced by a tapas tasting in Spanish Village instead.
- Please arrive at your check-in location 15 minutes prior to the start time.