Private Tour Barcelona and Montserrat 8 Hours

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Overview

See the highlights of the city of Barcelona, as well as the mountain of Montserrat, in one day with this private full-day tour of Barcelona and Montserrat.

The tour starts in the magical city of Barcelona, where a private driver will take you to some of the city’s most famous attractions, including la Sagrada Familia, la Casa Batlló, la Pedrera, Paseo de Gracia, as well as Montjuïc and Port Olímpic.

Then, head outside the city towards the stunning mountain of Montserrat, where you will visit the famous Black Madonna and the historic Benedictine abbey of Montserrat. Roundtrip transportation from your hotel or port is included.

Your driver will not join you while you visit your desired stops by foot or while you go inside a monument; your driver will be inside the vehicle waiting for you.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Your driver will be waiting for you at the lobby of your hotel / outside your accommodation / at the cruise-ship terminal. He will help you with your luggage.

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Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Description

Pass By: Barcelona, Barcelona

Start of the Tour from your Hotel, the Port or the Barcelona Airport.

The itinerary can change depending on the starting/ ending place and the preferences of the client.

Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, Montserrat 08199

Montserrat is a rock mass considered traditionally as the most important mountain of Catalonia.

It is located 30 km apart from the center of Barcelona, between the regions of Anoia, Baix Llobregat and Bages.

In this mountain you will find the Santuario y Monasterio benedictino de Montserrat (a benedictine abbey), dedicated to the cult of the Madonna of Montserrat.

The word "Mont" means "mount" and "Serrat" means "Sawed" in Catalan. The name "Montserrat" comes from its peculiar shape: it looks like someone tried to saw it with a giant saw.

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Placa d'Espanya, Barcelona

Barcelona's Plaza España is one of the most emblematic points of the city.

It was built during the International Exposition of 1929, following a project by Puig i Cadafalch and Guillem Busquets. It was finished by Antoni Darder.

It is an important center of the city's traffic from which you can acces to the area of Montjuïc, and where the Feria de Muestras and the Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) are located.

Other relevant buildings in the square are the Centro Comercial Las Arenas (old bullring and actual mall, artwork in "neomudéjar" style, an Islamic inspired style), as well as the so-called Torres Venecianas, inspired by the famous belfry in Venice, built by Ramon Reventós for the International Exposition of 1929.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Estadi Olimpic, Passeig Olimpic, 15-17, Barcelona 08038

The Estadio Olímpico is a sports venue situated in Montjuïc.

The original stadium was inaugurated the 20th of May of 1929 by Alfonso XIII, a day after the International Exposition.

On the score of the Olympics of 1992, the stadium was rebuilt practically in its totality (1985-1989), being re-inaugurated 60 years later as "Estadio Olímpico" the 8th of September of 1989 by king Juan Carlos I.

Designed by Barcelona based architect Pere Domènech i Roura, son of modernist architect Domènech i Montaner, it was projected to house future Olympics, that after aplying 4 times, would arrive to Barcelona 63 years later.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Montjuic Castle, Carretera de Montjuic, 66, Barcelona 08038

The Castillo de Montjuïc is an old militar fortress located in the mountain of Montjuïc.

Historically the castle has had an important role during different relevant chapters of the History of Barcelona.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, Barcelona 08002

Las Ramblas is an iconic promenade of Barcelona between Plaza Cataluña and Port Vell.

Las Ramblas are full of people during the whole day. You'll find kiosks, flower shops, street actors, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Close to the port you will also find markets, as well as painters and other artists.

Walking through las Ramblas you will see many important buildings, such as the Palacio de la Virreina, as well as the famous market of la Boquería and El Liceo Theatre.

One of the lateral streets leads to Plaza Real, a stunning square with palm trees and buildings with arcades that house lots of breweries and restaurants.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Passeig del Colom, Passeig del Colom, Barcelona 08002

The Columbus Monument is an scultoric complex located in the square Portal de la Paz in Barcelona.

Built in honor of Christopher Colombus, it stands in the point of union between las Ramblas and the Paseo de Colón, in front of the old port of Barcelona.

The monument was built during the context of improvement of the coastal part of the city on the score of the Universal Exposition of Barcelona of 1888.

Inaugurated the 1st of June 1888 during the Exposition, it quickly became one of the most characteristic icons of the city.

On the inside of the column there is an elevator that allows you to go up to a half sphere situated below the feet of the statue, where you can view the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuic, Palau Nacional, Barcelona 08038

The Museo Nacional de Arte de Cataluña (MNAC) stands out thanks to its Romanesque Art collection, considered to be one of the most complete ones in the world.

Also known as Palacio Nacional (National Palace), it was built for the International Exposition of 1929.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona

Paseo de Gracia is one of the main avenues in Barcelona. It's full of commercial and business areas; it also includes lots of important examples of Modernist Architecture, such as the Casa Batlló or la Pedrera by Antoni Gaudí, and other houses by great Catalan architects like Lluís Domènech i Montaner. These buildings are considered to be part of the World Heritage by the Unesco.

The avenue is located in the center of Barcelona, the Ensanche, and it connects Plaza Cataluña to the east with the Calle Mayor de Gracia to the west.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa Mila - La Pedrera, Passeig de Gracia, 92, Barcelona 08008

The Casa Milà, commonly known as "La Pedrera" is a Modernist building by Antoni Gaudí, built between 1906 and 1910.

It is one of the most visited buildings in Barcelona, with 20 million visitors since its opening to the public in 1987.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, 43, Barcelona 08007

The Casa Batlló is a building built by Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of the Catalan "Modernisme" (a modernist Catalan movement).

The construction was between 1904 and 1906. It is located in the number 43 of Paseo de Gracia, in the named "Manzana de la Discordia" (literally "Apple of Discord"). This name was born due to the concentration of modernist buildings by different architects: la Casa Ametller, la Casa Lleó i Morera, la Casa Mulleras and la Casa Josefina Bonet.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, Barcelona 08013

The Sagrada Familia is a catholic basilica projected by Antonio Gaudí.

The construction began in 1882 and it's going on to this day. It's considered Gaudí's masterpiece, one of Spain's main attractions and the most visited church in Europe, just after Saint Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

When its construction concludes, it will be the tallest christian church in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Port Olimpic, Barcelona

The Puerto Olímpico de Barcelona is a leisure port located in front of Villa Olímpica, between the beaches of Barceloneta and Nova Icària, in the San Martín district.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de Catalunya, Placa de Catalunya, Barcelona 08206

Plaza Cataluña is a centric square in Barcelona, one of the city's nerve centers.

It has an area of 5 hectares. It constitutes the point of union between the old town of Barcelona and the Ensanche (one of the city's districts).

Duration: 15 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details: Returns to original departure point

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour with driver Speaking English
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets for attractions
  • Minivan parking in Montserrat - Price 20 €
  • Official Guide
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • At the time of the booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-24780P8

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