Olympic Mountain of Montjuïc: Discover Barcelona's Green Lung and Historical Sites
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Barcelona
Explore Barcelona's Olympic Mountain of Montjuïc, a green oasis with historical sites. From the World Fair exhibition ground to the Olympic Ring and castle, discover stunning views and hidden gems.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barcelona Pavilion - We will start the tour at the German Pavilion of the World Fair of 1929. Its timeless Bauhaus design makes it a must see for all architecture lovers.
  • The Magic Fountain - We will climb up the first part of the hill discovering the famous Magic Fountain using the local escalators. While learning about the World Fair of 1929 we will enjoy amazing view points and fantastic photography moments.
  • Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya - MNAC - We will cross the area of the world fair held in Barcelona in 1929.
  • Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium - We will discover important sites of the Olympic Games of 1992 and the Alternative People’s Game of 1936 - which were a protest event against the Games in Nazi Germany.
  • Cementerio de Montjuic - Have a glimpse into the famous graveyard of Barcelona.
  • Montjuic Castle - Learn about the importance of the hill as a natural watch tower and the historic significance when be fortified by fortresses - both in medieval and civil war history.
  • Calle Blai - Venture with us through the chaotic lay-out of this multicultural neighbourhood and discover the local Pinchos bars - a variation of tapas that have become fashionable.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace tranquility on the Olympian Montjuïc Mountain, a green oasis in Barcelona. Our journey commences at the site of the 1929 World Fair. As we ascend the verdant hillside, we will delve into the historical significance of this global exhibition. Providing a scenic backdrop for a memorable photo opportunity is a palace now home to the Museum of Catalan Modern art.

We progress to the 1992 Olympic Ring, tracing the footsteps of athletes from another era. The Botanical Garden awaits us next, with a peek into the notable Barcelona cemetery. Weather permitting, we might idle a while in a tucked-away beer garden nestled among evergreens at the peak before circling the storied Montjuïc Castle. Here, we learn about the strategic importance of this natural vantage point overseeing the metropolis.

Our route brings us downhill to the multicultural Poble Sec neighborhood before concluding in Calle Blai, a lively street renowned for its tapas and pinchos bars.

  • Minimum age is 6 years due to length of walk and amount of uphill walking
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk for at least 5 miles on partly very steep ground.
Location
Av. de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7
Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia
We will meet at the entrance of the German Pavilion of the World Fair of 1929.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Explore12771873279
Mar 31, 2024
Definitely worth it! - We did the Barcelona Panorama Tour with Christian. We discovered Barcelona from above and actually experienced places where mass tourism has not reached. The cemetery and the view over Barcelona are impressive, just different and definitely worth a tour. Thank you Christian for introducing us to Barcelona.
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Boilerjim1955
Mar 29, 2024
Beautiful Scenary and Out of the Way Places - Michael was a fantastic guide, taking us to out of the way places to overlook Barcelona. This is a demanding walk uphill for two hours or so but these are places you would not see otherwise. The castle at the top is excellent and this is a side of the city I would not have seen. You get a good look at the Olympic facilities but do not go inside.
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Stevea1757
Jun 24, 2022
Montjuïc walk about - Wonderful walk through Olympic and World Expo sites plus extraordinary views of Barcelona. Get on your walking shoes and have a good time.
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Smm-california
Jun 13, 2022
A lesser-seen and beautiful side of Barcelona with lots of information - Christian gave us such a wonderful tour of the lesser-seen side of Montjuic. You could not believe we were in the city it was so beautiful. And along the hike we talked history and economics and politics and all new information about Barcelona. So we made a new friend and had a beautiful view of city. Terrific.
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Jamaica167
Jan 25, 2020
A While New World in Barcelona - As I walked through through the Green Lung of Barcelona I felt like Jasmine on the Magic Carpet with Aladdin experiencing a whole new world! I was a solo traveler in Barcelona and booked the tour last minute; I was impressed with the accommodations Michael and Christian put fourth so I was able to do the tour. The tour was with Michael and I felt safe, connected and inquisitive about the grounds we walked! Michael spoke with such passion and knowledge as we walked it felt like time travel as if you could see the history play out! All the hidden gems along the way and the sights were SPECTACULAR!!!!!! My only regret is not finding Michael and Christian’s “BarcelonAfeeling” tours sooner; I would have loved to Experience the chocolate and cava tour!!! Next time!!! PLEASE do yourself good and take this tour! It’s is a value and experience you can’t miss! It’s definitely worth it!!!! Great team with great passion for what they do. For me, that is what made this experience memorable. I didn’t feel like a tourist, it was more like a privilege to be able to experience the the air pass through the Green Lung! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Astrid1965
Jan 4, 2020
Discover the Olympic Mountain - Michael showed me around the fascinating world of Montjuïc with its spectacular views, nature and history. It was a very pleasant surprise for me that not only it was a private tour, but in Dutch too! Michael is very knowledgeable and I've learned a lot. The fabulous weather was a bonus, thank you very much!!
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Daniellerubin
Jul 17, 2019
Fun tour! - We just did a tour with Michael, who was great! He was super enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable about local culture and history. We learned a ton and really enjoyed talking with him. Climbing up the mountain was definitely an experience we wouldn't have had on our own! The description is accurate in that it's a little challenging as it's a lot of uphill walking and stairs, but if you are reasonably fit and wear comfortable shoes it's totally doable. Note: wear plenty of sunblock as the majority of the tour is in direct sunlight with no shade, which we did not expect - so just be aware. The cemetery was also a highlight and is super fascinating. If you want to get away from the crowds of tourists in the city center and enjoy an off the beaten path experience in nature (while burning off churros and tapas calories), do this tour!
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