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Barcelona & Montserrat
Barcelona & MontserratYou will start your day by departing the port area after your arrival, in a safe and comfortable vehicle with your English-speaking guide...
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Barcelona & MontserratYou will start your day by departing the port area after your arrival, in a safe and comfortable vehicle with your English-speaking guide. Make your way to the famous Monastery of Montserrat, just a short and scenic ride outside of Barcelona and visit the beautiful basilica.Enjoy the incredible views along the way up to the top of the mountain. When you reach the top, like thousands of pilgrims before, you will be touched and inspired as you explore the magnificent mountain and its spectacular rock formations. Learn about the legend of the Black Virgin and enjoy a performance by the "L' Escolania", which is the oldest children's choir in Europe (if available).After your visit to Montserrat, you will continue your tour back in Barcelona where you will have the opportunity to see some of the most famous of the city's sites.La Sagrada Familia, the world-famous architectural masterpiece of Gaudi. In 1883 he took over the design of the Sagrada Familia, while also working on other projects. He worked for 43 years on the temple until 1926, and the work still continues today.Park Guell, Gaudi's greatest park with beautiful city views. Originated in 1900 when Count Eusebi Guell bought a tree-covered hillside (then outside Barcelona) and hired Gaudi to create a miniature city of houses for the wealthy on landscaped grounds. You can avoid the long lines with your skip-the-line tickets as you visit inside the park.Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona's most luxurious strip is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture.La Pedrera/Casa Mila, is Gaudi's most famous building in Barcelona. Casa Batllo, is Gaudi's most astounding contribution to Modernism. Casa Amataller and Casa Morera, part of the trio "Apple of Discord".Plaza Espana, is one of the most impressive plazas in Barcelona and one of the most important squares in town. This is the gateway to the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, one of the newest shopping centers in Barcelona and a major transport hub.The National Palace, is a very impressive site with great views. It is probably the most emblematic building of Montjuic and was built for the international Expo in 1929.The Olympic Ring, is just to the south of the city and close to Barcelona Harbor. The main features of the Olympic Ring are the 70,000 seat Olympic Stadium, built for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.Montjuic Hill, with loads of history and great city views. Home to an old military fortress with roots dating back from 1640, Montjuic Hill offers great panoramic views from Mirador De L' Alcalde.The Columbus Monument, a 60-meter tall monument of Christopher Columbus at the lower end of La Rambla. It was constructed for the Exposicion Universal de Barcelona in honor to Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.Port Olympic, with its marina, shops, restaurants, galleries and more. Located east of the Port of Barcelona, it hosted the sailing events for the 1992 Summer Olympics.Plaza Cataluna, the most famous plaza in the heart of Barcelona, is a large square in central Barcelona that is generally considered to be both its city center and the place where the old city and the 19th century-built Eixample meet.Please Note: This tour includes pick up from the cruise ship pier or hotel, and drop off at the cruise ship pier, hotels, or the airport. Please indicate your preferred pick up and drop off locations above when booking your tour. Luggage can be accommodated and will be stored safely during the tour. Luggage capacity is one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.Activity Level
medium
Avg. Rating
5.22/ 10
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
20
Category
culturalactivescenic
Departs From
If you are arriving by cruise ship, this tour departs from the cruise ship pier. If you are staying in a hotel, custom pick-up is provided for this tour. Please enter your desired pick-up location above.