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Barcelona Panoramic Walking Tour
Get away from the bustling city and spend some relaxing time on the iconic hill of Montjuïc - Barcelona´s green lung. The hill is full of fascinating historic sites from medieval times to the Olympic Games of 1992. Wherever we walk we will enjoy an amazing panoramic view and if we are lucky we can enjoy a drink in a hidden beer garden overlooking the Mediterranean! Montjuic hill is a wonderful area that should be included in any visit to Barcelona!
Christian H.
Meeting Point
Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza or at your hotel
Plaça d´Espanya
We will start at this famous roundabout with its Venetian towers and a great view to the area of the World Fair of 1929.
Barcelona´s Magic Fountain and the World Fair of 1929
We will discover the exhibition ground of the World Fair of 1929 including the famous Magic Fountain. Ascending the hill - we will take the escalators - you will learn about this important event in the cities´ history.
Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC
While standing in front of a palace like building that houses the Catalan modern art museum you will have a great photo moment with amazing views. Here you will get to know more about the layout of Barcelona and other landmarks that can be seen from here.
Olympic Stadium and the Olympic Ring of Barcelona
We continue to the Olympic Ring with its art sites and see the Olympic Stadium where the Games of 1992 were held. The stadium was originally built for the World Fair of 1929 and was supposed to host the People's Olympiad in 1936 as a protest to the Nazi Olympic Games in Berlin. We will explain the everlasting impact on the city before we climb up to the top of the hill.
The famous cemetery of Barcelona
Let´s have a glimpse into the cemetery of barcelona on the top of the hill that has been here for 150 years. The way the dead a buried is rather surprising.
Weekends: Hidden beer garden on top of the hill
The beer garden is wonderful, simple place under pine trees overlooking the Mediterranean with live music - however, it is only open during the weekend. Thus whenever possible we will have a break here!
Castle of Montjuic
Montjuic hill has always been a natural watch tower. No wonder that it has been fortified throughout the centuries. We will continue the picturesque path along the fortress overlooking the Mediterranean.
Mirador de Montjuic - another great panoramic view over Barcelona
This time we will enjoy the view over the central city and along the Mediterranean coast. Learn about major landmarks of Barcelona and enjoy this breathtaking view.
Descend down to the Poble Sec neighbourhood
We will start our walk down to the Poble Sec neighbourhood - a rather authentic and local area famous for its many Pinchos bars. If you like we can extend the experience and I can show you some of the great bars and explain the tradition of this Spanish snacks.
Wrap up and Saying good bye in Poble Sec or at your hotel
It is possible to either end the tour at the Pinchos bars or at your hotel.
Ending Point
Poble Sec or at your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
- professional guide for a walking tour of approx. 3 hours
- hotel pick up
- transportations costs for your group and the guide (taxi, metro)
Important Information
In case your group is bigger than 20 then I can work with a second guide.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- In case of rain please bring an umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Reviews
Sue H.
“ Very Special Experience ”
This was the third and final tour we booked with Christian and I think it was my favorite. He took us through some quiet streets and pointed out little tapas places along the way that he recommended. We almost felt like locals by the time the tour ended. Christian is an excellent guide and we would do it all again!
Christian H.
THANK YOU, Sue, for having spent 1.5 days with me and that I could share my passion for this beautiful city with you during our time together. Glad you also enjoyed our third tour about the history of Barcelona covering 2000 years! All the best for you and Mike! Christian
Sue H.
“ Fantastic tour! ”
What a great morning spending time with Christian at some of Gaudi's buildings. Christian gave us so much insight into the design and meaning of the buildings that make them so much more interesting. He also highlighted buildings created by some other architects that were even more beautiful than some of Gaudi's. We ended up at the concert hall where we had a fantastic lunch.
Christian H.
Thank you, Sue! Glad you enjoyed the mix of sites that we visited and all the fascinating stories connected to them. All the best, Christian
Sue H.
“ Great time in Montjuirc with Christian ”
Christian is an amazing guide! He thoroughly knows about the areas he took us to and makes it so interesting. It was our first day in Barcelona after a cruise and we saw so many interesting things and learned so much about the 1929 World's fair and the 1992 Olympics.
Christian H.
Thank you so much, Sue! It was a great pleasure sharing my passion with you for this part of the city that many guests miss! Glad you enjoyed the time! All the best, Christian