Barcelona
Explore Montjüic, Barcelona's hidden hilltop neighborhood
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
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Explore Montjüic, Barcelona's hidden hilltop neighborhood
A bar hidden in the forest, a historic castle and even a Magic Fountain (it’s a real thing).
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join one of our hosts to explore the Montjüic neighborhood, somewhere that’s stayed off the radar and out of the guidebooks so far!
- Climb the hill on foot, or take the old funicular up to this leafy, hillside area
- Explore its landmarks like Montjüic Castle and The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
- Discover the long and dramatic history of the area - from its beginnings as a Jewish neighborhood to trouble at the Olympic Games, there’s plenty to hear about!
- Stop by one of the best kept secrets in Barcelona, a bar hidden in the pine forests in the heights of the area, enjoy a drink and hear the DJ spinning records
- If you stick around into the evening, see the stunning lights show at the Magic Fountain
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks, other than the ones included above
Transportation costs
Entrance fees to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
If you feel like exploring Barcelona off the beaten path then you’re in luck, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll join one of our Barcelona hosts to explore Montjüic, a leafy neighborhood that has lazily blanketed itself over the hillside overlooking the harbor. The area takes its name from the Catalan for meaning ‘Jewish Mountain’, as it was once the home of the city’s Jewish community. You’ll visit Montjüic Castle, an old military fortress that has roots dating back to 1640, and stop by the Olympic Stadium (which has an unusual history - we’ll leave it up to your host to divulge details).
You could wander through The Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, with its Romanesque paintings and Catalan art, then play hide and seek and look for the coolest bar in the neighborhood. Oh alright, here’s a clue: it’s hidden on the forested cliff-tops behind the castle. Barbecues, sunset drinks, and DJ sets, what more could you want? A magic fountain, you say? There’s one of those too; the Font Màgica de Montjuïc is an amazing display of motion, light, color, music, and water acrobatics. Life’s not bad up on the hill.
Please note that the show at the Magic Fountain takes place from June to the end of September, from Wednesday to Sunday at 21:30 so we recommend booking on these days and as an evening experience if you would like to include this.
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2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Ashley,
Jan 2025
We had a great time exploring the city and seeing lots of great things! Stopped for a great lunch and loved all the history she shared. Overall a wonderful experience!
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Melodee,
Jan 2025
We were a little apprehensive about doing this as it is Unscripted (as the the tour suggests), but it ended up being planned out exactly to our tastes. Our guide took us around the El Born area, starting at the market with drinks and croquettes along with other foods to satisfy our Foodie tastes. We walked around El Born learning about the area, the culture and the traditions. We stopped at the original place for Los Pescatidos. We had Catalan dessert and Cava. I was quite impressed with this experience, especially not knowing what we were going to do and see. Would do it again.
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Heidi,
Jan 2025
What a great way to experience Barcelona - truly the highlights ! The guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, astute, charming and full of stories. While it didn’t include entrance to any of the Gaudi sites - you could fully customize the experience with the exception being that many entrances require advance booking during the holidays - this was a ‘highly recommended’ experience!
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Heidi,
Jan 2025
Fantastic day!
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Robert,
Dec 2024
Very friendly and knowledgeable guide who was great at picking the prefect taps dishes for a newbie to Spain.
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Lisa,
Dec 2024
Ellen is a warm, gracious, and knowledgeable host. The barrio we chose to tour is Sants where we had delicious bites throughout the neighborhood. The sampling covered traditional Catalon dishes. Ellen accommodated every food and destination request. We highly recommend this tour!
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