Old Town, Montjuïc Hill & Castle Visit, Barcelona

Barcelona has many different personalities, and you'll explore them all on this tour that takes you through the city's historic core and up to Montjuïc Castle. Start by walking down the famous Las Ramblas, stopping at La Boquería and Palau Güell, then make your way up Montjuïc Hill by cable car. Tour the castle and dungeons, ending at the top of the tower, where you can enjoy 360º views of the city and coastline at sunset. End the excursion as dusk turns to night, and the Magic Fountain lights up the sky.
Please remember that due to droughts, Magic Fountain Show can be unavailable during your visit.

Your stroll through Barcelona starts on the city's most famous pedestrian street, Las Ramblas. As you walk, your guide will entertain you with stories of the area's history, stopping at the one-and-only La Boqueria. This market is one of the best in the world and features over 300 stalls selling delicious local and international products, including tapas.

Keep going and pass the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona's opera house and an excellent example of the city's modernist architecture. Another stunning architectural gem is your next stop, Palau Güell, which was the home of the family that commissioned Antoni Gaudí's famed Park Güell. The house's facade is one of the renowned architect's earliest works. Move diagonally through the Old Town as you enter the El Raval neighborhood. Though once considered quite dangerous, this is now one of the city center's most multicultural and authentic districts. Make a photo stop at the Rambla del Raval to pose with the enormous Cat Statue by Fernando Botero.

Next, take the Montjuïc funicular to the top of Montjuïc Hill and enjoy some of the best city views along the way. At the top is where you'll find Montjuïc Castle, once a military fortress established by the Spanish Army. The structure has constantly witnessed the twists and turns of Catalonian and Spanish political power and is home to the dungeons that held several political prisoners throughout history. Your castle tour ends atop the structure's tower as sunset begins. Here you can enjoy 360º views over Barcelona, the perfect photo spot. 

Meander through the castle's park and make your way to where the city once hosted the Olympics. You'll view structures like the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi, which now hosts some of Barcelona's best concerts. With your guide, you'll enjoy a break and snack, then continue to the Magic Fountain, a structure built for the 1929 Universal Exhibition (World's Fair). Though meant to be temporary, residents loved it so much that the city decided to keep it. Grab a drink and settle for a beautiful water and light show.