Montjuïc Walking Tour: The Magical Side of Barcelona

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Begin your Montjuïc Walking Tour outside the castle. If you’ve selected the Montjuïc Castle upgrade, you’ll enjoy a guided visit to this monumental fortress before your tour. At the walking tour start time, everyone will meet our Barcelona guide in front of the castle, and we’ll begin. As we set off, you’ll learn how this hill is connected to the earliest roots of Barcelona. Together, we’ll explore colorful gardens and incredible viewpoints. At Mirador del Alcalde, your guide will regale you with tales of the ancient migrant community that once lived here and the many evolutions of this unusual hilltop. We’ll enjoy this scenic view of Barcelona and then continue on to the Joan Brossa gardens. In these beautifully landscaped gardens, you’ll admire a statue dedicated to the traditional Catalan dance, La Sardana. Later, we’ll visit another monument to dance, this one for Carmen Amaya, the famous flamenco dancer with humble roots. Our garden-hopping isn’t done. In the Laribal’s Gardens, get to know the mystical side of Montjuïc. Here, centuries ago, witches and wizards used to gather. We’ll walk down the gardens the same way witches used to do to reach the Greek Theater — and where they may have cast some spells! Toward the bottom of the hill, we arrive at our last stop, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, built in 1929 for the International Exhibition. Admire the new architecture around it that the 20th century brought to Barcelona, such as the striking Museum of Catalan Art and the charming waterfall lined-walk. You can continue on your own to the Venetian Towers and the Plaça d’Espanya, just a short stroll away, or grab a drink or bite to eat. Your local guide can always share recommendations if you’d like! If you’ve chosen the upgrade for our flamenco show, the culture experience isn’t over. In the evening, head to a historic tapas bar where downstairs — in the walls of an 11th-century convent — is an intimate venue. Here, you’ll watch the passionate display of music and dance that is flamenco with a show beginning at 9 p.m. Your ticket also includes a complimentary drink!