Barcelona Sagrada Familia and Montserrat Small Group Tour with Hotel pick-up

1 day

Small Group

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Itinerary
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Pass By: Ciutat Vella, Bounded by Rambla, Universitat, Laietana and Ferran, Barcelona Spain

Start this tour directly from your hotel. Your passionate driver-guide will come to pick you up, so be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Barcelona Cathedral, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.

Stop At: Parc de Montjuic, Avinguda del Castell, Barcelona Spain

Head to the Montjuic Mountain to enjoy great views of the city from top. Your passionate driver-guide will show you the Olympic facilities constructed for the 1992 Barcelona Games, such as the Olympic Stadium and the Palau Sant Jordi. Pass by the Miró Foundation and relax from the hustle and bustle of the city in one of the splendid gardens of the hill.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Estadi Olimpic, Passeig Olimpic, 15-17, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Montjuic Castle, Carretera de Montjuic, 66, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Fundacio Joan Miro, Parc de Montjuic, s/n, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, Palau Nacional. Parc de Montjuic Palau Nacional, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: The Magic Fountain, Placa Carles Buigas 1, 08038 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Placa d'Espanya, Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Las Ramblas, La Rambla, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Continue your comfortable visit of the city heading to Barcelona’s waterfront, passing by well renowned citysights, such as the must-visit Las Ramblas, the Boqueria Market, the Columbus Monument, the Museum of History of Catalonia and the splendid Old Port of Barcelona.

Pass By: Mirador de Colom, Placa Portal de la Pau, s/n, 08001 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Playa de La Barceloneta, Paseo Maritimo Barceloneta, 14, 08003 Barcelona Spain

Pass by the Barceloneta, once the home of fishermen and nowadays one of the city's most visited and popular districts.

Pass by Barcelona's Olympic Marina, one of the city's most popular leisure areas. Have a look at the Frank Gehry's spectacular goldfish sculpture at the base of the Hotel Arts and to the nearby Gran Casino de Barcelona.

Stop At: Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), Mediterranean Seafront to Ronda de Sant Pere, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona Spain

Continue the day with a walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Barcelona. Enjoy a stroll in the Gothic Quarter, where the history of Barcelona began. Learn about Catalan traditions and Barcelona’s origins, while exploring enchanting corners, picturesque plazas and the narrow alleys of the Gothic quarter.

Visit the Royal Square, one of Barcelona's busiest, most vibrant spots of the Old Town. Head to the Plaça Sant Jaume to have a look to the City Hall and to discover the most ancient and well hidden corner of the city centre, dating back to Roman times.

Continue your walk in a maze of winding streets to visit the King’s Square (Placa del Rei) and the splendid Barcelona Gothic Cathedral. Visit intimate squares that has marked the history of this city and walk through the Jewish Quarters, one of the oldest and best preserved areas of the city centre.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Placa Reial, 08002 Barcelona Spain

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Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Barcelona Cathedral, Pla de la Seu, S/N, 08002 Barcelona Spain

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Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Placa Sant Felip Neri, Paseo de Palau Episcopal, Barri Gotic, 08002 Barcelona Spain

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Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Passeig de Gracia, Barcelona Spain

Get back on the road and drive through the Eixample district, designed by Ildefons Cerdà after 1895 , to expand the city. Pass through Passeig de Gràcia, with its typical Catalan architecture. The avenue is home to the most remarkable façades of modernist buildings, including Gaudi’s La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Domènech’s Casa Lleó - Morera or Casa Ametller.

Pass By: Casa Batllo, Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007 Barcelona Spain

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Pass By: Casa Mila - La Pedrera, Passeig de Gracia, 92, 08008 Barcelona Spain

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Stop At: Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain

The life project of a genius or a fool, with no doubts the Sagrada Familia will leave a lifelong impression. Experience a moment full of emotion, admiring Gaudi's masterpiece, considered as the most emblematic landmark of Barcelona.

There are no words to describe the feeling one gets when entering this magnificent temple of Modernism. The organic shapes found throughout its structure, the light filtering through its stained glass windows and the symbolic nature of the building’s sculpted façade will certainly be the highlight of your tour.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Abadia de Montserrat, Carretera BP-1121 S/N, 08199 Montserrat Spain

Get on the road and head to the mystic mountain of Montserrat.

This natural park, with its very peculiar peaks, protects the spiritual essence of Catalonia. For almost 1,000 years, a Benedictine community has lived in these mountains located 60 km away from Barcelona.

Visit the Basilica of Montserrat, house of the serene image of the Black Virgin of Montserrat (the famous “Moreneta”), the saint patron of Catalonia, a polychrome Romanesque carving of the 12th century.

On the way, listen to interesting stories about Catalonia and its bounding to the holy mountain, scene of pilgrims since ancient times and part of the route to Santiago de Compostela. Your guide will share important information to understand the heritage you will discover during the tour.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Montana de Montserrat, 08199 Montserrat Spain

Once you reach the monastery, you have plenty of options and your guide will always adjust to your interests. We invite you to take an easy walk of around 30 min to enjoy one of the most astonishing views of the natural park, but if you wish you can also decide to enjoy other activities that the mountain offers.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Funicular de Sant Joan, Pl. Espanya station lobby Operates in the area around Mare de Déu de Montserrat abbey. From the abbey esplanade, the Sant Joan railway connects with the highest part of the mountain, 08691 Montserrat Spain

Decide with your small group of 8 pax if you want to enjoy a ride in the rack railway that will bring you at the top of the holy mountain. Enjoy astonishing views along the way.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sant Jeroni, Montserrat Spain

Reach the peak of the holy mountain to enjoy a bird's eye view of the entire Montserrat Monastery and of the natural park. On clear days, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the whole of Catalunya.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Aeri de Montserrat, Ctra C-55, 08199 Montserrat Spain

If you skipped the funicular, you can enjoy the cable car, a breathtaking journey over the Llobregat River and Valley, up the mountain and right up to Montserrat Monastery.

If you are not afraid of heights, you will be in for a really memorable and rewarding experience.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Montserrat Museum, Montserrat Spain

If you wish, you can also decide to visit the Montserrat museum. It has an important section of early paintings, spanning the 13th to the 18th centuries, with works by El Greco, Caravaggio as well as a large collection of Catalan paintings that includes major names such as Picasso, Dalí and Miró but also of French impressionism such as Chagall, Braque, Le Corbusier, etc...

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santa Cueva de Montserrat, Montserrat Spain

Since the funicular that brings you to this holy place is under revision, we leave the option to you. If you feel like walking for around 30 min, you can have access to the Holy Cave, where, standing to the legend, the virgin is said to have appeared. The site has, since then, become an authentic center for pilgrimage and prayer.

From there, you will also be able to see the Cross of San Miguel and the wonderful views from this side of the mountain.

Duration: 35 minutes

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Included

Professional local guide
Barcelona Old Town Walking tour
Complete visit to Barcelona’s highlights
Visit to Montserrat Monastery
Walking tour of the Natural Park of Montserrat
Listen to the famous Escolanía de Montserrat Boys Choir (subject to seasonal availability)
Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Small Group tour of max 8 people to ensure a personalised experience
Skip-the-line Sagrada Familia ticket reservation

Not included

Ticket to Sagrada Familia (approx.25€) to be paid to the guide, the day of the tour.
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Barcelona Cathedral
Entry/Admission - Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Entry/Admission - Funicular de Sant Joan
Entry/Admission - Sant Jeroni
Entry/Admission - Aeri de Montserrat
Entry/Admission - Montserrat Museum

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per booking
Pickup time will be sent via email to you a few days prior to your tour
8 people maximum to ensure a small-group tour
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

85%

Reviews

4.7

FBRANDER

2 | 2019-10-01

The tour guide was good at the pickup and the van was clean. But he gave absolutely no guiding. We were on our own. He did explain the priorities in Montserrat, but that is it, very little history or back ground. On the drive to Montserrat he said noting. Did not point out any of the sites or give background on Catalonia. On Montserrat we were on our own again. At Sagrada Família, we were left at the entrance with tickets, no guide tour. To say it was very disappointing, is an understatement. I gave two stars because he was on time and the van was nice. The rest, one of the worst tours I have been on ever. I am thinking of not using Viatour ever again. Where is your quality control?

Ileen M

4 | 2019-09-30

The tour guide was very good. However, we ran into a number of problems. First, the date was changed by the provider. Then we received 3 emails, each telling us who our guide would be and what time we'd be picked up; each one with a different guide and different time. The tour was for Montserrat, Sagrada Familia, the gothic quarter and a panoramic view of Barcelona. Montserrat and Sagrada Familia were great. Then the guide was stopped (randomly I think) by the police and we were sent home by taxi. So no tour of Barcelona. So, I think the problem was the guide was not official and you should beware of the provider.

Anita B

5 | 2019-09-27

We wouldn't have been able to learn as much with a large group. Our guide Karles knew the area as a native should. We also loved the fact that we were picked up at our hotel. We highly recommend this tour and wish to express our gratitude to Karles for giving us a ride for our lives.

Myla C

5 | 2019-09-09

Our tour Guide is Marco, he is very professional and knowledgeable about all the important things we need to do in Barcelona, We are friends and family (group of 8) and we enjoyed our tour very much. Marco gave us Great tips on restaurant, places to visit that made our stay in Barcelona a great vacation. Everything was well planned from start of our trip to finish I highly recommend this tour and having a great tour Guide like Marco would maximize your stay in Barcelona to visit lots of places in one day. Thank you Marco for giving us a wonderful tour.

ANTONIA L

4 | 2019-07-03

Paul, our wonderful. Very informative guide, along with the small pleasant group to Montserrat, made the tour an enjoyable one amidst the weather.

Diana Tan

4 | 2019-07-03

This was a small group tour. In the morning my husband and I went to Montserrat Monastery with a family of 4 from the United States and 2 ladies from Australia (total 8 pax). I wish there was more time to explore the Monastery but as it turned out, time was tight. There was a one-hour queue to see the Black Madonna. To join the queue means we had to miss taking the cable car to the top of the mountain. My husband and I chose not to wait in line for the Black Madonna. But on return from the mountain top, we missed the boys choir because the church was already packed. If you want to enjoy the Monastery and its surrounds, I suggest you take the tour on its own and with more time to spend at the Monastery. In the afternoon, my husband I were joined by two other ladies from my own country, Singapore. The tour in the afternoon was to Sagrada Familia and we were briefed before entering the church. In the church we were left to tour on our own. Then Arnaud met us afterwards and we took a walk around the vicinity. Overall, informative and good.

Laurel W

5 | 2019-07-03

Mariusz ( not sure I spelled his name correctly -- my apologies) was great. He was on time with pickups, got us to destinations on time, and filled our day with more of Barcelona that can typically be spent in two or three days! His knowledge of Catalan history superb. He gave us an incredible amount of free time for a tour so we'll organized and punctual.(Showed the best ice cream places in the Gothic area.) Only three other couples so this was a small tour that afforded itself with flexibility. Time and resources very well spent. Would go with In and Out Barcelona Tours again, particularly with this guide!

Milind C

5 | 2019-05-08

We enjoyed our full day tour to Monserrat, la Familia, atop Montjuic and around Barcelona with Andre. He filled the tour with so much information and history, like filling all the blank spaces with vibrant color. We were totally pleased with our tour and Andre, our guide!

texasdoug99

5 | 2019-04-16

We went to Montserrat first and beat the crowd for sure. Beautiful place with a lot of history. Back to Sagrada Familia and a audio tour. What an extremely well thought out and designed church. Putting Christ first always makes me feel great.

stack8652

3 | 2018-10-09

This was a great semi private tour of Barcelona. The pluses were Montserrat and a terrific dinner at a family restaurant in Barcelona. The disappointments were not being able to get in the Sagrada Familia, because the tour guide was not aware of the time frame. Also, there was no walking tour in the Gothic quarter, but more of a riding tour of other sites in Barcelona. But it was a great day, because our guide was very friendly and informative.

moonlake98

5 | 2018-10-08

Our tour guide, Marivsz ( hope I spelled his name right) was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, didn't rush through the tour. He was very pleasant!

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