Montjuic Walking Tour (Self Guided), Barcelona

Montjuic is a hill in Barcelona which offers a variety of great attractions of historic, cultural, and architectural value. Here, you can watch a spectacular water show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuic, visit the place where matadors faced the bulls in the past, and explore the ancient Montjuic Castle with its breathtaking views.

A convenient start point, Placa d'Espanya is the second largest square in Spain and will lead you to most other attractions in the area: from the old bullring of Las Arenas de Barcelona (now a shopping center after Catalonia’s abolition of bullfighting in 2012) to the elegantly sparse Barcelona Pavilion, to the Magic Fountain of Montjuic and neighbouring National Art Museum of Catalonia – one of the city’s most beautiful buildings, whose huge collection, as well as views from the top, are simply magical.

These alone make Montjuic an excellent place to visit, but you can carry on with a French-style royal palace and gardens (Albeniz Palace – only open at weekends!), the Olympics Stadium and associated museum, followed by the Botanical Garden, which is ideal for a short walk and to learn a bit about Mediterranean flora.

Standing atop the hill, the Montjuic Castle offers splendid views over the city, the port and the whole surrounding area, as well as lots of fascinating information on historic aspects via numerous electronic presentations of the castle itself and the personalities involved.

Discover the best spots of Montjuic with this self-guided walking tour today!