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Montjuic Castle, Barcelona

4.1
#7 of 82 in Historic Sites in Barcelona
Castle · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
The views of Barcelona from Montjuic Castle are expansive. You’ll see all the city's neighborhoods spread beneath your feet. A beacon of history positioned at the top of Montjuïc, the castle was once a military fortress but now acts as a municipal facility. Enjoy the gardens on the castle grounds. A visit to Montjuic Castle represents just the start of the adventure when you use our Barcelona travel planner to plot your vacation.
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Tours to Montjuic Castle

FROM $130 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barcelona and Montserrat: skip-the-lines, small-group, pickup dropoff included
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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FROM $122 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barcelona Highlights Tour and Montserrat Monastery with Hotel Pick-up
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FROM $110 BOOK WITH VIATOR Barcelona in One Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell & Old Town with Hotel Pick-up
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  • By Nomad114403
    Maybe it’s just due to COVID, but this was a pointless excursion. The cable car to the castle was far too expensive for the ride (€13.50 per person, round trip). Also, everything except 3 very small.....  more »
  • By worldtraveler952015
    It has nice views and surroundings, but do not eat at their cafe because we got food poisoned badly from their seafood paella. If you must eat, just eat their commercially-packaged foods! I recommend....  more »
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  • By Colin Cunningham
    Unfortunately the cable cars to the castle were not open due to high winds :( , which was a little disappointing as I am sure this would have added to enormously to our visit, but the castle itself is magnificent and reading the well listed out information boards really gave you a details insight into the significance of this monument to the history of Catalonia and Spain. Well worth a visit during any visits to Barcelona.
  • By roy dsouza
    Beautiful place to view the sunset. Entry fee is very cheap. There is a cafe inside . The place was a fortress formerly. One side you can view the whole wide coast and the other the city view. Highly recommended, evenings after 6 would be a better bet.
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