--- title: Cemetery of Montjuïc Walking Tour – Art, History & Views lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/cemetery-of-montju-c-walking-tour-art-history-views/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 48 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/cemetery-of-montju-c-walking-tour-art-history-views/ --- # Cemetery of Montjuïc Walking Tour – Art, History & Views **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Gothic mausoleums of Cemetery of Montjuic and hear about the people buried there. A guided walk and return transport from near the Columbus monument are included; the route has many stairs up and down. 4.97 from 66 reviews at €45 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #18 of 48 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview • Don't miss any of the incredible graves in the huge cemetery • Explore the most non-touristy, off the beaten track place in Barcelona • Transport to and from the cemetery included Discover the spectacular gothic style Cemetery of Montjuic on this guided tour. You'll meet your guide in the city near the Columbus monument where you'll take a car or bus to the cemetery. Then enjoy a guided walking tour of the huge, beautiful and eerily quiet Cemetery of Montjuic. Marvel at the elaborate, funny, haunting and impressive gothic and art nouveau graves and mausoleums, angels and skeletons. You'll hear the stories of legendary Barcelona residents buried there, learn about fascinating funerary traditions and moving memorial sites. Then you'll return to Barcelona by car together with your guide. Book this tour to experience the most underrated and undiscovered place in Barcelona! ## Before you book - Meeting point: at "Portal de Santa Madrona" In front of… - Group size varies by option: max 8 from €45 · private from €150 - Starts 10:00, 10:30, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person for the Semi-Private Cemetery English option; other options up to €150 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nostos Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 8 from €45 · private from €150 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.97 from 66 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 66 of 66. - 5 stars: 64 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical stories, sculptures and peaceful setting; numerous stairs are the recurring caveat **Praised:** - Stories linking the cemetery's residents to Barcelona's history - Explanations of grave symbolism, sculptures and architecture - Help navigating the large cemetery and finding notable tombs - A peaceful setting with city views and few other visitors - An unhurried pace with time to look closely and ask questions **Complaints:** - Numerous stairs along the cemetery route Written by Guidekin from the 62 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-12 to 2026-08-08); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Semi-Private Cemetery English | €45 / person | English | Semi-private, max 8 pers: We make sure to be respectful and not have big groups. More personal service with guide, more possibilities for questions. | | Private Tour English Guide | €150 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour English: Just you and your party. More flexible starting times, at your own pace. More opportunity for questions. | ## What's included - Roundtrip Transport - You will see the most spectacular graves in the huge cemetery with your live expert tour guide - One of the most non-touristy, off the beaten path experiences in Barcelona - Hear stories of the lives of notable figures buried at the cemetery - See the church-like Gothic mausoleums from the Barcelona elites - Enjoy the quiet as you will be the only tourists there ## Not included - Gratuities for the Tour guide ## Itinerary 1. **Our meeting point, from which we will take a car to the cemery** (10m) 2. **Cementeri de Montjuic** (2h) - The tour will be entirely inside the Montjuic Cemetary, exploring the most beautiful graves and interesting people buried there. This includes a guided tour to the Civil War memoria at the Fossar de la Pedrera. 3. **Where we return to the city after the tour** (5m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point at "Portal de Santa Madrona" In front of the big wooden door in the old city wall, your guide will be there with a white umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJr1XApFCipBIRRv9w5rsc6Vg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The tour has a lot of stairs, both up and down. (not continuously, so not too tiring) - Not recommended for people who struggle going up or down stairs ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 48** | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (66) | varies by option | | [Barcelona Old Town & Gothic Quarter Secrets Small Group Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-old-town-gothic-quarter-secrets-small-group-tour/?format=md) | €20 | 2h | 4.99 (252) | shared | | [The Spanish Civil War & Franco Barcelona Walking Tour](/spain/barcelona/tours/the-spanish-civil-war-franco-barcelona-walking-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (615) | shared | | [Barcelona in 2 Hours: Guided Walking Tour Through History](/spain/barcelona/tours/barcelona-in-2-hours-guided-walking-tour-through-history/?format=md) | €19 | 2h | 4.99 (211) | shared | Ranked #18 of 48 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €303, median €39; typical length 2h 30m. 11 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/walking-tours-barcelona/?format=md ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/cemetery-of-montju-c-walking-tour-art-history-views/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md