A day plan on foot
Barri Gòtic and Montjuïc
- From and to
- 09:30 to 20:00
- Duration
- Full day, ~10 hours
- Distance
- 8 km
- Steps
- 12
The old city with its Roman and Gothic lanes in the morning, then Montjuïc hill by cable car, the castle and the views. Suits families; best Tuesday–Saturday (La Boqueria is closed on Sunday, and many museums are closed on Monday). Full day, ~10 hours.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Barcelona Cathedral — Catedral de Barcelona (Jaume I metro)
- Finish
- Plaça d'Espanya — Plaça d'Espanya (Espanya metro)
Montjuïc is a hill with long distances and slopes — use the funicular, the cable car and bus 150. The Magic Fountain shows are seasonal and sometimes suspended because of drought — check before you go. Beware of pickpocketing on La Rambla.
- 09:30
Visit
Catedral de Barcelona
The Gothic cathedral and its cloister with the 13 geese; the roof is reached by lift. 45 minutes. Tourist visiting hours are in the morning and afternoon (Sunday afternoon only).
Jaume I (L4)Official website - 10:30
Walk
Pont del Bisbe
The Gothic bridge alley, then Plaça de Sant Felip Neri and Plaça del Rei (the Roman city of Barcino). 45 minutes.
Jaume I (L4) - 11:30
Visit
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
Basílica de Santa Maria del Mar
The finest Catalan Gothic church in the El Born district, then Passeig del Born. 30 minutes.
Jaume I (L4) - 12:15
Visit
Mercat de la Boqueria
The most famous market on La Rambla — juices and fruit. 30 minutes. Closed Sunday.
Liceu (L3) - 13:15
Meal
Can Culleretes (Catalan cuisine)
Can Culleretes
The oldest restaurant in Barcelona (1786), family-run, at Carrer d'en Quintana 5 in the Barri Gòtic. Book.
Liceu (L3) - 13:15
Prayer
Mezquita Tariq Ibn Ziyad
Friday: Friday prayer at the Tariq ibn Ziyad Mosque in El Raval (Carrer de l'Hospital 91), 5 minutes from La Boqueria; then lunch after it.
Liceu (L3) - 15:15
Walk
Funicular de Montjuïc
Funicular de Montjuïc
L3 metro from Liceu to Paral·lel, then the funicular (included in the metro ticket) up to Parc de Montjuïc.
Paral·lel (L2, L3) - 15:45
Visit
Telefèric de Montjuïc
Cable cars to the castle with a view of the port. 15 minutes. Operates daily ~10:00–18:00/21:00, depending on season.
Paral·lel (L2, L3) + Funicular - 16:15
Visit
Montjuïc Castle
A 17th-century military castle with the finest panoramic view of the city and sea. One hour. Closes 18:00 in winter and 20:00 in summer.
Paral·lel + Telefèric - 17:45
Walk
Jardins de Laribal
Walk down through the terraced gardens towards the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya and its stepped terrace with a view. One hour.
Espanya (L1, L3) - 19:00
Rest
Bar Paperines (terrace)
Bar Paperines
A light snack and drinks on a family terrace at Plaça de la Sardana in Montjuïc.
Paral·lel + Funicular - 20:00
Meal
El Xalet de Montjuïc
El Xalet de Montjuïc
A family Mediterranean dinner with a city view (Avinguda Miramar 31). If the show is on (Thursday–Saturday evenings in season), go down after it to the Font Màgica near Plaça d'Espanya.
Paral·lel + Funicular / Espanya