Montjuic tickets are cheap to start with, because the hill itself is free to walk. The cheapest of the Montjuic tickets I compared is the $21 cable car round trip, which is also the most reviewed at 4.5 stars from 25,285 reviews. The official Telefèric de Montjuïc site sells its own round trip at 17.10 euros for adults. For a first visit I’d book that cable car, and add the $60 walking tour if you want a guide and the castle.
I compared the ten Montjuïc tickets and tours that GetYourGuide sells today: two cable car tickets, a walking tour that includes the castle, three guided walks, two e-bike tours, a private tour and a family version. Prices are in US dollars, come from the listings and were checked in November 2026. My GetYourGuide buttons are affiliate links, and my about page explains what that means. No ticket on this page is a plain castle admission, and I say so wherever it matters.
Montjuic Tickets at a Glance
Montjuïc is a hill in southwest Barcelona overlooking the harbour, and Wikipedia puts its top at about 185 metres. The table shows what is free and what you can buy.
What
Details
The hill, parks, viewpoints
Free to walk; I found no entry fee
Cable car round trip
$21 on GetYourGuide; 17.10 euros adult on the official site (cited below)
Castle
Open 10 am to 6 pm daily per Google Maps; official price not read
Guided tours
$28 to $79, from 2 to 3.5 hours (the cemetery walk is 2.5 hours)
Museums (MNAC, Fundació Joan Miró, Poble Espanyol)
Separate tickets, not part of any product here
Magic Fountain
Free show, separate page
Rating
4.7 from 5,924 reviews for the hill, per Google Maps
The point to hold on to is that Montjuic tickets come in three kinds: a ride (the cable car), a guided walk or ride, and a building entry that you buy elsewhere. Only one product on this page is a plain ticket you scan, and every other Montjuic ticket adds a guide.
What Is Free and What Is Paid on Montjuic
Walking up through the gardens, which needs no ticket for Montjuic, standing at the viewpoints and wandering the Olympic area cost nothing. The Magic Fountain show is free to watch as far as I found, and the Magic Fountain tickets page covers its schedule and the two tours that include it. The things that cost money are the cable car, the castle, the museums and the guides, so every ticket for Montjuic falls into one of those four.
Per Wikipedia, the hill holds the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya in the Palau Nacional, the Fundació Joan Miró, the Poble Espanyol village on the western side and the Olympic Museum, plus a cemetery and botanical gardens. I tried the official museum sites for hours and prices, but none of them loaded for me, so I won’t quote museum prices. Check MNAC, the Fundació Joan Miró and Poble Espanyol before you go. None of the Montjuic tickets I compared covers museum entry, and a ticket for Montjuic never replaces a museum ticket; several listings say so in their exclusions.
Montjuic Tickets and Prices
Here are the plain Montjuic tickets and prices. The standout is the Turisme de Barcelona cable car round trip at $21. It is the plainest of the Montjuic tickets, a ticket and not a tour: the voucher is exchanged for the round trip at the lower station on Avinguda Miramar, the ticket is valid for 24 hours and it does not include entry to the castle. Reviewers rate it 4.5 from 25,285 reviews, and reviewers describe the views and the castle at the top as the payoff. One said the operator let their group use the ticket on a different day later in the week, which fits the listing’s free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
The official site shows the same ride at 17.10 euros for an adult, and says children from 4 to 12 pay 11.70 euros and under-4s ride free, per the Telefèric de Montjuïc page. I’d compare the day’s exchange rate with the $21 before choosing between these Montjuic tickets, because the official 10 percent online discount may make the direct route cheaper. The reseller advantage is the free cancellation window, which is why I still list this Montjuic ticket first.
Turisme de Barcelona
Montjuïc Cable Car Roundtrip Ticket
★4.5 (25,285 reviews)
24-hour ticket
Free cancellation
My pick: My pick among Montjuic tickets for views on a budget: the cable car round trip for $21, 4.5 from 25,285 reviews, valid 24 hours, castle entry not included.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Montjuïc Cable Car return ticket
Not included / not suitable
✕ Entrance to the Castell de Montjuïc
Meeting point: The cable car has three stations: Montjuïc Park (lower station), Mirador de l'Alcalde (intermediate station) and Montjuïc Castle (upper station). Your voucher can be exchanged for roundtrip tickets at the Montjuïc Park (lower station). Avinguda Miramar, 30, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“what a great trip. wonderful view of the city and the castle on the top was fun to walk through.” – GetYourGuide review
At the other end of the price list of Montjuic tickets is the $66 e-bike tour with tapas by Guru Child, 3.5 hours with a guide, a helmet, one tapa and one drink, and a route that climbs to Montjuïc, passes the Olympic area and the Greek Garden and rolls on to Barceloneta and Port Olímpic. It has no rating yet, so I cannot say how it performs. The guide speaks Spanish only according to the listing, which matters for most visitors. Museum entry and full meals are not included.
Guru Child
E-Bike Tour with Tapas, Montjuïc, and Beach
3.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The food option: e-bike up the hill, a tapa and a drink, then the seafront, 3.5 hours, $66, no reviews yet and Spanish only.
What you get, where you meet
Included
✓ E‑bike
✓ Guide
✓ Helmet
✓ Route to Montjuïc
✓ Panoramic viewpoints
✓ Olympic area
Not included / not suitable
✕ Full meals
✕ Museum entrance tickets
✕ Transportation to the meeting point
Meeting point: Pl. de Sant Jaume, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Languages: Spanish
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“what a great trip. wonderful view of the city and the castle on the top was fun to walk through.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Skip-the-Line Montjuic Tickets
Skip-the-line is a loose phrase for Montjuic tickets. The cable car and castle are not timed-entry attractions in the sense of a cathedral with a security queue, and I found no official page promising a fast lane. What the $60 In Out Barcelona Tours walking tour does give you is a package of Montjuic tickets in one: it includes the visit to the castle, a round trip on the cable car and a round trip on the Montjuïc funicular, so you do not queue at three ticket points yourself. The listing calls the castle visit exclusive and the group is capped at 15 people.
The tour lasts 3.5 hours in English or Spanish and starts at the Palau Moja reception on Carrer de la Portaferrissa, in the old town, not on the hill. It walks La Boqueria, El Raval, the Liceu theatre and Palau Güell before heading up. It is rated 4.7 from 1,118 reviews, the best-reviewed guided option I found. Gratuities, food and drinks are not included.
In Out Barcelona Tours
Walking tour with Montjuic Castle & Cable Car
★4.7 (1,118 reviews)
3.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The all-in-one Montjuic ticket: castle, cable car and funicular with a guide, 3.5 hours, $60, 4.7 from 1,118 reviews, small group of up to 15.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Exclusive visit to Montjuic Castle
✓ Roundtrip cable car ticket
✓ Roundtrip Montjuic funicular ticket
✓ Walking tour of the Old Town and Raval neighborhoods
✓ Professional local guide
✓ Small group tour of max 15 people to ensure a personalized experience
Not included / not suitable
✕ Gratuities (optional)
✕ Food or beverages
Meeting point: At the reception of the Palau Moja, look for your guide, wearing the "In Out Barcelona Tours" badge. Carrer de la Portaferrissa, 1, 08002 Barcelona, España
Languages: English, Spanish
Duration: 3.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Katy was great guide, we learned a lot about city history and Gaudi. I very like tours like this. Really worth to go.” – GetYourGuide review
“She really knew her stuff and shared so much interesting information throughout the tour.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Montjuic Fountain Tickets
People who search for Montjuic fountain tickets are usually looking at the Magic Fountain, and the show needs no ticket for Montjuic as far as I found: the city pages describe it without a price. Its winter timetable and the two tours that include it are on my Magic Fountain tickets page, so book the fountain there, not here.
The closest match on this page is the $38 City Tours on Bike-eBike-Segway tour. It lasts 2.5 hours and rides to the Montjuïc viewpoints, but the itinerary in the listing runs from Parc de la Ciutadella through Port Vell and the Columbus Monument to the castle, the Olympic Stadium and the MNAC, and does not name the fountain as a stop. It is rated 4.7 from 478 reviews. It includes the electric bike, a helmet on request, child seats and a free extra hour of e-bike rental after the tour, and it is led in a small group. Food, tips and hotel pickup are not included.
City Tours on Bike-eBike-Segway
E-Bike Tour with Montjuïc Castle & Best Views
★4.7 (478 reviews)
2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The ride that gets you up the hill without the climb: electric bike, viewpoints and the castle, 2.5 hours, $38, 4.7 from 478 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Best panoramic views of Barcelona
✓ Easy ride with electric bike
✓ Escape crowded tourist areas
✓ Small-group experience
✓ Use of helmet (on request) - we provide all sizes
✓ Child seats available
Not included / not suitable
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Tips
✕ Hotel pickup and drop off
Meeting point: Meet your guide at the activity provider's office on Passeig de Lluís Companys, 10.
By Metro:
The nearest station is Arc de Triomf (L1, red line).
Exit the metro and walk about 3 minutes along Passeig de Lluís Companys towards Passeig de Sant Joan. This is the avenue with the Triumphal Arch, and the office will be on the left.
By Bus:
Buses 39, 40, 51, H14 stop near Arc de Triomf.
From the bus stop, walk 3 minutes along Passeig de Lluís Companys to No. 10.
On Foot from Landmarks:
From Arc de Triomf — about 3 minutes walk.
From Ciutadella Park — about 2 minutes walk along Passeig de Lluís Companys. Passeig de Lluís Companys, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08018 Barcelona, Spain
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Had a wonderful e-bike ride with lots of information and nice pace as we rode trough Barcelona and learned the bike lanes and rules of the road!” – GetYourGuide review
The cable car is the one paid ride on the hill, so its price deserves a line of its own among the Montjuic tickets. On the official site, a round trip costs 17.10 euros for an adult against a list price of 19.00, children from 4 to 12 pay 11.70 euros, and children under 4 are free. One-way tickets cost 12 euros for adults and 10 euros for children and are sold only at the ticket office.
On GetYourGuide, the plain Montjuic cable car ticket is the $21 round trip above. The second cable car product is the $28 Clio Muse ticket, which adds a self-guided audio tour of the cable car and a self-guided audio walk of Barcelona that starts in Plaça Sant Jaume. It is a ticket with an app, with no live guide, and you need your own phone and headphones. It is rated 4.0 from 377 reviews, lower than the plain ticket, and this card is a leftover in the allocation rather than the best match for any section. I’d choose this Montjuic ticket only if you like audio guides. Otherwise the $21 ticket is the better value.
Clio Muse Tours
Montjuïc Cable Car Ticket with Audio Guide
★4.0 (377 reviews)
2 - 4 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The audio-guide version of the ticket: $28, includes a self-guided audio tour and a walking audio route, 4.0 from 377 reviews. Only worth the $7 extra if you like audio guides.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Adult entry voucher for the Montjuïc Cable Car
✓ 1 self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android and iOS) for the Montjuïc Cable Car
✓ 1 self-guided Barcelona walking tour
✓ Offline content (text, audio narration, and maps)
Not included / not suitable
✕ Live Guide
✕ Smartphone or headphones
✕ Food and drinks
✕ Transportation
Meeting point: There is no meeting point.
The self-guided audio tour for Montjuïc Cable Car is designed to start at the telefèric de montjuïc (Barcelona cable car) (Avinguda Miramar, 30, 08038 Barcelona, Spain). The easiest way to get there is by reaching the Av Miramar - Estació del Funicular (08038 Barcelona, Spain) which is 50 meters from the Cable Car entrance
The self-guided audio tour for Barcelona walking tour is designed to start in Plaça Sant Jaume . The easiest way to get there is by metro Jaume I (line L4) or Liceu (line L3) stations or by bus (Lines 14, 17, 45, 59, 91, 120 and V17). Avinguda Miramar, 30, 08038 Barcelona, Spain
Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Great, I walked loads and got lost a few times but it had the most beautiful scenery!” – GetYourGuide review
Booking Montjuic tickets online is simple, and a Montjuic ticket bought direct is easy too, since the official cable car site sells them through Hola Barcelona, with a 10 percent online discount, a wallet-ready app ticket and a ticket office for one-way fares. The payment methods it lists include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bizum and the main cards. A strike warning on the page said service might be affected on a day in October, so check the notice before travelling, since it may be out of date.
For the tours, the buttons on this page are the quickest way to buy Montjuic tickets and all ten products offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before. If you want a castle ticket for Montjuic only, I could not confirm the official booking route, because the barcelona.cat castle page did not load, so use the castle site listed on Google Maps and read the price there. For museums, go straight to their own sites, because Montjuic tickets here never include them.
Is Montjuic Castle Worth the Ticket
I think a Montjuic castle ticket is worth it, if you like views and fortresses. The castle sits at the top of the hill, Google Maps rates it 4.4 from 62,432 reviews and shows it open 10 am to 6 pm every day. Wikipedia describes it as a largely 17th century fortress, once used as a prison and execution site. I could not read the official admission price, and a search snippet from a travel guide listed 5 euros that I could not verify, so treat any castle price as unconfirmed.
If you want a different slice of the same hill, the Nostos Tours cemetery walk is the card I am attaching here, and it is not a castle tour. It covers the Montjuïc Cemetery, with stops at the Portal de Santa Madrona, the Fossar de la Pedrera and the tombs of Buenaventura Durruti and Joan Miró. The $43 price includes the city bus to the cemetery, lasts 2.5 hours and is led in English. It is rated 4.9 from 49 reviews, which makes it the best-rated of the cheaper Montjuic tickets. The wooden gate of the old city wall at Avinguda del Paral·lel is the meeting point, so you do not ride up the hill with the cable car.
Nostos Tours
Hidden Barcelona: Montjuïc Cemetery Walking Tour
★4.9 (49 reviews)
2.5 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: Not a castle ticket but the off-beat one: a 2.5-hour cemetery walk with the Miro tomb, bus included, $43, 4.9 from 49 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Transport to the Montjuic Cemetary from the city by city bus
Not included / not suitable
✕ Tips/Gratuities
Meeting point: The guide will be waiting with a white umbrella in front of the wooden doors/gate of the old city wall. Av. del Paral·lel, 12, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
Languages: English
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“This has been on my list for a long time and it did not disappoint…Onno did a great job, he was very likable, engaging, and informative. I continue to recommend this tour to my friends who live here and have not yet gone.” – GetYourGuide review
Yes, and the numbers back it, even before you buy any Montjuic tickets: Google Maps shows 4.7 stars from 5,924 reviews for the hill, and a viewpoint, the Mirador de Montjuic, at 4.7 from 1,804. The hill hosted the 1929 International Exposition and the 1992 Olympic Games, per Wikipedia, so you are walking past stadiums, gardens, a fountain and museums on the same slopes. It rewards a half day more than a quick stop, and the right Montjuic tickets make that half day easier.
Of all the Montjuic tickets, the $30 MYSTICXPERIENCE walk with a glass of wine is the lightest way to see it with a guide. It starts at the Teatro Apolo on Avinguda del Paral·lel, rides the funicular, then goes through the Joan Brossa gardens to the Mirador del Alcalde, the castle exterior, the Greek Theatre, the Olympic Ring and the MNAC. It is rated 4.9 from 22 reviews, comes in five languages and includes a local guide and a free glass of wine. Castle entry and metro tickets are not included.
MYSTICXPERIENCE
Montjuïc Tour with a glass of Wine
★4.9 (22 reviews)
24-hour ticket
Free cancellation
My pick: The relaxed pick: a guided walk through gardens and viewpoints with a glass of wine, $30, 4.9 from 22 reviews, castle entry not included.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Local guide
✓ Free glass of wine
Not included / not suitable
✕ Entrance to Castell de Montjuïc
✕ Metro tickets
Meeting point: In front of Teatro Apolo. Please provide your phone and email correctly, cause your guide will contact you the day before. Av. del Paral·lel, 59, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Francisco was a great guide. The tour was informative and the wine was tasty! I recommend this tour.” – GetYourGuide review
“Francisco was a great guide. The tour was informative and the wine was tasty! I recommend this tour.”
— GetYourGuide reviewer
Is the Cable Car, Castle and Sea Combo Worth It
The De La Rosa Expereiences combo is the most expensive option I found, at $79 for 3 hours, and it is the only one that adds a water bus ride along the coastline. It includes a guided walk of Montjuïc, a cable car ride, a tour of the Olympic Ring area, a water bus ticket and pictures of the tour. It meets at the Venetian Towers on Plaça d’Espanya, in English or Spanish. The rating is 4.3, from only 33 reviews, so it is promising but not proven.
Is this Montjuic ticket worth $79? Compared with the $60 In Out tour, you pay $19 more and swap the old-town walk and castle visit for a boat ride, and the listing has no exclusions at all. I’d book this Montjuic ticket for a visitor who wants the sea in the same morning. If the castle interior is the aim, the $60 tour includes it and this one only lists a tour of the mountain’s main sights.
De La Rosa Expereiences
Montjuïc, Cable Car, and Panoramic Sea Views
★4.3 (33 reviews)
3 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The mountain, the sky and the sea: guided Montjuic walk, cable car and a water bus, 3 hours, $79, 4.3 from 33 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Local guide for the entire experience
✓ Guided walking tour of Montjuïc
✓ Cable car ride
✓ Tour of the mountain's main sights
✓ Tour of the Olympic Ring area
✓ Water bus ticket included
Meeting point: We will meet at Plaza España. At the Venetian Towers, the one on the left side facing the Magic Fountain. Plaça d'Espanya, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, Spain
Languages: English, Spanish
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“I really liked my guide Diego. It was such a nice visit and we learn a lot about the story of Barcelona.” – GetYourGuide review
This is the private one of the Montjuic tickets, and it costs $39 for 2 hours, and the price is the guide only. The listing starts at the Magic Fountain, passes the German Pavilion and the MNAC from outside, strolls the Olympic Ring, passes the Fundació Joan Miró and ends near the Mayor’s lookout and the Hotel Miramar viewpoint. Descent is by cable car, bus, taxi or on foot.
The detail that matters: tickets are not included. The cable car costs 12 euros per guest and 12 euros for the guide’s ticket per booking, according to the listing, children from 4 to 12 pay 10 euros, and castle, MNAC and Fundació Joan Miró entries are not included. A family of four should add the cable car on top of the $39. It is rated 4.8 from 18 reviews in Spanish, English and Catalan. For a private guide at this price I’d call it good value, as long as you budget for the extras.
BCN tour Planner
Private Montjuïc Tour with Cable Car Ride Option
★4.8 (18 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The private option: 2 hours with your own guide, $39, 4.8 from 18 reviews. Cable car tickets are bought separately at the station.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Visit to Magic Fountain
✓ Visit to the German Pavilion (outside)
✓ Visit to the National Museum of Art of Catalonia (MNAC) (outside)
✓ Stroll by the Olympic Ring and Olympic Flame (access may be restricted during events)
✓ Pass by the Miró Foundation
✓ Panoramic views of the city
Not included / not suitable
✕ Tickets are not included and purchased directly at the station on the day of the tour, including the guide’s ticket. This allows guests to pay the official current fare with no extra charges
✕ The cable car ticket costs €12 per guest. The guide’s ticket is not included and costs an additional €12 per booking
✕ Cable car tickets for children aged 4 to 12 cost €10
✕ Food or drinks
Meeting point: Meeting Point:
We will meet next to the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, between the fountain and the sculpture Al Treball. Here are the coordinates so you can easily paste them into your mobile map application.
41.370993, 2.151216
The guide will be holding a green folder in their hand so you can easily recognize them. Pl. de Carles Buïgas, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona, España
Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Maria was great! We had a 2-year-old with us and she even brought a balloon for him! Very knowledgeable and worth the price! Will be doing tours with her again!” – GetYourGuide review
The same operator sells a family version among its Montjuic tickets, the Private Montjuïc Kids Tour with Special Map, for $28 and 2 hours, designed for children aged 5 to 12. It includes a ride on the Montjuïc funicular, a private guide and an activity map for children. The route takes in the castle, the Tobogans de Montjuïc, the Mirador del Alcalde, the Plaça de la Sardana, the Joan Brossa gardens and the municipal pools.
Be careful with the price of this Montjuic ticket: cable car tickets for guests and the guide are bought at the station and are not included, nor is castle entry, and one reviewer’s note was a reminder that the cable car prices are not included. It has a 5.0 rating, but from only 2 reviews, so I would not lean on it. English and Spanish are offered.
BCN tour Planner
Private Montjuïc Kids Tour with Special Map
★5.0 (2 reviews)
2 hours
Free cancellation
My pick: The family pick: a private 2-hour tour with a kids' activity map and a funicular ride, $28, 5.0 from 2 reviews. Cable car is extra.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Montjuïc Funicular ride
✓ Special activity map for children
✓ Private guide
Not included / not suitable
✕ Cable Car Tickets:** To make sure you get the best available price without any extra booking fees or commissions, cable car tickets are purchased directly at the station. Tickets for both guests and the guide are not included in the tour price
✕ Entry to Montjuïc Castle
✕ Optional Port Cable Car ticket at the end of the tour
Meeting point: Look for the elevator entrance to Paral·lel Metro Station, at the corner of Avinguda del Paral·lel and Carrer Nou de la Rambla, on the side closest to Montjuïc hill. Your guide will be waiting right next to the elevator.
Here are the coordinates, just in case: 41.37483, 2.170018
Please wait outside the elevator entrance at street level. Avinguda del Paral·lel, 61, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona, España
Languages: English, Spanish
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Our guide Maria was brilliant gave us in depth information. FYI The Cable Carts prices isn't included!” – GetYourGuide review
For visiting times, Montjuic tickets follow the sites they cover: Google Maps shows the castle open 10 am to 6 pm daily, and the official cable car site lists seasonal hours of 10 am to 6 pm in November and December, 10 am to 7 pm from March to May and in October, and 10 am to 9 pm from June to September. My Montjuic opening hours and visitor guide has the full table, the funicular and metro approach, and the best time of day to go.
Which Ticket Fits You
Montjuic tickets differ by what they include, so the table is about cable car, castle and guide, and each ticket for Montjuic links back to its card above.
Ticket
Kind
Price from
Duration
Areas included
Best for
Cable Car Roundtrip (Turisme de Barcelona)
Ticket
$21
Valid 24 hours
Cable car round trip
Views on a budget
Cable Car with Audio Guide (Clio Muse)
Ticket
$28
2 to 4 hours
Cable car, audio tours
Self-guided
Walking Tour with Castle and Cable Car (In Out)
Tour with entry
$60
3.5 hours
Castle, cable car, funicular, old town
First visit with a guide
E-Bike Tour with Castle (City Tours)
Tour
$38
2.5 hours
Viewpoints, castle, Olympic area
Active visitors
Cemetery Walking Tour (Nostos)
Tour
$43
2.5 hours
Montjuïc Cemetery
Off-beat history
Tour with a Glass of Wine (MYSTICXPERIENCE)
Tour
$30
Half to full day
Gardens, viewpoints
Relaxed walk
Cable Car and Sea Views (De La Rosa)
Tour
$79
3 hours
Montjuïc, cable car, water bus
Sea and hill
Private Montjuïc Tour (BCN tour Planner)
Private tour
$39
2 hours
Fountain to castle exterior
Families, privacy
Private Kids Tour (BCN tour Planner)
Private tour
$28
2 hours
Funicular, castle area
Children 5 to 12
E-Bike Tour with Tapas (Guru Child)
Tour
$66
3.5 hours
Montjuïc, Barceloneta
Food and cycling
All the guided walks are in this one table, so you do not need a second page to compare Montjuic tickets.
Near Montjuic
Distances run from the castle pin on Google Maps, and the walking times are my estimates: straight-line distance multiplied by 1.3, at 4.8 km per hour. The Mirador de Montjuic is about 0.19 km away, roughly 3 minutes, and the Montjuïc Lighthouse 0.23 km, about 4 minutes. The cable car pin on Avinguda Miramar is 0.65 km, about 11 minutes. The Columbus monument at the harbour is 1.78 km, around 29 minutes. The Magic Fountain, which sits near the foot of the hill, is roughly 1.5 km away, about 24 minutes by my estimate using the meeting-point coordinates from a tour listing. Compare it on my Magic Fountain tickets page. For the headline Gaudí sights, see the Sagrada Familia tickets, Park Güell tickets and Casa Batlló tickets pages, which are across town.
Montjuïc Castle
Castle
★4.4 · 62,432 Google reviews
Ctra. de Montjuïc, 66, Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona
Not for the hill itself. Montjuïc is a public hill with parks, viewpoints and paths, and I found no gate or entry fee for it. What costs money are the things on it: the cable car, the castle, the museums and the guided tours. The ten GetYourGuide products I compared start at $21 for the cable car round trip.
How much is admission to Montjuic Castle?+
I could not read the official price. The castle page on barcelona.cat was not reachable when I checked, and one Google search snippet from a travel guide listed 5 euros, which I could not confirm. Google Maps shows the castle open 10 am to 6 pm every day. The tours I compared that include the castle start at $60, and the cable car ticket itself does not include castle entry.
How much is the Montjuic cable car?+
The official Telefèric de Montjuïc site shows a round trip for an adult at 17.10 euros against a list price of 19.00, with children aged 4 to 12 at 11.70 euros and under-4s free. One-way tickets are 12 euros for adults and sold only at the ticket office. On GetYourGuide the round trip is $21 from Turisme de Barcelona, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
What are the main attractions in Montjuic?+
Per Wikipedia, the hill holds the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya in the Palau Nacional, the Fundació Joan Miró, the Poble Espanyol village, Montjuïc Castle, the Magic Fountain, the Olympic stadium and the cemetery. Gardens, viewpoints and the cable car are the other big draws.
Is it worth it to go inside Montjuic Castle?+
I think the views justify a visit, since the castle stands on the top of the hill and Google Maps rates it 4.4 from 62,432 reviews. The fortress is largely 17th century and was a prison, per Wikipedia. If you only want the view, the cable car and the free Mirador de l'Alcalde cover much of it, so the castle ticket is for people who want the walls and the history.
Can I buy Montjuic tickets online?+
Yes. The cable car sells online through Hola Barcelona, which the official page says gives a 10 percent online discount, and you can also buy at the ticket office. The tours I compared are booked online through the GetYourGuide buttons on this page, all with free cancellation up to 24 hours before except where the card says otherwise.
Is the Magic Fountain free to watch?+
As far as I could find, yes: the city pages describe the show without a price. It is a separate attraction at the foot of Montjuïc, and I keep it on my Magic Fountain tickets page, which also lists the two tours that include it.
Which Montjuic ticket is best for a first visit?+
For a first visit I'd start with the $21 cable car round trip if you want views and the hill by yourself, and the $60 walking tour if you want a guide, the castle and the cable car together. The walking tour is rated 4.7 from 1,118 reviews, and the cable car ticket 4.5 from 25,285.
Every Montjuic ticket and tour I compared
Montjuïc Cable Car Roundtrip Ticket★ 4.5
Walking tour with Montjuic Castle & Cable Car★ 4.7
E-Bike Tour with Montjuïc Castle & Best Views★ 4.7
