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Cemetery of Montjuic: Art & History, Angels & Skeletons

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 18 May 2021
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See Barcelona through a completely different lens! We have 4 top-rated tours on Guruwalk (see profile). A small team of local, professional guides with a passion for storytelling, meaningful history and the beauty and fun of Barcelona. We've all been giving tours in the city for many years and will help you see and understand what makes it such a unique place!
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Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Barcelona’s Most Beautiful Secret — That No One Visits

Discover Montjuïc Cemetery — Barcelona’s most powerful, peaceful, and unknown landmark.

On a hillside overlooking the sea, this massive cemetery is an open-air museum of forgotten stories, surreal sculptures, and Gothic grandeur — and you’ll likely be the only visitors there. 


What You'll Discover

It's a journey through Barcelona’s hidden past. With your expert guide, you’ll explore:

  • Giant mausoleums that look like mini cathedrals
  • Crumbling angels, creepy skeletons, and dramatic statues
  • Obelisks, pyramids, and bizarre works of funerary art
  • A sea viewpoint you’d never find on your own


You'll hear the true stories of Catalan artists, aristocrats, poets, politicians, and everyday citizens who shaped the city — and whose lives are carved into stone. 


🎭 Art, Architecture & Atmosphere

From Modernisme to Neo-Gothic, the variety of styles is wild and photogenic. Some corners feel sacred, others eerie — but every inch of this place is unforgettable. 


Off the Beaten Path

Montjuïc Cemetery is one of the least visited, most overlooked places in Barcelona. 

No lines, no tour groups, just silence, sculpture, and stories.

If you've already seen Sagrada Família and the Gothic Quarter, this is your next favorite memory. 


Who It’s For:

  • Curious travelers looking for something authentic and non-touristy
  • Fans of history, architecture, sculpture, or dark tourism
  • Great for solo travelers, couples, and culture-loving small groups
  • Ideal if you're in Barcelona for 3+ days and want a deeper experience


Getting There:

We meet in central Barcelona and take a city bus to Montjuïc Cemetery (20 minutes).
 Bring a metro/bus ticket, or:

  • Buy one on the bus (€2.65)
  • Buy one from your guide for €1.50 (cheaper)


⏰ Buses run every 20 minutes — we can’t wait for late arrivals.

Come explore one of the strangest, most moving places in Barcelona. See the city from an angle no guidebook will ever show you.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Av. del Paral·lel, 12, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain
We meet in front of the big doors in the old city wall. Your guide will have a white umbrella!
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Outside visit
Portal de Santa Madrona
Meeting point of the tour in Barcelona. In front of the big wooden doors of the only remaining part of the 14th century medieval wall of the city. We'll need to take a bus from here to go to the cemetery (7min ride)
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Free entry
Cementerio de Montjuïc
The tour is entirely inside this huge, beautiful and quiet cemetery.
3
Outside visit
Tumba de Carlos Ruiz Zafón
We meet in front of the big wooden door of the only remaining part of the medieval wall of Barcelona
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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