Barcelona: Montjuïc cable car round-trip ticket
Round-trip ticket on the Montjuïc cable car, Barcelona's iconic aerial tramway with panoramic views over the city, port and Mediterranean. 4.5/5 with 25,007 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Panoramic views of Barcelona, the port and the Mediterranean
- Aerial cabins running from Paral·lel to Montjuïc castle
- One of Barcelona's most photographed experiences
- Easy access to Montjuïc castle and gardens from the top station
Our take
The Montjuïc cable car gives you Barcelona's best panoramic view — better than the Tibidabo for city-and-sea combinations. The 10-minute ride is short but memorable, especially at sunset.
What's included
- Round-trip cable car ticket
Not included
- Entry to Montjuïc castle (separate ticket)
- Transport to the lower station
Good to know
What to bring
- Camera — the views are exceptional
Not suitable for
- People with vertigo or fear of heights
Things to keep in mind
- The cable car may close in high winds; check the day's forecast
- The ride itself is short (about 10 minutes each way) but the views are the attraction
- Combine with a visit to Montjuïc castle for a longer half-day outing
Meeting point
Teleférico de Montjuïc, lower station — Av. de Miramar, Barcelona
Take metro line 2 or 3 to Paral·lel, then the Montjuïc funicular (free with T-Casual). The cable car lower station is at the top of the funicular. The cable car runs from there up to Montjuïc castle.
The experience
What you'll see
The Montjuïc cable car (Teleféric de Montjuïc) is Barcelona's aerial tramway, running from the Miramar viewpoint up to Montjuïc castle with 360-degree views of the city, the port, and the Mediterranean Sea.
The views
On a clear day you can see the entire Barcelona skyline, the Sagrada Família, the port, and the sea stretching to the horizon. Photographers rate this as one of the best city viewpoints in Spain.
Montjuïc castle
The upper station sits next to the 18th-century Montjuïc castle, a fortress with its own history and more panoramic views. Entry is not included in the cable car ticket.
The gardens
Montjuïc hill has several botanical gardens. The Jardins de Laribal and the Jardí Botànic are a short walk from the upper station.
Who it's for
- Anyone in Barcelona who wants the best city panoramic view.
- Families, couples and photographers.
Who it's not for
- People with vertigo: the cabins pass over residential streets and steep hillsides.
- Visitors in high winds: the cable car closes when the wind is too strong.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs (cabin access requires stepping over a gap).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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