Cemetery of Montjuic: Art & History, Angels & Skeletons
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!
Pickup
We meet in front of the big doors in the old city wall. Your guide will have a white umbrella!
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.