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ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS GUIDE

BARCELONA

Your Monograms package is designed in a way that

enables you to personalize your trip. Beyond our

included sightseeing, we’ve built in lots of free time

(assisted by your friendly Local Host, of course), to

explore your interests and passions as you’d like.

To help, Monograms has assembled this collection

based on customer feedback and experiences.

Some are Monograms exclusive, others we’ve selected

from tried-and-true partners. All are reviewed and selected

by Monograms to ensure high quality at a great value.

If you’ve already pre-purchased your Activities &

Excursions, you’re on your way! Your Local Host will be

able to answer any questions you may have about those

excursions, including timing and location.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS OVERVIEW

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If you haven’t already purchased them, don’t worry—we’re

here to help. Just see your Local Host to find out which

activities can fit better your vacation. Your Local Host will

have details on availability, seasonality, days of operation,

and timing. Note that in some cases, availability and

operations may be limited.

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MAGNIFICENT MONTSERRAT

Experience the magical beauty

surrounding Barcelona on this

memorable guided excursion to the

soaring mountains of Montserrat.

Approximately 4 hours

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YOUR LOCAL HOST SUGGESTS

| YO U R L O C A L H O S T S U G G E S T S

There are few things better than a local who knows the landscape

like no one else. That’s why Monograms Local Hosts are your best

resource for where to go, what to do, and what to see on your

Barcelona vacation—what they love most about Barcelona.

These optional excursions are selected to show you the famous

historic sights, out-of-the-way places, favorite cuisine, and cultural

spots only a local would know. Monograms Local Hosts share their

favorite features of Barcelona for extraordinary experiences—

with local insider information that allows you to choose optional

excursions that speak to you.

BARCELONA ON TWO WHEELS:

CITY HIGHLIGHTS

Explore some of Barcelona greatest

wonders on this exhilarating guided

bike tour.


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BARCELONA 360: GOURMET

DINNER ABOVE THE SEA

Ascend 246 feet (75 meters)

above the sea for a fantastic

dining experience featuring

gourmet cuisine, excellent Spanish

wines, and magical 360-degree

views of Barcelona.


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PICASSO MUSEUM & GOTHIC

QUARTER WALKING TOUR

Roman emperors and Pablo Picasso

are just a few of the influential

characters you’ll encounter on this

captivating guided walking tour

through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter

and Picasso Museum.

Approximately 2 1/2 hours

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SPANISH TAPAS WALKING

TOUR FOR FOODIES

Explore and taste your way in

some of Barcelona’s most lively

tapas bars on this fun guided

foodie walking tour!


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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Whether you want to focus on really getting to know

Barcelona... or would like to go just a little farther afield to

explore that nearby castle, winery, or important historic village,

Monograms makes it easy with optional excursions to fit every

age, interest, and sightseeing style. Visit medieval Girona with

its unusual Dalí Theatre & Museum, relax on a memorable

boat cruise, or head to the mystical mountains of Montserrat.

With an expert guide leading you every step of the way, your

experience will always be both enriching and satisfying.

BARCELONA’S SPECTACULAR

WATERFRONT & MONTJUÏC

DISCOVERY

Visit two of Barcelona’s most

beautiful areas: the magnificent

waterfront and Montjuïc hill with

its recreated Iberian village, sports

stadiums from the 1992 Olympics,

and spectacular panoramic views of

the city below.


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GAUDÍ’S PARK GÜELL &

LA PEDRERA

Skip the lines on this incredible

guided visit of Park Güell and La

Pedrera, the fairytale expressions

of architect Antoni Gaudí’s wild

imagination. Come face to face with

his mind-blowing designs!


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DALÍ THEATRE & MUSEUM

TOUR

See a bathtub suspended from

the ceiling, weird optical illusions,

and other unusual curiosities when

you visit the quirky, interactive Dalí

Museum in Figueres, dedicated to

the life, imagination, and works of

Salvador Dalí.


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MEDIEVAL GIRONA AND THE

DALÍ THEATRE & MUSEUM

From the ridiculous to the sublime,

this tour shows you the collection

of unusual curiosities and weird

optical illusions at the quirky

Salvador Dalí Museum in Figueres,

before introducing you to Girona, a

cobblestoned showcase of medieval

treasures.


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GAUDÍ’S PARK GÜELL

Skip the lines on this incredible

guided visit of Park Güell, the fairytale

expression of architect Antoni Gaudí’s

imagination with its whimsical fountains

and mosaics, dragon staircase,

gingerbread-style buildings, and more!


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BARCELONA HOP-ON/HOP-OFF

CITY SIGHTSEEING TOUR

Explore Barcelona the fun and easy way!

This hop-on/hop-off bus tour includes

three different routes, 44 stops, and an

all-day pass, so you can experience the

city exactly the way you want!


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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

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PRIVATE FULL-DAY / HALF-DAY

BARCELONA DISCOVERY TOUR

Explore Barcelona in your own way and

at your own pace on this private tour. Just

decide what you want to see and do with

your expert guide — the choice is yours!


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BARCELONA HALF-DAY

PRIVATE SHOPPING &

LIFESTYLE TOUR

If you love to shop `til you drop,

then this private half-day Barcelona

shopping tour with a personal

shopper is for you!


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PRIVATE BARCELONA

PHOTO TOUR

Join a photography enthusiastic

local guide for an interactive walking

photo safari that shows you the best

ways and places to photograph this

incredible city!


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BARCELONA HELICOPTER

TOUR

Get a rare bird’s-eye view of

Barcelona on this incredible helicopter

flightseeing tour over the city.

Approximately 10 minutes

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| F O O D & D R I N K

FOOD & DRINK

If nightlife shows you a city’s pulse, then food reveals its soul.

By diving into the local cuisine, you’ll discover a lot about

Barcelona’s history, influences, culture, and traditions. Learn

to make traditional Catalan cuisine at a hands-on cooking

lesson...or attend a tapas tasting at a real Basque tavern! And

it’s not just about what the locals eat… it’s about how and

where. With a Monograms Food & Drink excursion, you get to

savor the very best of Barcelona!

MARKETS OF BARCELONA

FOODIE TOUR WITH A

SPANISH CHEF

Learn all about Catalan cuisine

and Spanish gastronomy on this

exciting foodie market tour with

a professional chef! Taste and

sample your way through two of

Barcelona’s most famous markets,

and visit traditional grocers selected

by the chef.


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PAELLA COOKING WORKSHOP

WITH A PROFESSIONAL CHEF

AND LUNCH

Learn how to prepare an authentic

Spanish meal at this fun, hands-on

cooking experience.


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MAGNIFICENT MONTSERRAT

& CAVA TASTING AT

CODORNIU WINERY

Experience the magical beauty

surrounding Barcelona on this

memorable guided excursion to the

soaring mountains of Montserrat.


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TAPAS-TASTING IN A REAL

BASQUE TAVERN

You simply cannot visit Spain

without trying its world-famous

tapas, and this fun outing to an

authentic Basque tavern allows you

to sample some of the very best.

Approximately 1 hour

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MARKETS TOUR AND PAELLA

COOKING WORKSHOP WITH

A PROFESSIONAL CHEF

AND LUNCH

A little market shopping, a cooking

lesson, and a delightful lunch—you

can’t go wrong during this enriching

and delicious Spanish cooking class!


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CATALONIA WINE DISCOVERY

WITH TOURS, TASTINGS & TAPAS

This exclusive day trip into the Penedès

wine region includes an introduction

to Catalonia’s fine wines by local wine

experts, visits to two historic wineries, two

wine tastings with tapas, and a 4WD trek

through the area’s ancient vineyards.


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AUTHENTIC SPANISH LUNCH

AT THE MARINA

Enjoy a delightful lunch at one of

the most popular restaurants at the

former Olympic Port. Savor authentic

Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with

special care and expertise.

Approximately 1 1/2 hour

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FOOD & DRINK

| F O O D & D R I N K

| N I G H T L I F E

NIGHT LIFE

When the sun sets on the city, the hard-working Barcelonians

come out to play—and few things reveal the true pulse of a place

like its nightlife! From traditional Spanish dinners to authentic

Flamenco shows, you can’t go wrong when you take a seat, order

a glass, and say buenos noches to that friendly face sitting next to

you! A Monograms night on the town is just the ticket!

MAGIC FOUNTAIN OF

MONTJUÏC AT NIGHT

Get a memorable nighttime view of

Barcelona’s most famous sights on

this enchanting excursion featuring

the Plaça de Catalunya city center, the

Barceloneta old fishermen’s district, the

Columbus Monument, and the Montjuïc

Magic Fountain, a spectacular display

of dancing water, lights, and music!


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GUITAR CONCERT AT A

GOTHIC QUARTER CHURCH

Take a seat in an historic concert

hall and lose yourself in the magical

strumming during this memorable

concert featuring internationally-

renowned masters of the Spanish

flamenco guitar.

Approximately 1 hour

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TRADITIONAL SPANISH

DINNER & FLAMENCO SHOW

Experience magic, mystery, and

excitement—the very spirit of

Flamenco—at this authentic evening of

live entertainment and Spanish cuisine.


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TRADITIONAL FLAMENCO

SHOW

Experience the passion and spirit of

Spain’s most traditional music and

dance at this delightful evening of

authentic Flamenco entertainment.


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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Some of your fondest, funniest, and favorite memories in life

involve family vacations—places and times when children, teens,

parents, and even grandparents experience something magical...

together. Whether it’s an under-the-sea aquarium adventure or

a creatures-of-the-world zoo encounter, Monograms’ Family-

Friendly excursions offer fun and unique activities that are perfect

for travelers of all ages.

| FA M I LY F R I E N D LY

UNDER THE SEA ADVENTURE

AT AQUARIUM BARCELONA

Come face to face with the

underwater kingdom’s most

fascinating creatures at Aquarium

Barcelona, one of the world’s best

exhibits of Mediterranean sealife!


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PORTAVENTURA AMUSEMENT PARK

Let your hair down and have a blast

on this fun-filled, full-day excursion to

PortAventura, one of Europe’s largest

amusement parks! Exhilarating

rides, captivating attractions, and

entertaining shows await in six

different exotic lands—the perfect

way to experience Spain like a local!


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MAGICAL MONTSERRAT

WITH MONASTERY,

FUNICULAR & NATURE HIKE

Montserrat comes to life on this

engaging day trip featuring the

thousand-year-old Benedictine

monastery, a scenic funicular ride,

and a guided nature trek through

Montserrat Natural Park!


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MAGICAL MONTSERRAT

WITH MONASTERY, CABLE

CAR & HORSEBACK RIDE

Experience the magic of Montserrat

on this engaging day trip featuring

the thousand-year-old Benedictine

monastery, a relaxing cable car ride

down the mountain, and a guided

horseback ride through the pristine

countryside!


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ACTIVE

| A C T I V E

If you’d rather be pedaling, giddyupping, or jogging your

way through Barcelona than sitting, standing, or watching,

then a Monograms Active excursion just might pique your

interest. Our selection of fun get-up-and-go tours are

perfect for travelers who thrive on discoveries centered on

physical activity.

HIT THE GROUND RUNNING:

GUIDED SEASIDE RUN

Enjoy the beauty of Barcelona while

burning off a few calories on this

fun guided running tour along the

charming seaside.


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BARCELONA PRIVATE

YOGA CLASS

Become one with Barcelona on this

uplifting excursion featuring round-

trip transportation to a beautiful

park, garden, beach, or home; a

private yoga class customized to

your skill level; and a refreshing

drink at a local café afterward!


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BARCELONA ON TWO

WHEELS: EBIKE RIDE TO AN

ORGANIC WINERY

Enjoy a half-day devoted to wine and

the great outdoors on this exceptional

guided electric bike tour featuring a

ride along the Mediterranean coast,

and a stop in the Serralada de Marina

Natural Park for a tasting and tour at

an organic winery.


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DISCOVER BARCELONA BY

EBIKE, CABLE CAR & BOAT

Barcelona’s magic comes to life

by land, air, and sea as you travel

by electric bike, cable car, and

boat to discover the city’s most

iconic sights!


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ON THE WATER

Sometimes, the very best way to understand the historic heart of

a city is from its waterways—and Barcelona is no exception! Its

rich maritime tradition dates back to Roman times, leaving behind

an “on the sea, for the sea” way of life. Monograms’ On the Water

excursions help you tap into this seafaring excitement, from a

coastal sightseeing cruise to a sailboat outing with brunch and

swimming in the sparkling waters of the Med!

BLUE SIDE OF BARCELONA

BOAT EXCURSION

Cruise along the magnificent

eastern coast of Spain for a unique

view of Barcelona and some of its

most incredible sights.


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BARCELONA SAILBOAT

BRUNCH CRUISE

This memorable excursion has it

all—a relaxing sailboat cruise past

Barcelona’s most famous sights, a

delicious brunch at sea, and even

time for a refreshing plunge into

the crystal—clear waters of the

Mediterranean!


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