Day Trips & Excursions in Barcelona

See the historical and natural highlights of Barcelona and its scenic surroundings on an exhilarating full-day excursion. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit legendary landmarks such as La Sagrada Familia and Montjuic Hill, and then sail past the long lines at renowned architect's Antoni Gaudi's Park Güell. Venture to Montserrat National Park to enjoy the natural splendor of the scenery, and absorb the sacred ambiance of Montserrat Montserrat, the park's beautiful basilica. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to 12.

Make a pilgrimage to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a monastery near Barcelona and one of Spain's key religious sites, during this 4.5-hour visit. Join your guide as you scale Montserrat Mountain on the cogwheel train, enjoying striking vistas of the mountain's surreal rock formations and Barcelona off in the distance. Then visit Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey and the Royal Basilica of Monserrat, where you'll view La Moreneta (the Dark One) a 12-century carving of Our Lady of Montserrat, and sample four local liquors at the on-site gift shop. This Montserrat visit also includes all entrance fees and transport by air-conditioned coach.

Skip the long ticket lines to La Sagrada Familia Cathedral and other fantastical structures of Antoni Gaudí on this small-group guided tour in Barcelona. You'll benefit from fast-track entry and an intimate tour of the famed Spanish architect's most iconic works, including Park Güell and the UNESCO-listed apartment building La Pedrera. Stroll around the Gothic Quarter and relax with a light breakfast plus lunch (Iberico ham paired with wine).

Sample cava and explore Montserrat on this day trip from Barcelona. Visit the Montserrat Monastery, famous for its Black Madonna; take a cable car to the mountaintop for stunning views of the Catalan countryside; and visit an art museum with works by Caravaggio, El Greco, and Monet. Journey to the Penedès region, tour a vineyard, and enjoy a gourmet lunch of fresh bread, meats, and produce, with delicious cava pairings.

Experience Barcelona, the "Capital of Gaudi" and one of Spain's most beautiful cities, on an all-day outing from Madrid. Travel by high-speed train and arrive in just over three hours, allowing plenty of time for sightseeing and enjoying the beach. Explore the city at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off bus pass, which has three routes and 45 stops, including major landmarks like Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou and more.