Day Trips & Excursions in Catalonia

Spend a day in Montserrat and explore the mountainous terrain and religious shrines on a 4-hour guided hike. Start with a visit to Santa Maria de Montserrat, a Benedictine abbey featuring a statue of the Black Madonna (La Moreneta) in the 16th-century basilica. Then ride the funicular and gain 1,476 feet (450 meters) in elevation on foot, with the option to climb to one of the most iconic peaks. Lunch and round-trip transport are provided from Barcelona on this small-group tour, limited to eight people.

The mountaintop monastery of Montserrat is one of Barcelona's most popular day trip destinations and this private tour means you can explore at your own pace. Travel to Montserrat by train, then ride the Montserrat cable car - the quickest and most exciting way to scale the mountain. Your private guide will accompany you the whole way and you can take in all the highlights including Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Holy Cave, and the Sant Miguel viewpoint.

Escape from Barcelona for a small-group visit to Montserrat during this half-day excursion. Join your guide as you ascend to this mountaintop monastery for a visit to the site's top attraction, the Virgin of Montserrat. You'll also have time to admire the incredible views, visit the on-site museum or take a ride on the Montserrat cable car (at your own expense). If you want to continue the fun, add on an optional upgrade visit to the incredible Sagrada Familia, where you'll skip the line as you explore Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece up close. This small-group visit, limited to just 20 guests, also includes minivan transport.

Taste cava, the distinctive pink and white sparkling wines of the Catalonia region, on a private 4-hour tour from Barcelona. Explore the vineyards of one of the world's largest producers of cava, ending with a flight of their specialty wines, and then walk it off on a short tour of central Catalonia. Travel through the country by train with your guide.

Experience Barcelona's culture, cuisine, and cava on this private full-day tour. Spend the morning visiting the Barcelona sights of your choice like La Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, or Park Guell, then head to the scenic Pened es wine region for a delicious lunch and cava tasting at a local winery.

See the highlights of Barcelona in style on a private half-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Admire Gaudì masterpieces including La Pedrera (aka Casa Milà) and Casa Batllò. At the famous Sagrada Familia, enjoy skip-the-line tickets to the cathedral and a guided tour of its stunning interior. Continue through the atmospheric streets of the Gothic Quarter, Las Ramblas and finally Montjuic Mountain, where you take in sweeping views over Barcelona in addition to attractions such as the Olympic Stadium. Includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit Girona and the Costa Brava on a full-day tour from Barcelona with a private guide. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the day to your interests as you explore the medieval towns of Girona and Pals on guided walking tours, pause in a picture-perfect Costa Brava village, and explore beaches, coves, and cliffs. This 10-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Barcelona.

Marvel over Montserrat, and then enjoy tapas and wine on this full-day, small-group tour from Barcelona. Ride the cogwheel train to the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat, admire views over the Catalan countryside, and sample local treats such as coca de Montserrat and Montserrat liquor. Next, head to the Oller del Mas château, where you can tour the wine cellar, stroll the vineyards, and indulge in an expert-led winetasting. Finally, choose to dig into a delicious tapas brunch at the château, or enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant.

Enhance your experience of Barcelona's majestic surrounding sights on a full-day tour of Montserrat and Sitges from the Catalonian capital. Alongside an expert guide, marvel at the distinctive ridges of the Montserrat mountain and absorb the sacred ambience of the holy Monastery, home to the revered Black Virgin statue. Ascend to the mountain's summit in a cable car to enjoy panoramic vistas; explore the quaint fishing town of Sitges on a guided walking tour; and sample Mediterranean delicacies in a traditional Spanish restaurant.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the Basilica and Monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain with dramatic rock formations, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit the winery of Oller de Mas for a cellar tour, wine tasting, and a multi-course, Catalan meal.

Explore one of the cornerstones of Catalan culture and history on this small-group, 7-hour tour to Montserrat. See the Montserrat Monastery, home to the famous Black Madonna, and then follow a guide through the vineyards of Oller del Mas, a winery housed in a 10-century castle. Descend into the cellars to learn about the production methods, and sample three signature wines alongside a cold tapas lunch with dessert.

This Montserrat Afternoon Tour is a great option for travelers with limited time in Montserrat. You'll take the stress out of organizing transport by having door-to-door transfers included. Traveling in a small-group means a more personalized experience. Your guide will take you to Montserrat Mountain during the afternoon when it's less crowded. Highlights include the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, the Basilica, and the Holy Cave. 

Visit two of Barcelona's highlights on a full-day tour to Monserrat Monastery and Sagrada Familia, a pair of religious sites founded more than 1,000 years apart. Explore art and archeology in the Museum of Montserrat, tour the dramatic monastery, then learn the history and design behind Gaudi's Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This full-day tour includes entrance fees and a liqueur tasting, with round-trip transport from Barcelona's Plaza Catalunya.

Step back in time to the medieval Spanish city Cardona and the historic mine at Salt Mountain during this private 8-hour sightseeing trip from Barcelona. Learn about the history of Spanish salt collection during a trip inside the mine and a visit to the nearby museum. Then explore Cardona, a medieval era town with an impressive castle and unique collection of churches.

Make the most of your time in Spain by taking a day trip to the spectacular mountain range of Montserrat. You won't have to worry about driving on winding mountain roads, as round-trip transportation from Barcelona is provided. Once you get to Montserrat, you'll have the freedom to explore the area's many attractions at your own pace, such as Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey, and The Santa Cueva de Montserrat.

Visit two of Catalonia's most popular attractions, the surreal Dalí Museum and the charming city and ruins of Girona, during this private 9-hour tour from Barcelona. Private transportation, including hotel pickup and drop-off, make this tour a convenient way to make the most of your time. This tour includes a 2-hour walking tour of Girona and bottled water.

Travel through the wine regions of Penedes and Pal de Bages on this 7-hour vineyard tour. Visit boutique wineries in each of these picturesque areas, and sample their singular cavas and wines, paired with traditional cuisine such as tapas and traditional meat cuts. Your expert guide will share local knowledge about the region's wine and cuisine.

Undertake a physical and spiritual journey to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Monserrat on this 6-hour combination sightseeing and hiking trip with a small group. Travel with no more than 8 guests to this ancient religious site, exploring the Benedictine monastery and the world-famous 'Black Madonna' wood carving. Then spend the second half of your day hiking amidst the scenic landscape and hidden 'hermitages' (retreats) of the Monserrat range. A guide, Montserrat admission fees and one-way funicular ride are also included.

Capture the alpine spirit of Montserrat on a 4-hour tour from Barcelona. Aboard a comfortable, climate-controlled coach, drive along the Llobregat River through picturesque villages to reach the 4,051-foot (1,234-meter) mountain. Visit the Royal Basilica of Montserrat and listen to your guide's commentary on the history and legends of the mountain. Take some free time to explore the paths, stairs, caves, chapels and hermitages scattered all over the mountain on your own. Round-trip transportation (approximately 1 hour each way) from a central Barcelona meeting point is included.

Take a break from bustling Barcelona to experience the serenity of Montserrat, a sacred mountain just an hour's drive from the city. Learn about the history an ancient legends that surround the mount while traveling in a comfortable bus, and arrive early to beat the lines to enter the Benedictine monastery near the top. Here, see the famous Black Madonna statue, view paintings by Modernist masters at an on-site museum, and browse Spanish goods at vendor stalls, all in a peaceful natural setting.