Top Barcelona Nature Walks in 2026

Plunge into the rich culture of Catalonia on a small-group tour to Montserrat and Penedès from Barcelona. Travel to Montserrat where you can visit a Benedictine monastery, go for a walking tour, or admire the views by funicular or cable-car (at your own expense). Then, visit the Penedès wine region and learn about the winemaking history of Catalonia.

Journey from Barcelona to a monastery hidden among the peaks of Catalonia's Montserrat without having to organize transport. This guided tour offers a more in-depth experience than is typical. Visit the Church of Santa Maria de Montserrat to see "La Moreneta," also known as the "Black Madonna," and hear the Children’s Choir of Montserrat before hiking to a scenic viewpoint.

This small-group tour is the perfect way to explore the magnificent Montserrat National Park. Don’t worry about looking up bus schedules from Barcelona—as air-conditioned private transport is included. Once in Montserrat, see the 11th-century Montserrat Abbey, and visit a local farmer’s market. Then, enjoy a scenic horseback ride through the countryside.

Enjoy two of Catalonia’s most notable landmarks in one day—and make your sightseeing hassle-free—on this time-saving tour from Barcelona. Head first to Montserrat mountain, where you can visit its storied basilica and go for a short hike at a relaxed pace in your small group. Then, discover the medieval town of Cardona, known for its imposing castle and historic salt mines. Upgrade your experience to a private tour that promises undivided attention from your guide.

Venture up the coast and discover the beauty of Costa Brava on this full-day guided tour. This region north of Barcelona is home to dramatic cliffs, jagged coastlines, picturesque coves and charming seaside villages. Visit two charming fishing villages, and enjoy a boat cruise along the way. This is the perfect way to get out of the city and see one of Catalonia’s most beautiful regions in just a day

Enhance your Barcelona experience with a day tour of Montserrat and Sitges from the Catalonian capital. Alongside your guide, marvel at the distinctive ridges of the Montserrat mountain and absorb the sacred ambience of the holy monastery. Enjoy an easy hike in the national park with panoramic vistas, and explore the quaint fishing town of Sitges on a guided walking tour. Numbers are capped at eight for a more intimate adventure.

Take a deep dive into Barcelona’s modernist architecture and the life and works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí and learn facts about the artist that you won’t find in most guidebooks on this small group guided walking tour. As you tour, you’ll learn how Gaudí was inspired by nature and various Christian motifs, finishing at the soaring spires of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sagrada Familia.

Pair visits to historic Girona and Figueres, Salvador Dalí’s hometown, during this private full-day tour from Barcelona. Explore Girona’s medieval neighborhoods including the Cathedral, Old Town, and Jewish Quarter. Then visit Figueres to admire the Dalí Museum’s collections, including the permanent 'Dali Joyas' jewelry exhibition inspired by his surrealist art.

Escape the city with a fun and relaxing small group day tour for a maximum of 8 people to the Costa Brava. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with a guide and small group to spend the day exploring the beautiful Spanish coast. Visit the Greek and Roman archaeological ruins at the Empuries for a dose of European history. Then, cruise through the Mediterranean to the picturesque Medes Islands and swim in their crystalline water.

Explore some of the highlights of Barcelona and enjoy spectacular views with this private sightseeing tour. Follow your guide around Las Ramblas, Raval, and Barcelona Old Town. Take the Montjuic funicular and cable car, and enjoy an exclusive tour of the Montjuic Castle and dungeons not open to the public. The tour ends in El Molino, with a tapas tasting with wine or beer.

The 1,000-year-old Montserrat Monastery is famed for its miracle-working statue, La Moreneta, or the Black Madonna—but many tours don’t include timed tickets to see the sacred relic. See more of the monastery on a comprehensive tour, which includes transportation from Barcelona and the opportunity to learn more about the sight than you would if you visited on your own.

Explore the Costa Brava’s ports and coves without the fuss of hiring a car or catching buses or trains. This private full-day tour from Barcelona takes you to this picturesque chunk of coast by private car, so you can sit back and admire the sights. Take walking tours to discover history you’d otherwise miss, enjoy a boat ride, and relax at a beach you may have overlooked independently.

Seeing the Costa Brava on a DIY day trip from Barcelona means either hiring a car or grappling with bus and train timetables. Save time and effort with air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup, plus an itinerary covering Tossa de Mar, beaches, and a boat ride (own expense). Your guide brings the sights alive, while both private and small-group options include transfers.

Visiting Salvador Dali sites independently can mean long drives across rural Catalonia. This private full-day tour simplifies the experience by linking Figueres and Pubol into one planned route from Barcelona. Explore the Dali Theatre Museum, home to the most complete collection of his work, then continue to the Dali Gala Castle in Pubol. Instead of sticking to a set itinerary or feeling rushed, you're free to explore at a pace that suits you, and can customize the stops to your interests.

Explore the highlights of Montserrat without worrying about making your own way there on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Visit the Benedictine monastery and learn about its history of the mysterious "Black Madonna", and skip a steep climb with a funicular ride to the top of the mountain, where you'll embark on a short hike with your guide to help you navigate. Plus, free time to explore the area on your own allows you to sightsee at your own speed.

Escape the bustle of Barcelona and head to one of the city’s greatest backyard wonders: Montserrat. Led by your personal guide, you’ll take an hour’s train ride up to the mountain, where you’ll ride a cable car through the jagged mountain range, witness the mountaintop Benedictine abbey, tour a local market, experience a local cheese tasting, and so much more.

Large bus tours to Figueres and the Costa Brava often move quickly, limiting time at each stop. This small-group tour from Barcelona caps numbers at eight travelers, creating a more relaxed pace throughout the day. Travel directly to Figueres to visit the Dali Museum with time to focus on the artist’s life and work, then continue to the Costa Brava to enjoy the coastline without rushing.

Become more acquainted with Barcelona’s thriving culinary scene during this small group tapas bar tour. Skip the touristy spots in favor of tapas bars loved by city locals, sampling at four locations that offer Catalan-style small bites and other country-wide favorites. Savor a few ‘pintxos,’ a tapas favored by those in northern Spain, and visit an ancient ‘bodega’ offering more traditional tapas options. All food and wine, plus an expert food guide, are included.

Enjoy beautiful mountain scenery, history, and wine during this small-group excursion that includes a visit to Montserrat Monastery and a winery tasting near Barcelona. Drive by air-conditioned van to the hilltop religious site of Montserrat, where you'll enjoy spectacular views and see the Black Virgin, a 12th-century religious icon. Then head to Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, the nexus of Catalonia's wine industry, where you'll visit a winery for a tasting and 3-course lunch. Along the way you'll get personal attention from your guide.

Escape the crowds of Barcelona for one of the city’s most relaxing-yet-adventurous day trips: hiking and horseback-riding the spectacularly beautiful Montserrat, Catalonia’s signature mountain and a spectacular national park. You’ll hike along a Romanesque hermitage route, your guide helping you discover the area’s wildlife, flora, history, and more. Arriving at a local ranch, you’ll end with some four-hoofed R&R in the Montserrat countryside, surrounded by exquisite mountain views.

Discover the Art Nouveau hilltop wonderland of Park Güell, designed by renowned architect Antoni Gaudí, on a small-group guided tour. Save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Monumental Zone, home to some of the most notable features of the park, including the Dragon Stairway, Salamander Statue, and Serpentine Bench, and learn more about Gaudí and his masterpiece from your guide.

Get the perfect introduction to Barcelona's top sites during this half-day guided tour. Enjoy a walking visit of the Born neighborhood and the Gothic Quarter and later hop aboard your coach for a panoramic tour through the city. See the Olympic Port, the beach and the fisherman’s quarter from the bus. Then head to the Olympic Village of Barcelona (Vila Olimpica) and Montjuic mountain. Take a cable car ride for amazing views over the city. On your way back, stop at MNAC viewpoint and drive through Passeig de Gràcia where you will see some of the most emblematic Gaudi buildings such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera from the bus.

Swap steps for smooth sailing on this Segway ride through Barcelona. Meet your local guide in the historic Gothic Quarter, then zip through bustling squares, scenic parks, and charming neighborhoods. Stop at iconic landmarks such as the Sagrada Familia and soak up stories of the city's past while enjoying the sights and sounds of modern life.

Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey on this private tour of Montserrat. You’ll travel with a personal guide by train from Barcelona, then ascend by rack railway or cable car to the mountaintop Benedictine monastery. Hotel pickup is included on this 7-hour tour, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.