Top Barcelona Shore Excursions - page 5

I didn't think the 2 of us could be in one sidecar so I had thought there might be 2 guides and each of us tourists would be in a separate sidecar. Imagine my surprise when Stefan showed up on one motorcycle, my husband wanted the sidecar, and I ended up on the back of the motorcycle, for only the second time in my life! Because I've heard about so many motorcycle accidents I have been leery of them my entire life, even though I have no qualms about skydiving, scuba diving, or snorkeling with sharks. But Stefan put me at ease once we got helmeted up with our bluetooth mikes to listen to his commentary and respond back. While riding I thought it was possibly the most dangerous thing I'd ever done in my life, not wearing all kinds of protective gear on my arms and legs. But because it has the sidecar the chances of bike tipping were miniscule if not impossible. After a bit I settled down and had the time of my life! Although the description says long pants and close toed shoes are a must, because it was so hot we didn't have to wear long pants and I think my husband had sandals on. Bottom line - we had an absolute blast! It was our first outing in Barcelona so it provided an excellent overview of what we feel was the entire city, and knew which parts we'd want to return to. This was SO much better than a Hop on Hop off bus because we were so small we could go down skinny alleys and really see the city, and we went to way more places than a HOHO could go. I will be looking for a sidecar tour of every new city we travel to, just because of this amazing experience. Thanks Stefan!

I didn’t plan my trip very well so didn’t realize Sagrada tickets sold out weeks in advance so I had to resort to Viator. It’s a good option for last minute but you do pay a premium for it! Tour itself was straightforward. The guide tells you the basics about the building. It lasts maybe an hour and then you are free to roam on your own as much as you like. Our guide was very nice and her English was easy to understand. If you can buy the regular tickets though, no need for something like this

This was an excellent full-day tour and one of the highlights of our time in Spain. The organisation was smooth, the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and engaging, and the driver made the day comfortable and stress-free. We felt safe throughout and everything ran on time. Montserrat itself was impressive, with incredible scenery, history and culture. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions and fire risk restrictions, some activities were unavailable on the day, including the walk to Saint Michael’s Cross and the Sant Joan Funicular. While that was disappointing, it was outside the control of the tour operator and safety always comes first. The standout for us was the winery visit and lunch. The food and wine were excellent, and the experience was made even better by the guide’s knowledge, storytelling and conversation around the table. It was a relaxed and enjoyable way to experience the region and learn more about local food and wine culture. We were a group of four and all of us thoroughly enjoyed the day. A well-organised tour that offers a great mix of scenery, history, culture, food and wine. Must do! Highly recommended.