Top Catalonia Day Trips - page 4

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.

Experience Montserrat your way with this private tour from Barcelona. With a guide, round-trip train tickets, and access to the Basilica and Throne included, getting there is simple. Upon arrival, ride the famous cable car, explore historical highlights including the Benedictine Monastery and the Black Madonna, or enjoy a hiking tour—it's all tailored to your interests.

Discover the history and secrets of Montserrat Benedictine Monastery on this private tour from Barcelona. After exploring the monastery, ride the Sant Joan Funicular up the mountain to enjoy 360-degree views over the multi-peaked rocky range and the monastery. Take an options hike back down along a beautiful path around the mountain's needle rock formations for amazing views.

Spend time in the great outdoors near Girona on this full-day excursion to Besal and its surroundings. Join a small group and take a guided tour of the medieval and Jewish quarters of Besalu. You also visit two ancient volcanoes with villages built in them as well as Banyoles Lake, where you can enjoy a walk.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses—and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site—on this full-day, small-group tour. Explore the wonders of the Sagrada Familia (tickets own expense) to admire Gaudi’s mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Visiting Catalonia’s medieval towns independently can mean juggling transport schedules and missing historical context along the way. This guided day tour from Barcelona brings together Besalu, Vic, and Santa Pau into a single, seamless route, with round-trip transfers included for ease. Travel between villages—without the hassle of self-driving—as your guide provides insight and historical context into Roman ruins, cathedrals, bridges, and town squares.

Immerse yourself in the work of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí on this tour. Travel with your guide and small group in an air-conditioned minivan to significant places in Dalí’s life. Visit the Theatre-Museum Dalí with skip-the-line access, the village of Cadaqués, and the bay of Port Lligat, where there is a second Dalí museum in the artist’s former home.

Soak up the glorious scenery of the Priorat wine region—and sample some of Spain’s most prestigious wines safely, without having to worry about designating a driver—on this tour from Barcelona, capped at just eight people per tour. Visita to three different top-rated wineries for tastings and tours. To accompany those tastings, you'll also enjoy a delicious, 3-course lunch of Catalan specialties.

Go wine-tasting in the Emporda wine region without worrying about driving home after on this half-day small-group tasting tour from Girona, which includes transportation so that you won’t need to designate a driver. Sample wine and olive oil while you learn about the region and enjoy a typical Catalan breakfast.

Journey back in time to medieval Spain on this full-day tour to several of Costa Brava’s most charming villages. See a historic lighthouse in Llafranc, walk a coastal trail to the hillside cottages of Calella de Palafrugell and admire Begur’s imposing castle. In the inland towns of Pals and Peratallada, sample local cuisine and wander down cobblestone streets while learning about the area’s fascinating history from your guide. Numbers are limited to 7 for a more personalized small-group experience.

Check off another country—and its excellent art, food, and shopping scenes—with this private day trip to Andorra. Picked up from your Barcelona lodging by your chauffeur, you’ll soon be gazing at the Pyrenees in a world of medieval charm and Romanesque art. A three-course lunch included, you’ll get free time to shop for Andorra’s duty-free bargains, and by day’s end, you’ll be back in cozy Barcelona, almost like magic.

This whistle-stop tour of three medieval towns is the ideal tour for visitors with limited time. You’ll save hours researching and planning your trip by having everything organized for you. Travel in comfort between dispersed sites with a guide, and get access to incredible views of La Garrotxa Natural Park. Highlights include a medieval synagogue in Besalu, a delicious lunch in Girona, and the Tower of the Hours in Pals.

Get unrivaled views of Catalonia’s dormant volcanoes on a hot-air balloon ride over the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Soak up panoramic views that stretch as far as the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees on a clear day and enjoy an experience that differs from standard sightseeing. Sip on cava and enjoy the spectacular views during the flight. After landing, cap off the unforgettable morning with breakfast.

Escape Barcelona to Sitges and Tarragona on this 10.5-hour tour, stopping for some fun in the sun and an exploration of the area’s Roman history. Start your trip in Tarragona, the former Roman capital, where you’ll admire its intricate aqueduct, and explore the city’s architecture and markets. Then head to the beach at Sitges, a hip coastal town that boasts a gorgeous beach, trendy cafes, and boutiques. This small-group visit to Tarragona and Sitges, limited to just 15 guests, also includes a guide and transportation by minivan.

Discover the highlights of Catalonia—without needing to plan a thing yourself—on this small-group (or private), full-day tour to Girona and Figueres from Barcelona. Uncover ancient Roman history and stroll through the winding medieval streets of one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters in Girona, then visit the Dali Museum in Figueres, birthplace of the groundbreaking surrealist artist.

Discover Catalonia’s ancient history during a full day private tour from Barcelona to visit two medieval cities: Girona and Besalau. Marvel at their charming old towns as you learn about the medieval and Jewish heritage of each. Pause for lunch in between for a chance to soak it all in and enjoy letting somebody else take care of the organizing.

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.

Ditch the hustle and bustle of Barcelona for the day and discover the Catalan countryside on this private full-day tour to Montserrat, complete with wine tasting. Visit the Benedictine Abbey carved into the mountainside and see the famous Escolania boys’ choir. Refuel with a traditional lunch at a countryside restaurant, then continue to a boutique winery in the Penedes region to sample local wines and cava.

Visit Montserrat Monastery without having to deal with the hassle of navigating public transportation by booking this private tour, which can be booked with or without the services of a local guide. You'll head up to the monastery in a private vehicle, where you’ll take in beautiful mountain views and see fantastic architecture as you learn about the monastery’s history.

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.

Explore Catalonia’s medieval past without the hassle of renting a car or figuring out logistics on this private tour from Barcelona. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup and sit back as your driver whisks you away to three beautifully preserved villages. Stroll through Rupit’s cobbled streets, admire Besalú’s medieval bridges, and explore Girona’s Old Town. Stop for a lakeside lunch full of traditional Catalan flavors along the way.

Visitors to Girona enjoy a vibrant, historic city, but it's easy to caught up with urban adventuring, and miss some of the lovely towns and villages nearby. Broaden your horizons on northeastern Catalonia with this daylong tour around the Cap de Creus. Start with breakfast at the Cap de Creus Lighthouse, visit Portlligat, and enjoy a guided tour of a Cadaqués, a fishing village. Arts enthusiasts should add the Dalí House-Museum option to the itinerary.

Escape the crowds of the city centre and spend the day sampling wine and olive oil in Pla de Bages, a mountainous region renowned for its produce. This hassle-free tour allows you to skip the hassle of advance planning and let a guide take care of arranging all transfers, lunch, and a tour of the vineyard. Plus, you’ll have the chance to purchase your favourite wines and olive oils and get them shipped back to your home country.

Explore the dramatic coastal cliffs of Costa Brava without having to drive yourself on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Costa Brava, which translates to ‘rough coast,’ gained its name from the area’s rocky, jagged coastline, which forms into islets and small coves with crystal-clear waters. Stop in the fishing towns with whitewashed walls and narrow alleyways for an authentic glimpse into local culture, and venture out to the rugged coastline and protected parks.