Top Catalonia Tours by Duration

Get out of Barcelona and into the hills for the day on this hassle-free day tour. Meet your guide at a central-city cafe and fuel up for the day ahead. You’ll be driven into the mountains and up to the beautiful Montserrat Monastery. Learn about its history on a tour, then choose to go hiking, indulge in an all-you-can-eat lunch, or learn more about the monastery at the museum.

Discover the ancient Roman ruins and medieval gems of Tarragona when you embark on this half-day sightseeing tour. With a private guide, stroll through the city streets to see where the ancient Romans enjoyed chariot races, watched gladiators fight, and went about their daily lives. You also can take in panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea from several viewpoints.

Get an overview of Barcelona’s top attractions during this small-group 5-hour tour. Enjoy spectacular city views during a stop at Montjuïc before exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter and touring Passeig de Gracia. Admire modernist architecture—such as Gaudí's La Pedrera and Casa Batlló—and stroll past the iconic Sagrada Familia. En route, learn more about the city from your guide. Accommodation pick-up and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Barcelona's landmarks, neighborhoods, and waterfront cover more ground than most visitors realize—and a bike covers the distance between them far more efficiently than walking. This small-group cycling tour connects Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça Reial, La Sagrada Família, local bodegas, and Barceloneta beach, with a guide providing commentary and regular stops along the route.

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

Save time and avoid admission limits on this combo tour of the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell that includes skip-the-line access. Explore Antoni Gaudí’s fantastical cathedral, known for its distinctive spires and surreal stained glass. And visit Park Güell to admire vibrant mosaics and panoramic views of Barcelona. Your English-speaking guide enriches your experience with historical background and insider anecdotes.

Enter Gaudí's whimsical universe on this small-group tour to three of Barcelona's iconic houses. In a city known for its architecture, it’s easy to overlook some of the must-see masterpieces. This curated journey takes in Casa Vicens, La Pedrera, and Casa Batlló, and includes fast-track admission to bypass those endless tourist lines. Enjoy guided access to Gaudí's creations, including a secret garden and gravity-defying rooftop.

Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, two of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist masterpieces, are globally renowned. Ensure admission and avoid long waits before entering—if time slots are even available—with skip-the-line entry during this guided tour. Visit Park Güell before using private transportation to reach La Sagrada Familia, where you can feast your eyes on the spectacular interior. Choose a group tour or upgrade to a private tour with hotel pickup.

Taste your way around Barcelona—and discover many of its best-known dishes—on this small-group food tour. Save time researching and instead follow your guide straight to the best local haunts. You can look forward to sampling bites like jamón, paella, cheese, churros, and more. At the end, you'll enjoy a delicious secret dish that will be revealed on the day of the tour.

See Montserrat on your own way with this private half-day tour from Barcelona. You'll skip the crowds of the tourist groups, and travel to the pilgrimage site with your guide. Once there, how you spend your time is to you.

Tuck into tasty tapas and traditional wines on this gastronomic tour of Barcelona. Get the inside scoop on Barcelona’s food scene from a local guide and stop along the way to dine at the city’s best tapas bars. At each restaurant, sample an array of delicious Catalan dishes and regional wines. You can choose between a lunch, afternoon, or evening tour and upgrade to include a flamenco show.

Make a pilgrimage to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Montserrat during this small group or private tour from Barcelona. The small-group option allows you to save money, while the private tour keeps you away from others outside your private group. Explore this nearly 1,000-year-old Benedictine Monastery complex set high above Catalonia. A guide, basilica entrance fee, private transport, and hotel transfers are included.

Seeing Barcelona’s major sights in a limited amount of time can mean choosing between landmarks—stressful and not ideal for those who like to pack plenty in. This half-day private tour brings the highlights together in one flexible itinerary, combining panoramic viewpoints, waterfront landmarks, and walking time in the Gothic Quarter with visits to Modernist areas and La Sagrada Familia. Simply customize the route to suit your interests, and set out to see the best of the city.

Experience Girona’s history and culture on this small-group walking tour. After meeting up with your guide at the Plaça de Sant Feliu, spend a few hours exploring this Catalonian city’s esplanades, old walls, bridges, and landmarks. Admire the history of the Jewish Quarter and marvel at Roman artifacts, winding streets, and an impressive artistic heritage while learning about the city from your guide.

Journey back in time as you discover the charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona on this convenient day trip. Explore the charming hamlet of Besalú, including its medieval synagogue and Jewish baths. Then continue on to the village of Rupit, to discover its baroque Church of Sant Miquel and the castle ruins. Finish the day in the area around Tavertet, including a stop to admire the sandstone cliffs.

Avoid the crowds and enjoy the peace and the art of Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia on a private tour that takes in both of Barcelona’s most iconic Gaudi landmarks. Learn about the design choices and vision Gaudi had for both the cathedral and the hilltop park, and visit each location with priority access tickets.

Explore Barcelona by Segway on this family-friendly 3-hour tour. After a short safety  lesson, hit the streets with a local guide. Beginning at the famed Gothic Quarter, continue on to Ciutadella Park, which used to be the city’s only green space, and cruise through the Eixample district. A highlight is visiting La Sagrada Familia, a Roman Catholic church that’s been under construction for the past 135 years.

Gaudí’s Park Güell offers some of Barcelona’s best sunset views. Experience them in style on this guided tour that starts with a journey into Gaudí’s posthumous masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, and progresses into Park Güell. Radio headsets ensure you can hear your guide throughout, while there’s no need to mess around with public transportation: An air-conditioned vehicle makes traveling from the basilica to the park a breeze.

Make the most of your time in Catalonia with a small-group tour to Montserrat, including round-trip transportation from Barcelona—so there's no need to rent a car or organize transport. Choose from various tour options, including tickets to the basilica, Black Madonna, and/or the Boy's Choir, a tour-only option with plenty of free time to explore, or a full-day tour that combines Montserrat with a winery visit and lunch. With a flexible duration, this tour allows you to tailor your visit (with six options in total) while discovering one of Catalonia’s top landmarks.

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.

Have limited time in Barcelona? See the best of the city in a single day on this comprehensive tour. With round-trip transit directly from your hotel, see and do more than you could alone. Tour the Passeig de Gracia, glimpse Las Ramblas, admire views from Montjuic, and explore the Old Town on foot. Then, discover two of architect Antoni Gaudi's top landmarks when you visit Park Guell and La Sagrada Familia (own expense).

Swap the crowds of central Barcelona for the wide open spaces of Montserrat, Girona, and the Costa Brava on a day trip that reveals more of Catalonia than most people see. Don’t worry about driving—you’ll be transported through the natural landscapes to ensure you can focus on the scenery—and see a curated selection of attractions that best represent local culture and history.

Make the most of your short time in Barcelona with this “best-of” tour. You’ll explore the architectural riches of the Gothic Quarter, dive deep into Catalan modernism, feast your eyes on the Sagrada Familia, and even skip the entrance lines. Following your guide, you’ll not only save time—you’ll experience why Barcelona is one of the most-visited cities in the world.