Pyrenees & Medieval Towns Small Group Tour from Barcelona
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Barcelona, Spain
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Revel in the incredible mountain scenery of the Pyrenees on this full-day guided tour from Barcelona. Travel through the charming villages of the Pyrenees’ foothills by minivan, then ride a rack railway to Nuria Valley, a vision of green pastures and peaks overlooking a lake. Drink in the setting and crisp air, and enjoy free time to go hiking, horseback riding, or grab lunch at a traditional restaurant (all own expense).
- Full-day group tour by minivan to the villages of the Pyrenees
- Benefit from the expertise of a professional English-speaking guide
- Transport by comfortable air-conditioned minivan and rack railway
- Includes guided tours and free time to explore how you want
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small group tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Carrer del Palau de la MúsicaC/ Palau de la Música, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
All of our tours meet at our office, which is directly across from the outside cafe area of the Palau de la Musica. We advise that you arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
- Plaça de Catalunya, Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Depending on the size of the group and the traffic restrictions on the day of the tour, your tour will finish back at the office, or in Placa Catalunya, which is an easy 3-5 minute walk from the office.
Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
Put on warm clothes and sturdy walking shoes, and meet your guide and the rest of your group in central Barcelona. Hop inside your air-conditioned minivan and journey into the countryside on route to the Pyrenees.
As you travel, hear tales of the region’s history from your guide and pass Montseny Natural Park, a protected region of mountains, forests and high moors.
After roughly an hour, make your first stop in the quaint market town of Vic. Enjoy free time for breakfast (own expense) or to explore the medieval center, with its picturesque market square, cathedral and Romanesque and neoclassical buildings with your guide.
Back aboard your minivan, continue to the stone-built mountain village of Queralbs; the last point on your route accessible by road. Leave the minivan, and accompanied by your guide, ride the rack railway up to the Nuria Valley. Home to a lake and bright green pastures ringed by high peaks, this picturebook valley is one of the most beautiful in the Pyrenees.
Admire the scenery from the train, and on arrival, enjoy several hours to explore as you wish. Perhaps follow your choice of the hiking trails suitable for different fitness levels, such as the paths up to the Valley Coma de Vaca. Although a good physical fitness is not a prerequisite of this tour, a reasonable level is required if you wish to take the Coma de Vaca trails.
Alternatively, take your pick from the local activities (own expense) such as horseback riding or boating, or enjoy a meal (own expense) at one of the traditional Catalan restaurants. See the Itinerary for details of the activities available.
When the time comes, return to Barcelona where your trip ends at the start point.
Please note: Annual track maintenance on the rack railway from Queralbs means that the line is closed between Mondays and Fridays from November 1 to November 30. On these days, the tour will run to an alternative itinerary that involves accessing the mountain valleys by road or hiking at a lower height. These changes will in no way take away from your Pyrenees experience.
As you travel, hear tales of the region’s history from your guide and pass Montseny Natural Park, a protected region of mountains, forests and high moors.
After roughly an hour, make your first stop in the quaint market town of Vic. Enjoy free time for breakfast (own expense) or to explore the medieval center, with its picturesque market square, cathedral and Romanesque and neoclassical buildings with your guide.
Back aboard your minivan, continue to the stone-built mountain village of Queralbs; the last point on your route accessible by road. Leave the minivan, and accompanied by your guide, ride the rack railway up to the Nuria Valley. Home to a lake and bright green pastures ringed by high peaks, this picturebook valley is one of the most beautiful in the Pyrenees.
Admire the scenery from the train, and on arrival, enjoy several hours to explore as you wish. Perhaps follow your choice of the hiking trails suitable for different fitness levels, such as the paths up to the Valley Coma de Vaca. Although a good physical fitness is not a prerequisite of this tour, a reasonable level is required if you wish to take the Coma de Vaca trails.
Alternatively, take your pick from the local activities (own expense) such as horseback riding or boating, or enjoy a meal (own expense) at one of the traditional Catalan restaurants. See the Itinerary for details of the activities available.
When the time comes, return to Barcelona where your trip ends at the start point.
Please note: Annual track maintenance on the rack railway from Queralbs means that the line is closed between Mondays and Fridays from November 1 to November 30. On these days, the tour will run to an alternative itinerary that involves accessing the mountain valleys by road or hiking at a lower height. These changes will in no way take away from your Pyrenees experience.
1
Explore Catalunya
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Eixample (Pass By)
Montseny (Pass By)
2
Vic
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Queralbs
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Vall de Nuria
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
5
Queralbs
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Catalunya (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
- There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. Remember that temperatures at high altitudes will be much lower than in the city, so although it may be warm in Barcelona, please remember that it will be much cooler in the mountains.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- On rare occasions the railway track closes without notice due to routine maintenance. The tour will offer alternative options suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Alternatives will range from going by road up into the beautiful mountain valleys or low level mountain walks, and the views will be just as stunning!
- Stroller accessible
- This tour is in English only.
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Mark_E
This was a great trip up into the Pyrenees. Nuria was a great guide. We stopped at several places along the way and saw some beautiful mountain views. I would definitely do this tour if you like the mountains and are looking to escape the city for a bit.
Reviews
4.6
based on 684 reviews
David_S, Apr 2026
Visiting the two towns and going on the rack railroad up to the mountains was a very good experience. Our guide Steven did a great job driving us there and giving commentary about the area. His handling of the bad weather at the mountain made the trip worthwhile.
Joan_T, Mar 2026
So great to get out of the city and into nature for a day. Berta did a nice job personalizing the tour to our family. Recommend the gondola ride to the top but the buffet at the hotel.
Susana_M, Dec 2025
This tour took us on a magical visit thru history. Vall de Nuria felt like a Hallmark movie. So much beauty and fresh air. Tren cremallera up the mountain was modern, comfortable and not scary.
DorrisW_L, Nov 2025
Unique experience to visit the market town of Vic, medieval village of Queralbs, rack railway to Nuria Valley
Daniel_O, Oct 2025
Marta was awesome! We wish she could be our guide throughout our time in Spain! Plus she’s an amazing driver! This tour was well worth the time and money!
janice_t, Oct 2025
Great day trip if you are in barcelona. Pyrenees is beautiful! A nice little place to explore while in Barcelona. The guide was knowledgeable.
Dougjen, Oct 2025
It is a long day so be prepared for a long journey. In saying that Sergio was a fantastic guide who pointed out things along the way, spoke of the history of the towns. Was attentive and very knowledgeable In Vic, if not a market day, go to the bakeries for food.
We visited a long time ago when it was market day, that was super. Queralbs and the cog train were great. Vall St Nuria is just so picturesque. Would have given 4.5 stars.
Alan_C, Oct 2025
Excellent tour into the Pyrenees, stunning views & enjoyable visits to the 3 medieval villages via van & a short train ride.Our guide Sergio was very knowledgeable & fun to listen to & he had with him Alex, an assistant, learning about this particular excursion. We really liked the small group aspect & that there was ample free time to walk around, built in. Not recommended for young children but very comfortable for all other ages. We’d do it again.
Gina_W, Sep 2025
This tour was filled with charming villages and glorious scenery, woven together with brilliance by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who was determined to bring us together with music and laughter. This was such a memorable tour!
Ted_E, Sep 2025
Great trip to Vic, Queralbs, and the Pyrenees! Guide Javi was very well informed and a pleasure to meet.
Lily_A, Jun 2025
Marta was amazing. She made the group cohesive making sure she understood what each person was interested in and then made use the trip had something that met their interests. Also gave us great insights into cultural and political insights into Life in Spain. You can hike not at all or at he most about 400 feet down or up to cable car top.
Daniel_E, Jun 2025
My family thought that this was the best part of our visit to eastern Spain.
My wife, two teenage daughters and I went on this excursion.
Very professional tour operator.
Big, well staffed office.
Can had three rows and held 8 tourists, plus driver/tour guide.
Stopped every 60-90 minutes. Train ride through mountain tunnels. Cable car up the mountain ridge.
Free time to explore at each stop, after guided portion.
We went from in mid-June. It was warmer at the first stop than it was in Barcelona. The second stop was about the same temperature. The final stop at the ski resort in the mountain valley was only slightly cooler due to some pleasant mountain breezes.
GL_G, May 2025
Best once in a lifetime tour. If your a hiking, mountain, old town buff, this is for you. It was magical.
Mark_E, May 2025
This was a great trip up into the Pyrenees. Nuria was a great guide. We stopped at several places along the way and saw some beautiful mountain views. I would definitely do this tour if you like the mountains and are looking to escape the city for a bit.
rvgauerke, May 2025
It was a full day with lots of great experiences Our tour guide, Neu, was great. Informative, well versed, and patient.
Carolina_F, Apr 2025
I did this tour with my husband, and we absolutely loved it. The destination is truly breathtaking and exceeded all our expectations – it’s definitely worth the visit!
A special highlight of our experience was our guide, Nuria. She was exceptional – extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and always willing to help everyone in the group. Her passion for the place and dedication to making the experience enjoyable for all made a big difference.
We wholeheartedly recommend this tour. It was a memorable and enriching experience that we would gladly repeat!
Amy_L, Mar 2025
Steven was a wonderful guide! Looked after everyone very kindly. Loved all the sites, especially the cog train!
GEORGIOS_K, Dec 2024
Our guide was great and we got to see and hear many interesting things. The kids also loved it. A must see.
ChinYee_G, Dec 2024
Fascinating experience visiting Vall de Nuria taking the railway train from Queralbs. Queralbs town itself is a wonder, seems like a page out of history with its medieval vibes! At Vall de Nuria, it is highly recommended to take the cable car up to the Shelter; the view is fabulous! Our guide, Nu, made our visit all the more interesting by sharing the history of Virgin Mary of Nuria and the Sanctuary/Basilica, and driving us safely over the long distance.
Christine_V, Nov 2024
Sergio was our tour guide!! Five stars! Had a great time! Small group was the way to go! Vic, Spain, the train ride and cable car was so cool! Plus the visit to the medieval town was the icing on the cake. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Raymond_M, Oct 2024
The market at Vic and Querlbs church. Walking through the ancient town revealed the real essence of Spain. Marta was very informative and explained the trip in an intimate manner.
Mary_M, Sep 2024
Jordi was an awesome tour guide! It was a wonderful day and the sites were breathtaking! We would definitely do another tour with him next time!!
Kerry_T, Sep 2024
Stephen did a great job leading the excursion, playing the roles of both driver and tour guide. He made sure we got to all the sites on time, gave us an engaging history lesson, and taught us some local phrases. His impressive driving skills meant that we were able to get back in town before the stated arrival time giving us the chance to see a couple more spots in the early evening before they closed. All in all, a wonderful tour!
John_F, Sep 2024
We had a wonderful trip with ‘New’ (sorry I don’t know the spelling). She was very knowledgeable and interesting - and also did all the driving. It was beautiful and the stops were fun.
Chi_V, Aug 2024
We had a fantastic trip filled with history, fun, and beautiful, breathtaking views. This was one of our favorite adventures in the area. We also liked the small group setting of the tour.
We learned so much from our tour guide, Sergio, who also took very good care of us from making sure we all had maps as souvenirs to driving us safely. We want to give a special thanks to Sergio: you are a kind, thoughtful, and passionate guide. We hope to run into you in the future. (We actually did at a different tour!!!)
Highly recommend for people who want to get out of the city and enjoy history and nature.
Abdulmajeed_A, Aug 2024
The trip to Pyrenees and Medieval was great 👍 👌 🙌 👏 😄 . Additionally, the tourist man (Sergy) was very cultured.
Thank you for this stunning tour.
AnaM_S, Jul 2024
Exploring charming villages that provided a glimpse into local culture and architecture. Breathtaking landscapes.
Jill_C, Jul 2024
We can’t thank Marta, our tour guide enough, from r the Amazing day!!! Not only was she a wonderful driver, but she knew so much about the history of the areas we visited and had so many stories to share! Highly recommend Marta and this tour! The pictures from the top of the mountain are amazing!!!
cassie_b, Jun 2024
Arnau was an amazing guide! Queralbs is such a neat little village and Vall de Núria is beautiful. Arnau was very knowledgeable of the history of the area.
kathleen_a, May 2024
Núria, our travel guide and driver, was excellent. She was filled with enthusiasm and very knowledgeable.
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