Top Barcelona Day Trips - page 2

Listen to live jazz music while watching the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea on this Barcelona sunset cruise. Grab a drink and a snack and head to the open-air deck to admire views of the Barcelona skyline as you sail away from the city. Live music sets the scene for a memorable sunset before you continue your evening in Barcelona.

Learn to make Spanish tapas, traditional paella, and sangria with a Barcelona chef, then share a hearty dinner of classic local cuisine that you've made yourself. All great Spanish food starts with super fresh ingredients, and you begin this cooking class with a guided trip through La Boqueria market before heading to a professional teaching kitchen. This hands-on Spanish cooking class includes snacks, drinks, and dinner, and you finish the night with recipes to take back to your home kitchen.

Venture into the Catalan countryside to visit Montserrat and go wine tasting on this full-day tour from Barcelona. Take a guided tour through the basilica and monastery on Montserrat, a beautiful, multi-peak mountain, with free time to continue exploring the museum, farmer's market, or views from the ridge of Cavall Bernat. Afterward, visit Oller de Mas (or another boutique winery) for a cellar tour, tasting, and a multi-course Catalan meal.

Enjoy the ultimate day of fun in the sun on this kayaking and snorkeling excursion to stunning Costa Brava. Escape the bustle of the city and immerse yourself in pristine coastal landscapes, paddling to secluded beaches, rocky caves, and volcanic cliffs. Top it all off with a group picnic alongside the Mediterranean and free time to relax, followed by a round of beers or sangria back in Barcelona.

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 this comprehensive tour, with bus transfers from Barcelona, cogwheel railway up the mountain, access to both the Basilica and the throne where the statue awaits, and a liqueur tasting.

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 for a maximum of eight people. 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.

Enjoy priority access to two Antoni Gaudí masterworks on this half-day skip-the-line tour. Tour the highlights at Park Güell, a park sprinkled with Gaudí buildings and statues. Then, travel by coach to La Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s unfinished cathedral. Enjoy skip-the-line admission as your guide recounts how the late architect spent more than 40 years working on this showpiece. Learn more about Gaudí’s life and genius at La Sagrada Familia Museum.

Discover the spectacular sights and cultural delights of Barcelona with a 24-hour or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket, valid across two routes. From the open-top deck of a distinctive double-decker bus, see the Catalonian capital’s impressive monuments and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Make the most of your Barcelona visit and choose a combo with a catamaran cruise to get a fresh perspective on the city’s skyline.

Discover the coastal splendor of the Costa Brava region on a full-day trip to Girona and Calella de Palafrugell from Barcelona. Travel through the scenic Catalan countryside, and discover the atmospheric streets of Girona’s medieval Old Town. Admire the flagrant fortresses of Pals, absorb the seaside charm of rural fishing village, Calella de Palafrugell, and admire the dramatic landscapes of Begur, the former home of an ancient castle. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Revel in the incredible mountain scenery of the Pyrenees Spain on this hiking day trip from Barcelona, with an experienced guide. Travel through the charming villages of the Pyrenees’ foothills by minivan, and ride a rack railway to the gorgeous Nuria Valley, a vision of green pastures and peaks overlooking a jewel-like lake. Drink in the setting and crisp air, and enjoy time to follow the hiking trails, go horse riding or boating, or visit a traditional restaurant. Numbers are limited on this small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Discover medieval Girona and the Dali Museum in Figueres, where the artist Salvador Dalí was born, on this day trip from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach. With a guide, take a walking tour of Girona’s picturesque Old Town. Learn about the city’s wealth during the Middle Ages and admire the Cathedral and colorful houses huddled along the Onyar River. After free time for lunch, travel to the Dali Museum in Figueres. View the flamboyant, egg-topped exterior of the Dali Theatre-Museum and explore its collection of paintings, sculptures and jewelry.

Skip the hassle of planning—and the lines along the way—on this private tour of Barcelona’s heritage, architecture, and gastronomy that combines a walking tour with taxi rides to two less central destinations. Ideal for first-time visitors who want to squeeze all the highlights into one day, traveling with a personal guide lets you maximize your time and discover parts of the city you would likely miss on your own.

Experience the natural splendor of Montserrat and the Benedictine abbey of Santa Maria on this enriching full-day excursion from Barcelona. Discover ancient 12th-century carvings and holy pilgrimage sites with a knowledgeable guide. Board a glass-bottomed funicular railway to observe the region’s fascinating flora and fauna then follow a natural trail replete with verdant beauty in Montserrat Natural Park. Upgrade for a semi-private option, with shared transfers but your own guide.

Tuck into tasty tapas and traditional wines on this gastronomic tour of Barcelona. Get the inside scoop on Barcelona’s renowned foodie 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 cuisine, taste local specialties like Iberian ham, ‘’ or ‘pan con tomate’ (spicy potatoes, bread, and tomato), and choose from a selection of fine regional wines. You can choose between an afternoon or evening tour and upgrade to include a flamenco show.

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 laid on, plus an itinerary that covers the region’s must-dos including Tossa de Mar, beaches, and a boat ride (own expense). Your guide brings the sights alive, while both the private and small-group options include transfers.

Discover Barcelona's incredible Sagrada Familia cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during this skip-the-line visit. Join a guide as you bypass the lengthy lines, exploring this this sublime structure (still under construction more than 130 years after work began) and learning about its creator, Antoni Gaudí. Visit the museum beneath the cathedral and then scale one of the cathedral's sky-high spires with a skip-the-line tower ticket, enjoying panoramic vistas of Barcelona from up above.

See Montserrat 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. Visit the monastery to see the Black Madonna, and, if possible on the day, you'll listen to the famous Escolanía de Montserrat boys' choir, for music that's as saintly as the sights.

The goal of this experience is to have breakfast in Spain and lunch in France without crossing any physical border! How does that sound?We will leave Bcn at 8:30 in our 7-seater van. First stop is Girona, famous for Game of Thrones. After a light breakfast and a leisurely stroll through the heart of the old town, we'll hop back in our minivan towards France. Before you know it we will enter France. Around lunchtime, we will arrive in Collioure, a village on the south coast of France with a population of about 2000 people. After a short exploration together, we will give you free time to have lunch and relax in front of the Mediterranean Sea. Around 4 o'clock we will return in the direction of Barcelona. PLEASE NOTE: this tour has a winter time edition from November to April. We will visit the medieval town of Perpignan. IMPORTANTE: make sure to ALWAYS bring your passport or ID in case of a random police control

Treat yourself to a night of fiery Catalan flamenco at Theatre Flamenco Barcelona City Hall, a historic 19th-century theater. Featuring some of the most talented dancers on the local scene, the show strips the flamenco back to its authentic roots with punchy guitar solos, face-to-face duels, and singing. Choose your seating area, show time, and included drink option when you book online.

Venture east from Barcelona to Spain’s Costa Brava, and spend the day discovering one of Europe’s prettiest shorelines. Journey along the coast to this famous seaside stretch, known for its rugged cliffs and pine groves, and stop near the lively resort of Blanes. Sunbathe or swim in a tucked-away sandy cove, or choose to stroll through the cliff-edge Marimurtra Botanical Gardens. After a tasty 3-course lunch at a traditional restaurant, enjoy free time to explore, shop, or relax in the charming town of Tossa de Mar.

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.

Trace the footsteps of Catalonia’s signature surrealist without worrying about parking or bus schedules on this guided Dalí tour from Barcelona, with different schedules for peak season and the rest of the year. In July-August, you’ll visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum, the Castle of Púbol (own expense), and Sant Marti d'Empuries; the rest of the year, you’ll follow the Theatre-Museum with Cadaqués and the Salvador Dalí House—Portlligat (own expense).

Experience the medieval majesty of Girona, an ancient Spanish city replete with historical monuments, on a half-day tour from Barcelona. Embark on an informative walking tour and marvel at impressive landmarks like Girona Cathedral and one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters. Enrich your knowledge of Girona’s rich artistic and cultural heritage as you stroll the charming streets, listening to illuminating commentary from your expert guide.