Top Barcelona Hiking Tours

Montserrat (also known as the “Serrated Mountain”), is a towering rock formation famously home to a mountaintop Benedictine monastery. This tour provides round-trip transportation from Barcelona and allows you to experience Montserrat’s highlights in a single day. During the excursion you can hike through hidden trails and enjoy panoramic views from the mountain’s highest point, visit the monastery, and (on weekdays) hear the famous Escolania de Montserrat—a resident boy’s choir.

Ideal for adventurous travelers, this small-group tour from Barcelona lays on three outdoor pursuits—walking, kayaking, and cliff jumping—so you can enjoy them without having to worry about organization or transport. With a guide for navigation and instructions; hike on the Costa Brava’s Cami de Ronda coastal path before kayaking past cliffs, swimming in a cave, and opting to go cliff jumping. All equipment is included for your convenience.

Travel from Barcelona to the Costa Brava, and hike the ancient Camino Ronda alongside the rugged cliffs and shoreline of this special part of the Spanish coast. Learn about the nature of the area, then get adventurous in the water—snorkel with the fish and octopus, and cliff dive from the rocks into the deep, crystal clear sea. Hike on trails through the countryside, and see picturesque views over land and sea.

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.

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.

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.

Explore thousands of years of Barcelona history in a day during this guided Gothic Quarter walking tour. Travel back in time to the Roman and medieval eras as you stroll this atmospheric neighborhood’s winding streets. Walk alongside a beautifully preserved Roman wall and enjoy stops at the medieval Plaça del Rei, Barcelona Cathedral, La Boquería Market, and Las Ramblas. Opt for the small-group tour or upgrade to a private trip.

Make the most of your visit to Barcelona's architectural crown jewel on a skip-the-line tour of the Sagrada Familia Cathedral. Bypass the long wait to enter Gaudí’s Modernist masterpiece, and learn about the inspiration and symbolism of the cathedral’s design on a guided tour of all five levels. Finally, ascend the cathedral towers to rise directly over the heart of Barcelona for panoramic city views

Gaudi’s magnificent La Sagrada Familia is the undisputed symbol of Barcelona. Enhance your experience of this architectural icon during a small-group tour of the cathedral. Alongside your guide, you’ll gain an appreciation for the finer details of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark’s interior and learn about its inspiration and construction. Finish by ascending to the top of a tower, a unique experience offering panoramic views of Barcelona’s cityscape and coast.

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).

Discover Catalonia beyond Barcelona with this small group day tour to the intriguing cities of Girona and Figueres. Uncover ancient Roman history and stroll through the winding medieval streets of one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters in Girona, and then get surreal with a visit to the Dalí Museum in Figueres, birthplace of the groundbreaking artist. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Combine hiking and a visit to Montserrat on this small-group guided tour from Barcelona. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle. Then follow your guide on a hike around the Montserrat Nature Park, stopping at shrines and hermitages. Afterwards, admire the Benedictine monastery and the Black Madonna carving before returning to Barcelona.

Undertake a physical and spiritual journey to the mystical mountaintop retreat of Monserrat on this 6-hour combination sightseeing and hiking trip with a small group. Travel with no more than 8 guests to this ancient religious site, exploring the Benedictine monastery and the world-famous ‘Black Madonna’ wood carving. Then spend the second half of your day hiking amidst the scenic landscape and hidden ‘hermitages’ (retreats) of the Monserrat range. A guide, Montserrat admission fees and one-way funicular ride are also included.

Explore the landscapes, peaks, and Spanish and French cultures of the Pyrenees on a private full-day hiking experience from Barcelona. Choose a 2-hour, 6-hour, or 8-hour route through different terrains to suit your abilities, and follow trails through picturesque valleys, wild pastures, Romanesque villages, and rugged mountain slopes. A private hiking guide, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona included.

Hike the mythical mountain of Montserrat on this guided adventure from Barcelona. Choose from several different routes to suit your experience and fitness level, and explore the mountain’s fascinating geography and legends while visiting sites like the medieval Benedictine monastery.

Swap the bustling city for the charming villages and alpine vistas of the Pyrenees on this full-day hiking tour from Barcelona. After a scenic drive to the village of Rupit, set out on a leisurely 2.5-hour hike through the valleys, waterfalls and mountains of the Pyrenean foothills. Keep your camera to hand as you admire the spectacular panoramic views, then tuck into a delicious 3-course lunch on return.

Escape the bustle of Barcelona for one of the most beautiful coastal routes in Catalonia on a small-group hiking tour along the Costa Brava. Follow the shoreline most of the way, stopping to explore an old fishing village, swim or relax at hidden beach coves, and picnic against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. With gentle elevation gains and van transport to and from the trail, it’s an easy and rewarding way to fit in a day of nature.

Go hiking in Costa Brava, then visit the medieval town of Girona during this full-day excursion from Barcelona. Following your local guide, enjoy an easy walk on the coastal trail, discovering fishing villages and secluded beaches as you walk. Eat lunch in Girona, then set out to see the sights of this medieval city. Take in the Jewish quarter, one of the best-preserved in all of Europe, and the Cathedral, dating from 1417.

Join a mountain leader for the perfect hike in Montserrat. Explore nature, enjoy views, and learn a bit about Catalonia. Have a great time outdoors and return to Barcelona in time for you to enjoy the evening charm of the city.

Escape the crowds of central Barcelona with this scenic, combined trekking and kayaking trip along the picturesque Costa Brava coastline. Accompanied by your guide—and a maximum of ten other travelers—enjoy spectacular scenery as you hike part of the Camino de Ronda, before taking to the water for a spot of kayaking. Your guide will also recommend where to try a traditional Spanish paella.

A fabulous Costa Brava beach tour packed with outdoor activities and off-the-beaten-path hiking to secret spots. Hike a section of the GR 92 trail (El Camino de Ronda) to explore the hidden gems where locals go in the summer. The trails wind up and down the rugged coastline. The total 6.5 km (4 miles) distance includes 260 m of elevation gain. Comfortable walking shoes with ankle support are necessary for the trails. This is a genuine outdoor experience for anyone wishing to explore the corners of Costa Brava fully, on the land and in the sea. Spend a good time swimming and snorkeling in Costa Brava’s crystalline lagoons with your guide. We will provide the gear and show you where to look. And finally, enjoy a well-earned traditional lunch menu and some free time once arriving in the most picturesque town of Tossa de Mar.

See an ancient medieval town by the sea during this guided, full-day hike around Brava Coast with an included 3-course lunch. With the Mediterranean Sea in the backdrop, take the costal path along coves stopping to swim. In Tossa de Mar, enjoy a guided tour, traditional Catalan lunch, and wander around an ancient fisherman's village

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city for the day. This small-group tour from Barcelona takes you to the wine region of El Penedès where you'll hike around a landscape dotted with vineyards and farmhouses and visit a family-owned organic winery to taste their award-winning wines and cava.