DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 barcelona hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Montserrat from Barcelona in a small group: monastery + cloister tour, cable ride to the top, easy hike, and big Catalonia views.
Most Popular“Must see if you are in Barcelona. Magical place with great guide to direct us around the terrain of the mountain and monastery.”
Montserrat Monastery and funicular hike from Barcelona with mountain views, Black Madonna, guided history, and market time. 6 hours.
“THANK YOU TO OUR WONDERFUL GUIDE FRANK! The perfect trip to finish off our time in Barcelona! The monastery was so indescribably beautiful - with incredible architectural details and stained glass as well as statues and other decorative and symbolic art. The church bells rang and you could feel the connection to the history and…”
Half-day Montserrat from Barcelona with cable car thrills, a guided monastery visit, and an easy hike plus funicular views.
“Amazing so worth the time! Our guide James was excellent. I so appreciate the fact that the group was small.”
Montserrat by minivan from Barcelona with guided basilica time, Black Madonna tickets, optional Boys Choir, and an optional Sagrada Familia upgrade.
“Our guide, Nicolas, was as enthusiastic and knowledgeable as could possibly be. He was passionate about Montserrat and made sure we saw and heard everything was to see and know about.”
Small-group Costa Brava hike, snorkel in protected coves, optional cliff jumps, and a hearty tapas-style meal from Barcelona.
“Amazing experience I would recommend to anyone who’s going solo or even traveling as a family to sign up for it. My guide for the day was Nacho, he took good care of all of us in the group throughout the day and ensured we had a great time. Honestly one of the best guide…”
Go to Montserrat at sunrise with a small 8-seat van, skip the crowds for the Black Madonna, then hike local trails for big views.
“I loved the hike. Our guide Albert was very energetic and knowledgeable and maintained a great atmosphere during the whole trip. We had amazing views along the way and met lots of wild goats”
Small-group hike through Montserrat Natural Park plus a guided Benedictine monastery visit from Barcelona with skip-the-line entry.
“We had the perfect day to explore the monastery and the trails throughout Montserrat. Our guide Ramon was not only well versed in the mountain trails, but also all things related to history, geology and culture related to Montserrat and Catalonia.”
Camí de Ronda coastal hike from Barcelona with snorkeling, optional cliff jumps, and a local Costa Brava meal.
“The trip was absolutely amazing. We had Tete as our guide and he was very energetic, kind, knowledgeable, and lots of fun! My friend and I enjoyed the tour greatly, especially the snorkeling and cliff diving. The lunch was very authentic and we felt like we had a very local experience! Would highly recommend, it's…”
Small-group Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with an early monastery visit and an off-the-beaten-path hike for big views.
“Our family of 5 had a great time! We enjoyed the quick tour and loved the beautiful hike and scenery. Amalia was a great guide. Would highly recommend!”
Montserrat monastery, an easy mountain walk, and Sitges seaside town in one day from Barcelona. Small group, guided history.
“We had an amazing trip with Viator. Right from the meeting point with Alan. We were impressed with his knowledge of the monastery as well as basic history of Barcelona. We would highly recommend this trip. Alan also had umbrellas and ponchos for everyone…which was greatly appreciated!!”
Small-group trip from Barcelona to Montserrat monastery, a near-vertical Sant Joan funicular ride, and a guided downhill nature walk.
“Very informative and striking views of the mountain and monastery. Comfortable van to ride in. Jordy was an excellent guide—knowledgeable with a good sense of humor.”
Semi-private Montserrat monastery and hike from Barcelona: basilica visit, scenic trails, small group van, poles, and market cheese tasting.
“Great tour! The tour was a perfect combination of seeing the monastery and then hiking above. The hike was fun and the views were incredible. Our guide Mark did an excellent job. Would highly recommend.”
Beat crowds and heat with a small-group Montserrat sunrise hike, early Abbey visit with the Black Madonna, and big mountain views.
“This tour is hike focused and it is a long and hard hike. Over 800 stairs to start. I would rate it difficult. My friends watch recorded 99 floors and the other couple with us would have liked a little more of a relaxed pace also. If you want an invigorating hard workout in a…”
Hike Costa Brava’s El Camino de Ronda, sea-kayak sandstone coves, and swim a crystal-clear lagoon on a small group day trip.
“This day trip was such a highlight of our trip! Our guide Stepan was so amazing and knowledgeable about the area and skilled at all of the activities on the tour. The small size of the group was great and it was all very well organized. Highly highly recommended, thanks for the most amazing day,…”
Guided Montserrat Monastery and Sitges seaside day trip with an easy hike from Barcelona. Small group, entry included.
“great tour guide, very knowledgable. trip is great it takes you from the colder mountains with beautiful views down to the warmer beach of Sitges and the Mediterranean sea. Also, pickup and dropoff at your hotel is great! No need to find transport to get to meeting point.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
