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“It was a great trip. Our guide was so awesome. He paced the visit so well. He showed us the highlights, gave us time to explore, took us on the best hike and was cordial and engaging the entire time. It was worth every penny.”
Montserrat Monastery and funicular hike from Barcelona with mountain views, Black Madonna, guided history, and market time. 6 hours.
“Jesus was a wonderful guide…so engaging, so knowledgeable, and really just a great guy. Monserrat was stunning. The trip left us wanting to return and do some of the several hikes available in this natural wonderland. I would recommend to others that if you are planning to hike, this trip might not be your first…”
Half-day Montserrat from Barcelona with cable car thrills, a guided monastery visit, and an easy hike plus funicular views.
“Requires walking shoes for the downhill hike. Winding roads on the journey up and down the mountain. Wonderful driver and guide.”
Montserrat by minivan from Barcelona with guided basilica time, Black Madonna tickets, optional Boys Choir, and an optional Sagrada Familia upgrade.
“We bought Montserrat with a Sagrada Familia tour. We choose 3:30pm tickets for Sagrada Familia but when we arrived they said tickets were for 6:30. I showed them my itinerary from Aviator which said 3:30pm but our tickets said 6:30. SO MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR TIME ON YOUR TICKETS, dont go by what Aviator…”
Small-group Costa Brava hike, snorkel in protected coves, optional cliff jumps, and a hearty tapas-style meal from Barcelona.
“This was a fantastic day trip to take with my daughter. We hiked, swam and snorkeled all day with an optional cliff dive. The day ended with a lovely lunch. I highly recommend this tour. Nacho was an excellent 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.
“The best experience in my Barcelona stay! Communication beforehand was great, Albert made sure we had everything needed for the trip. He collected us on time, and the minibus van was unbelievably comfortable. The trip itself was incredible, a lot more walking/climbing than anticipated. But plenty of options to take an easier journey down if…”
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.
“We had a great time and our guide Nacho was amazing. Hiking was fairly intense, but totally worth it! Incredible views and great cliff jumping :)”
Small-group Montserrat day trip from Barcelona with an early monastery visit and an off-the-beaten-path hike for big views.
“We enjoyed out tour with Chris. Despite a cloudy weather he had a back up plan for us. Very knowledgeable about history and nature.”
Montserrat monastery, an easy mountain walk, and Sitges seaside town in one day from Barcelona. Small group, guided history.
“James was awesome! We had a great day. It was really nice to be in a small group. Our family of 3 includes my 6 year old son. He said it was his favorite day yet. We went to Sitges and Montserrat.”
Small-group trip from Barcelona to Montserrat monastery, a near-vertical Sant Joan funicular ride, and a guided downhill nature walk.
“Our guide for this trip was Frank. A 50 ish minute drive out of Barcelona to Monserrat. Arriving the clouds covered the valley which was awesome to see, a pure memory moment. Breath taking. Franks knowledge, passion was simply brilliant. He captivated the tour group with historical stories. We would never have got this level…”
Semi-private Montserrat monastery and hike from Barcelona: basilica visit, scenic trails, small group van, poles, and market cheese tasting.
“Beautiful hike with a very experienced and knowledgeable guide. The hike itself is moderate with a little more than 500 meters elevation gain. The monastery is crowded even in bad weather. Plan ahead if you want to view the Madonna.”
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.
“Our tour guide Stepan was fantastic. It was very clear that he understood the movements of the Sea and the wind and made the best decisions for us as a group. He was super informative during our hike and it was wonderful to see the Sea perspective of many of the same views. Do heed…”
Guided Montserrat Monastery and Sitges seaside day trip with an easy hike from Barcelona. Small group, entry included.
“Brilliant Day Tour From Barcelona We had an excellent day trip from Barcelona. Ferran our tour guide was exceptional, giving us inputs on the history of Montserrat and Sitges. Wonderful drive. Definitely recommend.”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
