11 Day Trips from Barcelona to Give a Whole Day To

1.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,128 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133Our pick

Leave Barcelona at 8:30 a.m. for Montserrat’s Black Madonna, Girona’s medieval lanes and Game of Thrones locations, then Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. A multilingual guide such as Roger, Lucas, or Mateo leads the walks, while a comfortable bus handles the long connections.

“It was a great experience and out tour guide Roger was very accommodating and helpful. He made the trip fun and interesting. Shout out to the driver Salva.”

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2.From Barcelona: The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,078 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Leave central Barcelona at 7:00am for Bagà, Ax-les-Thermes, and Andorra la Vella. An English-speaking guide such as Sergio, Rod, or Bertha leads the day, while a minivan handles the mountain roads. Bring your passport, water, sturdy shoes, and a towel for the French hot springs.

“Long day but great time! Definitely bring a back pack with snacks and water, the bus has charging ports for your phone also. Wear warm comfortable shoes and a jacket.”

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3.From Barcelona: Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,428 reviews · 7 hours · from $56Best value

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by air-conditioned coach and rack railway, then explore the monastery, basilica, mountain views, and free time. Guides such as Mariana, Alba, and Maria add clear bilingual commentary, while optional tickets cover the Black Madonna, choir, or museum.

“An excellent half day trip to Montserrat. Everything was well organized from start to finish, with stunning views, impressive nature, and a remarkable monastery. Our guide Mariana, was very professional, knowledgeable, and nice to chat with, which made the visit highly informative. Strongly recommended for anyone visiting Barcelona. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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4.From Barcelona: Guided Day Trip to Andorra, France and Spain

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,949 reviews · 12 hours · from $83

Travel by coach from Barcelona to Mont-Louis, the Cirque de Pessons viewpoint, and Andorra la Vella. Guides such as Laura, Blanca, and Enrique lead bilingual tours, with free time for old-town walks, food, and shopping. Expect beautiful mountain scenery, but also several long hours on the road.

“Such a good day; Laura was an incredible tour guide, she’s knowledgable, funny and despite her lack of confidence speaks perfect English…so clear and understandable. She’s a credit not just to Amigo tours but Catalunya too. She’s so passionate about the place and will be a serious driving force for tourism in the area if she carries on with the same momentum!”

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5.Barcelona: Guided Day Trip to Andorra, France, and Spain

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,934 reviews · from $75

Travel from Barcelona through Bagà, Ax-Les-Thermes, and Andorra la Vella on an English-only guided day trip. You’ll cross three borders, soak your feet in French thermal springs, enjoy Pyrenees views, and have time for Andorran shopping. Guides such as Pablo, Steven, and Marta are known for lively storytelling.

“It was fantastic! Pablo was our guide and is more than great! I highly recomend to book this tour if you visit Barcelona. We had such a really good weather so we could enjoy the mointain 👌”

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6.From Barcelona: Girona&Dalí Museum Day Trip with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,874 reviews · 11 hours · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona to Girona and Figueres with a guide such as Carlos, Nuri, or Maria Elena. Walk Girona’s old quarter, then get an orientation at the Dalí Theatre-Museum before exploring its strange, playful galleries and Dalí Jewels collection on your own.

“This was a very well organized and enjoyable tour. Figuerres was first, Alina guided us through the museum and then we had plenty of free time. She is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot from here. Girona is an incredible bonus, the old city is fantastic. The only change I would make is to have less free time in Figuerres and more in Girona.”

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7.Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,455 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $129

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar in one long, well-organized day. Expect mountain views, a guided basilica visit, medieval lanes, Costa Brava coves, and a comfortable air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Roger, Lucas, Carlos, and Matteo are known for clear history and friendly help.

“We had an amazing day exploring Montserrat, Girona, and the Costa Brava. The tour was well-paced, beautifully organised, and gave us the perfect balance of history, scenery, and relaxation. Montserrat was breathtaking, Girona was full of charm and great food, and the coast was stunning. A smooth, memorable day — highly recommend.”

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8.Montserrat: Morning or Afternoon Half-Day Trip with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,454 reviews · 5 hours · from $100

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a private or small group of up to eight, with hotel pickup, a local English or Spanish-speaking guide, the basilica, monastery, and a short walk through the national park. Guides such as Alejandro, Javi, Ramon, and Alex are known for lively local insight.

“Our guide Alex picked us up from our hotel. Everything was so organised and very relaxed. The tour was amazing Alex was so passionate about Monserrat and this made the tour very special. Monserrat is a very magical place. A not to be missed tour. I would recommend the full day tour maybe with some hiking. We only did the half day and would have loved more time to see the views. Amazing top class tour guide and fantastic magical very special place to visit.”

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9.Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery and Natural Park Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 755 reviews · 6 hours · from $88

Travel from Barcelona’s Eixample to Montserrat by air-conditioned bus, hear the monastery’s story, and choose between sacred-site visits and a downhill nature walk. Guides such as Roger, Martina, and Katia lead small groups of up to 15, with free time for the market and mountain views.

“Martina was a great tour guide! We really enjoyed the trip!”

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10.Montserrat Day Trip Private or Small Group with Basilica Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 237 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat by private car with a local guide, visit the Benedictine monastery and La Moreneta, hike to Creu de Sant Miquel, and browse Catalan farm products. Private pickup is available, while the semi-private option starts at the Venetian Towers.

“Our guide, Mr. Pau is very friendly, professional and attentive! He is very knowledgeable and attention to details. He personalised this tour for my husband and I. We had a lot of great fun and laughters together. We’ll like to recommend this relaxing day trip to anyone who is looking for a private and intimate sightseeing experience.”

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11.Full-Day Trip Barcelona to Montserrat Monastery & Cava Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $216

Leave Barcelona at 7:50 am with an English-speaking guide such as Alexandra, Alex, or Feliciano. Visit Montserrat Basilica and enjoy free time before a 4x4 vineyard ride, cava tasting, family-style lunch, and winery tour at Joan Segura.

“The mountain formation, abbey, and hike of the surrounding area were all interesting. Views are incredible. The tour to the Cava Winery was a highlight of our entire 2 weeks in Spain. The family-owned establishment produced and excellent product. By the tour guide was high-energy and welcoming. The views from the vineyards were spectacular. This was an experience that will stay with me for a long time.”

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