15 Day Trips from Barcelona That Earn the Day

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 sites, then Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. A multilingual guide such as Roger, Lucas, Mateo, or Bosco leads the walks, while a comfortable bus handles the long connections. Bring water, lunch money, and sturdy shoes.

“Awesome trip! Bosco was great. Both Monserrat and Tossa Del Mar were beautiful. Could have spent more time in Tossa Del Mar.”

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2.The Original Andorra, France & Spain Day Trip

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

Leave central Barcelona at 7 a.m. for Bagà, Ax-les-Thermes, the Pyrenees, and Andorra la Vella. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, walk through small mountain towns, soak your feet in French thermal springs, and have time for Andorran shopping. Guides such as Sergio, Rod, and Steven are known for strong commentary, though the day involves plenty of driving.

“This tour is a long tour and does require a certain degree of stamina and agility. Endora is a great place to visit for a couple of hours, but having a good tour guide is crucial to having a good experience. Our tour guide Pablo unfortunately was not effective in managing a large group of 30 plus tourists.”

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3.Montserrat Day Trip with Optional Tickets

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

Travel from Barcelona by air-conditioned coach to Montserrat, then ride the rack railway up to the monastery. A guide such as Mariana, Alba, or Maria leads the visit in English and Spanish, with time for the basilica, museum, choir, food, and mountain walks. Optional tickets add access to the Black Madonna and Escolania choir.

“Marianna was very nice and knowledgeable. Very professional guide with good sense of humor and lots of great advices. The driver was very polite and helpful!! Overall great experience!”

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4.Guided Day Trip to Andorra, France and Spain

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

Travel from Barcelona to Mont-Louis in France, the Cirque de Pessons viewpoint, and Andorra la Vella in one long but rewarding day. Guides such as Laura, Blanca, Enrique, and Ana lead bilingual tours in English and Spanish, mixing mountain scenery, history, shopping, and free time. Expect roughly eight hours on the bus and bring your passport.

“We had a wonderful day trip. The tour ran very smoothly throughout and our tour guide Blanca was very gentle and professional. The bus was clean and well equipped. The weather was very cooperating too. Thank you!”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Explore Catalunya office, then ride through the Pyrenees to Bagà, Ax-les-Thermes, and Andorra la Vella. You’ll have time for a medieval village, French thermal fountains, mountain photo stops, duty-free shopping, and an Andorran passport stamp. Guides such as Pablo, Steven, Marta, and Xavi are praised for lively storytelling.

“Stephen, the guide was excellent with his story telling and engagement of those on the tour. Lydia the driver was also very good keeping us all safe”

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6.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 medieval quarter, then enter the Dalí Theatre-Museum with priority access, a 45-minute orientation, and time to explore the galleries and Dalí Jewels exhibition at your own pace.

“There are a tremendous number of stairs at the Dali Museum. This should be mentioned prominently. I didn’t enjoy the Museum nearly as much because of them. My inability to do stairs doesn’t alter the fact that the Day Trip was excellent- just not for me.”

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7.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

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

Leave Barcelona for Montserrat’s mountain monastery, medieval Girona, and Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus, join guided walks in English or Spanish, and have free time for lunch and coastal views. Guides such as Roger, Carlos, Lucas, and Matteo are known for clear stories, humor, and thoughtful help.

“we had a great time with Delph and Martina! the places we visited were great and it was amazing that we got to see and head so much in just one day! our guides shared a lot of tips, stories and were kind and fun!”

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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 people. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads you through the Benedictine monastery, Basilica, and nearby mountain paths. Guides such as Alejandro, Javi, Ramon, and Alex are known for lively explanations and practical help. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“Anatoli was a GREAT guide!!! He was super friendly and very informative.”

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9.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 coach, then explore the Benedictine monastery, La Moreneta, and mountain viewpoints. Optional upgrades add monastery access and a gentle downhill hike from the Sant Joan funicular. Guides may include Roger, Martina, Lucas, or Katja, and groups are limited to 15.

“It was all great. We would have wanted to go to the cross of St MIchael instead of just near it, but perhaps we were short of time. All in all, a great tour.”

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10.La Roca Village Shopping Express® Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 683 reviews · 1 day · from $25Best value

Travel from Barcelona’s Estació del Nord to La Roca Village in about 40 minutes on a comfortable, air-conditioned Shopping Express coach. You get a multilingual guide, onboard Wi-Fi, hands-free shopping, and a VIP Pass offering 10% off at participating boutiques. Choose a return time after arrival and spend the day browsing more than 150 fashion, luxury, and lifestyle shops.

“It was perfect. The instructors in the bus are fantastic. Good trip planned”

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11.PortAventura and Ferrari Land: Full-Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 559 reviews · 11 hours · from $93

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Barcelona’s Julia Travel office to PortAventura World. Split your day between Ferrari Land’s Red Force and racing attractions, then PortAventura’s six themed areas, major roller coasters, water rides, and shows. Park entry and return transport are included, but meals and express access cost extra.

“Thank you very much. The bus was comfortable. Only time was not enough, that 's why it will be good to take priority tickets.”

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12.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 with a private or semi-private guide, entering the basilica with tickets for La Moreneta, the Black Madonna. You’ll hike to Creu de Sant Miquel, browse local cheeses and cured meats, and may request the boys’ choir if seats are available. Guides such as Pau, Pedro, Andy, and Fred have led this experience.

“Pau was simply AMAZING — no other word fits better! From the moment our tour began, Pau’s energy, passion, and knowledge brought every stop to life. You can tell right away that guiding isn’t just a job for Pau; it’s something done with genuine heart. Every explanation was engaging, every story was full of insight, and the whole group felt included and comfortable. We appreciated how organized everything was, yet it never felt rushed. Pau struck the perfect balance between informative and fun — we learned so much while still laughing and enjoying the experience. You can tell Pau truly loves sharing these places and making sure everyone has the…”

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13.Montserrat & Cava Wineries Day Trip from Barcelona w/ Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · 10 hours · from $112

Travel from Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Montserrat Monastery, walk through the national park, and continue to Vins El Cep in Penedès for a family-run cellar tour. The cava tasting costs about €24.50 extra, and lunch is not included.

“Thank you Marcel, your expert knowledge of Barcelona and Montserrat, as well as your excitement made our day truly memorable! Montserrat is a beautiful, spiritual place and the cava winery was a very pleasant stop.”

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

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

Leave Barcelona at 7:50 a.m. with an English-speaking guide such as Alexandra or Feliciano for Montserrat’s basilica, Black Madonna, and mountain views. After free time, visit a family-run cava winery for a 4x4 vineyard ride, tastings, lunch, and a look at the bottling process. Groups are limited to 15.

“Such an amazing experience to see the sunrise as we arrived in Montserrat. The monastery was beautiful and ending the day with the cava winery was fantastic! Alexandra was our guide and she was amazing and so helpful. 5 stars!!”

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15.Day Trip to France with Girona Visit from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 126 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $117

Travel from Barcelona in a small air-conditioned minivan to Girona and Collioure, with guided walks, free time by the Mediterranean, and practical local tips. Guides such as Fabrizio, Matilde, Antoine, and Guillaume bring history, food advice, and Game of Thrones filming details to a nine-hour cross-border outing.

“This was an amazing trip . The itinerary was laid out for us and I enjoyed the knowledge and Interesting facts our guide gave us in Giorna. And collioure should not be missed . It was a Beautiful city and our guide Papa Bear is just the best host/guide/driver I have ever had- and I have been on tours in over 40 countries . request him if possible!”

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