Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour with Pick-up
Description
Discover some of Catalonia’s most iconic landscapes on this full-day small-group tour from Barcelona, with hotel pick-up included. Travel into the Montserrat mountains to explore the monastery complex and visit the Montserrat Basilica, set among stunning rock formations and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the surrounding valleys. Continue to the historic city of Girona for a guided walk through its medieval old town and well-preserved Jewish Quarter, passing key landmarks such as Girona Cathedral, the Arab Baths, and several Game of Thrones filming locations. Later, head to the Costa Brava to visit Tossa de Mar, a charming coastal town known for its medieval walls, seaside streets, and picturesque Mediterranean views. Take time to stroll, take photos, and soak up the atmosphere in each destination. Enjoy a relaxed pace, expert commentary, and comfortable transportation throughout the day before returning to Barcelona.
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Itinerary
Begin your day with convenient hotel pick-up in central Barcelona. Meet your guide before setting off in a comfortable van toward the Montserrat mountains. Your guide will outline the day’s itinerary and provide context about the regions you’ll be visiting as you leave the city behind.
Arrive at Montserrat, a mountain range known for its unique rock formations and spiritual significance in Catalonia. Walk around the monastery complex and surrounding viewpoints as your guide explains the history of Montserrat, its role as a pilgrimage site, and its importance to Catalan culture. Enjoy time to take in panoramic views over the valleys and rugged peaks that make this setting one of the most distinctive landscapes near Barcelona.
Enter the Montserrat Basilica, located within the monastery complex and one of Catalonia’s most significant religious buildings. Learn about the basilica’s history, architectural features, and its role in centuries of pilgrimage. Your guide will provide context while allowing time to observe the interior and appreciate the atmosphere of this important spiritual site.
Continue to the historic city of Girona for a guided walk through its well-preserved medieval old town. Explore narrow stone streets, ancient city walls, and the Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe. As you walk through the historic center, your guide will point out locations used as filming sites for Game of Thrones, explaining how Girona’s architecture and streets were transformed on screen. Pass by key landmarks such as Girona Cathedral and the Arab Baths while learning about the city’s Roman origins, medieval history, and cultural heritage.
The journey continues to Tossa de Mar, one of the most scenic towns along the Costa Brava. Enjoy time to explore the seaside streets, the historic old town enclosed by medieval walls, and viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its rugged coastline and clear waters, Tossa de Mar offers a relaxed coastal setting to unwind, take photos, and enjoy the Mediterranean atmosphere before returning to Barcelona.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please write down your pick-up point. We pick up from all locations within the Barcelona city area.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(364)
This tour was more than we ever expected. We do tons of tours and this was the best one in terms of knowledge, history, culture and scenery all rolled together. Monserrat, Girona & Tossa were stunning! Nuri, our guide was brilliant! Informative, knowledgeable, cultured and unbelievably bright. We were so impressed everything we got from this tour. During our travels we ran into some of Nuri’s peers who were also very complimentary of her knowledge calling her their very own Wikipedia. If I were to do it again, I’d book private and ask for Nuri. Best tour! Highly recommend with. Nuri if you are seriously interested in getting something more out of a tour. Thank you Nuri! B&H-Canada
We enjoyed seeing the countryside, hearing great information that enhanced our experience, Gaspar’s engaging personality and sense of humor and the musical interludes which he cleverly interspersed along the way. Just a great 11-hour adventure.
Dulce changed the order of stops to accommodate the expected hot weather and allow us to make the most of our time. We had a small group (5) so that made it especially nice considering the warm weather. Dulce has a deep knowledge of the history and sights and kept it interesting. A lot of distance between the sites, so there is a significant amount of time on the road. Dulce set the expectations upfront that this trip was only a sampling of the 3 sites, but would take a full day or even a weekend to fully explore each. Really enjoyed all 3 sites and would be interested in revisiting them on a longer stay in the future.
Dulce and driver were so good together and took us all the places mentioned and also dulce explained everything with so much knowledge and patience and also we all enjoyed a lot next time we visit we may book again with same dulce and group
Dulce was phenomenal! Her in depth knowledge of each stop was very impressive. She was very personable & open to answering all questions. Her suggested shops/cafe's/etc are first class! We would definitely request Dolce again if we are back in the area. Our driver, Wander, was very safe & efficient. He was also very friendly & great helping us in & out of the van quickly & safely.
Matt was an awesome guide. I would highly recommend this tour. The scenery is breathtaking. We loved the charming towns of Girona and Tossa de Mar. Montseratt was so impressive and beautiful.
Our guide Dulce was super. Although the drive is long she provided a lot of information while we drove. All three sights are well worth the effort.
Gaspar was wonderful with our family with kids. He made a very long day smooth and stress free and planned enough time for free time and highlights. Montserrat and Girona are just amazing, definitely a must do. We stopped in Tossa Del Mar, a beach town, for lunch and some time in the water. It was a perfect day!
Miguel is an excellent guide. Very entertaining conversations during the trip and explained the main attractions/spots very clearly with historical background, etc.
Had an amazing day visiting Costa Brava (Tossa de Mar), Girona, and Montserrat. The tour was well organised, and the places we visited were absolutely beautiful. A big thank you to our guide, Adele, for being friendly, knowledgeable, and making the day enjoyable with her interesting insights. Also, thanks to our driver, Roger, for the safe and comfortable journey throughout the trip. The complimentary bottled water and softdrinks were also a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. Highly recommended!
