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, continue to the Costa Brava, where you'll have time to explore the coastline at a relaxed pace. Wander through charming streets, admire beautiful Mediterranean views, and enjoy the region's distinctive coastal atmosphere. Take time to stroll, capture memorable photos, and soak up the scenery before returning to Barcelona.
Tour Options
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 along the Costa Brava, where you'll have free time to explore the charming coastal surroundings at your own pace. Stroll through picturesque streets, admire Mediterranean views, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of one of Spain's most beautiful coastal regions. Take in the scenery, capture memorable photos, or simply unwind by the sea before returning to Barcelona.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off services at the cruise terminal or the airport - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
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(531)
Anatoli was a superb tour guide the whole day! Thank you for showing us your beautiful country of Spain.
Our guide Anatoli was excellent. He shared a lot of great information and made sure we all had a great time. The 3 stops were great and perfect way to see more of Spain while visiting Barcelona. Highly recommend!
The Trip was amazing Xavier was very knowledgeable and willing to cater for our needs with 3 small children and five adults
Hello, My guide was Nuri and she was absolutely amazing. She came to fetch me in the morning at my cafe and was on time. She was really friendly and I felt very comfortable travelling with her all the day. She helped me take beautiful pictures of myself ( especially that I was a solo traveller and had no friends to take my pictures) , and it was such a value for money experience. She is very knowledgeable on all the places we visited and explained us clearly the history of the places we visited. She also carries her files to show us pictures of historic timelines. I learnt and lot and enjoyed every moment of this trip. I would 💯 recommend her! and I would definitely want to come back to Spain for other tours. Value for money and truly amazing day 🌺🌺
Absolutely the best experience I’ve had in Europe so far! Our tour guide, Nuri, was incredibly punctual, patient, and knowledgeable. She was so easy and pleasant to talk to, and made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. She was also an excellent driver—the ride was very smooth, comfortable, and I felt completely safe throughout the journey. Nuri truly made the experience special, and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Our driver was amazing! He made the ride so fun with great stories and jokes, but we always felt completely safe. He is a very good and careful driver. Highly recommend!
We had an absolutely fantastic day tour! Our guide was exceptional from start to finish. The time management was flawless—we hit every spot on the itinerary without ever feeling rushed. Not only were they a very safe and smooth driver, but the overall trip arrangement was top-notch. Best of all, they were a master atmosphere-maker who kept the energy high, engaging, and fun all day long. Highly recommend booking with them!
Had a wonderful day seeing Costa Brava, Girona, and Montserrat! It was a jam-packed day but was great to be able to fit all of these sites in during one day as our time in Barcelona was limited. Our guide, Gaspar was wonderful and took plenty of pictures of us throughout the day! He took us to some beautiful view points within Costa Brava where we could see the water and cliffs. We loved our time in Girona - the walking tour our guide gave was very informative ! The views at Montserrat were beautiful. It was a great day with a mix of free time at each stop that allowed us to step away from the group for a coffee or some shopping! Will definitely be returning to Spain and would love to spend some more time at these beautiful places. Thank you!
Mique is a very funny and caring guy. He offered taking photos for everyone
Dulce was a superb guide for our Girona/Monteserrat day trip. She was very knowledgeable, patient, and funny and we learned a ton! The route was also planned very efficiently to ensure the least heat exposure, which we appreciated. Also, Juan Carlos was a great and smooth driver.
