Barcelona · HIKING & TREKKING
Practical choices for a better Barcelona day
Choose hiking & trekking tours by what they unlock: a timed entrance, a quieter street, a table with context or a view that changes the map.
Montserrat day trip from Barcelona: Santa Maria monastery, cloister, cable car views, and an easy national-park hike with a certified guide.
“Such a wonderful experience!! We even saw mountain goats 🐐 Our guide James was fantastic.”
Montserrat Monastery day trip from Barcelona with funicular summit views, a pilgrim hike, market time, small group, $74.
“I highly recommend this guided tour of Montserrat. Our guide was knowledgeable but not too chatty during the ride, allowing us to take in the scenery. (On the way back he played music to support our siesta. :) The day was gorgeous and we were able to see for miles and miles. I learned alot and appreciated the hike too!”
Half-day Montserrat escape from Barcelona with cable car views, monastery basilica visit, easy hike, and funicular viewpoint time.
“Our trip didn't go as planned since it rained and it was foggy we didn't get to go on the cable cars but the Church is simply beautiful - we were able to goto the Muesum in place of it- that was nice as well.”
Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona: easy Camí de Ronda hike, snorkeling, optional cliff jumps, and a tapas lunch. Small group.
“This was a great way to see Costa Brava and the surrounding areas. The hike was easy and we saw several beaches and coves. The cliff jumps and snorkeling were a lot of fun and the tapas at the end were incredible. Our guide, Nacho, was very friendly and fun and made it a great day. Highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group hike from Barcelona to Montserrat monastery and trails, with skip-the-line access, expert guiding, and time for Catalan snacks.
“This was an amazing tour. The hike was magnificent and accessible. Our guide Chris was excellent and engaging. Pickup and drop off was seamless and when my daughter left a backpack behind the Catalan Trails group made every effort to get it to our hotel. Recommended 100 per cent”
Early Montserrat from Barcelona with Albert, skip lines, hear the monks, ride cable cars, and hike for sunrise views.
“Very well organised trip with accurate hotel pick up and drop. Albert was a great guide , showed multiple trails and let everyone choose what they were comfortable with. The mountain and monastery are breathtaking when seen in person. A great trip, thank you Albert !”
Early Montserrat monastery tour plus a small-group hike off the crowds for 360 views, geology stories, and Catalan legends.
“this was a fantastic trip! after a brief visit to the monastery, we climbed into the mountain and learned so much about Catalan legends, plants, animals, the climate, and geology. it is truly a beautiful place and the views from the mountain were gorgeous. be prepared for steep trails, have good shoes, pack about a liter of water each. snacks provided were excellent and tasty, but supplement with your own as well.”
Small-group day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat monastery and an easy hike, then Sitges beaches and old town sights.
“I really enjoyed this tour with Alan. He is such a great guide. It is really worth it and I highly recommend the whole experience. Thank you!”
Semi-private Montserrat monastery visit and guided mountain hike from Barcelona, with panoramic views and Montserrat market cheese time.
“This was an incredible experience. It is a challenging hike and not for the faint of heart. Wear hiking boots/shoes. The views are amazing. We had a fantastic guide who was funny and had great stories.”
Early 7-person Montserrat Abbey sunrise hike from Barcelona, beat the crowds with guide Albert, and tackle real mountain steps for big views.
“Best experience of my entire trip! Definitely worth getting up early - there were hardly any other people there and the views just after sunrise were simply breathtaking. Albert, my guide was extremely knowledgeable and the hike just sooo much fun!”
Sea kayaking, cliff hiking, and lagoon dipping on Costa Brava from Barcelona. Small group, wetsuits optional, about 9 hours.
“My friend and I had so much fun! Stepan, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the area and provided us with information about local trees and plants along the way. The cliff jumping, kayaking, and snorkeling was such a great experience. We’re so glad we did it, and Costa Brava is breathtakingly beautiful.”
Guided Montserrat monastery visit and an easy hike to St Michael's cross, then Sitges by the sea, for $102 in 9 hours.
“Both places we visited were GREAT. I think the price was very reasonable. Jaume was an excellent guide.”
Hike Montserrat from Barcelona with hotel pickup, multiple difficulty routes, funicular access, and a monastery visit with summit views.
“Pera, our guide, made our first ever hiking experience a memorable one. I recommend Hiking Sant Jeroni to everyone.”
Semi-private Montserrat hike from Barcelona: Montserrat Abbey, Black Madonna, 2-hour nature walk, market time, small group up to 8.
“Juan was so knowledgeable and fun to be with for the day. Made the experience even better to have someone share the history of Montserrat!”
Small-group Montserrat hikes with a mountain guide, 3 challenge levels, monastery time, snacks, and convenient Barcelona transfers.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my hiking experience! We not only hiked the known paths but also explored off the beaten paths with history, botany and geological information of the region! Snack and picnic lunch and best spot to have it at, deserves the 5star rating of its own!! I highly recommend if you are looking for an exceptional hiking experience!”
