The 12 Best Hiking Tours in Barcelona

1.From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,021 reviews · 6 hours · from $85Our pick

Leave Barcelona with a certified guide in a small van for Montserrat’s monastery, cloister, chapels, rock formations, and national park. You’ll take the cable car when operating, walk an easy mountain route, and have free time to explore. Guides such as David, Jordi, James, and Alan lead tours in English, Spanish, or Catalan.

“Excellent day trip, our guide was awesome and explained in details all the main points”

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2.From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 978 reviews · 6 hours · from $74

Travel in a small group of up to eight from Barcelona to Montserrat, where you’ll visit the Benedictine monastery, see the Black Madonna, ride the funicular, and hike among rocky pillars and ravines. Guides such as Frank, Juan, Jordi, Franco, and Jesus are praised for combining Catalan history, geology, plants, and humor. Expect a scenic but sometimes steep walk.

“The guide was very kind and had just the right amount of information and quiet time to enjoy the experience”

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3.Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81Top rated

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a small group of up to 16, with an English-speaking guide such as James, Alan, or David. Visit the monastery and basilica, ride the mountain cable car or funicular when conditions allow, then hike to the monastery. Expect about six hours, cool mountain air, and some downhill walking.

“Such a fantastic experience! This was our family’s favorite thing we did in Barcelona! James, our guide was a fantastic host! He was waiting for us exactly at the meeting point right on time and got us back right on schedule! You can tell James loves being a guide. We brought our family with three children ages 15, 13 and 11. James was a wonderful driver and host to the entire group. The day at the monastery was unbelievably beautiful. James got us on location quickly and efficiently and was able to provide history on the area. We then enjoyed a lovely cable car ride and hike down the mountain.…”

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4.Montserrat Half Day Afternoon Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 516 reviews · from $53Best value

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat in a small air-conditioned minivan, with a guide-led visit to the basilica and free time for mountain views, trails, the museum, or funicular rides. Guides such as Nicolas, Anna, Rod, and Alex have been praised for their humor and local insight. Optional tickets cover the Black Madonna, boys choir, and Sagrada Familia.

“We had a wonderful tour of Monstserrat with Miguel as our guide! Nice “chilly” day With lots of inside information provided! Thank you! Highly recommended!”

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5.Barcelona: Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 329 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Barcelona at 8:30 am for a small-group Costa Brava day with guides such as Nacho, Sergio, or Sergi. Walk the Camí de Ronda past coves, beaches, and S’Agaró’s elegant homes, then swim, snorkel, and try optional cliff jumps before a generous Catalan meal. Bring water, snacks, water shoes, and a towel.

“Recommend, the tour guy was friendly and welcoming. Great views and experiences. Lunch was good, food (meat), drink and dessert included and full by the end.”

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6.Barcelona: Early Morning Montserrat Trip with Abbey and Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 297 reviews · 7 hours · from $79

Start before dawn with guide Albert, reaching Montserrat around 7:30 for the Abbey and Black Madonna before the crowds. After free time, choose a guided 7 to 7.67 km hike, or an easier unguided route. Expect mountain views, local trails, a seven-seat van, and an early return to Barcelona.

“I loved the hike. Our guide Albert was very energetic and knowledgeable and maintained a great atmosphere during the whole trip. We had amazing views along the way and met lots of wild goats”

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7.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 279 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Leave Barcelona in a private eight-seater van for Montserrat’s monastery and Natural Park. Guides such as Ramon, Christian, Bernard, Bernat, and Amalia lead the visit and hike, adding Catalan history, geology, plants, and local legends. Choose a 5.5-kilometer trail with 300 meters of ascent or a shorter 3-kilometer downhill route.

“This was an amazing experience for anyone who appreciates nature and hiking. Christian was our guide, he was friendly and energetic from the start, happy to answer all our questions. We ended up being a group of 4, all of mixed age and fitness. We began by driving through the incredible mountains up to Montserrat. It was a very foggy, wet day but even so the views were stunning. Christian was very knowledgeable about the monastery and we got some great pictures. When it was time to start our hike, one of our group opted to stay behind and Christian helped give her options of activities and museums she could…”

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8.Barcelona: Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 9h 30m · from $100

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned van for a small-group Costa Brava outing with guides such as Nacho, Tete, JB, and Sergio. Walk about 5 kilometers on the Camí de Ronda, swim and snorkel in clear coves, try optional low cliff jumps, and finish with tapas and a local meal in Sant Feliu de Guíxols.

“This was the best day ever! My friend and I did this trip mid March. The weather ended up being in our favor, so it was the perfect day for walking and exploring. Since it was still only 58 degrees outside, we didn’t get to swim, snorkel, or cliff jump, but it was still such a magical experience. Costa Brava is beautiful and I highly recommend this tour to anyone. JB was our tour guide and he was the best!”

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9.Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery, Funicular & Scenic Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Barcelona in an eight-person van with guides such as Jordi, Frank, Juan, or Jesus. Visit Montserrat Basilica, ride the steep Sant Joan Funicular, and walk downhill through the Natural Park. The six-hour trip includes transport, entrance, funicular ticket, and walking poles, but not food or drinks.

“Juan was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, kind, easy-going, and also kept a great pace for the tour. My mom and I agreed it was the best tour we had in Spain ( and we had many). The perfect mini escape from the city with the perfect combination of both nature and history. You don’t have to be a great hiker to enjoy. We first went to the monetary and then took the funicular up and hiked down about 1 hour at an easy pace. Would highly highly recommend.”

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10.Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Barcelona at 8:00 am for Montserrat in an air-conditioned eight-seat van. Visit the basilica, hear the story of the Black Madonna, then hike rocky paths with mountain views. Guides such as Uni, Jordi, Frank, and Jesús adjust the walk to the group, with free time for cheese, cafés, and shops.

“Amazing experience, the guide was really friendly, the monastery was beautiful but the highlight for me was the hike up Montserrat mountain, I went on the long hike and must say the views on the hike were amazing”

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11.Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $81

Leave Barcelona before dawn with guide Albert in a seven-seat van and reach Montserrat before the crowds. Visit the Abbey and Black Madonna, then hike up to 7.2 km with up to 365 meters of climbing. Expect steep stairs, cool mountain air, fine viewpoints, and a brisk pace. Return to Barcelona around 1:30 pm.

“Albert was more than just a guide—he was genuinely dedicated to making sure everyone was enjoying themselves, always going the extra mile for each of us. He led us on an incredible hike with stunning views, though I’ll say it’s definitely a challenge if you’re not at least a bit athletic. He even brought water for us, which he carried all the way up the mountain, and the moment we reached the top, he opened a bottle of wine to celebrate! Afterwards, he recommended a great spot for lunch and even dropped us off there. What an amazing experience and such a lovely guide. Albert, I can't thank you enough…”

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12.Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $425

Leave Barcelona by private, air-conditioned vehicle for Rupit, a stone village with 16th-century roots. After breakfast and a guided 2.5-hour hike through the Pre-Pyrenees, stop at a 120-meter waterfall and mountain viewpoints. Finish with a three-course Catalan lunch, drinks, and a comfortable ride back to your accommodation.

“5 Star Excursion. Tour guide, Anthony, was fantastic. Hike was challenging, but the views were amazing. Village is very picturesque and lunch was delicious.”

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