Best Barcelona Hiking Tours: Our Top 13

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car - Meeting the van on Passeig de Gràcia

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

Travel from central Barcelona in a small air-conditioned van to Montserrat, where a certified guide explains the Benedictine monastery, cloister, geology, and wildlife. Ride the cable car, take an easy walk through the national park, and enjoy free time. Guides include David, Jordi, James, Alan, and Alain.

“Practically everything was perfectly prepared, and the tour and guide shared fascinating facts about the mountain, nature, and the monastery, and everything related to it, in a unique way. They shared the historical context of the monastery's founding and its history from its inception to the present day. He guided us and pointed out the best spots to admire the monuments and nature, and to take the best photos. Thank you so much for your time!”

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From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

2.Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 978 reviews · 6 hours · from $74Cheapest way up

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a group of up to eight, visit the Benedictine monastery and Black Madonna, ride the funicular, and hike old pilgrimage paths. Guides such as Frank, Juan, Jordi, Franco, and Jesús add local insight on Catalan history, geology, plants, and food. The pace is active, with about 45 minutes of free time before returning.

“Excellent day trip to Montiserrat. Our guide Franco was very knowledgeable and friendly. The only small room for improvement would be have just 1/2 hour more of free time. Felt a little rushed at the end of the hike down.”

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Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $81Best guided

Leave Barcelona at 8 a.m. in an air-conditioned minivan and head to Montserrat with a local guide such as James, Alan, or David. Visit the monastery, basilica, atrium, and chapels, ride the mountain cable car, then walk downhill through the hills. The group is limited to 16 people, with about 45 minutes for food or shopping.

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

4.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

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

Escape Barcelona for a nine-hour Costa Brava outing with an English-speaking guide such as Nacho or Sergi. Walk roughly four miles along coves, beaches, and the Camí de Ronda, swim and snorkel in a protected coastal area, try optional cliff jumps, and finish with a generous local meal. Groups are capped at eight.

“Amazing hike, swimming spots and jumps into the sea. Great fun for the whole family - grown ups, 2 teenagers, and our 8 year old (it was a little tough for the little guy but Nacho found us a quick ice cream stop and we finished strong and happy). Lunch was excellent too. Cannot recommend Nacho and the trip enough.”

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Barcelona: Early Morning Montserrat Trip with Abbey and Hike

5.Early Morning Montserrat Trip with Abbey and Hike

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

Start before dawn in Barcelona and reach Montserrat around 7:30, before the crowds arrive. Visit the abbey and Black Madonna with guide Albert, then choose from three forest hiking routes, including a guided challenge or an easier independent walk. Return to Barcelona around 13:30 after five hours on the mountain.

“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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Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

6.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

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

Leave Barcelona in a comfortable eight-seat minivan for a guided Montserrat monastery visit and a real mountain hike. Guides such as Christian, Ramon, Bernard, and Amalia explain Catalan culture, geology, plants, and wildlife. Choose the 5.5-kilometer off-trail route or a shorter 3-kilometer downhill option, and bring lunch.

“We had a fantastic hike with Bernat who was very pleasant, knowledgeable and helpful. We spent, for us, the right amount of time viewing the monastery and the majority of time hiking and learning about the mountains and the flora. The snack provided was much appreciated. The hike is a tad difficult but doable and so worth it.”

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

7.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

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

Spend a full day beyond Barcelona on a 5-kilometer section of the Camí de Ronda. Guides such as Nacho, Tete, JB, and Sergio lead you through coves, pine woods, and sea cliffs, with time for snorkeling, swimming, optional low cliff jumps, and a local meal in Sant Feliu de Guíxols. Bring water shoes and snacks.

“It was very calm and peaceful. Tete did an amazing job in keeping us engaged and taking us around. Loved his energy.”

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Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Off the Beaten Path

8.Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Off the Beaten Path

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 188 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $87

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Barcelona with a guide such as Ramon, Christian, or Bernard, then visit Montserrat Abbey and hike about 5.5 km through the Natural Park. Expect steep sections, rocky paths, forest shade, big views, Catalan culture, and a little free time at the farmers market.

“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.”

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Montserrat Monastery with Easy Hike & Sitges Tour from Barcelona

9.Montserrat Monastery with Easy Hike & Sitges Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $98

Travel from Barcelona in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Alan, James, David, or Jordi. Visit Montserrat Basilica, take a roughly 45-minute mountain walk, then enjoy lunch and guided sightseeing in Sitges. Expect an active day, some uphill walking, and a group of no more than eight people.

“Very professional, Farrun our driver was very knowledgeable of the area, the hike downhill as a senior citizen was a little difficult but Farrun made sure we had good stops in the shade as it was hot, really enjoyed Montserrat, Sitges ok but too hot without much shade.”

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Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery, Funicular & Scenic Nature Walk

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

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

Travel from Barcelona in an air-conditioned eight-seater van with a group of no more than eight. Visit Montserrat Basilica, ride the steep Sant Joan Funicular, then walk mostly downhill through the Natural Park with guides such as Frank, Jordi, Juan, and Jesus. Expect history, mountain views, local cheese, and about six hours away from the city.

“Our tour guide Frank was phenomenal. His depth of knowledge was incredible, and he made sure that everybody was well taken care of. We truly enjoyed the tour.”

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Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

11.Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

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

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat in an eight-seat van, visit the basilica, then hike ancient mountain paths among rocky pillars, ravines, and wide views. Guides such as Uni, Jordi, Frank, and Jesús lead the day in English. Expect about two hours of real hiking, with poles provided and free time for cheese, cafés, and souvenirs.

“Franc is amazing, on time great guide and I loved the hike. It's about a 3 km hike and a total distance is about 6km Including the montserrat visit”

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Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

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

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

Leave Barcelona around 6:45 a.m. with Albert from Barcelona Horizon Tours and reach Montserrat near sunrise. Visit the Abbey and Black Madonna with little waiting, then hike about 7.2 kilometers with up to 365 meters of ascent. This small-group trip suits fit walkers who want mountain views, quiet paths, and an early return to Barcelona.

“I highly recommend this experience to see an incredible sunrise, beat the crowds and see amazing viewpoints. Albert was very responsive and helpful leading up to the trip and confirmed convenient pickup points near our hotel. THE DRIVE: The van was spacious and comfortable. Albert is a speedy driver up that mountain so be prepared for a wild ride. I recommend Dramamine if you get carsick easily- lots of twists and turns up and down the mountain road. THE WEATHER: It was quite chilly and windy the day we were there in January so dress in layers. The sunrise was breathtaking! THE BASILICA VISIT: One important thing to be aware…”

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Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from Barcelona

13.Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from Barcelona

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

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned vehicle for Rupit, a stone village in the Collsacabra region. After breakfast, hike roughly 2.5 hours through the Pre-Pyrenees to mountain viewpoints and a 120-meter waterfall. Guides such as Sam, Mariela, Antoine, and Martin add local history and natural details. Finish with a three-course Catalan lunch and drinks.

“Wow WOW WOOOOOWOWOW!! Remember to bring appropriate footwear. I thought it would be a stroll but it actually was a bit of a hike, however the views and the scenery was BREATHTAKING!!! You get a breakfast and a HUGE lunch included. We were extremely fortunate to be the only 2 that were on the tour. Our guide Dan went at our own pace and was very knowledgeable of the history, flora and fauna and geological aspects of Rupit and the Pyrenees. Best tour and experience of our time in Spain!!! Do it!!!”

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Best Barcelona Hiking Tours: Our Top 13

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

1.Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

2.Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

Montserrat Half Day with Cable Car and Easy Hike from Barcelona

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

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

4.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

Barcelona: Early Morning Montserrat Trip with Abbey and Hike

5.Early Morning Montserrat Trip with Abbey and Hike

Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

6.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

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

7.Costa Brava Easy Hike, Snorkel, Cliff-Jump & Meal

Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Off the Beaten Path

8.Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Off the Beaten Path

Montserrat Monastery with Easy Hike & Sitges Tour from Barcelona

9.Montserrat Monastery with Easy Hike & Sitges Tour from Barcelona

Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery, Funicular & Scenic Nature Walk

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

Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

11.Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

Montserrat very early : Hiking, Abbey, very small group

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

Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from Barcelona

13.Private Pre-Pyrenees Medieval Village Hike from Barcelona

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