Top 8 Hiking Trips in Barcelona

1.Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable Car

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

Travel from central Barcelona to Montserrat in a small air-conditioned van, with a certified guide such as David, Jordi, James, or Alan. Visit the monastery and cloister, ride the mountain transport when operating, take an easy hike, and enjoy free time for views, chapels, and snacks.

“Wonderful tour! We enjoyed every moment. Our guide Jordie was amazing! He is so passionate, knowledgeable and just a really nice person! We learned so much about Montserrat.”

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2.Montserrat Monastery & Scenic Mountain Hike

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

Travel from Barcelona in a group of up to eight, visit Montserrat’s Benedictine monastery, ride the funicular, and walk old pilgrimage paths through the natural park. Guides such as Frank, Juan, Jordi, and Jesus add useful history, geology, and plant knowledge. The hike is scenic but includes steep downhill sections.

“Frank, our guide was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, responsive, and very fun. Got there early in the morning, which is the way to go to avoid crowds and really enjoy. Scenery is very awesome. Must do if you’re ever near.”

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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

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned minivan for Montserrat’s ancient monastery, basilica, chapels, and mountain views. A local guide such as James, Alan, or David leads the visit, followed by a cable car ride and an easy but sometimes steep hike. Small groups make the six-hour outing personal and efficient.

“The hike down was a little steep but I’m an active 70 year old and managed it well. Our guide, James, did a great job! It was obvious that Montserrat was a meaningful place to him. He told so much about its history and on the hike was careful to point out naturally growing herbs and other plants. We saw a couple of mountain goats at a distance as well.”

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

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

Leave Barcelona for a nine-hour Costa Brava outing with a maximum of eight people. Walk the Camí de Ronda, swim and snorkel in protected coves, try optional cliff jumps, and finish with tapas, meats, vegetables, and local specialties. Guides include Nacho, Sergi, and Blondie.

“I booked this excursion not really knowing what to expect, but my partner and I had the BEST time! My partner and I had missed our morning alarm and our tour guide, Nacho, had reached out to us. Thankfully he was gracious enough to wait for us since the other people on the excursion had canceled last minute. The adventure description was very accurate - there was a fair amount of walking but it was honestly perfect because the views were stunning and the exercise felt great. The snorkeling was really fun (a bit chilly in October) but Nacho was so great in showing us all of the wildlife and…”

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5.Montserrat Hiking Experience & Monastery Premium Small Group Tour

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

Travel from Passeig de Gràcia in an eight-seat van, tour Montserrat Monastery, then hike 5.5 kilometers on steep, quieter trails with a local guide. Ramon, Christian, Bernard, Bernat, and Amalia have led this experience. Bring lunch, sturdy shoes, and water.

“This was the perfect tour for us. We got a little culture from our quick visit to the monastery but spent the majority of our time hiking the surrounding area. The hike was challenging (we are in our late 60's) but our tour guide made sure we had enough breaks for photos and commentary so we didn't feel rushed.”

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6.Montserrat Early Trip — Cable Car, Abbey & Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 205 reviews · from $100

Leave Barcelona around 6:25 to reach Montserrat near sunrise. With guide Albert, you visit the Abbey and Black Madonna, ride the Sant Joan funicular, hike to a mountain viewpoint, then return by rack railway or cable car. The small van holds up to seven people.

“This was an amazing! Albert picked us up from our hotel early early and we were at Montserrat before any other groups. We heard the monks sing and the Black Madonna right away with no wait at all. We then did a hike- it was great for us but you do need to be in somewhat decent shape. The views were amazing! We then had a few hours to do what we wanted and ended it with the cogswheel train down. Thank you Albert for an unforgettable day!!”

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7.Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Off the Beaten Path

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

Travel by minivan from central Barcelona to Montserrat, visit its Benedictine abbey with a local guide, then hike 5.5 km through the Natural Park. Guides such as Ramón, Christian, Bernard, and Amalia explain Catalan culture, geology, plants, and legends in a group of up to eight.

“Ramón was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about the history, the trail, and even recommendations during our stay in Barcelona. We had the perfect day for hiking. Did a great job of taking breaks throughout. Would say the hike was beginner friendly but slightly difficult parts of the path. Very happy we booked this tour!”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Barcelona to Montserrat and Sitges with a guide such as Alan, James, Jordi, or David. Visit the basilica, take a 45-minute mountain walk, then enjoy Sitges beaches, old-town sights, and free time for lunch.

“Very friendly guide and beautiful place. I chose not to do the hike, cannot comment on it. Sitges is the best beach! Perfect for children”

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