15 Long Lunches in Barcelona to Build a Day Around

1.Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,290 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $81Our pick

This 7 to 8-hour Barcelona day trip combines Montserrat’s Basilica, mountain views, and a cogwheel train ride with a winery visit, three organic wines, and either tapas or a full lunch. English-speaking guides such as Toni, Thais, Mariana, and Laia lead the day, though the winery may vary.

“We had an amazing day at Montserrat. It’s a beautiful place with incredible views, and we really enjoyed the delicious food at the small market. Our guide was very helpful, and all the guides on our bus offered great service and had fantastic energy. I definitely recommend this trip!”

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2.Montserrat with Black Madonna & Medieval Winery with Tapas/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,209 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat, with guided monastery access, free time for the Black Madonna, trails, or funiculars, then visit a family-run winery in a 10th-century castle for tapas or lunch and three ecological wines.

“Vince from Castle experience is great. Efficient and funny. He is passionate and considerate to every member of the group, but both you and the elderly. You are Also knowledgeable and ha a lot of stories to tell for the sightseeing part. MONTSARRAT is also a wonderful place to visit.”

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3.Montserrat and Winery Tour with Tapas or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,695 reviews · from $61

Take a guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, ride the cogwheel train, visit Santa Maria Abbey, and enjoy free time. Choose a half-day return or continue to Oller del Mas for three wines, tapas, or a traditional multi-course lunch.

“Xavi was fantastic, super knowledgeable and very fun! Would definitely go again!!”

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4.Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,391 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Leave Barcelona for a full day on Costa Brava’s coast. Paddle through caves and coves, snorkel for fish, starfish, urchins, and perhaps octopus, then choose a safe cliff jump. Guides such as Sergio, René, Marc, and Tete lead the outing, with transport, gear, lunch, and injury insurance included.

“This tour was absolutely amazing — kayaking, snorkeling, and cliff jumping in such a stunning setting! René was an incredibly skilled and friendly guide who made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable the whole time. His knowledge of the area and relaxed attitude created the perfect atmosphere for adventure and fun.”

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5.Montserrat Lunch & Wine at Farmhouse Small Group from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,368 reviews · from $95

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat with a bilingual guide, explore the Benedictine monastery and mountain views, then enjoy a two-course Catalan farmhouse meal, dessert, and drinks. The group is limited to 12, with an optional Black Madonna visit and time for the market or gardens.

“Tour was wonderful. The ride to Montserrat was breathtaking. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The farmhouse lunch was delicious.”

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6.Montserrat Visit & Lunch at Farmhouse Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,313 reviews · from $110

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat in a premium small group, tour the Benedictine abbey, and enjoy free time before a three-course farmhouse lunch with drinks. Guides such as Mateo, Lucas, Katia, and Isabel have led especially engaging outings, though guide assignments vary.

“Everything went great Katia and Zonghi were great guides. Made us laugh and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!”

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7.Montserrat Full Day Tour with Farmhouse Lunch and Winery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,068 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend nine hours with a small group exploring Montserrat, home of the Black Madonna, then ride the cogwheel train down to a 12th-century farmhouse in Bages for local food, wine, and liquor tasting. Guides such as Brian, Oriol, Francesco, and Xavi are known for lively storytelling.

“Wonderful tour highly recommend. Julio was so professional and informative very well organized tour. Great lunch and winery tour. Lots of time to wander around.”

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8.Montserrat & Winery Visit Tour with Traditional Farmhouse Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,035 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about 10 hours with a small English-speaking group visiting Montserrat, its basilica, trails, and optional funicular, then continue to Penedès for a family winery tour, four tastings, and a traditional farmhouse lunch. Guides such as Sergio, Xavier, and Nuria are known for clear local insight.

“This tour was great. Montserrat was beautiful. Sergio was knowledgeable and made great recommendations even after the tour.”

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9.Costa Brava Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 945 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Marta, Pablo, Nu, or Alex, traveling from Barcelona to Costa Brava beaches, Blanes Botanical Garden, a traditional family restaurant, and Tossa de Mar. You get coastal views, free time, lunch with a drink, and the choice to swim, shop, or explore.

“Wonderful drive up the coast. Nice cove to enjoy the ocean. Lunch was awesome. Tour guide Nu and driver Raul were both very attentive and helpful. We met some great new people on this tour!”

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10.Costa Brava Kayaking and Snorkeling Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 778 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned van for S’Agaró, then kayak beneath the Camino de Ronda, snorkel, swim, and try optional cliff jumps with a certified sea-kayak guide. Groups cap at eight, lunch follows, and guides such as Marc, Henry, Mateo, and Rene are known for keeping mixed-age groups together.

“This was a good experience, but not a great one. I purposely chose the “small group” trip over larger group trips advertised and paid more for it. However, this ended up being a large group that was simply broken into two vans of eight each and all the challenges that come with wrangling a large group that I was trying to avoid ensued. I am someone who has kayaked and snorkeled most of my life, and was really looking forward to those activities. However, I was also not happy to find that the only kayaks available were two person kayaks and, unfortunately, the person I was paired with was inexperienced,…”

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11.Montserrat with Winery, Lunch, and Train Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 525 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $63

Travel from Barcelona to Montserrat for a guided monastery visit, free time, and optional cogwheel train ride. Full-day options add a Catalan lunch, tapas, and wine tasting at Oller del Mas, a 10th-century castle winery. Guides such as Lesley, Laia, Xavi, and Elena bring the history to life.

“Loved the entire experience. Montserrat is a must see if visiting Barcelona”

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12.Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Barcelona to Cala de Sant Francesc, Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, Blanes, and Tossa de Mar with an English-speaking guide. Choose beach time or gardens, enjoy a substantial local lunch with one drink, and explore a medieval seaside town in a group of up to 16.

“I'm so happy I took this tour while in Spain! This was about an 8 hour tour, with a few guided activities and also free time where you can branch off from the group and do your own thing for awhile. The price included a traditional Spanish lunch, which was a great experience. We had Martha as a tour guide and she was so informative, giving us the history of Spain, and also very funny and kind. She made the experience even better. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Spain!”

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13.Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Barcelona for a full Costa Brava day with kayaking, snorkeling, caves, coves, cliff jumping, lunch, beach time, and free photos. Guides such as Tim, Ola, and Nico keep beginners involved and groups safe. Transport, equipment, insurance, and a maximum of 12 people are included.

“Tim was absolutely amazing on our Costa Brava tour! Super energetic, engaging, and made the whole experience fun from start to finish. He kept the van ride lively with jokes, trivia, and fun facts, so the drive flew by. There were a couple of younger kids on the tour, and Tim was fantastic with them — keeping them entertained and involved the whole time. He was also incredibly patient and supportive with the novice kayakers and those feeling a bit nervous about snorkeling or diving. You could tell he was really attentive to everyone’s needs and comfort level. Out on the water, he even shared some great stories (don’t worry…”

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14.Tot Montserrat: Transport, Museum Tickets, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 433 reviews · from $79

Travel independently from Barcelona to Montserrat with return train transport, your choice of rack railway or cable car, Santa Cova funicular access, museum and audiovisual admissions, and a Catalan lunch. Allow a full day for the monastery, mountain paths, views, and cultural sites.

“Lovely place to visit for a day trip from Barcelona.”

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15.Costa Brava Kayak and Snorkel Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 405 reviews · from $101

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Arc de Triomf to S’Agaró for a guided kayak and snorkel outing. Guides such as Tim, Ola, Isabelle, and Oscar keep the mood light while you paddle past coves, snorkel, enjoy a picnic, and have three hours of beach time.

“Tim was the best guide I’ve ever experienced, we felt incredibly safe. This was the most beautiful ocean I’ve ever seen, the coves and rock formations are breathtaking. I’m someone who’s usually terrified of the ocean but I felt comfortable and safe the entire time. We had so much fun and Tim got amazing photos of us. It was an experience of a lifetime.”

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