Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona
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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona
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Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 12h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Guided visit of Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava
- Montserrat Abbey entrance.
- Arabs baths entrance (Sundays is closed, so will be replaced by another activity)
- Multilingual Professional guide
- Exclusive full day trip
- Lunch in a traditional restaurant if upgrade option is selected or enjoy free time for lunch
What's not included- Tips (optional)
- Lunch
- Food or beverages unless specified
- Hotel pick up
- Start:
- Carrer de Martí i Franquès, 15, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
End:- Av. Diagonal, 355, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, SpainCasa de les Punxes
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6874P164- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6874P164
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Itinerary
- Carrer de Martí i Franquès, 15, Les Corts, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
- Pass byMontserrat
- 1Pass byGirona
- 2Pass byTossa de Mar
- 3Pass byBarcelona
- Av. Diagonal, 355, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, SpainCasa de les Punxes
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- A6301PHmara0 contributionsGreat experience!Lucas was a phenomenal guide! He was kind and great in explaining the journey! The monastery was stunning and you felt such great connection to the sculptures and view!Written October 11, 2024
- 594beverleyd0 contributionsMontserrat and lunchWhat a wonderful day, very good guid in Roger. Montserrat was amazing and the restaurant La Vinya Nova was the best ever. Very friendly, delicious food and came away with a bottle of wine.Written October 11, 2024
- joz9650 contributionsA wonderful day at Montserrat!Roger was informative, kind and attentive to everyone. The tour was a great balance of history and culture. Perhaps a little more free time would be good in Montserrat, but there is only so much you can do in a day.Written October 11, 2024
- ez8660 contributionsWhat a great day...A great tour, super informative, the right balance of informative and helpful - a bit more free time in Montserrat would be better to give an opportunity to walk around a bit more. Roger our guide was excellent!!!!Written October 11, 2024
- Sunshine2363300 contributionsSecond most must do!Roger is a 10 of a 10! Must do tour! Incredible views and meal was spectacular! Must do!! Maria from Canada Friend trip. Ps. Ask for more vino lolWritten October 11, 2024
- portiaw2850 contributionsEasy, Informative and pleasant.Rodger was great and extremely informative - great facts the whole way (even one’s outside the designated tour). The trip itself was enjoyable and easy… exactly what you want when booking a tour! The wine was good and the food was just okay (probably better then other tours offer, but still could be better) - I’m a picky eater, but no one had complaints at the table. More time at Montserrat would be great too (maybe an earlier start in order to do so).Written October 11, 2024
- DayTrip6276910 contributionsExcelentOur tour guide Roger was excellent and the bus driver Jose brought us safe everywhere!’I would always recommend this trip to my friends and family. The Farmhouse lunch was really good like Spanish fresh meals and great red wine !!!Written October 11, 2024
- Camper537031174930 contributionsGreat time con la familiaWe had a great time and our guide Lucas did an amazing job. We are very happy with our experience today and I’d recommend the tour to anyone interested ☺️Written October 11, 2024
- rosemariep9340 contributionsChurch tour was greatExcellent tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly every thing was very great and beautiful I would definitely recommend my family and friends to come experience this amazing tourWritten October 11, 2024
- V3268TRmorganm0 contributionsMontserrat hiking tripLucas was a great tour guide! We had a blast hiking. Got to see all the views and had any of our questions answered. 10/10 would recommendWritten October 11, 2024
- Jeanie L0 contributionsI would definitely book this trip again.Han’s (tour guide) serves were top of the line. His knowledge of the history was very detailed and sophisticated. It was a great learning experience. The only downside of this booking was the location of gathering in the city (pick-up) was inconsistent in comparison to what I was notified in the order confirmation initially. The personnel at the counter was not very clear. This was very confusing for a tourist who has never been to Barcelona.Written October 10, 2024
- Camper438720 contributionsFun experienceTouring Monserrat was fun but the lunch after was the best part! Dined at a true farm to table location. Would have never found this restaurant on my own. Lovely location in the middle of an olive orchard, with delicious food and wine.Written October 10, 2024
- B4599KDsteves0 contributionsA must do if in BarcelonaWell worth the full day tour, especially if your get Lucas . The Monestery was amazing to see and the lunch afterwards was to die forWritten October 10, 2024
- 419zahidm0 contributionsIncredible impressionThis young man Lucas was a very funny and erudite person. Throughout the trip he informed us with important information and entertained us, it was an amazing experience. 🙂☀️👍🌿Written October 9, 2024
- Roving309784513930 contributionsGreat place, meh guideThe mountains and monestary were well worth the time. Beautiful, with a lovely farmers market. That said, our guide Isabel (sp?) was very hard to understand and made some tasteless remarks that were supposed to be humor. It rather spoiled what would have been a supreme day. The company should invest in "whispers" as we had in our other tours, and instruct their guides to be more careful about what is cringe worthy humor.Written October 9, 2024
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Julie B
13 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Bosco was our guide and did a great job given the circumstances. They overbooked our group (34 tourists), and didn't have an appropriate sized bus, so we left almost 90 min late.
The drive time to Montserrat is 45 min, and we arrived right as mass started, so we weren't able to go in right away. We got about 30 min of free time, then barely got to see inside montestary because the boys choir was about to sing which limited access.
2 hour bus ride to Girona got us there at 3, with limited restaurants open. My friend ans I ran off to get Xioxo crema pastries and rushed back to eat during our 1 hour free time.
Bosco walked us through town and showed is some Game of Thrones scenes. Unfortunately the cathedral and church closed right as we approached, and we left at 445.
We went to Lloret de Mar just in time to run up the hill (literally) and catch sunset views, then rush back to the bus.
I would never recommend this whole tour to anyone. Do Montserrat separately and enjoy Girona and Lloret on your own.
The drive time to Montserrat is 45 min, and we arrived right as mass started, so we weren't able to go in right away. We got about 30 min of free time, then barely got to see inside montestary because the boys choir was about to sing which limited access.
2 hour bus ride to Girona got us there at 3, with limited restaurants open. My friend ans I ran off to get Xioxo crema pastries and rushed back to eat during our 1 hour free time.
Bosco walked us through town and showed is some Game of Thrones scenes. Unfortunately the cathedral and church closed right as we approached, and we left at 445.
We went to Lloret de Mar just in time to run up the hill (literally) and catch sunset views, then rush back to the bus.
I would never recommend this whole tour to anyone. Do Montserrat separately and enjoy Girona and Lloret on your own.
Written February 7, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your tour guide work, but we apologize for the issues during the tour. We'll address these concerns for a better experience in the future. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back.
Written February 11, 2024
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Steven M
1 contribution
The tour of the three cities was full of great sites and experiences. Monserrat was beautiful and breathtaking. The monastery and Maré de Montserrat was gorgeous. Free time was not really enough to go and appreciate some of the views. But we loved sampling the cheeses and honey at the little pop up market on our way back to the tour us. Find Christina and she will treat you right. Girona was very beautiful as well. Be prepared for some hills and old cobblestone roads. Comfortable shoes are a must. One of the things that disappointed us was our tour guide didn’t know where a lot of the scenes from Game of Thrones actually were in the city. But we did some quick searches and were able to find a few of them ourselves. Lots of free time for lunch and walking around, but be careful because it goes quick. Finally our stop in Costa Brava was so well worth it. We traveled in the beginning of November and this town was not busy at all. The castle/fort had amazing views of the Ocean and we were just able to see the sunset as it got dark. Even at night, the castle all lit up was really nice to see as we enjoyed drinks and made friends by the ocean.
PROS: Great sample of what these towns have to offer. You have enough to see some amazing things in the time allotted.
CONS: lots of walking and hills so be prepared. Also they split the tour up into 1 groups which felt like I was back in school. Some friends we made at the beginning of the tour were of course in the other group. We didn’t care for one of our tour guides so we switched groups and Richard was fantastic!
Overall I would do this tour again especially knowing what to expect, but maybe during the summer to experience more of what Costa Brava had to offer.
PROS: Great sample of what these towns have to offer. You have enough to see some amazing things in the time allotted.
CONS: lots of walking and hills so be prepared. Also they split the tour up into 1 groups which felt like I was back in school. Some friends we made at the beginning of the tour were of course in the other group. We didn’t care for one of our tour guides so we switched groups and Richard was fantastic!
Overall I would do this tour again especially knowing what to expect, but maybe during the summer to experience more of what Costa Brava had to offer.
Written November 3, 2023
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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on your tour of the three cities. It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful and breathtaking sights in Monserrat and the lovely experiences at the monastery and Maré de Montserrat. It sounds like you had a great time sampling the local cheeses and honey at the pop-up market as well. Your advice about comfortable shoes for the hilly and cobblestone paths in Girona is very helpful for future travelers.
It's unfortunate to hear that your tour guide was not well-versed in the Game of Thrones filming locations in the city. However, I'm glad to hear that you were able to navigate and discover some of these spots independently. Additionally, your experience in Costa Brava, especially at the castle with its stunning views and the opportunity to enjoy the sunset and drinks by the ocean, sounds delightful.
Your insights into the pros and cons of the tour, including the walking involved and the group arrangements, are valuable for other travelers considering a similar tour. It's fantastic that you were able to switch groups and have a more enjoyable experience with a different guide.
Your overall positive sentiment about the tour and your willingness to experience it again, perhaps during the summer for a different perspective, is encouraging. I hope your future travels continue to be as fulfilling and enjoyable as this one. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out.
Written November 8, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alexandru V
11 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
The trip was amazing! I Recommend it to everyone coming for the first time in Barcelona or whereabouts. Both the driver and the tour guide are great and punctual people being at indicated place in time. Richard was our tour guide and he's a great guide, with a lot of knowledge about Cataluña, España and history in general, eager to share tales, fun or interesting facts from many areas, and with a really professional attitude, always making sure that no one is left behind, that everyone understands what is being explained and also a really nice guy helping everyone with photos, keeping things safe and mostly making sure everyone has an unforgettable trip. The trip consisted in Montserrat, we had a guided tour for an hour and learned a lot, enjoyed some breathtaking views and had an hour of free time to just wonder on our own, we used half of our free time for a quick and pleasant hike guided by Richard, after which we had enough time left to quicky visit the Montserrat art museum where we had the chance to see some great pieces from Caravaggio, Dali, Picasso, Degas and many others. We then continued to the city of Girona which has an incredible history, beautiful views (some were even locations where GoT was filmed) from the older city, which used to be a fortress even before the marvellous cathedral was built. Finally we headed to Costa Brava and reached Tossa de Mar which is a beautiful and quiet fisher town along the coast of the Mediterranean sea. Our tour was a bit shorter here but we still were able to learn some local history, movie knowledge and see some amazing places plus we can't complain as we had more time to enjoy the sea in the rest of our free time (no photos from there though as the weather was too good to waste any time). I'm really glad we booked this trip and we'd do any tour, anytime with such a nice crew! 10/10
Written May 14, 2023
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Alyssa T
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Nov 2023 • Couples
My husband and I went on this trip on November 23, 2023. Overall it was an amazing trip. We felt like there was the perfect balance of guide and free time to explore each city. During your free time you have the option to get food, shop, or explore. All three of the towns we went to felt very safe so we were able to explore each one for more that’s an hour each after the tour guide showed us some things. Our group was on the larger size, with 24 people, and the tour was done in Spanish and English. Our guide Isabella did a great job speaking loudly for everyone to hear, and giving good explanations of the things she showed us. The bus was very comfortable and we were able to take a siesta during one of the drives. Highly recommend!
Written November 25, 2023
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Vivien C
San Francisco, CA42 contributions
Bosco was an amazing tour guide! He was very entertaining and informative, showed us a lot of places with a good pace. He’s very patient, friendly and helps you out with pictures too. Everything we saw today was nice, the weather was good, the pace of the tour was perfect - we visited three different places today, this tour is so worth it!
Also the bus driver today was so professional - his maneuvering abilities down the small winding mountain road was really incredible. He even got out of the bus to redirect traffic when the bus ahead of us got stuck with incoming traffic because the turns were very cramped.
Also the bus driver today was so professional - his maneuvering abilities down the small winding mountain road was really incredible. He even got out of the bus to redirect traffic when the bus ahead of us got stuck with incoming traffic because the turns were very cramped.
Written September 25, 2023
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Paul H
Addison, TX2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Edward the tour in December requires good clothes, hats and gloves as the wind whips up in Montserrat! Also lots of steps and slopes so if you have a condition heads up!
Other than giving a warning on the web it was great. Robert(o) was very informative, knowledgeable and prepared. Would limit the time in the first two destinations to make sunset at the coast as we missed it by 15 mins.
Other than giving a warning on the web it was great. Robert(o) was very informative, knowledgeable and prepared. Would limit the time in the first two destinations to make sunset at the coast as we missed it by 15 mins.
Written December 21, 2023
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Carol O
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May 2024 • Couples
Just finished this tour. It’s a taste of the 3 locations. Really enjoyed it. Bosco
was our tour guide and was very informative and helpful. I did not like that the museum in the Jewish quarter of Gerona was closed since it was Sunday. At Monserrat some tourists came in with tickets for the liquor tasting and a sample of Coqo bread. That was not part of our tour but I would have liked it to be. I paid separately for the tasting, but the only way to get to try the delicious bread was to buy a huge loaf, which we did, and ate the whole thing! I also wish we had a bigger taste of Costa Bravo. I would have liked to have had more time in the shops there. I would even go back there for a separate trip. Our time in Barcelona is limited. Taking this tour helped to get to see places we wouldn’t have been able to see based on the amount of time we had in Barcelona. As for the many comments about the meeting place, it was changed last night and we were told at first to only take public transportation because of some streets closing. After calling, and having them check street closures, they said we could take a cab. As seniors in a strange country I did not want to take public transport, not knowing where we were going. The first cab driver refused to take us to the location and was confused. The second one took us. Everyone got there in time. Glad we went on this tour.
was our tour guide and was very informative and helpful. I did not like that the museum in the Jewish quarter of Gerona was closed since it was Sunday. At Monserrat some tourists came in with tickets for the liquor tasting and a sample of Coqo bread. That was not part of our tour but I would have liked it to be. I paid separately for the tasting, but the only way to get to try the delicious bread was to buy a huge loaf, which we did, and ate the whole thing! I also wish we had a bigger taste of Costa Bravo. I would have liked to have had more time in the shops there. I would even go back there for a separate trip. Our time in Barcelona is limited. Taking this tour helped to get to see places we wouldn’t have been able to see based on the amount of time we had in Barcelona. As for the many comments about the meeting place, it was changed last night and we were told at first to only take public transportation because of some streets closing. After calling, and having them check street closures, they said we could take a cab. As seniors in a strange country I did not want to take public transport, not knowing where we were going. The first cab driver refused to take us to the location and was confused. The second one took us. Everyone got there in time. Glad we went on this tour.
Written May 26, 2024
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Paradise36132950987
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Aug 2024 • Family
Today was good day with views of three beautiful places within Barcelona. Our tour guide Roger knew his history and was able to share based on location we were visiting. We had some issues during the tour, there were some who yelled at him but Roger kept cool and even bought entire tour bus ice cream to make up for making rest of us wait for those that paid for lunch with tour (restaurant issues at Giorna). Overall good day with lots of learning and experiencing beautiful sights
Written August 21, 2024
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genevir d
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • Couples
Tour Date: September 4, 2024 | Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava
Despite the weather not cooperating, I believe it was a blessing in disguise. The fog and stormy conditions made for a unique and memorable experience, and our driver, Raul, navigated the challenging weather with skill and ensured we reached the Mountain of Montserrat safely. In hindsight, if it hadn’t been raining, the heat, especially in Girona, could have made the day less enjoyable.
Our guide, Audrey, was exceptional. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, always ready to answer our questions or even research the answers if she didn’t know them. Both Raul and Audrey made sure everyone in the group felt safe and were back on the bus on time.
Girona is a stunning city with added charm due to its connection with Game of Thrones. However, the city’s rich history is far more impressive, and Audrey’s explanations brought it all to life. We also enjoyed a delicious meal of traditional Catalan dishes at Lepadits, where the chef and owner were welcoming and accommodating. Every dish served was a delight to my taste buds.
We ended our day with a short tour of Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava. Once again, Audrey’s knowledge of the history of the area was evident and added depth to the experience.
I highly recommend this tour, and I would specifically ask for Audrey as your guide if you want a truly enriching experience.
Despite the weather not cooperating, I believe it was a blessing in disguise. The fog and stormy conditions made for a unique and memorable experience, and our driver, Raul, navigated the challenging weather with skill and ensured we reached the Mountain of Montserrat safely. In hindsight, if it hadn’t been raining, the heat, especially in Girona, could have made the day less enjoyable.
Our guide, Audrey, was exceptional. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient, always ready to answer our questions or even research the answers if she didn’t know them. Both Raul and Audrey made sure everyone in the group felt safe and were back on the bus on time.
Girona is a stunning city with added charm due to its connection with Game of Thrones. However, the city’s rich history is far more impressive, and Audrey’s explanations brought it all to life. We also enjoyed a delicious meal of traditional Catalan dishes at Lepadits, where the chef and owner were welcoming and accommodating. Every dish served was a delight to my taste buds.
We ended our day with a short tour of Tossa de Mar in Costa Brava. Once again, Audrey’s knowledge of the history of the area was evident and added depth to the experience.
I highly recommend this tour, and I would specifically ask for Audrey as your guide if you want a truly enriching experience.
Written September 4, 2024
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Tyler A
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
This day trip was very well put together and executed by our guides Roger and Bosco! We went on the busiest day of the year for travel to Montserrat, the National day of Spain, and our guides knew exactly how to make the trip to Montserrat worth our while. We were in before the traffic could build up, saw the mist over the valley, and saw the basilica before the National day of Spain mass began. Roger and Bosco were able to add to our trip with stories and bits of information to make the bus rides more enjoyable. Girona was lovely as well, Roger new a few of the Game of Thrones site to point out and set us up for a busy few hours of free time. Lastly, Costa Brava was perfectly timed at golden hour and was my favorite stop of the trip. Roger was personable and wanted to get to know all his guests. 10/10 trip, would recommend.
Written October 12, 2023
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We are thinking about signing up for this trip but have a few questions.
1. Can you confirm the meeting place where we start and end in Barcelona? Depending on which website we view this trip, we get different starting locations.
2. Should we have breakfast before arriving to the meeting place or will there be opportunities to buy food before lunch?
3. Can you tell me more about lunch in Girona?
How long is the lunch break? About what time does it start and end?
For the upgrade option for lunch, what is the name of the restaurant and what is the menu?
If we choose to explore and get lunch on our own, how will that work? Where will the bus drop us off, and will it be in an area where there are several eating spots to choose from? Will you give us some restaurant recommendations? How do we meet up later with the others who chose the upgrade option for lunch?
Are most restaurants open on Monday?
3. Are all tickets to attractions included in this tour? Are there any extra fees we should know about (e.g., ticket to the Black Madonna, tickets for the funicular)?
4. Any discount for our group of 4 people?
5. Do you haver a toll free number or phone number in the United States we can call if we have more questions?
Thank you
Written September 10, 2024
You have to be at the meeting point no later than 8:15am. Once “attendance” is taken of guest taking excursion, you board the bus (5min walk from meeting point)
It’s a true 12 hour day, you get dropped off between 8:15-8:30 PM.
Written October 10, 2023
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