The 8 Private Hiking Tours in Barcelona That Earn Their Price

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

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

Travel from Barcelona in a comfortable eight-seat van with guides such as Frank, Jordi, Juan, or Jesus. Visit Montserrat’s basilica, ride the steep Sant Joan Funicular, then walk mostly downhill through the natural park before returning to the monastery market and Barcelona.

“The tour was okay. Our group became two groups in one so the tour was a little larger than expected, but not overwhelming. The hike and the Monserrat area was breathtaking.”

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2.Semi-Private Montserrat Monastery & Hiking Experience

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

Travel from Barcelona in an eight-seat van with a guide such as Uni, Jordi, Frank, or Jesús. Visit Montserrat Basilica, learn about the Black Madonna, hike ancient mountain paths, and finish with free time for cheese, cafés, and market stalls. The route is scenic but can be strenuous.

“We had a great experience and tour. Our guide Frank was very, very good. The place is very pretty, only thing going downhill walking is kind of strenuous so we should put something on the description and people will know as so many can't walk or have some disabilities. Other than that is a worth experience”

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3.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 in the Pre-Pyrenees. Walk cobbled lanes, hike rocky paths for about 2.5 hours, see a 120-meter waterfall, and finish with Catalan food and drinks. Guides such as Sam, Mariela, and Martin add local context.

“One of the highlights of our trip to Barcelona. So glad we booked this tour. Nice experience to get outside of crazy, but engaging and fun Barcelona. Our tour guide was David who did an awesome job guiding us during our exhilarating Pyrenees hike from and back to a small oldest town called Rupit. The sights were first-rate. It is not for people who are afraid of heights. It was semi-serious hiking! Make sure you're wearing comfy hiking/walking shoes. Breakfast and lunch were good! The lunch feast was actually amazing. Wonderful and gracious restaurant staff. For dessert, don't miss the ice cream drizzled with their local Ratafia - I still…”

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4.Private Costa Brava Hike and Snorkel from Barcelona with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $464

Trade Barcelona’s city streets for a guided Costa Brava hike from Platja de Castell. Walk past Iberian ruins, swim and snorkel in quiet coves, then enjoy a three-course lunch in Calella de Palafrugell. Guides may include Craig, Dan, or Mariela, and groups are limited to eight.

“Craig was a fantastic guide, he was very knowledgeable of the area and the country. He gave us a bunch of recommendations for the rest of our trip. The hike was gorgeous, so many beautiful views. We went cliff diving into the clear water! It was beautiful and so much fun. the restaurant at the end was 5 stars, authentic Spanish cuisine overlooking the beautiful fishing town of Calella. I’d do this excursion again and again! Highly recommend it ! Thank you Craig!”

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5.Montserrat: PRIVATE TOUR – Monastery, Cable Car & Soft Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 hours · from $218

Travel privately from Barcelona with local mountain guide Jordi Urbano or a member of his team. Visit Montserrat’s Benedictine monastery, see the Black Madonna, ride the mountain railway, and take an easy hike through the Natural Park before browsing the local market.

“The tour was excellent. Well informed. Hike with great views, five minutes up hill and mostly going down hill.”

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6.Private Tour: Costa Brava Hike from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $196

Leave central Barcelona at 8am for a private, seven-hour Costa Brava outing. Walk an easy section of the Cami de Ronda from Palamos to Calella de Palafrugell, with beaches, caves, pine trails, a Romanesque castle, and Salvador Dali’s old cabin. Guide Pere may lead the way.

“Pere the guide is very knowledgeable and willing to do that bit extra for the group. Great day out.”

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7.Private Hiking Tour of Montserrat with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join certified mountain guide Vladi for a private six-hour Montserrat outing from Barcelona. Visit the monastery, ride the Sant Joan funicular, and walk to Miranda de Santa Magdalena for wide Catalan views. Pickup is offered, and the moderate hike can be adjusted when needed.

“Wonderful hike of Monserrat. Guide was patient, modified the experience and assisted when needed for physical safety. Moderate hike.”

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8.Pyrenees Private Tour from Barcelona with Easy Hike & Cogwheel Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $462

Leave Barcelona at 8 a.m. in a private air-conditioned minivan with a local guide such as Ferran. Ride the cogwheel train to Nuria Valley, take an easy guided hike through the national park, visit the sanctuary and chapels, and explore Queralbs before returning. Lunch is not included.

“I cannot stress what an absolutely wonderful time we had on this day trip. it was jaw droppingly stunning but really it was the tour company Mont Escape Tours that made this trip so fantastic. Our driver and tour guide, Ferran was WONDERFUL. He was very knowledgeable and showed us so many sites in and around the Pyrenees. 7 STAR EXPERIENCE!!!”

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