The 4 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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