Tony is an amazing tour guide! He explained everything so well, and we finished the entire tour with big smiles and happy faces. Highly recommended! Thank you, Tony, for making our experience so enjoyable!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional local guide
- Guided visit to Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava
- Entrance to the Montserrat Monastery
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Full-day tour
- Small-group up to 8 people
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Begin your day with convenient hotel pick-up in central Barcelona. Meet your guide before setting off in a comfortable van toward the Montserrat mountains. Your guide will outline the day’s itinerary and provide context about the regions you’ll be visiting as you leave the city behind.
Arrive at Montserrat, a mountain range known for its unique rock formations and spiritual significance in Catalonia. Walk around the monastery complex and surrounding viewpoints as your guide explains the history of Montserrat, its role as a pilgrimage site, and its importance to Catalan culture. Enjoy time to take in panoramic views over the valleys and rugged peaks that make this setting one of the most distinctive landscapes near Barcelona.
Enter the Montserrat Basilica, located within the monastery complex and one of Catalonia’s most significant religious buildings. Learn about the basilica’s history, architectural features, and its role in centuries of pilgrimage. Your guide will provide context while allowing time to observe the interior and appreciate the atmosphere of this important spiritual site.
Continue to the historic city of Girona for a guided walk through its well-preserved medieval old town. Explore narrow stone streets, ancient city walls, and the Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in Europe. As you walk through the historic center, your guide will point out locations used as filming sites for Game of Thrones, explaining how Girona’s architecture and streets were transformed on screen. Pass by key landmarks such as Girona Cathedral and the Arab Baths while learning about the city’s Roman origins, medieval history, and cultural heritage.
The journey continues along the Costa Brava, where you'll have free time to explore the charming coastal surroundings at your own pace. Stroll through picturesque streets, admire Mediterranean views, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of one of Spain's most beautiful coastal regions. Take in the scenery, capture memorable photos, or simply unwind by the sea before returning to Barcelona.
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Reviews
We had an absolutely wonderful experience on the Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Full-Day Small Group Tour! Everything was well organised, and the places we visited were absolutely beautiful. It was a fantastic way to explore several stunning destinations in one day. A special mention goes to our tour guide and driver, Tony, who was simply awesome! He was friendly, professional, approachable and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared interesting facts and stories along the way, making each destination even more enjoyable. There were 9 of us in total, including Tony, which made the experience feel personal and intimate without feeling rushed. He also went the extra mile by kindly lending me his power bank when I needed one. Such a thoughtful gesture, and a perfect example of his genuine care for his guests. At €211.70 for two people, we genuinely felt it was great value for money considering the full-day experience, hotel pickup, transportation and the opportunity to visit three incredible destinations. It was well worth it! Thank you, Tony, for making our day so memorable. Your knowledge, kindness and excellent service truly made a difference. Highly recommended! Best for: Couples, small groups and travellers who want to explore Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava in one memorable day without the hassle of organising transport themselves. Especially recommended if you enjoy informative tours with a friendly and knowledgeable guide like Tony!
Wonderful experience, Rodrigo, our guide, was great, always taking care of the group, he know the places and their history very good.
This was a wonderful small group tour! Vincent is a great guide and we all had a great time. All 3 locations were interesting, beautiful and charming! We definitely recommend Vincent and this tour.
Adel and the driver were amazing. Highly recommend those two.
Vicente was an awesome guide, I highly recommend him
Vincent was a wonderful tour guide sharing lots of history and information at each place. And, Joaquin was a fantastic safe driver! We enjoyed our day!
Mario was an awesome and friendly guide. Very accommodating as we asked to adjust the itinerary slightly. He encouraged us to go to certain attractions in the city of Ginoma that we thought we didn’t want to do, and we were so glad he did!
Get out of the big city and tour some beautiful areas…Montserrat was incredible! Very good tour. Girona was also priceless… good tour, at our own pace, private driver, priceless!
Mario was a very personable, fantastic guide who is very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the areas. Wonderful driver too! Highly recommend asking for him on your tour!
The guide Rodrigo Was excellent driving , guiding and explaining everything. I would recommend him.
The tour vehicle never showed up. We called the tour operator and they tried to contact the driver/guide for 30 minutes with no success. We booked the tour, on Viator, in advance. The tour operator, which is not Viator, they are independent and use Viator as a booking site, said they would cancel the tour and refund us. I am still waiting for the refund. The day prior we received a different departure time and sent 2 messages to the tour operator to question if the time was correct. We received no response. We were fortunate to be able to book a tour with another operator and get to the meeting point in time.
An amazing experience with Dulce! She covered Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava beautifully, explaining the history, culture, and interesting stories of every place in great detail. Her guided walks felt like travelling through history. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate throughout the journey. Highly recommended! Thank you, Dulce, for making the experience so memorable! Ofcoarse the safe and sound trip by driver Wander
Dulce, our guide, did a wonderful job guiding us through the 3 stops of the tour. She is a treasure trove of information and seems to know everything about any question asked. It was a nice mix of guided tour and free time. All 3 stops seemed to be about the right length. It was an excellent overview to all 3 very beautiful and very different stops. Our driver did an excellent job getting us to our stops efficiently and safely.
Great excursion with Dulce and driver Wander. Dulce was very knowledgeable of the area and gave us a great tour. We highly recommend this tour.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Day Exploring Catalonia with Miquel! What an incredible day! Our Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava small-group tour was one of the highlights of our time in Spain. The scenery was breathtaking, the destinations were fascinating, and the entire experience was made even more special by our wonderful guide, Miquel. Miquel was knowledgeable, personable, friendly, and professional throughout the day. He shared his knowledge of the region's history, culture, and traditions in a way that was both interesting and engaging. He made sure everyone felt comfortable, welcomed our questions, and helped bring each destination to life. His enthusiasm and genuine care for his guests made all the difference. From the spectacular mountain setting of Montserrat to the historic streets of Girona and the beautiful Costa Brava, every stop offered something memorable. Although it was a full day of exploring, Miquel made the journey enjoyable from beginning to end. We cannot recommend this tour highly enough, and Miquel deserves special recognition for making it such a wonderful experience. If you are visiting Barcelona and considering a day trip beyond the city, book this tour and hope you are fortunate enough to have Miquel as your guide! Thank you, Miquel, for a fantastic day and memories we will treasure for years to come!
Great tour. Miquel picked us up from where we were staying told us lots of history and facts from each of the areas we went to. We got to see so much. Highly recommend
Very easy and relaxed. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional.
The experience was amazing and very informative. Our guide Hengameh gave us a very detailed i formation of each places we visited. Thanks also to our driver Augustine, who made our trip smooth and safe from pick up to drop off to and from our hotel.
This was a fabulous 11 hour day covering so much! A lot of the day was taken up by driving but it was well worth it - and we saw all the sites promised. Our guide - Hengmeh was helpful and knowledgeable and added a lot to the tour. The driver Augustin was also very good. I highly recommend this tour as a good introduction to three major sites in Catalan.
This was a nice tour, especially Montserrat and Girona. We could have spent less time in Costa Brava. Dulce was very knowledgeable regarding Girona and we learned quite a bit there.
Aleix, our private guide & driver provided so much in depth knowledge of the region’s history and culture that he blended with his personal family connections of Spain & Europe. On top of that, he was a really nice guy. Customized our requested tour of Montserrat and Girona. If you can afford a private tour, do it. If not, we met several other guides that Aleix works with and they all exuded that aura of friendliness and camaraderie that should bode well if you book a small group tour.
Vincent our guide was excellent, very engaging and informative. We greatly enjoyed his knowledge and local stories. Our driver,Joaquin was always on time and drove very well. We enjoyed Monserrat, Girona and Costa Brava, all were gorgeous!
Our tour with Aleix was absolutely wonderful. We wanted to get a lot done pre-cruise so 3 stops in one day sounded great. I appreciate how well Aleix communicates throughout the tour. He texted me the evening before and confirmed pickup location. At every stop, he informs us how much time we have and the time and place to return. Extremely organized. Also enjoyed the history and local knowledge he shares. Don’t hesitate to do this tour!
Vincent was a Wonderful insightful guide with a great sense of humour and abounding knowledge Excellent day out Compliments to our driver as well
Amazing tour. Vincent did a great job and driver too. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had a wonderful time exploring Costa Brava, Girona, and Montserrat with Mario! He was knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and an excellent, safe driver. As a family of six, including a senior and two children, we really appreciated his care, flexibility, and attention to everyone’s needs. He made our trip comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Barcelona! It’s a fantastic way to explore these beautiful destinations, and having Mario as your guide makes the experience even better. Highly recommended for families traveling with children and seniors!
Had a great tour with Mario. He guided and drove us to costa brava, girona and Montserrat! Amazing personality and introduced us to Spanish music and artists!
We did the Costa Brava, Girona and Montserrat tour with Mario and loved it. He was organized, friendly and full of great stories, and we had enough free time at each stop. The trip is extra special for us because my partner and I got engaged during our stay in Catalonia. Highly recommend Mario!
We had a great time and our guide Hengameh and driver Wander got us to the sites safely and avoided major traffic that made our trip very enjoyable. We saw amazing things, learned a lot and had a fabulous day!
We had a very wonderful experience on this tour. The locations are very very beautiful and we got to see the european countryside. Esp montserrat and girona are very much worth it. Our guide Hengameh was very knowlegable and gave us a lot of information thus enriching our overall experience. The driver Wander was very cooperative as well. Overall one of the best day trips. Highly recommended.
What a great day with Vincent and Joaquin! Great narratives of the sites a S well as a better understanding of Spanish culture & traditions! Had a cha Nice to practice my Spanish too. Extra benefits were new acquaintances from around the world! Lucky us to get this dynamic duo on our first day in Barcelona.
Albert was amazing and Polite
The tour is amazing. The guide Anatoli was given great explanation & joy.
David our driver was very patient with us and wanted to assure us that we got the best and our most important parts of the tour with the time we had. His food and coffee recommendations were spot on and knowledge of the areas we visited enlightening. Great choice in travel music was a side benefit and he offered witty conversations.
My family and I had an amazing experience during our tour with David! He picked us up at our hotel lobby at 10 AM and from the start, he asked us questions on what we expected from the trip and what our main focus was so that he could get a much better understanding of the type of experience we were expecting so that he can curate the tour specifically for us. During our drive to Monserrat, he explained to us the history of Monserrat and pointed out some landmarks that we passed by on the way there. When we arrived at Monserrat, he briefed us on the landmarks and the history behind them. David is very knowledgeable on what he is talking about and explained it in a way that was very easy to understand and explained it in an interesting way that kept my attention when he was talking and really made take in the vibes and the atmosphere of the place. Monserrat is a very beautiful place and even though there were huge crowds everywhere and it was busy, David made sure to keep our tour feel as private as possible. He offered to take photos of my family and I in popular places. We appreciated that very much! After Monserrat, he took us to Costa Brava which is a very beautiful place! I loved it! It was a beautiful and relaxing atmosphere and I was amazed by everything around me. He recommended a restaurant there and what dishes we should try and everything was absolutely delicious! I loved that during the entire tour, he gave as ample time to explore by ourselves and purchase things from stores and gift shops. He was very prompt when meeting at the meeting points. During the entire tour from when he picked us up at 10 Am in the morning up to when he dropped us back to our hotel at around 7pm, my family and I had an amazing time with David! He mentioned that he had other tours and I would absolutely book a tour with him again! David, moltes gràcies per fer-nos el recorregut! Ets un guia increïble! Fins la propera, amic meu! Molt bé!
It was a wonderful trip, we had a nice time. Anatoli was a great tour guide, highly recommended.
We had an excellent trip Montserrat, Costa Brava, and Girona with our guide Dulce. She was very passionate about Barcelona and the various locations and knowledgeable. Only 6 people total in our van and all were wonderful. The locations were all amazing but this involves a lot of driving and not a lot of time at each location. I would recommend seeing Montserrat as a half day trip if you have the time. It would be better to get more time to wonder around each site but as the trip currently is you leave at 8 am and get back between 6 and 7 pm depending on traffic.
Dulce, our guide for the day was highly informative and witty. She guided us all the way from pickup till drop off without any hitch. Wander , our driver ensured a safe and efficient drive to all our destinations.
Was a great trip. Wished I separated days. It would have been better.
This tour is a true appetizer to some of the most intriguing sites in Catalunya. From the misty mountains of Montserrat, down to Tosso where we get a peak of the Mediterranean sea from Costa Brava, all the way to Girona where we step into medieval history. Dulce, our guide, rain or shine was excellent and very imformative every step of the way. Wander the driver was excellent and got us to each destination in great time. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wants a taste of a little bit of everything and who doesnt mind a bit of adventure along the way. Think of this tour as a sneak peak of each location, you definitely get to see the highlights, and the guide did excellent going in depth as much as she could considering it was a day trip with 3 sites. Definitely listen to the heads up, bring water, wear walkable shoes, and rain or shine the tour will go on so dress for the weather as you need. Our group had a decent mix of ages groups and everyone enjoyed themselves immensely.
Vincente was excellent!! Very knowledgeable of the region, shared terrific stories. A very well planned, organized and enjoyable day! Vincente and driver Joaquin were a great team!
Miguel was the best driver and tour guild ever very funny and knowledgeable
This is the best tour to see the most in one day Miguel was a fantastic guide very knowledgeable of the history a great driver we definitely recommend
Mano was absolutely fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He had knowledge and humor combined into an amazing lesson of the places we went. The weather was not wonderful in the morning part of our excursion but it didn’t matter because of our wonderful guide. I will recommend Manu to any of my friends who are coming to Barcelona and interested in this tour. Again, the tour was amazing but I don’t think it would have been this amazing without manu.
An amazing day with Miquel. An excellent guide and driver. Book with him, you will have a great view of Montserrat, Girona and the Costa Brava.
Great variety of places. Loved all 3. Not much shopping time but I think it’s a fabulous way to see a lot
Had a wonderful day trip to Montserrat, Girona, Costa Brava with an amazing guide, Miquel. It was clear he is very experienced and he made the trip very fun. Highly recommend.
Great day trip with tour guide “Miquel, Miguel, Mike, Uncle Mike.” The pickup and drop off from the hotel was a great feature. I felt really comfortable with Miguel’s driving. He was informative and had a positive, funny personality. Girona was my favorite part of the day!
Excellent trip and beautiful places! Only one suggestion if we could get some more time at Girona, since our car was late by 25 mins maybe because of that there was no free time at Girona but was available at Montserrat and Costa Brava. We were dropped at 7.30pm which we could be dropped at 8/8.30pm also like other Viator Day trips.
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