Day trips and tours from Barcelona

Updated Feb 04 2024

Whether they are locals or tourists visiting Barcelona for a few days, people often like to make the most of the good weather and go on a day trip to Catalunya, enjoying the many places of interest that can be found relatively close to Barcelona, that are always worth seeing if you have the time.

You can visit the places that we have recommended in one day, but for the longer journeys, if you have time, it might be a good idea to stay overnight and spread the trip over a couple of days, therefore being able to take your time in seeing the sights.

Attractions and places of interest near Barcelona

PortAventura

During your holidays it’s very important that you have time to do whatever takes your fancy, and we have therefore included a selection of some of the best attractions and other places of interest in Catalunya, that you’ll be able to enjoy if you do decide to take a trip out of Barcelona.

Excursión a Montserrat

Excursión en autobús a Montserrat desde Barcelona

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Autobús ida y vuelta desde Barcelona

Incluye la visita a la Escolanía de Montserrat y senderismo

Barcelona Turisme

Figueres Dalí Girona

Visita guiada al Teatro Museo Dalí y excursión por Gerona

Reservar

Incluye la entrada al Teatro Museo Dalí

Incluye una visita guiada por Gerona

Tiqets

Port Aventura + info
Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey
Colònia Güell and Gaudí Crypt
Catalunya en Miniatura
PortAventura Day trip

PortAventura day trip

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Transfer by bus (return) from Barcelona is included

Barcelona Turisme
Colònia Güell

Colonia Güell & Gaudí Crypt

Buy

English language> Audio guide in English

Tiqets
Catalunya en Miniatura

Catalunya en Miniatura

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-20% online

Barcelona Turisme
Montserrat Express

Monastery of Montserrat (Transfer and visits)

Buy

English language Audio guide in English

Barcelona Turisme

Trips to towns that are close to Barcelona

Tossa de Mar

All of these charming towns, the majority of which are by the coast, are relatively close to Barcelona and these are great places to go for a day trip or for the weekend. They are ideal for going to the beach, or for a wander round their streets.

Calella de Palafrugell

125km

Costa Brava (Girona)

Coast town

Tossa de Mar

125km

Costa Brava (Girona)

Coast town

Sitges

40Km

Province of Barcelona

Coast town

L’Ametlla de Mar

150km

Province of Tarragona

Coast town

Pals

40Km

Province of Girona

Medieval village

Cadaqués

215Km

Costa Brava (Gerona)

Coast town

Besalú

175Km

Province of Girona

Medieval village

Peratallada

170Km

Province of Girona

Medieval village

The Costa Brava: an ideal holiday in summer and throughout the year

Calella de Palafrugell

Information soon online


Hiring a car or motorbike for a getaway

If you don’t have your own car with you, but would like to go on an excursion by car or moped which will give you the freedom to do everything at your own pace, then hiring a car or a motorbike could be the perfect option for you.

Whilst a car would be much more comfortable if you’re going to be away overnight, a moped might be a good alternative if you won’t have much luggage to take, and it will also save you money.

Car hire companies
Europcar
Avis
Hertz
Sixt
Motorbike hire companies
BCN Moto Rent
Rental Motor Bike
DH – Rent
Rental Motor Bike

The best coves and beaches near Barcelona

cove Tossa de Mar

If you’re somewhat tired of always going to the same beaches in Barcelona, you might like to consider going to one of the other beaches along the coast, that are not too far away from Barcelona.

Of course everyone has their own preferences and it’s hard to classify what constitutes “the best”, especially as Catalunya is so full of pretty beaches and coves, and we’re sure that you’ll find others that you like, but we would class these within the top 10 beaches in Catalunya.

Playa d’es Pianc

Cadaqués

Playa de Pineda de Mar

Pineda de Mar

Cala de la Roca Plana

Tarragona

Playa del Trabucador

Sant Carles de la Ràpita

Cala Aigua Xèlida

Tamariu

Cala Bona

Tossa de Mar

Playa de Sant Sebastià

Sitges

Playa de Sa Tuna

Begur

Cala Prona

Port de la Selva

Cala d’Aiguafreda

Begur

Cala del Pi

Platja d’Aro

Platja = Beach | Cala = Cove


Guided day trips from Barcelona

Premium Montserrat and Gaudí

Premium Montserrat & Gaudí

Booking

English language Guided tour in english & -10% online

Barcelona Turisme
Figueres Dalí and Girona

La Figueres de Dalí and Girona

Booking

English language Guided tour in Engilsh & -10% online

Barcelona Turisme
Wine Cava Tasting Tour

Wine & Cava Tasting Tour

Booking

English language Guided tours in English & -10% online

Barcelona Turisme
Pyrenees Vall de Núria

Pyrenees Vall de Núria

Booking

English language Guided tour in English & -10% online

Barcelona Turisme
Costa Brava Tour

Costa Brava Tour

Booking

English language English guided tour in English

Barcelona Turisme
Bodegas Torres, Montserrat and Sitges

Bodegas Torres, Montserrat & Sitges

Booking

English language Guided tour in English

Barcelona Turisme
Poblet Monastery

Poblet Monastery (Hotel and guided visits)

Booking

English language Guided visits in English

Barcelona Turisme
Hiking Costa Brava

Hiking along Costa Brava

Booking

English language Guided tour in English

Barcelona Turisme

Catalunya Bus Turistic

Catalunya Bus Turístic

The Catalunya Bus Turístic is a coach that leaves from Barcelona city centre and offers different day trips around Catalunya, to some places that are relatively close to Barcelona, and that generally attract the most interest from tourists.


Although this service is mainly aimed at tourists, it’s also ideal for anyone who lives in Barcelona but doesn’t have access to their own transport, or who would prefer to go on a trip without having to drive.

Catalunya Bus Turistic day trips

Premium Montserrat and Gaudí

Easy Montserrat

Dalí’s Figueres & Girona

Wine tour

Shopping Express (La Roca Village)

Pyrenees Vall de Núria

Barcelona és molt més (is much more)

Barcelona Tour

Some of the best restaurants close to Barcelona

paella Catalonia

There are so many restaurants that are a few kilometres from Barcelona, and that are really worth making the effort to go to, in order to enjoy Catalunya’s excellent gastronomic offerings. We have given you a few recommendations, which we think are some of the best.

Antic Casino

Pals

Info

El Pou

Sitges

Info

Es Balconet

Cadaqués

Info

Fonda dels Àngels

Horta de Sant Joan

Info

El Molí

Vielha

Info

Ca L’Estrany

Cabrils

Info

Cal Ganxo

Masmolets / Valls

Info

Restaurant Mare de la Font

Solsona

Info

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