Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava tour from Barcelona: small group

Three regions in one day: monastery rock formations, a medieval city, and the Mediterranean coast.

This full-day small-group tour from Barcelona visits Montserrat's monastery and dramatic rock formations, walks the medieval old town and Jewish Quarter of Girona, and includes free time along the Costa Brava coastline. Groups stay under eight people, a professional guide leads in English or Spanish, and hotel pickup in central Barcelona is included. Food and drinks are not covered, and gratuities are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Montserrat, Girona and Costa Brava tour

• Hotel pick-up in Barcelona
• Travel to Montserrat mountains
• Explore Montserrat monastery and viewpoints
• Visit Montserrat Basilica
• Guided walk in Girona old town
• See Girona Cathedral and Arab Baths
• Visit Game of Thrones filming locations
• Free time at Costa Brava coastline
• Return to Barcelona

The Experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in central Barcelona and a drive into the Montserrat mountains in an air-conditioned van. Your guide outlines the itinerary as you leave the city, then walks you around the monastery complex and surrounding viewpoints. Montserrat's distinctive landscape—jagged rock formations rising from the valleys—frames centuries of pilgrimage and Catalan spiritual life. You'll enter the Montserrat Basilica, one of Catalonia's most significant religious buildings, and have time to take in panoramic views over the peaks and valleys that make this setting one of the most distinctive landscapes near Barcelona.

From Montserrat, the route continues to Girona, a medieval city with narrow stone streets, ancient city walls, and one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish Quarters. Your guide walks you through the historic center, pointing out landmarks like Girona Cathedral and the Arab Baths while explaining the city's Roman origins and medieval history. Several streets and buildings were used as filming locations for Game of Thrones, and your guide will identify them as you pass through. The guided walk lets you absorb the architecture and heritage without navigating the old town on your own.

The final stop is the Costa Brava, where you have free time to explore the charming coastal surroundings at your own pace. Stroll through picturesque streets, admire Mediterranean views, and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of one of Spain's most beautiful coastal regions before the drive back to Barcelona. The tour runs 11 hours total, with the guide and transport arranged so the three regions fit into a single day without you building the logistics yourself.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
• guided visits to Montserrat monastery and basilica, Girona's medieval old town and Jewish Quarter, and the Costa Brava coastline.
• entrance to the Montserrat Monastery.
• hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in central Barcelona.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• small group of up to eight people.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by In Out Barcelona Tours

Is this one for you?Book the group tour if you're comfortable with a set schedule and want to share the cost with other travelers; choose the private tour if your group wants flexibility to linger at any stop or prefer to travel just with people you know.

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Top questions

What is inside the Montserrat Basilica that I'll see on this tour?

The Montserrat Basilica is located within the monastery complex and is one of Catalonia's most significant religious buildings. Your guide will explain its history, architectural features, and its role in centuries of pilgrimage, and you'll have time to observe the interior and appreciate the spiritual atmosphere of the site.

How much time do I spend in each place on this tour?

The tour is structured across Montserrat, Girona, and Costa Brava over 11 hours total from pickup to drop-off. Montserrat includes the monastery complex and basilica with viewpoints; Girona is a guided walk through the medieval old town and Jewish Quarter; and Costa Brava offers free time to explore the coastline at your own pace before returning to Barcelona.

Will the guide point out Game of Thrones filming locations in Girona?

Yes, your guide will identify several streets and buildings in Girona's historic center that were used as filming sites for Game of Thrones and explain how the city's architecture and streets were transformed on screen.

Is food included, or should I bring money for lunch?

Food and drinks are not included in the tour, so you'll want to bring money or plan to eat during the free time at Costa Brava or in Girona if you wish.

Can I book this tour in a language other than English or Spanish?

The tour is offered in English or Spanish; you'll choose your language when booking. Both options include the same sites, guide, and itinerary.

What's the difference between the group tour and the private tour option?

The group tour runs with up to eight people and departs on a set schedule; the private tour is just your group, allowing you to set the pace and spend more time at any stop. Both include hotel pickup, the same sites, and a professional guide.