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1. Via Ferrata Climbing Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Climbing our via ferrata is an exhilarating way to discover the natural beauty of Catalonia. Experience the adrenaline rush of climbing a via ferrata on this unique tour with your own highly skilled local guide. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route, basically, a modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically fixed to the rock. With the aid of a via ferrata kit, climbers can secure themselves to the safety cable, limiting any fall. The cable can also be used as aid to climbing, and additional climbing aids, such as iron rungs, pegs, carved steps and even ladders and bridges are often provided.
Inclusions: Bottled water, All activities, Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By catbong999
Did this via airbnb with a good local guide, Jordana. She was very knowledgable and could answer any questions we asked. The route was well thought through to accommodate me as a wheelchair user snd there were no difficulties in getting around. Would recommend to any wheelchair user.
2. Private Day tour : Tarragona, Spain in times of the Roman Empire
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The tour takes you to one of the oldest cities in Spain where Roman built the capital of the province Hispania. We'll find an impressive amphitheater and we'll visit the circus, which in Roman times was used for popular games and competitions. Later we'll discover the past of the town strolling around the charmy historical district. We'll also lead to the Gotic Cathedral and will visit its magnificient interior. Finally we'll have a nice lunch and stroll on the fishermen district by the old harbour. We'll reach Tarragona by train, which is about 1h15-20 from Barcelona, and will come back also by train.
Inclusions: Train tickets to/from Tarragona are included, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By mhw51689
We had the utter displeasure of having Elisabet Morera (private guide #GT-000840) as our guide during our tour in Barcelona last summer and she was hands down the worst tour guide we have ever used (and we've traveled to over 30 countries and used private guides in each, so we've seen our fair share of private guides!). I've been wanting to leave her a review ever since our terrible experience but I could not find her anywhere (that should have been my first clue of what was to come!). Now I see she is on TripAdvisor and can finally report my dreadful experience with her. I created an account just to leave this review, so that should tell you how bad it was as I feel a responsibility to warn others so that they don't make the same mistake I did. During our tour she was completely dull, boring, distracted, uninteresting, and whenever we asked her to go more in-depth, she just kept things superficial which gave us the impression that she didn't fully know what she was talking about. She was on her phone for most of the tour instead of engaging with us, presumably either because she had to read about what we were about to see next or she was distracted with something else. She sucked out all of our enthusiasm for Barcelona. To add insult to injury, she was quite dismissive of my kids, and that's a BIG no-no. I can't even say she was "nice" because she was quite rude at times and not just with us, but even with the staff at the places we visited (for example, we had invited her to lunch and paid for her, and she was rude to the waitress, who does that??). The only positive is that she was punctual. That's literally it. We even paid for skip the line tickets to Gaudi's Sacred Familia church and STILL had to wait when we got there. Reading her Bio here and seeing that her actual work experience is with an "industrial company" and that she only started guiding after a self-described "midlife crisis" makes TOTAL sense! She's not fit to be a guide. Period. Seriously, get ANY other guide but her in Barcelona and you'll have a better experience than we did!! It's been 7 months now and I still think about how we wasted our money and how she ruined Barcelona for my family (and it was supposed to be the highlight of our vacation in Europe). Ugh!! It would have been better value for money if we had just flushed the several hundreds of euros we paid her down the toilet and toured Barcelona ourselves WITHOUT her!
3. Private Tour - Montserrat Monastery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a day trip out of town and visit the picturesque Monastery of Montserrat situated in an iconic mountain. We will take care of the whole logistics so lay back and join us! Believing in the most sustainable means of transportation we will take the train to Montserrat where we go up the mountain using the historic cable car. You will learn about the Benedictine monastery with its more than 1000 years of history and also listen to the world famous Boys´ Choir that has been existing for more than 500 years and is one of the oldest in Europe! We will also go up to the top using the funicular and enjoy great panoramic photo moments before walking back down to the monastery. Before returning to Barcelona we will also walk to a truly amazing spot: a chapel in the mountain! So join us on this fascinating trip to the monastery on the iconic mountain!
Inclusions: Train Tickets, Tickets for the cable car & funicular, Professional Guide for the whole day
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By katyhunter18
Our host Christian was very personable and made the experience enriching and fun. The tour was well planned and provided interesting information. It went very smoothly, and he did a great job keeping our group engaged. I highly recommend this tour.
4. Eco-friendly Montserrat Hiking from Barcelona
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Eco-friendly Montserrat hiking, from Barcelona, is a unique experience and a different way to admire the landscape of this special mountain. You’ll experience Montserrat as never before. With this Eco-friendly transfer, by railway from Barcelona, you’ll diminish your ecological footprint with zero CO2 emissions and help minimize traffic congestion.
Inclusions: Snacks, Mountain guide, Private tour; maximum 12 participants, Monastery visit
Exclusions: Transfer by public railway, Price about 7,05 euros. A Gondola service is optional accordging to hike, Lunch, Funicular fees if customer requires it, Gratuities
Reviewed By 905priyankam
We had a lovely day with Pere in Montserrat. He picks you up from Barcelona - in our case our air bnb, which is very convenient. We drove to Montserrat in a comfortable air conditioned mini van. Pere is full of interesting stories about the area and Catalan culture. He then presents three options for the hike. We chose the hardest one. He is an excellent guide - the hike had some climbing involved and we felt completely safe with his expertise. He knows so many legends and tales of the area also. A wonderful day. 100% would recommend. This is the first Tripadvisor review I have ever left and I felt compelled to do so because it was just so excellent. Bring a packed lunch during Covid for a lovely mountain picnic. Thank you Pere!
5. Montserrat Private Tour with Lunch
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy a private full day tour to Montserrat Mountain ! Travel by train from Barcelona with your private licensed guide to the town of Monistrol, located at the bottom of the mountain. Then ascend by cable car to the mountain top. You will be able to visit the medieval monastery of Montserrat, dating from the 11th century, visiting its main buildings such as the Basilica of Montserrat, in which we can see the most worshipped virgin of Catalonia - The Black Madonna. •Private tour to Montserrat Mountain with a licensed tour guide. •Enjoy a typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made pastries. •Train tickets to Montserrat are included in the tour. •Enjoy the Montserrat cable car experience. •Lunch at the monastery restaurant. •Hotel pickup is included, with drop-off at Plaza de España in Barcelona.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide., Hotel pickup., Round trip train tickets., Aeri Cable Car tickets., Coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry., Lunch and drinks:
Exclusions: Funicular de Sant Joan, Tips and gratuities
Reviewed By llcolej9
My partner and I had never been to Spain and Jorge's knowledge and enthusiasm brought Barcelona to life. We were particularly interested in a queer lens of this historic city and found this tour helpful and fun. Meegwetch Jorge!
6. Montserrat 7-hour Private Tour from Barcelona with Lunch
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4.9 based on 34 reviews
Enjoy this 7-hour private tour of Montserrat with lunch included. Visit the Santa María de Montserrat Abbey and see the Virgin of Montserrat. Listen to the children's choir of L’Escolania de Montserrat, one of the most famous boy-choirs in Europe. An optional bonus of some hiking in this amazing mountain is also included, making this tour incredibly memorable.
Inclusions: Private tour guide with a local guide that will meet you at your hotel/apartment, Typical breakfast including coffee and a locally made Catalan pastry, Lunch and drinks: if you opt for the hiking experience we will buy some sandwiches to eat on the train back, if not, we will have lunch in the monastery’s restaurant, A city map
Exclusions: Gratuities, Other possible additional activities:, Audiovisual (life of the monks): 6,5€ per person, Museum of the monastery: 9€ per person, A viewpoint at the top of the mountain from Funicular de Sant Joan: 13.50€ per person
Reviewed By nancyT1432CG
This tour was excellent. It was a private tour - just me + my 20 yr old son. Marc was our guide. He was very engaging + knowledgable. Everything he discussed was relevant and interesting. He met us at our hotel and brought us to the Jewish Quarter. That was key because a friend of mine never found it when she was there!! I highly recommend this tour. It was the highlight of our stay in Barcelona!
7. Private Wine and Oil Tour in the Priorat Wine Region
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4.9 based on 23 reviews
Enjoy the wine landscape of the Priorat region and savour the wines of both appellations of origin alongside tasting the unique olive oil with a local farmer in this private tour. With our local guide, enjoy a great richness of mountains, landscape, cultural elements, history, wines and olive oil in such a small area just 100km south from Barcelona! Accessible by train or private pick-up. Forget about driving, be more sustainable taking the train and enjoy a private tour guided by a local. This tour can be customised depending on the wineries that you would like to visit or the time you have, also to a half-day tour. Regarding availability of this tour: please do the booking with the requested date, and we will confirm our availability as soon as possible, or give you other date alternatives.
Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at Falset-Marçà train station, in Priorat (trains from Barcelona, Tarragona,...), Guided tour by car/minivan by a local, Wine tasting of both appellations of origin, Organic olive oil tasting, Lunch with local products, paired with organic olive oil tasting, Food tasting, Drive off the concrete to enjoy the dramatic wine landscape of Priorat from a viewpoint, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Pickup from your hotel in Barcelona, Tarragona or wherever also possible, additional costs may apply
Reviewed By isabellecO8410SU
Meritxell is one of the best hiking guides I've known : she's proficient in walking tours around Catalonia. She knows the region, lovely paths with great views and have great insight on nature and local culture. Highly recommended.
8. Walk up to Tibidabo with a local
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4.9 based on 7 reviews
Please before booking send us a message if you're traveling solo! The aim is to offer you a new perspective on the city, something you wouldn't be able to do on your own or with organized tours. It will be a pleasant walk through the Collserola Park (largest city park in the world) that will lead us gently to the highest point of Barcelona, Tibidabo 512 meters above sea level. Along the path we will always be surrounded by nature, its sounds and scents and we will have a fantastic and unique perspective of the city from above. After half an hour by train we will find ourselves in a completely different landscape. We'll have Barcelona at our feet.From this perspective we could get a new idea of the structure of Barcelona and the correct location of all its most important attractions. Once at the top we can relax and hydrate properly before starting the descent that will lead us to the famous Carretera de les Aigües and to the train stop that will take us back to Plaza Catalunya.
Inclusions: Bottled water
Exclusions: The train ticket is included in the T10 the same that you can use in the city.
Reviewed By 860nataliyaf
Unforgettable and amazing one day trip in a comfortable van with a perfect guide Giulio we ever had in our life. Well planed tour with a lot of entertaining stories from Giulio and beautifull sceens of Costa-Brava not to mention Dali museum. Highly recommend.
9. Montserrat Land of Shrines - One Day Small Group Hiking Tour from Barcelona
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4.8 based on 26 reviews
A one day hiking trip to admire and explore the historical and natural terrain of the iconic peaks of Montserrat. Starting with a visit to the 16th century Basilica, to admire its 12th century “Black Madonna" and then, as an option, climb to one of the most famous and iconic peaks of the Montserrat mountain range. Energy snack, lunch and water are included.
Inclusions: Local guide, Special pricing for children, Transport by private vehicle, Funicular up to St. Joan (Funicular down not included. We will return hiking)), 1 liter of water, Energy snack and picnic lunch, 4-hour hike through the natural park, Accident insurance
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By hc555
As part of our trip to Barcelona, our travel agent scheduled a half day hike of Montserrat for my wife and I. We were picked up at our hotel in Barcelona, and made the trip to Montserrat about 45 minutes away. Not sure what to expect, we set out with our two guide (Fermi and Frank) on the Western face of the mountain. Having singled us out as "being in good shape", we embarked on the hike of a lifetime, pushing us physically, for an amazing day. Steep climbs were rewarded with amazing views. Our guides were kind and made us feel safe, in addition to providing water and orienteering advice. On our descent, we had a wonderful lunch on a mountain crag with views to die for. The descent was as exciting as the ascent, and the hike is one that we will always remember.
10. PRIVATE Day Trip from Barcelona: Magical Montserrat
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4.7 based on 44 reviews
Escape the city life of Barcelona and enjoy a private day trip to must-see Montserrat! Visit the local farmers market, discover the stories about the monastery and enjoy the magical atmosphere between the mountains! • Enjoy a day away from the busy city • Enjoy a train ride through Catalan landscape • Stop at a breathtaking view point • Visit a local farmers market • Listen to the incredible Montserrat Boys Choir • Private tour: only you & your local host
Inclusions: Private guide, Cable-car ticket to get up to the Montserrat Mountain for each guest, Train tickets from Barcelona - Montserrat and back for each guest
Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Additional food and drinks
Reviewed By viviane w
Just book Maria amd tell her you preference amd she will adapt it to your wishes. We went to Born which I didn’t know and also to the Jewish area.
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