Excursions
17 experiences hand-picked by local taxi drivers
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Montserrat Half-Day Excursion
4.9Leave Barcelona behind for the dramatic saw-toothed peaks of Montserrat, a sacred mountain just an hour away. Visit the Benedictine monastery, see the famous Black Madonna, and enjoy free time for a gentle hike or a ride on the rack railway before returning.
Montserrat has been a place of pilgrimage since the 12th century, when the Benedictine monks settled here and the small wooden statue of the Black Madonna — known as La Moreneta — became a symbol of Catalan faith and identity. The monastery was sacked and rebuilt several times, most notably in 1811 during the Napoleonic Wars and again in the 1850s, when it became a leading cultural and religious center. The mountain itself gets its name from the Catalan 'mont serrat' ('saw mountain') because of its jagged, needle-like peaks. It is a must-visit because it combines spirituality, history, hiking and some of the most striking scenery in Catalonia, all within an easy day trip from the city.
5hBarcelonaBook from €65Reserve - 2
PortAventura World
4.8Spend a full day at one of Europe's largest theme parks, about an hour south of Barcelona in Salou. PortAventura is divided into six themed worlds — from Polynesian beaches and the Wild West to Mexico and the Far West — with rides ranging from gentle family attractions to the iconic Dragon Khan. Add Ferrari Land for a second adrenaline fix if you want to make it a multi-day trip.
PortAventura opened in 1995 as part of the run-up to the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, designed to turn the Costa Daurada into a major year-round destination. Today it is Spain's most visited theme park, drawing families from all over Europe with its mix of themed zones, roller coasters and live shows. The park is special because it condenses the world into a single day: you can ride a wooden coaster in the Wild West, splash through a Polynesian jungle, and speed through Ferrari Land before dinner. With direct transport from Barcelona, it is the easiest way to trade monuments for adrenaline without organizing a car.
1 dayBarcelonaBook from €52Reserve - 3
Lloret Sunset Catamaran with DJ & Drinks
4.8Leave the city behind for an evening catamaran cruise along the rugged Costa Brava coastline. Departing from Lloret de Mar, the trip includes music from a live DJ, a welcome drink, and wide Mediterranean views as the cliffs and beaches turn orange at sunset. A great alternative if you want to see the coast beyond Barcelona.
Lloret de Mar has been a coastal escape for centuries — first for fishermen, later for Barcelona's wealthy industrial families who built summer villas along the rocky coves. Today it is the liveliest resort on the Costa Brava, famous for its beaches, nightlife, and the medieval castle that watches over the town. The catamaran sunset trip is worth it because it shows you the coastline from the sea: hidden coves, pine-covered cliffs, and the golden light that turns the water from turquoise to copper. With a DJ, a drink, and the open sea breeze, it feels like a mini Mediterranean escape rather than a standard tourist excursion.
2hBarcelonaBook from €45Reserve