Pyrenees Mountains Private Day Trip from Barcelona


11 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 9
Mobile ticket

Overview

Head to the Spanish hills on a private day trip from Barcelona to the spectacular Pyrenees, a mountain range in northern Spain. You'll travel to charming mountain villages in a comfortable, private minivan and enjoy the outdoors with opportunities to go hiking, horseback riding or boating. A private tour ensures you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

Leave the hustle and bustle of busy Barcelona behind and head north into the countryside, driving past Montseny, a 74, 132-acre (30, 000-hectare) natural park and UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve.

Stop for a short break in the ancient settlement of Vic, where you can visit the town center with its cathedral and its magnificent Renaissance and Baroque buildings. Then continue toward the Pyrenees, driving past Montesquiu Castle, a fortified building dating from the 10th century.

Your next stop is Ripoll, with a Romanesque monastery built in the year 879 by Wilfred the Hairy, the first Count of Barcelona. From Ripoll, your tour proceeds to Queralbs, which, at an altitude of 4, 055 feet (1, 236 meters) above sea level, is the last vehicle-accessible village on your day trip to the Pyrenees.

Queralbs is a stunning, stone-built village where you will see the Church of Sant Sadurni de Fustanya, built from stones so perfectly hewn that legend has it that it was built by the fairies. From here, catch the rack railway that leads up into the Pyrenees to Nuria, where you can spend the rest of the day. Enjoy the unspoiled scenery, look for local birds and animals, and take one of the many available walks, such as the path to Coma de la Vaca, a small refuge situated at 6, 562 feet (2, 000 meters). Or you can try horseback riding, open-air bowling, miniature golf or boating on the lake.

Please wear warm clothes and good walking shoes on this day trip. Your tour does not require a particular physical condition, but a reasonable level of fitness is needed if you wish to walk to the Coma de la Vaca. It's up to you how far and how high you want to go!

This private tour from Barcelona is hosted by a professional guide. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, who will then prepare for your private tour.

Please note: From the 1st of November to the 30th of November due to annual track maintenance, the rack railway will be closed Monday to Friday. In the instances that the railway is closed, we will find an alternative itinerary such as going up into the mountain valley by road or enjoying a mountain walk at lower levels. These changes will in no way take away from your Pyrenees mountain experience.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for child aged 4 and under
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection. Remember that temperatures at high altitudes will be much lower than in the city, so although it may be warm in Barcelona, please remember that it will be much cooler in the mountains.
  • The railway track may be closed in November due to routine maintenance. If so, the tour will offer alternative options suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Alternatives will range from going by road up into the mountain valleys, visiting the Monastery of Ripoll or low-level mountain walks.
  • Stroller accessible
  • This tour operates only in English.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
dawnlS6057TF
October 2023

Magnificent view at the Pyrenees Mountain! Pablo is friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you for taking us to Pyrenees Mountain!

Raquelmarquez2
January 2020

Excelente excursión de un día, las vistas están espectaculares, vale mucho la pena ir y además los paisajes para llegar al lugar son mágicos, gracias a Gloria y al chofer Toni excelentes personas. Saludos mai pipol 😆🥰

Roselia F
January 2014

Excelente passeio, guia muito simpático, atencioso e paciente, principalmente porque fui com crianças. Nos disponibilizou o horário conforme nossa necessidade, elucidou todas as dúvidas que colocávamos, atuou com excelência informando-nos a história do local e também de Barcelona. Recomendo!

RODNEY REX R
September 2012

Everything about the tour was excellent and vastly exceeded our expectations. Our driver and guide Jordi was superior. Rex Rehfeld

797janan
July 2023

This tour is absolutely amazing! Breathtaking landscapes, picturesque little mountain villages and most importantly: a lot of information and a very warm and friendly atmosphere from Pablo, the tour guide. He is one of the kind - lovely soul, very caring, knowledgeable and fun. One of the best to...

Lempakaya
July 2019

We had Sergio as our tour guide. He was great, and a wealth of information. We hit all the spots on the itinerary and had sufficient time to check out all the areas. I thought the day passed quickly and the drive went quickly since we were wowed by the sites (for the most part).

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