Private
Tour overview
This full-day trip covers three distinct sides of Catalonia in a single private vehicle, starting with hotel pickup in Barcelona. First stop is Montserrat Monastery, perched high in the mountains outside the city, followed by a few unhurried hours exploring Girona's Old Town on foot before the road turns east to the Costa Brava coastline.
At eleven hours it's a long day, but your guide and driver answer to your group alone, which is why the tour is priced per group rather than per person; the pace adjusts to what your travelers actually want to linger over, and you're returned to your Barcelona hotel once the coast stop wraps up.
The itinerary
5 stops, in order.
Hotel pickup in Barcelona
Your private guide and driver collect you directly from your Barcelona hotel or apartment in a dedicated vehicle to begin the day.
Montserrat Monastery
Head into the dramatic rock formations of the Montserrat massif to visit the mountaintop Benedictine monastery and basilica, home to the revered 12th-century wooden statue of the Virgin of Montserrat known as La Moreneta, with panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.
Girona Old Town
Wander the medieval old town's cobbled streets and the historic Jewish Quarter, pass Girona Cathedral and the Arab Baths, and spot the ancient walls and corners used as Game of Thrones filming locations in a city with roots tracing back to its Roman founding in 77 BC.
Costa Brava coastline
Continue to the rugged Mediterranean coastline of the Costa Brava, stopping at scenic clifftop viewpoints and charming coastal spots for photos and relaxation.
Return to Barcelona
Your private guide and driver bring you back to your Barcelona hotel or apartment at the end of the day, closing out the tour.
What's included
Included
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona
- Private vehicle for the full day
- Professional private guide
- Guided visit to Montserrat Monastery and Basilica
- Walking tour of Girona's old town and Jewish Quarter
- Time at Costa Brava coastal viewpoints
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets unless stated
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
Questions and answers
Where does pickup happen and is timing flexible?
Because this is a private tour, you're collected directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona rather than a fixed meeting point, with the driver and guide working around your group's schedule.
What makes this tour "private"?
The vehicle, professional guide, and pace are reserved exclusively for your own group and priced per group rather than per person, so there's no joining other travelers and stops can flex to what your group wants to see.
What's the standout moment of the day?
Most guests highlight the mountaintop Montserrat Monastery and its centuries-old statue of the Virgin, La Moreneta, along with strolling Girona's medieval streets made famous by Game of Thrones filming.
How long is the tour and how much walking is involved?
It's a full day out of Barcelona, around 11 hours door to door, with comfortable walking through Montserrat's grounds, Girona's old town and Jewish Quarter, and along Costa Brava's coastal viewpoints: comfortable shoes are recommended.
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