Day trips from Barcelona

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Montserrat & Wine Country Tour

Gothic and Modernist art and architecture, astounding rock formations and views and exceptional food and wine tasting!

The day begins with a guided visit at the impressive Monastery of Montserrat located 45 minutes west of Barcelona and standing at an unexpected 725 mts. /2378 ft. above sea level. Also on the day’s menu are listening to the boys choir (most days), visiting the “Moreneta de Montserrat”, one of the black Madonnas of Europe, and a light walk to the Santa Cova where the black Madonna is said to have originally been found and rescued. We depart Montserrat and enjoy a fantastic lunch of local Catalan country cuisine in a traditional restaurant at the base of Montserrat followed by private field tour, guided visit and three product wine and cava tasting at one of the premier smaller, boutique wineries.

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Cove & Cliff Hiking Tour

Just north of Barcelona in the heart of Catalonia, the rugged Costa Brava on the Mediterranean provides numerous hiking trails with panoramic views and great snorkeling spots for a perfect day trip out of Barcelona. The winding cliff-top trails and hidden coves offer unforgettable views of the Costa Brava as well as perfect swimming and snorkeling opportunities to cool off in the crystal clear Mediterranean. These private tours and small group day trips from Barcelona also take you to charming coastal villages to enjoy a full restaurant lunch (included) after your hike, making these all-inclusive tours out of Barcelona a guaranteed success for all guests. Cliffs and Coves tours are also great kid-friendly, family tours for all ages. A good level of fitness is recommended, but these day trips are tailored to accommodate all ages and interests.

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Dali & Girona Tour

For this day trip, we’ll depart at 8am and begin by driving to the town of Figueres, which is about 1.5 hours north of Barcelona and is the birthplace of the late Surrealist painter, Salvador Dali.  The most famous landmark in this town is the museum that Dali created in the 1970’s where a huge collection of his works are housed and displayed.  Once we arrive, you can take a few minutes to walk around and take photos of the building’s facade while the guide is purchasing your tickets.  After spending 1.5 to 2 hours in the museum on your own (unguided) and exploring a bit of the old quarter surrounding the museum, we’ll head to the town of Girona for the afternoon.  Girona is a very well-preserved medieval town of about 90,000 people that has an amazingly beautiful old quarter.  It is full of tiny, winding cobblestone streets, pedestrian bridges crossing the Onyar River, great shops, charming cafes and restaurants, an incredible Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, Arab Baths, a Roman wall that still surrounds part of the town (that you can walk along the top of) and much more.  After a great lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, and an interesting tour of the old quarter (about two hours long), you may have a bit of time to roam around and explore on your own, or simply to hang out and have a drink in one of the local bars or cafes, before heading back to Barcelona.

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Client Testimonials

  • I hadn’t been to Madrid since the late 1980s and I only had 72 hours to get re-acquainted with the city. A friend recommended I hire Ron Otto for a tailored tour of Madrid. Ron’s knowledge of the city – not based on tour books and guides, but on years of experience living in the city and doing events there – allowed me to see Madrid from the eyes of an insider. No long lines, quick access to great views on rooftops in the heart of the city, entrance to small churches off the beaten path, a sense of history and the vibrancy of Madrid now. Working with Ron made my trip memorable and easy and ensured I’ll be back for more!

    Kevin M. O’Connor, New York
    New York
  • Ron’s ability to organize my family’s 2-week trip to Spain was truly amazing – considering it was initially based on a few phone calls and emails. His attention to detail, day trip suggestions, accommodation resources and overall “hand holding” though the planning process and actual trip was second to none. He truly put together a “trip of a lifetime” and I’m so thankful to have worked with him

    Karen Mattson
    General Manager at Great Lakes Cylinders, LLC
  • My family and I spent two weeks in Spain and Ron planned everything. The tours, guides, dinners, accommodations and meals were all amazing. Ron does his research, has great connections and goes out if his way for his clients. Several friends have used him as well and they have nothing but wonderful things to say!

    Kevin Van Eekeren
    Founder & CEO Crave It
  • Ron was invaluable in bringing amazing ideas and connections to the table for our Travel Channel special featuring the best experiences in Spain. He had great creative suggestions, excellent relationships on the ground with vendors, and the tenacity to help us make even the impossible happen. I enjoyed working with him thoroughly and hope to have the opportunity to do it again.

    Corinna Robbins
    Co-Executive Producer at High Noon Entertainment
  • When is a train station not just any train station? When is a ceramic tile not just any ceramic tile? When is a landscape not just any landscape? These are the type of questions you ask when you travel Spain as seen through Ron Otto’s eyes – exploring ‘the best’ through the eyes of an ‘artist’. His unique perspective made my memories of Spain truly unforgettable.

    Ken Cassillo
    London, UK
  • Ron put together the best family trip we have ever had. We had sixteen people of all ages, need and wants and Ron was able to satisfy each and every one of us. From the spectacular tours to the truly uniques customer service, Ron was able to plan a wonderful vacation for my family.

    David Van Eekeren
    President at Land O'Frost
  • Ron is an absolute asset to know! His expertise and efficiency is exceptional and truly value his recent assistance with the planning and logistics of our VIP’s Madrid trip, it was a huge success.

    Ron is a diamond to work with, personable and really understood the requirements. I would have no hesitation to recommend Ron’s services to any organisation.

    Cinzia Delegate
    Executive Assistant & Sales Support, American Express
  • I’m just back from a four day break in Barcelona. Ron masterminded the whole trip, overseeing everything from the fantastic hotel (where his contacts helped us get an upgrade) to a bunch of delicious restaurants. I’ve been to Barcelona a number of times before so I know it pretty well, but Ron recommended and arranged trips to places only the real expert would even know about let alone have ready access to. And he did it all with minimum fuss and maximum efficiency. Next time I go anywhere in Spain, Ron will be the first person I call.

    Oliver Rawlins
    Group Director of Communications, Guardian Media Group
  • Ron did an outstanding job in helping to plan and execute our month long vacation for 11 people (5 adults and 6 children). He was thorough and prompt with information while always being responsive to our requests with a great attitude. Ron understood our travel needs very well and worked hard to ensure that all of the various details were addressed, either by us or those with whom we interacted. Ron was an invaluable resource for us in communicating with people and identifying local items of interest and necessity. Ron helped us find: a house to rent, a day camp, restaurants in over 15 towns, an emergency dentist and doctor, children’s activities, tickets to events, and directions. Ron was a trustworthy and reliable liason who had our best interests in the forefront. I look forward to working with Ron again in the future!

    Ileen Jacobs
  • Ron assisted my company on a large-scale TV production shoot throughout Spain and Morocco. Ron is a class act as a person and his service and skills are top caliber. He faced insane requests and time constraints and never failed to deliver quality.

    Patrick Jager
    SVP, Development and Programming at High Noon Entertainment