Sightseeing Tours & Trips in Catalonia

Girona's Cathedral of Saint Mary is a Gothic masterpiece towering above the old Jewish quarter's narrow streets filled with Roman, Arab, and Hebrew heritage. Take the included rack train up to Montserrat's Santa Maria Abbey, perched in Catalonia's mountains with opportunities to see the sanctuary. Walk through medieval Besalù's fortified stone bridge, castle ruins, and ancient pilgrim hospital before finishing in Barcelona after traveling through the Pyrenees mountain range.

Barcelona's morning tour covers modernist masterpieces including Gaudí's landmarks and the vibrant Ramblas. You'll visit UNESCO-listed Poblet Abbey, one of the world's best-preserved medieval monasteries set in Catalonian hills, then see Zaragoza's Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady.

Starting in Girona's magnificent historic center, you'll see its Roman, Arab, and Hebrew influences. Then walk through the fortified medieval town of Besalú with its impressive stone bridge, castle, and Jewish baths. You'll also visit the coastal town of Collioure with its ancient Roman castrum castle, and end in Barcelona after seeing the Palace of the Popes in Avignon.

Girona's medieval center has the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Mary and the narrow lanes of the old Jewish quarter to wander through. Besalú's fortified stone bridge takes you to the Jewish baths and an ancient pilgrim hospital, then Collioure on the coast has a castle on Roman ruins that once housed Mallorca's royals.

Northern Catalonia starts in Girona, where you'll find the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Mary and wander the ancient Jewish quarter's narrow lanes. Medieval Besalú offers a fortified bridge, castle ruins, and historic Jewish baths dating back centuries. Collioure is next, where you'll see the Royal Castle built on Roman foundations and stroll the charming port before crossing into France.

Montserrat Monastery sits high on mountain cliffs where you'll see the famous Virgin of Montserrat statue and works by El Greco and Picasso. A full day in Barcelona means checking out Gaudí's Sagrada Familia and getting lost in the Gothic Quarter's narrow streets. Girona has the old Jewish quarter by River Onyar, then Besalú's medieval bridge from the 11th century leads to one of Europe's three remaining ritual Mikvahs.

Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Sagrada Familia has unfinished spires and detailed stone carvings, while the Gothic Quarter holds the historic cathedral through winding streets. Park Güell is a UNESCO World Heritage site where you'll find Gaudí's colorful ceramic mosaics and unique stone structures. Girona has the red Eiffel Bridge and medieval Cathedral of Santa Maria, plus the ancient Ruïnes de Empúries with Greek and Roman archaeological remains along the Costa Brava.

Pedal through Empordà's vineyards and medieval villages while following Salvador Dalí's legacy along Catalonia's Costa Brava. You'll see the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, his summer house at Port Lligat in Cadaqués, and Gala's Castle in Púbol with its art collection.

The cogwheel train takes you up to Montserrat's spiritual pilgrimage church high in Catalonia's mountains where you can visit the Black Madonna shrine. Barcelona's walk covers Gaudí's famous buildings along about 400 meters of Passeig de Gracia with Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, then a 40-minute stop at UNESCO-listed Sagrada Familia for detailed facade views. Medieval Catalonia has 16th-18th century stone houses in Rupit and Besalú's historic bridge leading to Jewish baths and Sant Pere monastery.

Barcelona has UNESCO-listed works by Antoni Gaudí like Sagrada Familia with symbolic façades and Park Güell with colorful mosaics and serpentine benches. The hop-on hop-off bus Orange Route takes you past the National Museum of Art of Catalonia and FC Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium, or try the Green Route.