Day trips from Barcelona
Day trips from Barcelona open up the towns and sights around it. The most comfortable months are March to July and September to November, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 5 rainy days a month.
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Top day trips in Barcelona
Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from BarcelonaFrom $103View 
Half-Day Montserrat Small Group Guided Tour from BarcelonaFrom $62View 
Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off with Optional Catamaran tripFrom $38View 
Costa Brava Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Trip from BarcelonaFrom $68View 
Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from BarcelonaFrom $113View 
Barcelona Day & Sunset Sailing: Open Bar, Local Tapas & SwimFrom $45View
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Places to go from Barcelona
Towns and sights within day-trip range, with the straight-line distance from the centre:
- Colònia Güell
- A textile village with Gaudí's crypt church, a trial run for the Sagrada Família. About 8 miles away.
- Montserrat
- A mountain monastery in jagged rock pinnacles, reached by rack railway or cable car. About 22 miles away.
- Costa Brava
- Rocky coves and fishing villages north of Barcelona. About 70 miles away.
- Figueres
- Home of the Dalí Theatre-Museum, the artist's own surreal monument. About 73 miles away.
- Girona
- A walled medieval city with a Jewish quarter and colourful river houses. About 53 miles away.
- Sitges
- A beach town with a whitewashed old quarter and lively nightlife. About 22 miles away.
- Tarragona
- A Roman city by the sea with an amphitheatre and walls. About 52 miles away.
How to pick a good day trip
- Work out the real travel time each way. A two-hour drive each direction leaves about four hours on the ground.
- Trains are often cheaper than a tour if you only want one town; tours earn their price when they combine several stops.
- Leave early. Popular towns are quietest before the tour coaches arrive mid-morning.
- Check what's closed on Mondays. Museums and churches in many towns take that day off.
Barcelona month by month
Averages for Barcelona Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 57 (14) | 58 (15) | 62 (16) | 65 (19) | 71 (22) | 78 (26) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 79 (26) | 72 (22) | 64 (18) | 58 (15) |
| Low °F (°C) | 42 (6) | 43 (6) | 47 (8) | 51 (10) | 57 (14) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 70 (21) | 64 (18) | 58 (14) | 48 (9) | 43 (6) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:46 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:57 pm | 8:31 pm | 9:03 pm | 9:26 pm | 9:24 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:02 pm | 7:11 pm | 5:32 pm | 5:22 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for day trips in Barcelona?
March to July and September to November. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 5 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and August.
What's the closest day trip from Barcelona?
Colònia Güell, about 8 miles away: a textile village with Gaudí's crypt church, a trial run for the Sagrada Família. Sitges, about 22 miles away: a beach town with a whitewashed old quarter and lively nightlife. Montserrat, about 22 miles away: a mountain monastery in jagged rock pinnacles, reached by rack railway or cable car.
Where can I book day trips in Barcelona?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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