--- title: Pyrenees & Medieval Towns Small Group Tour from Barcelona lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/pyrenees-medieval-towns-small-group-tour-from-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 119 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 705 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 97 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/pyrenees-medieval-towns-small-group-tour-from-barcelona/ --- # Pyrenees & Medieval Towns Small Group Tour from Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** Visit mountain villages in the Pyrenees with time off the minivan to explore independently or take a walk. A guide and air-conditioned transport are included; the tour runs in English only and excludes hotel pickup. 4.61 from 705 reviews at €119 per person for 11h. In our comparison: #97 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Head to the Spanish hills for the day to enjoy the mountains and get a chance to hike a little bit in the spectacular Pyrenees mountains on a small group excursion from Barcelona by minivan. You'll visit charming mountain villages, travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan. On this small group tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide. ## Before you book - Meeting point: All of our tours meet at our office, - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €95: ages 0 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €119 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 705 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Explore Catalunya - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.61 from 705 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 639 of 705. - 5 stars: 538 (76%) - 4 stars: 101 (14%) - 3 stars: 32 (5%) - 2 stars: 25 (4%) - 1 star: 9 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides, medieval towns and mountain scenery; some would like more time to explore at the stops. **Praised:** - Engaging guides who explain local history and offer practical advice at each stop - Pyrenees scenery viewed from the mountain train and cable car - Exploring Vic's markets and Queralbs' old streets and church - Small groups that feel personal, with attentive guides - Free time for independent walks, hiking and picnics **Complaints:** - Some find the pace right, while others want more time to explore at the stops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-08-07 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Professional guide - Small group tour - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Explore Catalunya** (15m) - 8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and... 2. **Eixample** (pass by, no stop) - 8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Eixample district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 60 minute drive to Vic. 3. **9** (pass by, no stop) - 00am - From Barcelona you will head north, quickly leaving the hustle and bustle of a busy Mediterranean city behind. As we climb up the Pyrenees, you will drive past Montseny, a 30,000 hectare natural park that was designated a world biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1978 and... 4. **Vic** (2h) - 9.30am - Your first stop on this small group tour is the old market town of Vic. You will be guided through this old medieval town, visiting the cathedral - with its mix of styles ranging from Romanesque to neoclassical, the town's magnificent renaissance and baroque... 5. **Queralbs** (30m) - 12.30pm - After Vic, your next stop is the stone-built mountain village of Queralbs; the last point on your route accessible by road. Leave the minivan, and accompanied by your guide, ride the rack railway up to the Nuria Valley. Home to a lake and bright green pastures... 6. **Vall de Nuria** (2h) - 12.50pm - The Nuria Valley (Vale de Nuria) boasts a beautiful lake and bright green pastures ringed by high peaks. This picturebook valley is one of the most beautiful in the Pyrenees. Admire the scenery from the train, and on arrival, enjoy several hours to explore as you... 7. **Queralbs** (45m) - 4.00pm - This tiny mountain village has a population of only 200 permanent residents living in a rambling collection of traditionally built stone houses. Perched on the side of the mountain, this impossibly quaint, picture postcard beautiful hamlet is one of the most... 8. **Plaza de Catalunya** (pass by, no stop) - 7.00pm - You will arrive back in Barcelona well time for dinner. Your guide will be happy to show you to the nearest metro or how to get a taxi. If you are staying in town, he will give you some restaurant recommendations. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point All of our tours meet at our office, which is directly across from the outside cafe area of the Palau de la Musica. We advise that you arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjxDLyBQYWxhdSBkZSBsYSBNw7pzaWNhLCBDaXV0YXQgVmVsbGEsIDA4MDAzIEJhcmNlbG9uYSwgU3BhaW4iLiosChQKEgmf37tx-qKkEhF_0b5ygpnwsRIUChIJ5TCOcRaYpBIRCmZHTz37sEQ Ends: Depending on the size of the group and the traffic restrictions on the day of the tour, your tour will finish back at the office, or in Placa Catalunya, which is an easy 3-5 minute walk from the office. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for child aged 4 and under - 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. - On rare occasions the railway track closes without notice due to routine maintenance. The tour will offer alternative options suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Alternatives will range from going by road up into the beautiful mountain valleys or low level mountain walks, and the views will be just as stunning! - This tour is in English only. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #97 of 100** | €119 | 11h | 4.61 (705) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (5116) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-lunch-small-group/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (1120) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-easy-hike-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.99 (418) | shared | Ranked #97 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €545, median €109; typical length 9h. 29 of 100 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/day-trips-from-barcelona/?format=md ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/pyrenees-medieval-towns-small-group-tour-from-barcelona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md