Tailored Barcelona side trip: Montserrat and Sitges with car pick-up
9 hours
Day Trips
Barcelona
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Experience hosted by Elvira
Private Tour
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Embark on a tailored full-day adventure from Barcelona or any other location around to two captivating destinations: Montserrat and Sitges.
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Category
Day Trips
Duration
9 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Español
Included
Private guide
Driver
Pick-up: please messege me full adress when booking
Pick-up Included
Excluded
Car rental- consider around 130€ for a 7 seats car rental, tolls,parkings & gasoil
tickets of the different attractions suggested.Ex: famous artist home & workshop in Sitges, Monsterrat Monastery
5 reasons to book this tour
Tailored day trip: different optional activities, ask me!
Visit the two best places close by Barcelona in one day
Explore the Montserrat church or the Montserrat hidden gems
Learn about the histroy and local contryside life
Comfortable private car from Barcelona
What you can expect
This exclusive excursion offers the perfect blend of cultural immersion and pleasing views: both coastal and countryside paradise.
Soar through scenic landscapes in your own comfortable car.
Explore on your own pace the majestic Montserrat mountain, and go beyond visiting the hollowed Benedictine Monastery.This tour offers different activities at Montserrat Mountain, going beyond the touristy Monastery of Montserrat and getting a complete inmersion into the beuty of Montserrat natural park. In between the activity suggestions, a visit to a 13th century typical farmhouse or a easy walk along the main olives vinyards where you will learn about one of the main economical activites in Spain: olive oil production! Everything is possible in this private Montserrat & Sitges tour! Exploring with a private car gives you a lot more chances to explore the hidden gems o each area and connect with the local culture, away from touristy crowds.
Wander the charming backstreets of Sitges city centre, a coastal town brimming with colorful architecture, vibrant art scene, and pristine beaches.
This private tour is perfect for:
Travelers seeking a personalized authentic experience beyond the touristy sights.
History buffs eager to delve into Monastery of Montserrat's rich heritage.
Nature lovers yearning for breathtaking mountain panoramas.
Beach enthusiasts desiring a taste of the Catalonian coastline and local arquitecture.
Don't just see Barcelona, experience Catalonia's diverse beauty! Please bear in mind this is a tailored itinerary and therefore the entry sight tickets are not included and should be paid the day of the tour. Reach out to me if you would have any special request.
Book your private complete cultural side trip today!
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Elvira.
Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in Barcelona. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Meeting point close by Sants train station
Depart to Montserrat or Sitges, depending of the time and date of the booking
Sitges city centre
Highlights such as the Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla & hidden gems like Palau Maricel
El Cau
Visit the house & workshop of one of the most influencial artists in Barcelona of the 19th century
Traditional local food
Pintxos traditional food- lunchbreak , vegeterian or vegan options are possible
Montserrat natural Park
Tailored route according to your interest in Montserrat, different options: visit the Montserrat caves,farmhouse,Monastery or walk around Collbato Medieval village and Montserrat natural park
Sants train station drop off
Dropp off to hotel is available under request
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
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Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Reviews from guests
Ahmad🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
14 January 2025
Our tour of Montserrat cave and the farmhouse with Elvira was incredible. She was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, making every effort to ensure we had an exceptional experience.
Unknown
17 April 2025
Elvira was an amazing tour guide and we enjoyed every stop that she recommended: Montserrat (monastery, hike, and farmers market), Vinyanova (traditional farm lunch), and Callbato (small village community). We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an experience outside of the city and wanting to learn/see more of the culture. Unbelievable Countryside Tour
María Teresa
4 April 2025
Elvira es una guía excelente, tiene mucho conocimiento de Barcelona y es encantadora.Excelente guía
stewie3624🇺🇸 United States
3 April 2025
Elvira exceeded our expectations. Not only were the restaurants awesome, she provided stories about her culture. Food choices were amazing. Real local spots a tourist would not know about. Highly recommend Elvira, talented, interesting, in love with her Barcelona and willing to share with us. Just a perfect night either the most perfect person. Barcelona Tapas Tour
Allison
1 April 2025
We had a fantastic experience with Elvira. We loved the day she planned for us to visit the caves, learn of their fascinating history and share a traditional meal in the most picturesque setting. My daughters have been talking about Elvira fondly since our time together. Highly recommend!Best day with Elvira!
Vytas🇺🇸 United States
22 March 2025
Elvira was very nice and great with the kids. The tour was informative and the architecture on the way to the museum and the history behind it was wonderful. I would highly recommend Elvira. Perfecto
Sabrina🇩🇪 Germany
18 March 2025
Wir hatten eine bereichernde Zeit mit Elvira! Es fühlte sich an, als würden wir mit einer Freundin spazieren gehen. Völlig entspannt und mit vielen Einblicken in die katalanische Kultur, führte sie uns durch die charmanten Gassen der Viertel El Born und Gothic. Ein Highlight der Tour war der Besuch einer ursprünglichen Tapasbar, wo wir die lokale Küche genießen konnten.
Leider ging die Zeit viel zu schnell vorbei. Elvira sendete uns auch nach der Tour weitere wertvolle Tipps, auch zu spanischer Musik, die ich liebe! Wir können Elvira sehr empfehlen. Kultur & Tapas: Tour mit Herz und Genuss!
brittanyaburkett🇪🇸 Spain
13 March 2025
Elvira was a capable and enthusiastic host and gave our family of five a fantastic bike tour. She was accommodating, fun and knowledgable. We would not hesitate to book with her again!Loved it!
Todd🇺🇸 United States
11 March 2025
Our 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Elvira was absolutely fantastic! From the start, she was incredibly accommodating, adjusting the tour to fit our schedule and making sure we could visit the food market before it closed. Her flexibility and attention to detail made the experience stress-free and enjoyable.
Elvira took us to a mix of traditional and modern food spots, introducing us to incredible local flavors. Her knowledge of Catalan cuisine and history made every stop even more meaningful, and her warm, friendly personality made us feel like we were exploring the city with a good friend.
If you’re looking for a personalized, delicious, and engaging food tour in Barcelona, this is the one to book! Huge thanks to Elvira for making our experience so special. Highly recommend!An Unforgettable Food Tour with Elvira!
Bente
10 March 2025
We went wine tasting and to Montserrat with Elvira. It was a really cold day, but I can't blame that on Elvira. Despite the cold we had a lovely day. Good wine and interesting conversation with both Elvira and the young owner of the winery.
The monastery was also nice, and I think we will come back on a warmer day. Elvira knows a lot and shares her knowledge in an inviting way as she is also clearly interested in what we said. Very interesting to hear about the history of Catalonia.
The car was not really suited for elderly people
After the trip Elvira sent suggestions for other excursions and recommendations for restaurants.
Can only recommend Elvira
Hayden🇺🇸 United States
4 March 2025
The tour was enjoyable and the olive oil farm was a highlight. Montserrat was peaceful and gorgeous. However, Elvira is a dangerous and inexperienced driver. I would recommend booking a tour with her that does not involve a vehicle. Poor and dangerous driving
Julie
27 February 2025
Our tour with Elvira was a highlight of our trip! She is very knowledgeable, clever, fun, warm and very accommodating. Elvira is great!
Kristan
17 February 2025
My wife and I enjoyed an amazing food tour around Barcelona with Elvira, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that combined local knowledge with our own requests.
There really is no constructive feedback I could give, as the tour was perfect; my wife and I are still talking and reminiscing about it!
Elvira is personable, knowledgable, and brings her own experiences and understandings. We learned a huge amount, ate even more!
Thanks, and we will return with the family!Amazing and personalized food tour
Bern
16 February 2025
Elvira was a great guide. Full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. Easy to listen to.
Was happy to adapt tour to our needs, taking into consideration what we had already seen, ensuring we weren’t covering areas twice.
E bikes were a great way of covering a lot of areas, a lot of fun! E Bike tour of Barcelona
caroniqu
9 February 2025
We did the 10 tastings of Barcelona with Elvira. As a family of four ( 2 adults and 2 kids (10 and 13), we had very different preferences for food. She adjusted quickly and made sure we had a great tour.
As it was our first day in Barcelona, and we were very jet-lagged, we were not as hungry as we should have been for such a tour, so she quickly pivoted and included some walking and historic tour of the City. She was very knowledgeable.
She was very generous with her time, and made sure everyone had a good time. I highly recommend!Super flexible and great with kids!
Kevin🇺🇸 United States
6 February 2025
Elvira was perfect very knowledgeable , friendly she knew her way around town took us to local markets and explained the true Catalon food and flavors and would definitely recommend. 10 stars is not enough for her or the amount of food you get. You better go hungry.
Melissa🇺🇸 United States
18 January 2025
Elvira created the perfect custom itinerary for us, 2 beautiful wineries plus a tour of Montserrat. Highly recommend reaching out to her for a customized tour! Don’t just do Montserrat, explore the area for a full day with Elvira!Fantastic Winery Day
Amy🇺🇸 United States
14 January 2025
Elvira was patient as we got lost and were running behind and greatly appreciate her flexibility! We had a fun walk around the gothic quarter with our family of 3 adults and 3 kids, all under the age of 4. some of the topics felt a bit confusing and unfinished / where we would jump around and didn’t feel like a natural flow of details but not a deal breaker. Family friendly tour with toddlers
Paul🇦🇺 Australia
4 January 2025
Elvira provided our family (2 teenagers and 2 adults) with a great tour of the Gothic Quarter and El Born. She provided lots of information that educated us on the history of Barcelona, Catalunya and Spain whilst taking us to many parts of these locations we may not have seen. She is passionate about the city and our boys love the information and the sights. She was very flexible on the start time, location and things to see which suited us perfectly. We recommend her highly.Insightful tour from a passionate host
Rachel🇨🇦 Canada
27 December 2024
Our teenage boys thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas tour of the Gothic Quarter with Elvira. She was thoughtful, kind and very informative. Her enthusiasm was infectious and she made learning about the Christmas traditions in Spain and its general history both entertaining and educational. Thank you for a lovely time!Many thanks Elvira
David🇺🇸 United States
11 December 2024
We had an amazing tour with Elvira. She was personable, knowledgeable, and detailed. She went out of her way to make sure we had a great time. The food and drinks were amazing too!Amazing Barcelona Experience
Greg🇺🇸 United States
2 December 2024
What an awesome experience! Loved everything about it. Elvira is knowledgeable and passionate about Spanish history and culture. She was flexible with our time and made the entire trip enjoyable and informative. Amazing Day!
Elizabeth🇺🇸 United States
26 November 2024
We had a memorable time with Elvira at Montserrat and the winery. Our favorite part was experiencing the vineyard and meeting the owner, Martha - the wines were delicious! We didn’t have a super ideal weather day at Montserrat (foggy and chill), but made the most of it viewing the museum and popping into the church. Elvira worked with us having two young kids in tow, which we really appreciated. Our only negative was the car issues we had, purely from a safety perspective. The car kept stalling often and we were worried we wouldn’t be able to continue the day. We can laugh about it now given we’re home safe, but it was a real concern at the time. I would only recommend if I knew for certain the transportation issues were resolved.Memorable Day Trip
Kevin
21 November 2024
We spent 4 hours with Elvira and learned more about Spain and Barcelona than we did in high school. A very informative tour , entertaining and hit all the spots. She is a wealth of knowledge and is a passionate local who likes to share. Thanks for a great day and we would highly recommend Elvira for you tour, you will not be disappointed. Kevin, Kathy Terry and Nora from PEI CanadaKnowing Baecelona
Mayra🇺🇸 United States
12 November 2024
We had a tour with Elvira to the Monestary and a wine tour. Both were very enjoyable.
mary claire
3 November 2024
We had the best day with Elvira - she was so accommodating and knowledgeable. She took us to the usual parts of the Abby but also to the newly opened museum that no one seemed to know about - it was like a private showing! From the Abby to the winery she took us on back roads so we could see more of the areas natural beauty. The winery was fantastic - small, intimate with amazing Catalonian wine. Elvira was a wonderful person to spend the day with!Amazing day at Montserrat and winery tour
Danny🇳🇿 New Zealand
16 October 2024
We were a group of 6, and Elvira’s foodie knowledge and passion for Barcelona was outstanding. We talked about all sorts of topics including current affairs and traditional Spanish life. We thoroughly enjoyed the tastings we had, that were away from the tourist hubs and Elvira’s explanations that went with them were very informative. She also gave some recommendations on where to eat to avoid the usual visitor traps. A thoroughly enjoyable morning.Great morning with Elvira
Leanne
9 October 2024
We enjoyed a wonderful day with Elvira taking us to all of her favourite places to find delicious food. The walk was lovely as was the food. We would definitely do another tour with “with locals “ . Loved Barcelona
Megan🇦🇺 Australia
6 October 2024
Elvira was a very warm and energetic guide. We had a great few hours walking around Barcelona where she shared history and traditions of the city and its people. Having your own local guide is the best way to experience the city. Elvira was a fun guide and I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again or recommend her to others. Elvira - Barcelona city tour
Katrina🇬🇧 United Kingdom
22 September 2024
Elvira was absolutely amazing. We had a tour of Parc Guell and Elvira made it interesting for both myself and my 3 children. Knowing that we had a short stay, she then told us on the subway and gave us a tour of the gothic quarter which was fascinating and would have been something we would have missed if Elvira hadn't guided us there. So amazing and fulfilled all of our requests whilst being friendly and getting the children involved and interested.Fantastic and personal experience
Mark🇺🇸 United States
21 September 2024
We were exposed to great culture and wonderful food. We tasted and were taught why and when and what the Spanish eat on a regular day. It was a very enjoyable start to Barcelona. It’s all downhill from here. Thank you Elvira!❤️Great information and wonerful food.
Tim 🇺🇸 United States
21 September 2024
Elvira was terrific, she was knowledgeable, friendly well-versed in all facets of life in Barcelona would not hesitate to have another tour with herTimbo md
Tamer🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
16 September 2024
I enjoyed my tour in Barcelona with Elvira, the best experience ever . we went for 6 hours through the most deatails and in depth of Barcelona History from Gothic time till present.Elvira has a nice personality, humble with nice smile always .I enjoyed my trip to the max with her.I would recommend that tour to everyone .Special thanks again to you Elvira , hope to see you soon in BarcelonaAmazing Experience
Mary🇺🇸 United States
6 September 2024
Elvira was super personable, knowledgeable about Catalunya foods, culture, traditions, and took us only to local spots as advertised. I contacted her earlier to ask if we could do something to celebrate my husband's birthday, so we ended at a sweets place and had cake with a candle! She was a great listener and answered our many questions. She also had a wonderful sense of humor! One of the best days of our 8 in Barcelona! Thanks so much, Elvira!!What a great time!!
christopher🇬🇧 United Kingdom
29 August 2024
Elvira coordinated our arrival at Montserrat to make it as easy as possible. She then gave us valuable insight into the Abbey’s history before walking us through the excellent museum. All our party of 12 were most impressed with her knowledge of the paintings and artists. We concluded our visit with the Boys Choir singing in the Abbey. A truly memorable experience for which Elvira has our gratitude Very Knowledgeable
Emma🇦🇺 Australia
17 August 2024
Elvira! You were resourceful, thoughtful, kind, and very knowledgeable. Thank you for pulling together our ‘hidden gems’ tour on one of the few days Barcelona has a holiday and all (well, nearly!) the local restaurants were closed. We certainly recommend your tour highly and yes, we will be back! Wow!
John🇺🇸 United States
13 August 2024
Elvira was great! There is no way we could have been able to understand the history and growth of Barcelona in such an interesting fashion without her knowledge. Elvira was kind, fun to be around and easy to talk to. We’re very happy that we decided to use her service! Great time in Barcelona!
Emma🇬🇧 United Kingdom
11 August 2024
We had a fantastic tour with Elvira. I’d requested to change the meet up time and then the location before we met and Elvira was really accommodating and ensured that the change of plan would mean we’d still have an excellent tour. She told us all about the local food and made sure we tried new things from places we either wouldn’t have known about or ventured inside. As well as being very knowledgeable about Barcelona and food she is such a lovely, positive person who made the trip one that we will remember forever! Thank you Elvira xx10
Karina🇺🇸 United States
3 August 2024
What an AMAZING tour of Barcelona! Not only was Elvira knowledgeable and friendly, but also so accommodating to me and my family that included 3 annoying kids! She made it fun, educational and interesting. We got to experience Barcelona through her eyes and she took us to places that we wouldn’t be able to go or know about if it wasn’t because of her. We were hanging out with the locals! After two days of touring, it was hard to say goodbye. Thank you Elvira for making it magical and for the great memories that will last a lifetime!The perfect tour!
James🇺🇸 United States
13 July 2024
What a great food tour and more. If you want to experience more of the way locals eat and live, this is a must doWow
Felix🇺🇸 United States
6 July 2024
Elvira was fantastic!
Great communication prior to the tour, as well as inquiring about food preferences/restrictions.
Bent over backwards to accommodate several picky eaters in our group.
Great and patient with kids.
Emphasized local markets and local dishes.
Provided great recommendations for other restaurants and sites.
Highly recommend.Energetic and authentic
Adriane🇺🇸 United States
31 May 2024
Elvira was so awesome! Really friendly and knowledgeable and patient with our group of two couples each with a baby.Great tour and guide!
Christian
21 May 2024
Relaxing and interessting walk
Mary Ann
16 May 2024
This was to be a multicultural experience but it was really a Catalan experience. The first food stop was great and well planned but the remaining stops were not well executed. She asked us what we wanted but being unfamiliar that was useless. She mentioned her budget a few too many times being this was not a bargain tour. Two of us have severe fish and seafood allergies but she didn’t get it. Also a poor communicator, I had to confirm with her the day before. Not recommended. Interesting tour of the markets
Nicole🇺🇸 United States
14 May 2024
Skip the foot tours and go with Elvira! She is knowledgeable and can give you a much more encompassing tour of HER city with hidden gems so much more impressive and less known than the big tourist attractions. She has a lot of pride and love in the history of her city and it shows. One note: The bicycles have baskets, bring water. Barcelona MUST!
Mark🇺🇸 United States
13 May 2024
Looking for a great way to see and experience Barcelona with a passionate, energetic, fun loving and knowledgeable local? Elvira is all that and more. We enjoyed two fun filled days with Elvira, exploring the culture, architecture, and sites of beautiful Barcelona, stopping at the market to enjoy tappas at a local family restaurant, delicious! Elvira won't disappoint, we highly recommend spend a day or two with her! E biking around Barcelona
Mark🇺🇸 United States
12 May 2024
We spent two wonderful and exciting days with our passionate guide, and new friend Elvira!
Elvira is full of life, passionate about her city and culture, sharing important information and more importantly allowing us to experience her amazing culture, food and artecture. We enjoyed biking all round Barcelona, stopping at important landmarks, enjoying meals and refreshment stops together, visit some tourist sites, but mostly off the beaten tourist path. Elvira went out of her way to ensure that we had best experience possible, biking through quanit neighborhoods, parks and off the beaten path. We were also lucky to experience and cheering loudly with the locals as several villages Castellers built human towers, eight people high. I highly recommend contacting Elvira and allow her to put together a unique crafted experience for you in beautiful Barcelona! Off the beaten path, with E Bikes
Irvin🇺🇸 United States
5 May 2024
Elvira's love for her city, her region, and all of the local traditions are clearly evident. Her tour was action-packed, including detours to see rare festivals occurring concurrently. Conveniently, Elvira was able to pick us up at our hotel, and drop us off at the next stage of our visit. Proud, Knowledgeable, Genuine Local
MaryAnn🇺🇸 United States
29 April 2024
Elvira was knowledgable and lovely for our food tour of Barcelona. Very interesting to talk to and obviously knows so much about the city. We enjoyed our time with her immensely. Very knowledgeable guide
Craig🇺🇸 United States
27 April 2024
Elvira was an awesome guide. We learned so much about the history of Barcelona and all the food we tried was great! Highly recommended to choose Elvira as your tour guide. We have been on three different Food Tours in Spain and this was the best oneExcellent food tour!
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Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.
More about me
I was born and raised in Barcelona. Arts, cultures and travelling have always interested me, which explains why I have a degree in Tourism and Tour Guiding professional course. My inquisitive mind brought me to life abroad in English speaking countries for 5 years.
Book a tour or day trip with me and you will explore my city and my region through the eyes of a local who has grown up here, going beyond sightseeing and learning not only about history and curiosities but also about my culture. I am a big fan of educating travellers and showing hidden gems :D!
Get ready to receive authentic tailored experiences that will approach my culture to you. I will skip touristy traps and give you a FREE food guide and plenty of advice, so you can eat and explore like the native locals do. If you are into wine we can also include wine tastings stop in amost all my experiences. Do you prefer exploring by car? this is also possible in or outside Barcelona city.
The list of tours I offer are:
🏛Highlights of town, traditions & Market tour - I strongly recommend this one if you have teenagers/children.
🏛Highlights of old Barcelona & Gaudi- a mix between history and the main Gaudi sights
🚲 E-bike tours around different areas in town.
🥘 Food tours: I customize the food tastings according to clients' taste, with sophisticated food tastings. Please reach out to me before booking.
DAY trips from Barcelona:
🍷 ⛰️Montserrat & boutique winery visit
🏖️ Sitges charming bohemian coastal village 5h 30min tour.
🏖️ Montserrat & Sitges beautiful seaside village -7h tour
👨👩👧👧 Family friendly & unknown Montserrat - discover the unknown sights of this natural park, away from touristy crowds.Option to add a Winery visit.
🧑🎨 Dali Museum fast day trip - 5.5h tour
🏰 Girona medieval town- by high speed train is faster but I can drive too - 5 to 6hours
Reach out to me and I guarantee I will messege you back in less than 48h for further information. I am looking forward to hearing from you.