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Private Tours in Girona – Walking Tour – 4 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

Take a day trip from Barcelona and visit the historic and picturesque city of Girona (Catalán name for Gerona), located 1 hour and 15 minutes north of the city (and just 38 minutes via high-speed train). This ancient walled city has a history that spans over 2,000 years and during Roman times it was an important stopping point on the Via Augusta, which linked Iberia to Rome. The city’s importance continued throughout the Middle Ages, when many of its prominent monuments were built. Some of the sites in Girona may even look familiar to Game of Thrones fans, as a number of its monuments served as a backdrop for the storyline in the 6th season of the series.

The best way to explore this city is to take a walking tour with a local guide who will take you through the rich history of Girona. Your guide can meet you at a designated meeting point in the city center, or if you arriving by train, your guide can meet you at the train station and you can either walk to the city center (15 minutes) or take a short taxi ride (10 minutes).

On this 4 hour private tour you can explore the main sites. Your guide will customize the tour to include the sites that are of most interest to you. A suggested itinerary could include visits to the following sites:

  • Cathedral and Basilica of Sant Feliu
  • Old Quarter – cobblestone streets lined with 13th and 14th C. houses
  • Jewish Quarter (El Call) – oldest and one of the best-preserved in Europe
  • Arab Baths – dating back to the 12th C.
  • Onyar River – lined with picturesque houses and the Ferreries Bridge (designed by Gustave Eiffel)
  • Game of Thrones featured locations

2021 Prices (for up to 8 participants) and other info:

  • US $375 – Monday through Friday
  • US $445 – Saturday, Sunday & Holidays
  • Price is for up to the number of participants noted (and not per person)
  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 4 hours
  • Price does not include entrance fees and transportation costs (if any), which are extra
  • Tours with more than 2 participants: If transportation is taken, multiple taxis will be needed
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, Catalán, French, Italian and Portuguese
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

If visiting Girona as a day trip from Barcelona:

Girona is located 103 km north of Barcelona, about 1 hour and 15 minutes by car. It is also easily reached by train from Barcelona. There are a number of high-speed Avant/Ave trains that depart from the Barcelona Sants station daily and make the 38 minute trip to Girona. Tickets can be purchased in advance online from Renfe, the national rail network. For train schedules and ticket prices, click here.

Photo credit: Jitka Erbenová

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

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Filed Under: Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: Barcelona (Private Tours) Day Trips, Girona, Private Tours (Spain), Spain

Private Tour from Barcelona – Montserrat Day Trip via Train – 10 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

Take a break from sightseeing in the city to take a day trip to Montserrat.  Located 35 miles northwest of Barcelona, the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat sits atop a 4,000 foot high mountain and is famous for the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat (the Black Virgin), the patron saint of Cataluña.

Montserrat has been home to the Benedictine Community, now numbering some eighty monks, since 1025, and to the Patron of Catalonia, St. Mary of Montserrat, who is worshiped by hundreds of visitors daily. The monastery contains one of the most important libraries in the world, a fine collection of art, and the Escolania, one of the oldest boys’ choir in Europe that attracts visitors from all over the world to listen to their famous Virolai hymn. The boys’ choir performs at 1 p.m. from Monday through Friday (consult the monastery’s website to confirm any changes in schedule).

On this full day private tour you will travel to Montserrat via train, which takes about 1.5 hours each way. Your guide will meet you at your hotel, and together you will travel to the Plaza de España train station to board a train to Montserrat.  After arriving in Montserrat you will take either the rack train or cable car to ascend the 600 meters up the mountain.

At the monastery you will visit the Royal Basilica, the statue of the Black Virgin, the museum, and enjoy a performance of the Escolania (if they are performing during your visit). There will be time during the day to have lunch.

Please note that tour prices do not include the cost of your train tickets, which can be purchased at the train station on the day of the tour (your guide will assist you).

2021 Prices (for up to 8 participants) and other info:

  • US $640 – Monday through Friday – Daytime (start time from 8:00am to 9:00am)
  • US $805 – Saturday, Sunday & Holidays (start time from 8:00am to 9:00am)
  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide for 10 hours and the guide’s train tickets
  • Price does not include meals, entrance fees or transportation costs, which are extra
  • There is a supplement required for the guide’s meal. Client can either invite the guide to lunch, or pay them 32 Euros during the tour.
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, Catalán, French, Italian and Portuguese
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Note: A 5 hour tour with private guide and transportation is also available. For more information, click here.

Photo credit: Richard Schneider

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

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Filed Under: Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: Barcelona, Barcelona (Private Tours) Day Trips, Montserrat, Spain

Private Tour from Barcelona – Montserrat Day Trip with Private Transportation – 5 Hours

January 5, 2015 By International Lodging Corporation

ILC-blog-Private-Tours-Barcelona-Day-Trip-Abadia-de-Montserrrat-SpainTake a break from sightseeing in the city to do a day trip to Montserrat.  Located about an hour’s drive outside of Barcelona, the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat sits atop a 4,000 foot high mountain and is famous for the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat (the Black Virgin), the patron saint of Cataluña.

Montserrat has been home to the Benedictine Community, now numbering some eighty monks, since 1025, and to the Patron of Catalonia, St. Mary of Montserrat, who is worshiped by hundreds of visitors daily. The monastery contains one of the most important libraries in the world, a fine collection of art, and the Escolania, one of the oldest boys’ choir in Europe that attracts visitors from all over the world to listen to their famous Virolai hymn. The boys’ choir performs at 1 p.m. from Monday through Friday (consult the monastery’s website to confirm any changes in schedule).

On this 5 hour private tour you will be met by your guide at your hotel to begin your trip with private transportation to Montserrat.  Your guide will give you the history of Montserrat, and you will visit the Royal Basilica, the statue of the Black Virgin, the museum, and enjoy a performance of the Escolania (if they are performing during your visit).

2021 Prices and other info:

Tour price for 1-2 People in a Sedan

  • US $995 – Monday through Friday (start time from 8:00am)
  • US $1,060 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 8:00am)

Tour price for 3-6 People in a Minivan

  • US $1,055 – Monday through Friday (start time from 8:00am)
  • US $1,115 – Saturday, Sunday and Holidays (start time from 8:00am)

All tours

  • Price includes a tour with an official licensed guide and a vehicle with driver for 5 hours
  • Price does not include entrance fees (if any), which are extra
  • Vehicles are insured, as required by Spanish law
  • Common languages available: English, Spanish, Catalán, French, Italian and Portuguese
  • Gratuities are not included and are at the discretion of the client
  • Prices are subject to change

Note: A 10 hour tour traveling via train with a private guide is also available. For more information, click here.

Photo credit: © Chensiyuan

For assistance with your travel plans, including hotel and private tour reservations, click here.

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Filed Under: Places to See, Private Tours (Spain), Spain Tagged With: Barcelona, Barcelona (Private Tours) Day Trips, Montserrat, Spain

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