Cardona & Montserrat Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

An excellent day trip to two very interesting locations, emblematic of Catalonia's rich history and culture. Ramon met u...

Mauro Arletti

Travel back to the 9th century and delve into the Roman vestiges of Cardona Castle, a medieval jewel very close to Barcelona. On this fantastic trip, you will also visit some fantastic salt mines and taste local tapas and wines!

Details

Duration

10 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Cardona Castle
Admission to the Montserrat Abbey
Admission to Salt Mountain
Small group tour, there won't be more than 8 people

Not included

Lunch and drinks

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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August 8, 2026
Mauro Arletti
Carpì, Italy
An excellent day trip to two very interesting locations, emblematic of Catalonia's rich history and culture. Ramon met us at our hotel and accompanied...
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The activity was simply EXTRAORDINARY!!! Xavi, our guide, is excellent. He took us to these wonderful places, and although the trip lasted several hou...
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We had a great experience on the trip; Marcel is an excellent guide.
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Excellent. One of the best tours we did in Spain! Our guide, Xavi, made everything even more special with his care and attention to every detail. I re...
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Albert was very professional, friendly, and a very good driver. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Jorge
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Xavi made our day excellent. During the three visits of the day. Thank you.
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Very interesting and the guide was excellent.
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Cardona & Montserrat Trip

We'll meet at your hotel in Barcelona at the indicated time and get on a bus to the municipality of Cardona. After 1 hour 30 minutes, we'll arrive in this historic town which is famous for being home to the Salt Mountain Cultural Park and one of the best-preserved medieval castles in the country.

Our first stop will be Cardona mountain. With a surface area of more than 100 hectares, this potassium salt mine is one of the most important in the world, and it grows every year! We'll descend 86 metres down to contemplate the thousand-year-old stalactites and stalagmites of salt inside and we'll learn about the history of the industrial exploitation of the valley.

After exploring Salt Mountain, we'll head to Cardona Castle. This 886 fortress built on the top of a promontory combines an eminently Romanesque style with Gothic details that will take us back to the Middle Ages. The location of the castle will allow us to enjoy unique views of the Cardener river valley and the Saline valley.

Our excursion will continue with a guided tour of Cardona's historic centre, a trading village that became the centre of an important market and a meeting point for travellers arriving from the south of France and the Pyrenees. You'll love this medieval jewel!

After touring Cardona, we'll head to Montserrat. From a distance, we'll see its unmistakable jagged peak. First of all, we'll visit the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, home to the patron saint of Catalonia.

Finally, we'll head back to Barcelona, where we'll finish the tour after a total of about 10 hours.

Points of interest in Barcelona

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Cardona & Montserrat Trip

Finally, we'll head back to Barcelona, where we'll finish the tour after a total of about 10 hours.

Cardona & Montserrat Small Group Day Trip