Barcelona · COSTA BRAVA DAY TRIPS FROM BARCELONA
Cliffs, coves and water clear enough to see the bottom, ninety minutes north. These 15 sort the kayak-and-snorkel days from the coach-and-village runs, with prices, swim time and how long the drive really is.
Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to eight with a local guide such as Chema, Alex, Tony, or Manu. Walk Girona’s Jewish Quarter and Roman walls, explore Pals, then enjoy free time in coastal Calella de Palafrugell for lunch, views, or a swim.
“It was great experience and guide was good too. Would recommend everyone to take this trip if in Barcelona.”
Join World Experience for a 12-hour English-language day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar. Guides such as Roger, Lucas, Mateo, and Bosco lead the walks, while one air-conditioned bus links the three very different stops.
“Simon and Roger were great. Very knowledgeable about the local history and let us entertained throughout Montserrat needs more time Girona was ok The fort/ lighthouse at Tossa Del Mar is not for folks with challenges with mobility”
Leave Barcelona for S’Agaró and spend 2.5 to 3 hours kayaking beneath the Camino de Ronda, entering coves and sea caves, snorkeling, and choosing from several cliff jumps. Guides such as Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the day. Lunch, equipment, insurance, and transport are included.
“Had a wonderful experience with Mateo. Went with my 14-year-old son and wife. Met at the designated location. Check-in was easy. Then we got onto a nice large and spacious than which took us to the Costa Bravo. Once we were there, we were fitted with wet suits, put our stuff in the bag and put our valuables in another bag, which was more secure. Then we got some instructions on how to use the kayak. Then we were off. We first went kayaking to a little cove and then went snorkeling. The waters are crystal clear and we saw a lot of beautiful fish. Afterwards we went to another…”
Leave Barcelona for a full day on Costa Brava’s coast. Paddle through caves and coves, snorkel for fish, starfish, urchins, and perhaps octopus, then choose a safe cliff jump. Guides such as Sergio, René, Marc, and Tete lead the outing, with transport, gear, lunch, and injury insurance included.
“This tour was absolutely amazing — kayaking, snorkeling, and cliff jumping in such a stunning setting! René was an incredibly skilled and friendly guide who made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable the whole time. His knowledge of the area and relaxed attitude created the perfect atmosphere for adventure and fun.”
Travel from Barcelona to Girona, Figueres, and Cadaqués with guides such as Flavia, Paulina, Xavi, or Matilde. Walk Girona’s medieval center, visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum if your option includes admission, then enjoy Cadaqués, its white houses, beach, and clear water.
“Our day trip experience to Girona, Figueres and Cadaqués was memorable. Touring company Buenos Dios was very great . All their buses are new and sparking clean and guide Tabby was also very pleasant person. They covered all 3 cities as per the schedule. Took stops and allowed us to visit major attractions. Guided and explained us very well about history and culture. Overall it’s great experience and recommend to use them for your trips.”
Join an English-speaking guide from Barcelona for a six-hour Costa Brava outing with round-trip transport, kayaking, snorkeling, cave visits, a picnic, and beach time. Guides such as Mara, Santi, Donny, and Dani are praised for patient instruction and good safety care. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.
“Beautiful waters, weather was perfect, guide was very funny and interactive with the group. Highly recommend!”
This full-day trip links Montserrat’s mountain monastery, Girona’s Roman and medieval center, and Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. You travel by air-conditioned bus, join guided walks in English or Spanish, and get free time in Girona. Guides such as Roger, Lucas, Carlos, and Matteo are known for clear history and friendly help.
“Our guide Carlos was wonderful! The day was packed but our group really enjoyed the trip from start to finish!”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Nuria, Sergio, Enrique, or Steven for an 11.5-hour minivan trip from Barcelona. Visit Dalí’s extraordinary Figueres museum, then choose a seasonal route to Cadaqués and Portlligat or Sant Martí d’Empúries and Púbol Castle. Lunch and two house entries cost extra.
“The tour itself to the Dali sites was a very interesting experience. Without our tour guide I would not have given a 5 though. She was the most knowledgeable tour guide I've ever met and told us all kinds of background information about Dali, his family, and his life. The art was amazing and the background information really helped to pass time on the drive. I'd recommend this trip to anyone deeply interested in art and sculpture.”
Leave Barcelona’s Estació del Nord for Lloret de Mar, then cruise the Costa Brava coast aboard a Dofijet to Tossa de Mar. You’ll get a guided old-town walk, beach time, and lunch on your own. Guides such as Monica and Sam are known for keeping the day friendly and on schedule.
“amazing trip ! great transport, loads of free time to explore the beauty of Costa brava. Monica - the guide was very helpful and friendly ! highly recommend to everyone !”
Spend 10.5 hours with a maximum of 15 people visiting medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You’ll have free time for beaches, cafés, and sights, with an optional seafood paella lunch. Guides such as Sergio, Marta, Nuria, and Steven bring local history to life.
“Marta was an extraordinary tour guide. She was an excellent driver and provided great background and history to make to tour even more interesting. We had temperamental weather but our small group made the best of our day. We had plenty of time at each stop to tour with Marta and then be on our own. It was a lovely day and we would recommend this trip to everyone.”
Travel from Barcelona in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Rod, Enrique, or Nuria. Visit Dalí’s surreal museum in Figueres, then see Cadaqués and Port Lligat from September through June, or Púbol Castle in summer. Lunch and some entry fees cost extra.
“Excellent day trip with a wonderful guide and driver. Visited the Dalí museum, the coast for lunch and walking around, and Dali’s home.”
Spend 10 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Marta, Pablo, Nu, or Alex, traveling from Barcelona to Costa Brava beaches, Blanes Botanical Garden, a traditional family restaurant, and Tossa de Mar. You get coastal views, free time, lunch with a drink, and the choice to swim, shop, or explore.
“Wonderful drive up the coast. Nice cove to enjoy the ocean. Lunch was awesome. Tour guide Nu and driver Raul were both very attentive and helpful. We met some great new people on this tour!”
Travel from Barcelona with up to seven other people to Figueres, Cadaqués, and Port Lligat. Guides such as Nuri, Vincent, Ventura, and Marcelo bring Dalí’s art and odd private world to life, while hotel pickup removes the strain of the long drive.
“I had an amazing experience on this tour, and I can’t thank Marcelo enough for making it so memorable! From the moment we started, he was incredibly welcoming and professional. The driving was smooth and safe the entire trip, which made it so easy to just relax and enjoy the journey.”
Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned van for S’Agaró, then kayak beneath the Camino de Ronda, snorkel, swim, and try optional cliff jumps with a certified sea-kayak guide. Groups cap at eight, lunch follows, and guides such as Marc, Henry, Mateo, and Rene are known for keeping mixed-age groups together.
“This was a good experience, but not a great one. I purposely chose the “small group” trip over larger group trips advertised and paid more for it. However, this ended up being a large group that was simply broken into two vans of eight each and all the challenges that come with wrangling a large group that I was trying to avoid ensued. I am someone who has kayaked and snorkeled most of my life, and was really looking forward to those activities. However, I was also not happy to find that the only kayaks available were two person kayaks and, unfortunately, the person I was paired with was inexperienced,…”
Travel from Barcelona to Cala de Sant Francesc, Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, Blanes, and Tossa de Mar with an English-speaking guide. Choose beach time or gardens, enjoy a substantial local lunch with one drink, and explore a medieval seaside town in a group of up to 16.
“I'm so happy I took this tour while in Spain! This was about an 8 hour tour, with a few guided activities and also free time where you can branch off from the group and do your own thing for awhile. The price included a traditional Spanish lunch, which was a great experience. We had Martha as a tour guide and she was so informative, giving us the history of Spain, and also very funny and kind. She made the experience even better. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Spain!”
Pick a Gaudí building, a table or a boat.
