Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!
Overview
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10 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Escape Barcelona for a full-day small-group tour to the medieval city of Girona and the stunning Costa Brava coastline. Begin in Pals, a charming hilltop village with cobbled streets and artisan shops. Continue to Calella de Palafrugell, a whitewashed fishing village where you can swim in a secluded cove, walk coastal trails, or upgrade to enjoy a traditional seafood paella lunch by the sea. In the afternoon, explore Girona at your own pace. Highlights include the Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and a walk along the original Roman walls. With expert local guides and a maximum group size of 20, this tour offers history, scenery, and culture in one unforgettable day.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There will be time off the bus at your leisure, so please bring suitable clothing, footwear, and sun protection.
You will also have an opportunity to go swimming at Calella de Palafrugell, so if you want, bring your swimming costume and a beach towel.
This tour is in English only.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Optional Hotel Pick Up
Small group tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Palace of Catalan Music
8:15am – Check-in at Explore Catalunya Office Meet your guide at our centrally located office, opposite the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. Arrive a little early to check in, use the facilities, or grab a coffee nearby.
Eixample
8:30am – Depart Barcelona Leave the city behind and head north through the scenic Catalan countryside, passing through the modernist Eixample district and learning a little about Barcelona’s history from your guide en route.
Options
Regular Tour WITHOUT Pickup
Please take note that this option DOES NOT include any hotel pick up or the Seafood Paella Lunch Option.
Traditional Seafood Paella
Upgrade for Seafood Paella: Why not treat yourself to a traditional seafood paella right next to the sea with this exclusive upgrade?
Tour INCLUDING 7.45am pickup
Regular Tour INCLUDING pickup: Please note that the Pickup time is 7.45am. Actual tour starts at 8.30am. DID YOU REMEMBER TO CHOOSE YOUR HOTEL FOR PICKUP?
Pickup included
Reviews
1,082 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our Anniversary Trip to Spain!
Stacey I,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were able to see so many beautiful little towns off the beaten path. Excellent tour guide and just enough time at each stop.
Water/good times
Jean C,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour Guide was Great!! Our 1st time in Europe..August=Hot +A TON of steps in this excursion, ramps, hills, uneven surfaces. Bring water with you!!! I would have stayed in Costa Brava x 6 hours if I could. Perfect water temp. Bars/restaurants close.
Parts of this were great,...
Amelia W,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
3.00Parts of this were great, and parts could use some tweaking. We went in July, so it is worth noting that this might be more enjoyable if is wasn't 36C plus humidity. I wanted more *tour* and less free time. The guided tour of Girona should have been longer, even if we had cut 30mins from the beach part of the day to add a few here it would have made a big difference. By the time we did the guided tour of the city and we're given free time we had maybe 30mins and the bus was 10mins away, so you couldn't wander far. The guide had given us a map with lots to do but we felt too rushed to see most of it. The beach town was far too hot to enjoy. We spent the 2+ hours of free time trying to find shade and staying hydrated. The families in our group were excited for the beach, but we would have needed a shade umbrella to enjoy it without overheating.
Fun times in Catalunya
Richard O,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was fun, I could skip the first town and would have liked more time on the beach and Girona. The guide was very nice.
Girona and Costa Brava
Walquiria T,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great experience for my daughter and I. Our tour guide Marta was very knowledgeable and personable. We visit Pals, Girona and Costa Brava. Our tickets included a Paella lunch. We were the only one in our group with that option. We were taken to a restaurant for lunch; the food was great. We then had some beach time before meeting back with the group to head to Girona.
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