Barcelona to France day trip: Breakfast Spain, lunch France
Stroll Girona’s medieval streets, then unwind by the Mediterranean coast
A full-day guided tour from Barcelona visits Girona's medieval old town and the Eiffel-designed bridge, then drives into France to Collioure on the Mediterranean coast for free time and lunch. The van departs at 8:30 am with a professional guide, air-conditioned transport and all driving arranged. You bring your passport and, in summer, swimwear. Eight to nine hours total.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day trip from Barcelona to France
- Meet and depart from Barcelona
- Drive scenic route to Girona
- Cross Eiffel bridge to old town
- Walk around Girona Cathedral exterior
- Stop for photos at Game of Thrones site
- Drive from Girona to France
- Explore Collioure village
- Free time for lunch and stroll
- Drive back to Barcelona
- Passeig de Gracia 2h
- Province of Girona passing by
- Girona Cathedral 30m
- Girona 1h
- Pujada de Sant Domenec 20m
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned van transport from Barcelona.
- professional guide in English or Spanish.
- light breakfast stop in Girona.
- two hours free time in Collioure for lunch and swimming.
- Every day 08:30
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Leave Barcelona at 8:30 for Girona's Game of Thrones streets and Eiffel's bridge, then cross into France for lunch on the Collioure coast.
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The experience
The van leaves Barcelona at 8:30 and heads north through the Tuscany of Spain toward Girona. Once there, you'll cross the Eiffel-designed bridge (yes, the same engineer who built the tower in Paris), and walk into the old town's heart for a light breakfast and a stroll. The Girona Cathedral, with the second widest gothic nave in the world, stands at the center. You'll walk around it without entering. A quick stop at one of the most famous Game of Thrones filming locations rounds out the Girona leg before the van points toward France.
The drive from Girona to Collioure takes you across the border without any formal crossing: the whole point of the day. Collioure sits on the Mediterranean coast with a population of about 2,000, a medieval castle on the water and a 17th-century church bell tower that once served as a lighthouse. You get two hours free to have lunch, swim if you brought your gear, or wander the narrow streets and the Modern Art Museum. The Mediterranean is right there. Many travelers eat at a waterfront table and watch the water.
The return drive to Barcelona leaves around 4 pm, landing you back in the city by late afternoon. The van is air-conditioned throughout, the guide is a professional who speaks English or Spanish, and every bit of transport and timing is arranged. You just show up with your ID or passport, which you'll need in case of a random police check. In summer months, pack swimwear and a beach towel. The coast is the whole reason to go.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is the Eiffel bridge in Girona?
The bridge was built around 1877 by Gustave Eiffel, the same engineer who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. You'll cross it on foot heading into Girona's old town.
Can I swim in Collioure?
Yes, if you bring swimwear and a beach towel. Collioure sits on the Mediterranean coast and you have two hours of free time there to swim, eat lunch or explore at your own pace.
Do I need my passport for this tour?
Yes, always bring your passport or ID. Although there's no formal border crossing, French police may conduct random checks and you'll need identification.
How much free time do I get in Collioure?
You have around two hours in Collioure to have lunch, swim, relax by the sea or walk through the town and its Modern Art Museum.
What Game of Thrones locations are on this tour?
One of the most famous Game of Thrones filming locations is in Girona's old town, where you'll make a photo stop during the tour.
What's included in the price?
The van, air-conditioned transport, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all driving between Barcelona, Girona and Collioure are included. Breakfast, lunch and any museum entry are on your own.
Operated by Be Outdoors Barcelona. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Barcelona to France day trip: Breakfast Spain, lunch France
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