Costa Brava Private Tour: Boat Ride & Medieval Tossa de Mar

Boat through hidden coves, then walk a medieval castle town with fresh seafood by the sea.

A private 10-hour Costa Brava tour from Barcelona includes hotel pickup, a boat ride from Lloret de Mar past secluded coves, a walking tour of Tossa de Mar's medieval old town and castle, and a seafood lunch featuring the day's catch. Your guide navigates the coastal route, stops for photos, and selects which beaches you'll swim in: no planning required on your end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Plaça de Catalunyapass by
2. Lloret de Mar2h

Explore Costa Brava and Tossa de Mar

• Pick up from Barcelona accommodation
• Drive to Lloret de Mar
• Take boat to explore hidden coves
• Swim in a beautiful beach
• Visit Tossa de Mar old town
• Tour medieval castle and enjoy views
• Have seafood meal in Tossa de Mar
• Drive to Sant Feliu De Guixols with photo stops
• Explore Sant Feliu De Guixols village
• Return to Barcelona accommodation

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Barcelona hotel or apartment. Your guide drives south toward the Costa Brava, stopping along the way for photos of the rugged coastline and rocky cliffs. The first real stop is Lloret de Mar, where you board a boat with underwater windows. From there, the boat moves along the coast, passing hidden coves carved into the cliffs and letting you see the marine life and rock formations that define this stretch of water. You'll have time to swim in one of the coves the guide selects. The water is clear enough that you can see the bottom.

After the boat returns to Lloret, you drive to Tossa de Mar, a fishing village with a medieval walled old town called Vella Villa. You'll walk through the narrow streets and climb to the medieval castle, which sits above the town with views back over the coast. Lunch is a seafood meal at a local restaurant, built around whatever the fishing boats brought in that morning and prepared using recipes from the area.

The final leg takes you to Sant Feliu de Guixols along a scenic road with more stops for photos and another chance to swim at a beach your guide picks. Then your guide drives you back to your Barcelona accommodation. The whole day runs about 10 hours, and the tour is private. Just you, your group and the guide, not a coach full of people.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
• hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona.
• private vehicle transport for the full day.
• boat ticket with underwater windows from Lloret de Mar.
• walking tours of Tossa de Mar's medieval old town and castle.
• seafood lunch in Tossa de Mar.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by In Out Barcelona Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want a guide making all the route decisions and handling the driving. You'll see more hidden coves and have more flexibility to swim where the guide knows the water is best, without building the day yourself or joining a group.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

What happens during the boat ride from Lloret de Mar?

The boat has underwater windows so you can watch the marine life and rock formations as you move past hidden coves along the coastline. You'll have a chance to swim in one of the coves before the boat returns to Lloret.

Is lunch included in the Costa Brava tour?

Yes, lunch is a seafood meal in Tossa de Mar featuring the fresh catch of the day prepared with local recipes. Drinks are not included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport between Barcelona and the coast?

No, your guide picks you up at your Barcelona hotel or apartment and drives you the whole way, dropping you back at the end of the day. Just provide your exact address when you book.

What is there to do in Tossa de Mar?

Tossa de Mar has a medieval walled old town called Vella Villa with narrow streets and a medieval castle above it. The castle offers views over the coast and the town below.

Can I swim during this tour?

Yes, your guide will choose one of the most beautiful beaches for you to swim in the Mediterranean, and you'll have another swimming stop on the way back from Sant Feliu de Guixols.