Girona and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Barcelona

Walk the Roman Walls and medieval villages, then swim at a fishing cove

A small group day trip from Barcelona takes you to Girona's Old Town and Roman Walls, the medieval village of Peratallada, and the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava, with professional guide, private transport and 2 hours free time for lunch and a swim. The tour runs 9 hours and departs Barcelona in the morning. Bring swimwear in summer. Lunch is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Girona and Costa Brava

• Drive from Barcelona to Girona
• Walk over Eiffel bridge in Girona
• Visit Game of Thrones filming location
• Walk to Girona Cathedral and watch tower
• Drive from Girona to Peratallada
• Stroll around medieval village Peratallada
• Drive from Peratallada to Calella de Palafrugell
• Free time for lunch and swim in Calella
• Drive back from Costa Brava to Barcelona

Stops and time spent at each 9 stops

1. Passeig de Gracia 2h
2. Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles) 20m
3. Pujada de Sant Domenec 20m
4. Girona Cathedral 20m
5. Emporda 40m
6. Peratallada 1h
7. Lloret de Mar 20m
8. Calella de Palafrugell 2h
9. Province of Girona 2h

What’s included

• Professional guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• private air-conditioned transport from Barcelona.
• stops at Girona's Old Town, Roman Walls and Cathedral.
• the medieval village of Peratallada.
• 2 hours free time at Calella de Palafrugell for lunch and swimming.

Times

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• Every day 08:30

Information

Small group day trip from Barcelona to Girona, Peratallada and Calella de Palafrugell with professional guide.

Group Up to 7

Live guide English, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 6h before

Ages Adult (11 and older) · Infant (under 11)

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Public transport nearby

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

The drive from Barcelona into the Catalan countryside sets the pace. You leave the city behind and move into farmland and green hills. Girona arrives first, and the guide walks you through the Old Town's narrow streets and along the Roman Walls. You'll cross the Eiffel Bridge (built in 1877 by Gustave Eiffel himself) on the way to the cathedral, which holds the second widest Gothic nave in the world. A few minutes stop at a Game of Thrones filming location gives you time for photos and views over the old town.

From Girona, the route cuts through wine country toward Peratallada, a medieval village of just 9 people, tucked into the heart of Catalonia and better-preserved than most. You walk around the village with the guide, then drive on to Calella de Palafrugell, an old fishing village on the Costa Brava made up of several small coves. The narrow streets and traditional two-floor fishermen's houses still hold the character of the area.

You get 2 hours free time at Calella de Palafrugell to find lunch (not included in the tour price) and swim if you brought your swimwear. The return to Barcelona takes about 2 hours along secondary roads, and the guide stays with the group throughout the day. The vehicle is air-conditioned and seats a small group, so the pace stays manageable and the stops feel unhurried.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 11).

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, and why is it famous?

The Eiffel Bridge was built in 1877 by Gustave Eiffel, the same engineer who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. You'll walk over it on the way into Girona's Old Town as part of the tour route.

Can I swim at Calella de Palafrugell, or is it just a lunch stop?

Calella de Palafrugell is a fishing village on the Costa Brava with several coves, and you have 2 hours free time there to swim if you bring your swimwear and a towel. Lunch is not included, so you'll need to find a restaurant or café in the village.

Is Peratallada worth visiting if I'm short on time?

Peratallada is one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Spain and sits in the heart of Catalonia. The guide shows you around the village during the tour, and it's a stop between Girona and the coast, so it's part of the day's route rather than an optional add-on.

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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