Overview
Start your day stress-free with our personalized optional hotel pick up. Your driver will bring you directly to our meeting point, so there's no time wasted going from hotel to hotel collecting other passengers.
On your day trip from Barcelona, you will visit the beautiful Roman city of Girona with its stunning medieval quarter, before continuing to the gorgeous region of Costa Brava and the famous whitewashed houses of traditional fishing villages. You can be assured of receiving very special attention from your guide.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Optional Hotel Pick Up
Small group tour
In-vehicle air conditioning
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
THE PICK UP WILL COLLECT YO8 AT 7.45AM. IF YOU ARE BUYING THE HOTEL PICK UP OPTION, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHOOSE THE HOTEL. IF YOU DON'T KNOW YET, REMEMBER TO TELL US 72 HOURS BEFORE.
All of our other tours meet at our office. We advise that you arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
Depending on the size of the group and the traffic restrictions on the day of the tour, your tour will finish back at the office, or at the Arc de Triomf, which is an easy 10 minute walk from our main office.
Good to know
• WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT WANT YOU TO MISS THIS TOUR. PLEASE BE AT THE OFFICE MEETING POINT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF THE TOUR. WE ARE VERY SORRY, BUT DUE TO A FULL SCHEDULE WE CANNOT WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS.
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER THE START TIME, YOU MAY MISS THE TOUR AND WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OFFER ANY REFUND. REMEMBER THAT WE WILL LEAVE ON TIME. PLEASE DON'T MISS IT. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO JOIN THE TOUR ONCE THE BUS LEAVES WITH THE REST OF THE GROUP.
• 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
What to expect
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Palace of Catalan Music
15 min
8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.
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Eixample
15 min
8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Pals.
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Pals
45 min
10.15 - The pristine medieval village of Pals, is one of the best preserved medieval villages in the region.
Its picturesque cobbled streets are home to a number of interesting shops, selling everything from ceramics and local handicrafts to tradicional food and souvenirs.
Your guide will give you a short tour, taking in the medieval defensive tours, the old church and the original villages walls.
From Pals, we head to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell. -
Calella de Palafrugell
2 hours 30 min
11.45am - Follow your guide as they introduce you to the stunning Costa Brava and to one of the most beautiful villages on this stretch of coast.
You will have time to explore some of the coastal footpaths, take a dip in the water in a secluded cove, and try some local seafood in a traditional restaurant.
This delightful escape has whitewashed houses that reach right down to the sea-front and a number of tradicional restaurants, perfect for a leisurely lunch.
We have carefully timed this tour so you can eat in the restaurants before the locals arrive for their late lunches.
From Calella, we head to the medieval Roman city of Girona. -
Girona
2 hours
3.30pm - Our last stop is the colorful medieval Roman city of Girona.
Girona is a well-established city that has survived many sieges in the course of its long history, since its founding in around 76BC.
Your guide will take you around the old part of the city, giving you information about the most important historical sites such as the Cathedral, founded in 1038 on the site of a former Mosque, the spectacular Roman walls, along which you can walk, and various sites of historial interest, e.g. the Arab Bath house.
If you prefer, the narrow streets of the old town are very pleasant just to wander around, indulge in a spot of window-shopping, or find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by.
Your guide will give you recommendations of what to do in your free time so you make the most of it. We also have custom made maps, if you prefer to set off on your own and follow our recommended walking itinerary.
From Girona, we will head back to Barcelona arriving around 7:00 pm. -
Plaza de Catalunya
2 hours
7.30 - We end the day in Plaça Catalunya. From here, you can easily take the metro or a taxi back to your hotel. Otherwise, your guide will be more than happy to make some recommendations of where to have dinner.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- This tour is in English only.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about The Original Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour + Hotel Pickup
Can I cancel The Original Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour + Hotel Pickup for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 10 hours 30 min.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
THE PICK UP WILL COLLECT YO8 AT 7.45AM. IF YOU ARE BUYING THE HOTEL PICK UP OPTION, PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHOOSE THE HOTEL. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Optional Hotel Pick Up
- Small group tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Palace of Catalan Music, Eixample, Pals, Calella de Palafrugell, Girona, Plaza de Catalunya.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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