Costa Brava Full Day Trip from Barcelona with boat trip
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Costa Brava Full Day Trip from Barcelona with boat trip
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Say goodbye to the city and hello to the Costa Brava’s coastal landscapes and unspoiled villages on this full-day tour. Explore historic villages including Calella de Palafrugell, Pals, and L’Estartit, stroll the Camino de Ronda trail to seaside Llafranc, cruise the scenic Medes Islands. Besides live commentary from your guide, your tour includes free Wi-Fi as you travel.
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Ages 0-99, max of 60 per group
Duration: 11h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Audio guide: German, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, French
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Highlights
- Spend the day discovering the Costa Brava’s villages and ruins with a guide
- Sail among the craggy seascapes of the Medes Islands
- Walk the Camino de Ronda, a historic coastal trail
- Travel in comfort on an air-conditioned coach with free onboard Wi-Fi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi
- Boat tickets
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:
- Estación de Autobuses Barcelona Nord, C. de Nàpols, 68, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, SpainBus Station "Barcelona Nord", PLATFORM 16 Check in: 15 minutes before departure time.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8482P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8482P1
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- C. de Nàpols, 68, L'Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, SpainBus Station "Barcelona Nord", PLATFORM 16 Check in: 15 minutes before departure time.
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- Love2Maxx0 contributionsTossa de Mar tour delivered as promised!Our guide, Elena, was super! Aside from providing us historical facts, she assisted in helping us navigate the area. The instructions provided for meeting point were great and we were grateful that everything was confirmed the day before. We love that the bus left exactly on time. It was a beautiful day and a great tour!Written September 11, 2024
- Escape182562024880 contributionsHighly enjoyHighly recommend you join this tour, fully enjoyed. The lovely lady Marta showed us the beautiful spots n clearly described all the spots. With this tour no complaints, fully have a lovely day on this tour. Sofar have been joining a lot local tours, this one was excellent.Written September 10, 2024
- Vadim S0 contributionsAmazing trip for a relaxing day in Costa bravaNice and helpfull guide , plenty of time to have a nice mix experience with old Town shopping and beach rest. Comfy bus. The boat part was canceled due to waves, but the cost was compensated. Overall, everything what I expected meets my expectations. Highly recommend.Written September 7, 2024
- Susan V0 contributionsGreat getaway to the beach for a day.If you just want a change of pace from city sightseeing, this makes a great day at the beach. Three beaches to choose from— all a few steps from each other. Typical small beach town with lots of touristy shopping and some restaurants that looked great. Once we got situated on the beach of our choice (the one with calm waters) we didn’t want to go far to eat. That left us one option. Very rocky beach so water shoes would make your experience more pleasant. I dealt with it for the few hours we were there. 90 minute bus ride each way. On time and easy to find. Overall would recommend.Written August 21, 2024
- Z3778YXshannono0 contributionsA top trip favoriteThis excursion made our family of 5’s favorite list from our European trip. It was so nice to see the seaside beach towns, get out on the beautiful water in the boat, and spend some time seeing the shops and restaurants while also getting beach time! We loved the free time we could spend doing what we wanted. We just wish it could’ve lasted longer and come back later in the evening. Tossa de Mar was so charming and we could’ve easily stayed longer. Thanks to Monika for being so friendly as our guide.Written July 13, 2024
- Adrienne R0 contributionsGreat day in La Costa BravaI give this tour a 5 star!! This was such a wonderful trip. We did our tour with Joseph in Spanish and even though we know English we wanted the full “Spaniard” experience! the first part of our trip was to Lloret Del Mar, throughout the ride to this wonderful beach town we were listening to all the fun tour facts about the area we we were in. We were given the freedom of roaming the streets and everything was properly communicated as to when we would be meeting to depart to the next part of the tour! Tossa Del Mar was by far the best place on the tour and is highly recommended! Such a beautiful beach town! Great food and vibe! Overall I was so happy with the tour and guides and so happy I chose this company.Written September 29, 2023
- H2458MZsusand0 contributionsWonderful experienceThis bus/boat trip was terrible. The driver and guides were very professional and informative. The Mediterranean Sea was breathtaking. Loved it!!Written September 24, 2023
- Cory G0 contributions100% Worth it!This was such a fun trip! Even though I was solo, I had so much fun! Martha was very informative. The group had an hour or so in the first stop for free time, and then 3 hours in the second stop for free time. It was so nice being able to explore/do whatever you'd like! I highly recommend this tour. And also, take the optional medieval village walk!Written September 12, 2023
- K9092SUangelak0 contributionsamazingThis was an amazing tour. Loved it. We only wished we had known about this place so we could have spent even more time there. Girona was wonderful- so much history. Great shops if you have time. Pal was quaint and worth the stop. Tossa del Mar- SO BEAUTIFUL. I wished we had spent a night there and enjoyed the town and beach more. Our guide Rueben was great.Written September 7, 2023
- Companion7687630 contributionsWonderful one day trip from Barcelona!Monica and Marta were amazing guides, I highly recommend this trip. The day was planned well with, bus leaving early morning at 8:30 am then visiting Lloret de mar and Tossa de mar. I would suggest to finish up your breakfast at Lloret de mar and soak in the atmosphere. You'll be taken to Tossa from here via the ship. Please take the left side for a fantastic view. That's a dofijet with under water aquarium. Take your swim suit, sunscreen, towel, loads of water and snacks. It was bloody 37 degrees cause of the heat wave when we went so water and juice is a must. You'll have 3 hours to swim, tour the medieval town and take loads of pictures. This was the highlight of our Barcelona visit so please book it now. You'll be delighted! Thanks Monica & Marta for all the useful info throughout.Written August 26, 2023
- Justyika0 contributionsAmazingAmazing well organized day trip to Costa Brava. Comfortable bus with wifi. the tour guy Martha was polite, knowledgeable and explained everything very well. The towns very beautiful affordable places to visitWritten August 1, 2023
- Shaina C0 contributionsBook this trip!!!Monica was a fantastic tour guide. We had a really great time at Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar. The boat ride has great views. We had a lot of free time to get lunch and walk around the town. This is a great day tour, I highly recommend it😃Written July 19, 2023
- Doris P0 contributionsLove-Love-Love!Great tour of beautiful Costa Brava and its beaches! Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar are amazing beautiful beaches! Precioso tour a Costa Brava! Bellas playas... no se lo pierdan!Written July 19, 2023
- D3215IJjasonc0 contributionsSpectacular day in beautiful Costa Brava!!What a great day in Costa Brava! Educational audio guide, spectacular views and a very nice boat ride!!! We had plenty of time to enjoy the beach, have a nice lunch and visit the Medivial village. JasonWritten July 16, 2023
- Kristin M0 contributionsAmazing day tripThis day trip was amazing! It was such a great way to get to see the Costa Brava without a car. Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar are both quaint little towns, and the boat ride was incredible!! The tour was well-organized, with enough time to explore both towns and the 45 minute walking tour of Tossa was a perfect way to learn some history. We took the advice from other reviews and got a quick lunch in Tossa, leaving us plenty of time to enjoy the beach. Our tour guide Monica was a wealth of information. I can't recommended it enough!Written July 5, 2023
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JoyceNLiz
Manchester, UK73 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
Thoroughly enjoyed our full day tour of the Costa Brava, which included visits to four villages, including the medieval village of Pals, a sail round the Medes Islands in a glass-bottomed boat and a tour of the Graeco-Roman remains at Empuries. Monica was an excellent guide; she and her colleague were very friendly and helpful and the tour was very well-organised. If there was a fault, it was that there was not a lot of time for lunch. Very good value for money and would recommend this to other visitors to Barcelona.
Written September 15, 2015
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Edison G
Bowie, MD337 contributions
This is an excellent full day tour of the Costa Brava plus a stop at a Medieval village dating from the 12th century. The tour is both informative and fully packed. A tour of the Greek and Roman ruins of Empurres was extremely informative and would be of interest to any student of history. A particular shout out of Jorge, our guide, who not only provided excellent commentary but spent time one on one with each member of our tour group. Again, and excellent introduction to the beautiful Costa Brava!
Written October 14, 2019
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Neil F
Newcastle, Australia191 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
we did this tour on 1st june and the weather was really nice.
visiting quaint sea side villages with crystal clear water of Calella Palafrugel, then walking around the coast line to Llafranc, an almost perfect scene as you came around the hillside. then on the bus to the medieval town of Pals, a very interesting town. A little disappointed not to be able to stop at the local businesses to support them.
onto L'Estartit for lunch, followed by a boat trip around the Medes islands, beautiful, finally to Empuries and the greek and roman ruins.
A really great day, big thanks to Monica our guide
visiting quaint sea side villages with crystal clear water of Calella Palafrugel, then walking around the coast line to Llafranc, an almost perfect scene as you came around the hillside. then on the bus to the medieval town of Pals, a very interesting town. A little disappointed not to be able to stop at the local businesses to support them.
onto L'Estartit for lunch, followed by a boat trip around the Medes islands, beautiful, finally to Empuries and the greek and roman ruins.
A really great day, big thanks to Monica our guide
Written September 26, 2018
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Reviver
San Francisco, CA22 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Excellent day tour - it was a terrific way to see a variety of Costa Brava sights all in a single day which we would have been hard pressed to do in our own. The weather was perfect that day and our guide, Jorge, was quite informative as well as being fun and upbeat. Wonderful short hike on the coast between villages to start the day with ample photo opportunities and I especially enjoyed the Greek and Roman ruins at Emporia at the end of the day. All in all, well worth it.
Written October 3, 2019
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Dreamer628494
2 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
This was a fantastic tour of Costa Brava . A day of contrasting sites with very friendly tour guides coast line on a large coach that was full. Highlights were visit to coastal beaches, visit to Medieval city, tour of boat that had glass view6ing of sea bed and visit to ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Tour guides were very friendly, informative. Pace of the tour was good as it did not feel rushed. Tour siited more for people who want to sight see rather than doing adventure activities such as kayaking,diving or snockling.Overal we had a wonderful day out. Highly recommend this tour.
Written October 3, 2019
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Jack Brown
3 contributions
Aug 2019
We had a brilliant day exploring Costa Brava with this tour. The boat ride was dreamy and the views werw spectacular. Monica was extremely helpful and kind and made the day very enjoyable. Highly recommend!!!
Written August 9, 2019
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Annie
11 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We enjoyed a lot this tour. Places are amazing, specially the walk between the two towns in the morning. Guides are very profesional and nice. Recommened 100%!
Written June 11, 2019
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Karen P
23 contributions
This was an Amazing experience!!! Loved everything about it! All 3 Stops were breathtaking. Our tour guide LUIS was GREAT - he was very knowledgeable, friendly, patient, respectful and charismatic - I can’t say enough. Thanks Luis 😊 Muchísimas Gracias!!!! And the best part was that when we arrived at our last stop to have lunch - Luis made sure that our table at the restaurant was ready for us and this was ocean side view. The staff at the restaurant was courteous, friendly and fast. Luis made sure that our meals came out before anyone else’s - amazing experience. The food was DELICIOUS and FRESH!!! Once again - Thank you Luis! You’re the BEST!!!!! 😊
Written July 27, 2021
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Paulchicago
9 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
It's a long tour but well worth it.
Our tour guide was excellent, she has a great amount of knowledge about the area. The boat ride was amazing and the sites beautiful.
Well-organized tour with not wasting times.
Definitely reccommend it.
Our tour guide was excellent, she has a great amount of knowledge about the area. The boat ride was amazing and the sites beautiful.
Well-organized tour with not wasting times.
Definitely reccommend it.
Written September 24, 2019
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Sushma S
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates15 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
Very nice experience
Spectacular view of Mediterranean sea and very good beaches to relax
We enjoyed every moment from the start till end
Medieval village visit was very informative
Although we took only half day trip as it was on Saturday and that was only one offered on that day
Spectacular view of Mediterranean sea and very good beaches to relax
We enjoyed every moment from the start till end
Medieval village visit was very informative
Although we took only half day trip as it was on Saturday and that was only one offered on that day
Written August 28, 2019
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Hi,
Is it possible to bring a foldable wheelchair?
Is the boat ride also accessible for someone with a wheelchair? She can walk short distances.
Thanks!
Written August 14, 2021
Are children allowed on this day trip? If so, do you have min. age requirements?
Written June 6, 2019
m245martin
Barcelona, Spain
Dear Claudia,
We appreciate your interest in our full day tour to Costa Brava.
Regarding your inquiry we can tell you that children is allowed in this trip, any age.
Anyway, we recommend for families travelling with kids much better to take the 8 hours trip to Costa Brava visiting Lloret and Tossa de Mar.
This full day tour is a long day, 12 hours, and can be tiring for kids.
It is a cultural tour with guided visits everywhere and with not time dedicated for beach.
The 8 hours tour is more relaxing and with 3 hours in Tossa de Mar to enjoy beaches and the guided visit in the old part is optional.
I hope this information will help to choose the best option for your family.
If you need further information we keep at your disposal.
Written June 11, 2019
A member of our party is not very fit for too much walking could he skip the hike perhaps stay on the bus and wait for the group to return?
Written April 26, 2019
m245martin
Barcelona, Spain
Thank you very much for your interest in our tour to Costa Brava.
Regarding this situation we have several options during the tour and you will be able to choose the one that will fit better for you.
Written May 2, 2019
vorrei andare alle isole Medas. Il mio compagno vuole fare immersioni, ma io che non sono sub e vorrei solo nuotare, ho sentito dire che l'acqua lì è molto fredda anche in agosto e onestamente non mi piace l'acqua fredda... è vero che l'acqua è molto fredda?
Written March 12, 2019
Hey Do we get a chance for snorkeling and kayaking with this tour only? A quick response will be helpful
Written September 20, 2018
Volevo sapere se è fattibile anche per persona in sedia a rotelle
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Written June 28, 2018
m245martin
Barcelona, Spain
Caro Vincenzo,
Purtroppo questa escursione in Costa Brava non è disponibile per le persone su sedia a rotelle poiché la Costa Brava è una zona montuosa e il terreno che circola durante l'intero tour non è adatto alle sedie a rotelle. (strada di montagna, scale ...).
Speriamo di assisterti in un'altra occasione.
Cordiali saluti.
Marta
Written July 2, 2018
m245martin
Barcelona, Spain
Dear Nora,
We appreciate your interest in our tour to Costa Brava.
Unfortunately this tour is not available in April. It is a seasonable tour and we start 1st May to 13th October.
We hope that you can enjoy our tour in the future.
Best regards
Marta
Barcelona Holiday
Written June 14, 2018
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