Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!
Girona and the Costa Brava with a paella lunch, small group. Same day as the other coast tours with the lunch built in. The rating is slightly lower; the lunch is the difference.
Escape Barcelona for a full-day small-group tour to the medieval city of Girona and the stunning Costa Brava coastline. Begin in Pals, a charming hilltop village with cobbled streets and artisan shops. Continue to Calella de Palafrugell, a whitewashed fishing village where you can swim in a secluded cove, walk coastal trails, or upgrade to enjoy a traditional seafood paella lunch by the sea. In the afternoon, explore Girona at your own pace. Highlights include the Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, and a walk along the original Roman walls. With expert local guides and a maximum group size of 20, this tour offers history, scenery, and culture in one unforgettable day.
- Duration
- 10 h 30
- Group
- Up to 15
- Guide
- EN
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Driving time
- 1 h 26 from Plaça de Catalunya
- Time on site
- 10 h
What is included
- Local guide
- Optional Hotel Pick Up
- Small group tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- 8:15am – Check-in at Explore Catalunya Office Meet your guide at our centrally located office, opposite the Palau de la Música in Barcelona. Arrive a little early to check in, use the facilities, or grab a coffee nearby.15 min · admission included
- 8:30am – Depart Barcelona Leave the city behind and head north through the scenic Catalan countryside, passing through the modernist Eixample district and learning a little about Barcelona’s history from your guide en rodrive-by
- 10:00am – Arrive in Pals Discover the medieval village of Pals, perched on a hill with panoramic views. Join your guide for a short walk through its historic centre, including the old tower, stone archways, and village w1 h · admission included
- 11:45am – Arrive in Calella de Palafrugell Head down to the coast to explore one of the Costa Brava’s most beautiful seaside villages. Wander its whitewashed streets, walk the coastal footpaths, or take a swim in a quiet2 h 30 · admission included
- 3:00pm – Arrive in Girona Travel inland to Girona, one of Catalonia’s most historic and culturally rich cities. Your guide will provide an introduction, then you'll have free time to visit the Gothic Cathedral, the Jewis2 h · admission included
- 7.00 - 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.drive-by
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.
What travellers say
★★★★ Poor Planning Got off to a bad start which i contribute to poor planning. There was a race that closed streets, not their fault but no surprise . As a result we had to walk 1/2 hour to get the bus not counting the 10 minute walk to the meeting point. All they had to do was change the meeting point to the nearest Metro station and it would have been a 2 minute walk to the bus. POOR PLANNING The itinerary was good and our guide was John D · 2026-09-20 · via Viator
★★★★★ Great time! Definitely... Great time! Definitely bring a bathing suit to swim in coasta brava! Our guide was knowledgeable and fun to be around.Cassandra M · 2026-09-13 · via Viator
★★★★★ Exploring towns outside Barcelona Excellent change to experience three towns in Spain if you are only going to be in Barcelona for a few days. A enjoyable combination of historical places and a scenic beach town. The small group tour made the trip much more personal as compared to group tour, Our guide, Xavi, was friendly and knowledgeable. We purchased the optional lunch which we enjoyed. Although the restaurant was not a five star restaurant, the sScott B · 2026-08-28 · via Viator
★★ Not a good tour. Well, had tour guide by the name of William. This was not a good tour. He barely explained stuff and left us by ourselves to explore. Saw other tour guides had booklets and really was explaining. Gave us a map to follow and end up getting lost. Terrible tour.Allan T · 2026-06-26 · via Viator
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