Girona and Costa Brava Small-Group Day Trip from Barcelona with Optional Paella Lunch
by Explore Catalunya
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 10 and a half hours, taking visitors from Barcelona to the medieval village of Pals, the coastal town of Calella de Palafrugell, and the historic city of Girona. The tour begins with a meeting near the Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona at 8:15am, followed by departure at 8:30am through the Eixample district and Catalan countryside. At Pals, guests have about one hour to walk with the guide around the village’s old tower, stone archways, and walls, plus free time to visit local artisan shops and cafés. Next, the tour goes to Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava coast, where visitors have roughly two and a half hours to explore the whitewashed streets, walk coastal trails, or swim in a secluded cove. Those who purchase the lunch upgrade can enjoy a traditional seafood paella at a seafront restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. The last stop is Girona, arriving around 3pm. Guests receive a brief introduction from the guide, then have two hours of free time to see highlights such as the Gothic Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, the Arab Baths, or to walk along the Roman walls. After the visit, the tour concludes at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona around 7pm, where participants can take public transport or taxis to their hotels. The tour includes a local guide, optional hotel pickup, small group size limited to 20, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Food and drinks are not included except the optional lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
Guests meet at the Explore Catalunya Office opposite the Palau de la Música in Barcelona at 8:15am. Early arrival allows time to check in, use facilities, or get coffee nearby.
15 min
Eixample
Departure from Barcelona at 8:30am heading north through the Catalan countryside. The route passes through the modernist Eixample district with historical commentary from the guide.
Pals
Arrival at 10am in the medieval hilltop village of Pals. The guide leads a short walk through the historic centre, including the old tower, stone archways, and village walls. Guests then have about 45 minutes free to explore artisan shops and cafés.
60 min
Calella de Palafrugell
At 11:45am, arrival in Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava coast. Visitors can stroll whitewashed streets, walk coastal trails, or swim in a quiet cove. Those who selected the lunch upgrade can eat traditional seafood paella at a seafront restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.
150 min
Girona
Arrival at 3pm in Girona. The guide provides an introduction, then guests have two hours free to visit landmarks such as the Gothic Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, or walk along the Roman walls. Shopping and cafés are also options.
120 min
Plaza de Catalunya
The tour ends at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona at 7pm. From here, participants can take the metro or taxi to their hotels or ask the guide for dinner recommendations.
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Girona and Costa Brava Small-Group Day Trip from Barcelona with Optional Paella Lunch
by Explore Catalunya
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€230Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 10 and a half hours, taking visitors from Barcelona to the medieval village of Pals, the coastal town of Calella de Palafrugell, and the historic city of Girona. The tour begins with a meeting near the Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona at 8:15am, followed by departure at 8:30am through the Eixample district and Catalan countryside. At Pals, guests have about one hour to walk with the guide around the village’s old tower, stone archways, and walls, plus free time to visit local artisan shops and cafés. Next, the tour goes to Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava coast, where visitors have roughly two and a half hours to explore the whitewashed streets, walk coastal trails, or swim in a secluded cove. Those who purchase the lunch upgrade can enjoy a traditional seafood paella at a seafront restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean. The last stop is Girona, arriving around 3pm. Guests receive a brief introduction from the guide, then have two hours of free time to see highlights such as the Gothic Cathedral, the Jewish Quarter, the Arab Baths, or to walk along the Roman walls. After the visit, the tour concludes at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona around 7pm, where participants can take public transport or taxis to their hotels. The tour includes a local guide, optional hotel pickup, small group size limited to 20, and air conditioning on the vehicle. Food and drinks are not included except the optional lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
Guests meet at the Explore Catalunya Office opposite the Palau de la Música in Barcelona at 8:15am. Early arrival allows time to check in, use facilities, or get coffee nearby.
15 min
Eixample
Departure from Barcelona at 8:30am heading north through the Catalan countryside. The route passes through the modernist Eixample district with historical commentary from the guide.
Pals
Arrival at 10am in the medieval hilltop village of Pals. The guide leads a short walk through the historic centre, including the old tower, stone archways, and village walls. Guests then have about 45 minutes free to explore artisan shops and cafés.
60 min
Calella de Palafrugell
At 11:45am, arrival in Calella de Palafrugell on the Costa Brava coast. Visitors can stroll whitewashed streets, walk coastal trails, or swim in a quiet cove. Those who selected the lunch upgrade can eat traditional seafood paella at a seafront restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.
150 min
Girona
Arrival at 3pm in Girona. The guide provides an introduction, then guests have two hours free to visit landmarks such as the Gothic Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, or walk along the Roman walls. Shopping and cafés are also options.
120 min
Plaza de Catalunya
The tour ends at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona at 7pm. From here, participants can take the metro or taxi to their hotels or ask the guide for dinner recommendations.
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.