Girona and Costa Brava Day Trip: Small Group Experience from Barcelona
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Barcelona
Escape the hustle and bustle of Barcelona on a small group day trip to Girona and Costa Brava. Explore historic Girona, visit the charming medieval village of Peratallada, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Passeig de Gracia - Meeting point and drive from Barcelona to Girona
- Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles) - Built circa 1877 and perhaps the most famous bridge in Girona made by Mister Eiffel, yes the same one of the Eiffel Tower. We will walk over the bridge on our way to the old town.
- Pujada de Sant Domenec - One of the most famous Game Of Thrones locations in the Girona old town today part of the Girona university. We will stop here for a few minutes to take pictures and to enjoy the views.
- Girona Cathedral - The second widest gothic nave in the world built in the 1733. We will walk up towards the gothic side of the Catedral on our way to the watch tower.
- Emporda - One of the 12 wine regions in Catalonia. Drive from Girona to Peratallada. Scenic drive surrounded by lot of green and agriculture.
- Peratallada - One of the most magical and better-preserved medieval villages in Spain located in the hearth of Catalonia with a population of 9. We will show you the village around.
- Costa Brava - Drive from Peratallada to Calella de Palafrugell into a secondary road with a lot of agricolture.
- Calella de Palafrugell - An old fisherman village located in the heart of Costa Brava. We will provide you 2 hours free time to go for lunch and a swim.
- Province of Girona - The Tuscany of Spain, drive back from Costa Brava to Barcelona takes approximately 2 hours
What's Included
- Private transportation for your comfort
- In-vehicle air conditioning to keep you cool
- Complimentary breakfast to start your day
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The purpose of this day trip is to whisk you away from the buzzing energy of Barcelona, allowing you to bask in the Mediterranean air. This trip is designed with lovers of the great outdoors, art, and nature, in mind.
Upon departing Barcelona, we plunge straight into the rural landscapes of Catalonia. First up is Girona, an ideal blend of history, architecture, and culinary delights. This is a city famous for featuring in Game of Thrones, where you will be able to wander through the intricate alleyways and imposing Roman Walls of the Old Town.
From there, we journey into the heart of the Catalan Countryside to appreciate its natural beauty. The next stop is Peratallada, quite possibly the most enchanting yet under-the-radar medieval village in the Empordà region. After a bit of exploration and photography, we guide you to Calella de Palafrugell for lunch. Originating as a fishing hamlet, it’s split into several coves, and still retains the quaint charm of original narrow streets and characteristic two-storey fishing houses. Ready to embark?
Location
Pg. de Gràcia, 17
Passeig de Gràcia
The meeting point is in front of the Nike Store at Passeo de Gracia 17
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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W4623fwrachelh
Apr 16, 2024
Fantastic day trip! - A fantastic experience! Our guide Guilio was engaging, fun, and knowledgeable. We saw so much in one day, and each site was beautiful with interesting history. A wonderful way to take a day trip outside of Barcelona!
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Oliver
Apr 16, 2024
Awesome trip through a piece of Catalonia - Well,
muchas graçias, thank you, and vielen lieben Dank, Giulio!
That was an amazing trip with U and the small group of nice and gentle people - now nearly friends! ☺️
So the trip to Girona, to Perratallada and Calella de Parafrugell (…yes, Giulio I‘ve learned it😂) was absolutely awesome! We had the chance to meet very gentle residents in Perratallada (unforgetable), had some nice Vermouth-Drinks and and and….
The list would be too long…
I only can recommend everyone to check out this little journey with Giulio.
Nobody will be disappointed- I‘m sure 💪🏻🤓
I‘ll hope to travel with you again.
Finally grazie mille 🫶🏻
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V288wlandrean
Apr 16, 2024
Most inspiring!! - We had an amazing day in the Catalan countryside. Giulio is a fantastic tour guide. You can feel how much he loves the country and its people and how passionate he is about his job. Through the many interesting stories he has to tell, we learned a lot about Catalonia and its history. We really enjoyed the day so much and felt very comfortable in the small group. So don't hesitate, book! It's really worth every penny! Thank you Giulio for this inspiring day! ;-)
PS: aren‘t we all students from Idaho? 😉
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J7345ngjasonb
Apr 16, 2024
Highly recommend! - My husband and I took this trip for our honeymoon. This small group tour gave us the opportunity to get to know our tour guide and group very well! We explored beautiful locations, but Peratallada was by far a favorite. A small, romantic village where we were able to get gelato & sangria; even meet some locals!
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Trip29032804525
Apr 16, 2024
Girona good day - Dani was great, knowledgeable and helpful. The tour was well paced and interesting. Dani even got me a gluten free cookie. Lorraine
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I2062nrcristinal
Apr 15, 2024
What a trip! - Dani proved to be an incredibly personable tour guide, ensuring our journey to Girona and Costa Brava was unforgettable. His deep understanding of the region's history and culture shines through, but what truly sets him apart is his down-to-earth nature and genuine interest in getting to know his guests. I wholeheartedly recommend Dani as your guide – a solid 10/10 experience!
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S5682vealia
Apr 14, 2024
Vibes were at 100% - Big thanks to Be Outdoors Barcelona for a great trip! Julio was awesome! He took us through the outskirts of Barcelona and into the actual countryside of Spain. We went through more than 3 towns which were full of history and stories, (which he knew everything about) then finished the day at Costa Brava! Feels like he showed us everything worth seeing (Girona is gorgeous). The car rides also went by quickly as we were exchanging music the whole time
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H4783zryusufs
Apr 14, 2024
Girona, Medieval town , & Costa Brava beach - Amazing service saw great views and learned great things about the city. Learned new music and played our own as well. Would highly recommend
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Jebersh
Apr 11, 2024
Girona and the Costa Brava - This trip is fantastic! Giulio was our guide to start the day and a friend at the end of the day! Girona was the first stop. A beautiful town where we were treated to a drink and a pastry. We had plenty of time to see the sights and wander down the narrow streets of the town. Peratallada was next. What an amazing little medieval village where I wish we had a bit more time to explore. We stopped and had a drink with "the boss" Santi. Try his homemade Sangria...you will not be disappointed! Finally onto the Costa Brava...Calella de Palafrugell! A stunning little seaside town and we luckily had a beautful day to explore it. Grabbed some flatbread pizzas and a bottle of wine and sat on the beach for a picnic while kids explored the rocks and the water. It was awesome! Sadly, we headed back to Barcelona after this and back to our starting point. This trip was a highlight of our family trip to Spain!
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882marleyv
Apr 10, 2024
Beautifully scenic day tour! - Giulio was a great guide showing us all the beautiful sights of the Barcelona countryside. He was very knowledgeable and shared great stories and history of the area. His passion for what he does shows and I would highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Barcelona!
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