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Barcelona’s best days out.
The 15 most popular costa brava day trips in Barcelona. The ones worth your time, what each is actually like, and what they cost.
Small-group Girona and Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with hotel pickup, medieval walks, and free time by the sea.
Most Popular“Thank you Chema, it's been very nice to tour with you today, love the old town. Girona is interesting and the beach is amazingly beautiful.”
Guided day trip from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar, with Abbey entry, Arab Baths, and Game of Thrones sights.
“Awesome trip! Bosco was great. Both Monserrat and Tossa Del Mar were beautiful. Could have spent more time in Tossa Del Mar.”
Kayak and snorkel Costa Brava coves from Barcelona, then beach lunch and optional cliff-jump time. Coach transfer and all gear.
“Gerard was a great guide, kind, and very knowledgeable! My group had never kayaked before and he was very patient and made sure everyone was keeping up. You’re not able to bring much with you, but Gerard took lots of pictures & captured a lot of great moments. I would highly recommend this adventure to…”
Kayak Costa Brava from Barcelona with snorkeling and low cliff jumps, plus beach lunch. Includes transport, gear, and injury insurance.
“Excellent. Sergal, our guide was very polite, professional and very helpful. I lagged behind the group while kayaking and he helped drag me a short distance in choppy waters. He was very patient with the group. Perfect day to kayak and swim/snorkel and optional cliff jumping was included. Highly recommend this excursion whether you are…”
Kayak and snorkel the Costa Brava from Barcelona with a guided tour, picnic lunch, and time on white-sand coves for about 6 hours.
“Really good value for money! And felt safe and guided the whole time, water was a bit choppy but friendly staff who were happy to help out”
Montserrat monastery, Girona medieval streets, and Costa Brava coves on a full-day guided trip from Barcelona with basilica access.
“We had an amazing day exploring Montserrat, Girona, and the Costa Brava. The tour was well-paced, beautifully organised, and gave us the perfect balance of history, scenery, and relaxation. Montserrat was breathtaking, Girona was full of charm and great food, and the coast was stunning. A smooth, memorable day — highly recommend.”
Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with a boat cruise between Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar, guided history, and great seaside time.
“Amazing trip! Thank you so much! Highly recommended”
Girona, Pals, and Costa Brava from Barcelona with time on the beach plus optional seafood paella. Small group, English guided day.
“Good experience, it was raining when we were in Girona but next two stops were amazing! We had a good experience.”
A 10-hour Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona with seaside coves, Blanes botanical gardens, a Catalan lunch, and Tossa de Mar.
“Amazing tour and tour guide great experience and company!!”
Small-group Costa Brava kayaking and snorkeling from Barcelona with lunch, return transport, and guides under the Camino de Ronda.
“This was an awesome way to see Costa Brava and jump off a cliff for the first time in my life! Super recommend, even though the sea was rough and I got sea-sick. ( bring Dramamine if you tend towards sea-sickness.)”
Small-group Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona: quiet cove swim, cliff gardens, sangria lunch, and medieval Tossa de Mar views.
“A wonderful day trip from Barcelona to a beautiful area of Spain. Our guide Nuria and driver Lydia were knowledgeable and always making sure we were understanding the information about the locations as well as ample free time to wander.”
Paddle Costa Brava by kayak, snorkel caves and coves, cliff jump, then relax on the beach. Small group with gear, lunch, and photos.
“Tim was a fantastic guide and had us all laughing. Scenery was beautiful. Would absolutely do this tour again.”
Small-group trip from Barcelona to Girona and the Costa Brava, with medieval sights, Game of Thrones stops, and beach time.
“Enjoyed the tour guide was knowledgeable and very helpful would have liked to have spent more time in girona and less time at the beach”
Small-group day trip from Barcelona to Girona, Peratallada and Calella de Palafrugell. Roman walls, Xuixo pastry and beach time.
“Huge thanks to Fabrizio for an amazing day exploring Costa Brava, Girona, Peratallada, and Calella! The scenery was stunning, and we truly enjoyed every stop. We really appreciated all the interesting facts you shared along the way -from history to local culture - and your patience and kindness made the experience even more enjoyable. The…”
Paddle past Costa Brava coves, snorkel clear water, and enjoy a beach picnic with small English-led groups from Barcelona.
“Loved the snorkling and swimming, cliff jumping options. Fun for everyone”
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