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15 Costa Brava Day Trips from Barcelona to Build a Day Around

40 tours  ·  from $29 a head

The 15 best costa brava day trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona - Girona, from the Onyar River to the cathedral
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Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona

1.Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,955 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

You’ll visit Girona’s Jewish Quarter, Roman walls, cathedral, and Arab Baths, then walk medieval Pals and coastal Calella de Palafrugell. Pickup and drop-off from Barcelona are included, with a maximum of eight people, free time for lunch, and guides such as Chema, Alex, Tony, and Manu leading the day.

“It was probably the BEST tour we've taken. Our Guide Manu was awesome, from the time he picked us up at our hotel until he dropped us off we felt like we were on an adventure! He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared about the region and could answer any question that was ask. The tour was well planned and the lunch stop was outstanding! Manu knew his way around the Townes that we visited, so we were able to see lots of interesting places. The extra stops were an added treat. We would highly recommend this tour!!”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Morning at Montserrat and its unusual peaks
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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

2.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,128 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar with a multilingual guide. Expect a 12-hour day, guided entry at Montserrat, Girona’s cathedral and medieval quarter, Game of Thrones locations, and free time for lunch. Guides may include Roger, Lucas, Mateo, Bosco, or Carlos.

“Simon and Roger were great. Very knowledgeable about the local history and let us entertained throughout Montserrat needs more time Girona was ok The fort/ lighthouse at Tossa Del Mar is not for folks with challenges with mobility”

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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour - Paddling below the Camino de Ronda
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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour

3.Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,872 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Trade Barcelona for the Costa Brava on an eight-hour outing with guides such as Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard. Paddle from San Pol Beach beneath the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel among fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff-jump heights. Transport, equipment, insurance, and a sandwich lunch are included.

“Had so much fun! Snorkeling and kayaking were a blast ! Cliff jumping was also really amazing. ! Highly recommend Henry!”

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Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump & Lunch - The bus ride to the coast
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Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump & Lunch

4.Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,391 reviews · 8 hours · from $100

Spend a full day on the Costa Brava, paddling through coves and caves, snorkeling rocky reefs, and making optional low cliff jumps. Guides such as Sergio, René, Marc, and Tete lead the activities, help beginners, and often take photos. Round-trip transport, equipment, lunch, and injury insurance are included.

“Reschedule to the hiking due to weather， but never gonna regret it on the tour to Costa Brava！Great view with the guidance of Tete. Nice people，hard working and doing job with his heart. And the lunch is great！Happy cliff jumping with courage for the first jump！ Waiting for the happy pics. Will be back for kayawking again”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Picnic - Getting set up at Platja d’Aro
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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Picnic

5.Costa Brava Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · from $68

Travel from Barcelona to Platja d’Aro for a four-hour kayak and snorkel outing along the Costa Brava. Your English-speaking guides, including guides such as Donny, Santi, Mara, or Dani depending on the departure, provide equipment, instruction, water, and a picnic. Expect caves, coves, fish, free beach time, and possibly an optional cliff jump.

“had the best time ever, costa brava is THE place to go to. met nice people, got to swim in a beautiful, warm turquoise water, just be mindful of the jellyfishes ahah. this activity allowed me to reconnect with nature and to be grateful of how beautiful our earth is. the landscapes i got to discover were absolutely breathtaking. the instructor was very nice and had perfectly clear instructions. would definitely recommend, worth the price !”

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Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip - Montserrat: strange rocks and a famous monastery
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Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

6.Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,455 reviews · 11.5 hours · from $129

This 11.5-hour World Experience tour takes you from Barcelona to Montserrat, Girona, and Tossa de Mar. Expect an air-conditioned bus, English or Spanish guidance, a guided basilica visit, Girona’s old quarter, and a short Costa Brava stop. Guides may include Lucas, Roger, Carlos, or Matteo, with smaller groups of up to 25 people on site.

“Nothing to be improved !!!! Our time guides Isabel and Roger were just amazing !!!”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Boat Trip - Lloret de Mar, 90 minutes to get your bearings
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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Boat Trip

7.Costa Brava Day Tour with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,279 reviews · 9 hours · from $67

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned bus for Lloret de Mar, then cruise the cliffs to Tossa de Mar. You’ll get a guided walk through Tossa’s medieval old town, free time for lunch and the beach, and help from guides such as Monica and Sam. It is a full 9-hour day with Spanish and English guiding, plus multilingual audio.

“A fantastic day from start to finish and our guide, Sam, was a great lad, very informative and gave the personal touch by chatting to each individually. Overall a fantastic day and good value for money.”

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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella! - Pals, where stone lanes lead uphill
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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

8.Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,098 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Barcelona in a small, English-speaking group to medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You get guided walks, free time, coastal views, and optional seafood paella. Guides such as Sergio, Marta, Nuri, and Jaime are known for adding useful local color. Expect a long day with about four hours on the road.

“Rod was such a great guide. He gave us so much history of Costa Brava, Pals and Girona. Recommended an amazing place for tapas also. He was very personable and funny also!”

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Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour - The first 15 minutes: safety before scenery
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Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

9.Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,060 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Paddle from Sant Pol into S’Agaró Bay with a small group of up to 14 people, visiting sea caves, rocky coves, and channels before a 20-minute snorkel stop. Guides such as Xevi, Lluc, Ayoub, and Naia add local stories, safety help, and humor. No kayaking experience is needed, but you must be able to swim.

“A fun trip for the family, we loved both the cayak-paddling and the snorkeling. Laura is the best guide!”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Lunch - Blanes Botanical Garden and the first cove
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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Lunch

10.Costa Brava Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 945 reviews · 10 hours · from $135

Spend 10 hours exploring the Costa Brava with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Marta, Nu, or Pablo. Swim at a quiet cove, visit Blanes Botanical Garden, enjoy a generous Catalan lunch with a drink, then walk Tossa de Mar’s old town and lighthouse. Transport from central Barcelona is included.

“Nuria was cheerful, lovely , informative and well organized guide! It was a beautiful and educational tour. Nuria and bus driver Lydia were wonderful helping me when I lost my prescription glasses on the bus at the end of the tour. They found them and had them returned to the office for me, while Nuria kept me informed during the day! Thank you sooo much , to you both!! Stacey”

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Costa Brava Kayaking and Snorkeling Small Group Tour with Lunch - Paddling below the Camino de Ronda
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Costa Brava Kayaking and Snorkeling Small Group Tour with Lunch

11.Costa Brava Kayaking and Snorkeling Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 778 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Barcelona by air conditioned van for S’Agaró, where a certified sea kayak guide leads you along cliffs and coves below the Camino de Ronda. Paddle, snorkel, swim, and possibly try cliff jumping before a sandwich lunch and free beach time. Guides such as Marc, Henry, Mateo, and Rene are praised for calm instruction and family-friendly care.

“This trip was a highlight of our Spain adventures. Great amount of time to kayak, snorkel and cliff jump. Water was beautiful and pristine. We saw an octopus while snorkeling! Our guide Mateu was friendly, engaging and made sure every one was fun and safe with ages ranging from teenagers to late 50s. The extra time for walking the beach and the light lunch was just right. Don't hesitate- this is a must do if you want to see something most tourists miss.”

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Costa Brava - Kayaking and Snorkeling "Sea Caves" Tour - The Costa Brava cliffs, coves, and caves
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Costa Brava – Kayaking and Snorkeling “Sea Caves” Tour

12.Kayaking and Snorkeling “Sea Caves” Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 567 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Paddle a sit-on-top kayak from S’Agaró along the Costa Brava with guides such as Xevi, Carlos, Naia, and Ayoub. Enter sea caves, learn about the coastline, then snorkel in a sheltered cove. Equipment, optional wetsuits, insurance, and a rescue boat are included. Swimming ability is required.

“Just finished the morning Kayaking and snorkeling. We had an absolute great time and our guide Didac was excellent. Would highly recommend this to anyone, extremely professional and great fun.”

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Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch - Cala de Sant Francesc: a quiet start by the water
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Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch

13.Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Leave Barcelona with an English-speaking guide for a full day along the Costa Brava. Swim at Cala de Sant Francesc or visit Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, enjoy a generous Catalan lunch with a drink, then explore Blanes and medieval Tossa de Mar. Groups are capped at 16 people.

“This was an amazing tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and welcoming and did a fantastic job! Tossa Del Mar is absolutely beautiful!”

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Costa Brava: Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump! - Three hours of kayaking, caves, and coves
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Costa Brava: Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump!

14.Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave Barcelona for a 10-hour Costa Brava adventure with guides such as Tim, Ola, or Nico. Paddle through coves and caves, snorkel, try an optional cliff jump, enjoy lunch and free beach time. Kayaks, safety gear, transport, photos, insurance, and water are included.

“Everything was fine, well organised, very friendly tour guides, (Tim and Ola), good vibes, very good entertainment, but also professional leadership, very good job!”

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Girona and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Barcelona - Girona begins with Eiffel’s bridge
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Girona and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Barcelona

15.Girona and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Barcelona at 8:30 a.m. for a nine-hour small-group trip through Girona, medieval Peratallada, and Costa Brava. With a maximum of seven people, guides such as Matilde, Ivan, Rebecca, and Papa Bear can keep the day personal. Expect Roman and medieval sights, Game of Thrones locations, countryside roads, lunch, and beach time.

“Everything was absolutely beautiful. So lucky to have gotten Matilde as our tour guide - she is extremely warm and knowledgeable. Not only will she take you on an interesting tour of the past but will also have the best recommendations for things to do in Barcelona. Book through Viator and hope to get her!”

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