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The 15 Best Costa Brava Day Trips from Barcelona

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Girona’s walls and the coves north of it are the same day if the driving is done for you. These 15 sort the small-group runs, the kayak-and-snorkel trips and the Dalí add-ons by price, pickup point and time on the water.

Girona & Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Pickup from Barcelona - Onyar River views and Girona’s colorful façades
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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

Travel from Barcelona in a small group of up to eight, with guided walks through Girona, Pals, and Calella de Palafrugell. You’ll see Girona’s Jewish Quarter, Roman walls, cathedral, and Onyar River, then have free time for lunch, sightseeing, or a swim on the Costa Brava.

“Beautiful excursion to Girona and Costa Brava. Tony is excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. ..”

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Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip from Barcelona - Girona’s medieval lanes and colored river houses
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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

Spend one long day beyond Barcelona with a professional multilingual guide, visiting Montserrat Abbey and the Black Madonna, Girona’s medieval quarter and Game of Thrones sites, then Tossa de Mar’s coves. Expect a comfortable bus, plenty of walking, and a fast but rewarding schedule.

“It was a great experience and out tour guide Roger was very accommodating and helpful. He made the trip fun and interesting. Shout out to the driver Salva.”

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Barcelona Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump Day Tour - San Pol Beach and the First Paddle
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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

Escape Barcelona for an eight-hour Costa Brava adventure at S’Agaró. Kayak below the Camino de Ronda, enter sea caves, snorkel among fish and octopus, and choose from several cliff jumps. Guides including Tete, Marc, Rene, and Gerard lead the outing, with equipment, lunch, insurance, and coach transport included.

“Tete was super awesome, very knowledgeable, funny, friendly and warm. Would 100% recommend or do this tour again. Everything was taken care of and got to relax and enjoy our day. Thank you for a great day de de!”

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Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump & Lunch - Meeting in Barcelona and riding 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

Travel from Barcelona to Costa Brava for guided sea kayaking, cave exploring, snorkeling, and optional low cliff jumps. Guides including Sergio, René, Marc, and Tete help beginners, take photos, and keep the group safe. Lunch, transport, equipment, and injury insurance are included.

“Great experience! We thank Rene, who guided us through the rough sea with great patience and a positive attitude. This truly remains a memorable part of our journey to Spain.”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Kayak & Snorkel Tour with Picnic - Preparing 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

Join an English-speaking guide from Barcelona for a six-hour Costa Brava outing with round-trip transport, kayaking, snorkeling, a beach picnic, and free time on the sand. You may explore caves, spot fish and sea urchins, and try a supervised cliff jump. Guides such as Donny, Santi, Mara, and Dani have earned praise for clear instruction and friendly support.

“Mara was so freaking awesome. Such a goood experience for such a great value. Cliff jumping was the highlight. Muchísimo Gracias!!!”

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Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Guided Day Trip - Montserrat: rock spires and the Black Madonna
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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

Pack three very different Catalan sights into one day: Montserrat’s Black Madonna and mountain monastery, Girona’s medieval lanes and Jewish quarter, and Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava. Guides such as Roger, Lucas, Carlos, and Mateo lead small groups of up to 25 after the shared bus ride.

“This tour was astounding and I will definitely go and do it again when I am back in Barcelona this is highly recommended and our tour guide Jimena was excellent too”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Boat Trip - Lloret de Mar in 90 minutes
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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, explore Lloret de Mar, then cruise along the Costa Brava to Tossa de Mar. A live English or Spanish guide, Tossa walking tour, free time, WiFi, and multilingual audio guides are included. Monica and Sam are among the guides leading recent departures.

“This trip was a great way to see the Costa Brava area—plenty of free time to explore both towns as well as a beautiful boat ride in between. We really did not need a guide for the trip as we explored on our own and wanted time to swim on our own.”

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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour From Barcelona with Paella! - Calella de Palafrugell at 11:45 a.m., the day’s relaxed middle
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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 group of up to 15, stopping in medieval Pals, seaside Calella de Palafrugell, and historic Girona. You get guided introductions plus free time, with an optional seafood paella lunch, beach time, and hotel pickup available.

“Tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely tour. Enjoyed the beautiful sights. Recommend :)”

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Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour - Arriving at Escola de Vela i Kayak Sant Pol
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Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

9.Costa Brava: Sea Caves Kayaking and Snorkeling Tour

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

Paddle along S’Agaró Bay with guides such as Xevi, Lluc, Naia, and Ayoub, entering sea caves and quiet coves before stopping to snorkel. Small groups, calm sheltered water, bilingual instruction, changing rooms, lockers, photos, and optional wetsuits make this a practical first kayaking trip.

“Amazing activity, Kayaking over the beach and snorkeling in crystal clear waters was worth my money and time. Our guide Xevi (pronounced "Cherry") was pretty effective communicator and entertaining.”

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From Barcelona: Costa Brava Day Tour with Lunch - Leaving Barcelona for Blanes
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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, or Pablo. Visit Blanes Botanical Garden, swim at a quiet cove, eat a generous Catalan lunch in a family-run restaurant, and walk Tossa de Mar’s fortified old town.

“Very relaxed day, great group and a well informed, educated guide. This was a pleasant day spent outside learning new facts, seeing new sites and enjoying food with an extremely pleasant group.”

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Costa Brava Kayaking and Snorkeling Small Group Tour with Lunch - What happens during the 2.5 to 3-hour water session
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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 for S’Agaró and San Pol beach, where a certified sea-kayak instructor leads 2.5 to 3 hours of paddling, snorkeling, swimming, and optional cliff jumping beneath the Camino de Ronda. Guides such as Marc, Henry, Mateo, and JB bring different strengths, while lunch and return transport keep the day simple.

“The best day I’ve spent on my trip was doing this activity, even if it made me very sore the next couple days 😊. Henry was an amazing guide, the pictures and videos he took were amazing. I’m trying to decide if I should do it for a 2nd time just for the beauty of the scenery and the workout!”

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Costa Brava - Kayaking and Snorkeling "Sea Caves" Tour - Paddling along the S’Agaró coastline
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Costa Brava – Kayaking and Snorkeling “Sea Caves” Tour

12.Costa Brava – Kayaking and Snorkeling “Sea Caves” Tour

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

Paddle a single or double sit-on-top kayak from S'Agaró past cliffs, pine-covered shores, caves, and small beaches. Your English-speaking instructor, including guides such as Xevi, Carlos, or Naia, leads a snorkel stop and supplies kayaks, safety gear, snorkels, and optional wetsuits.

“This is a fun, short trip. The guides are safety-oriented and helpful. This area is very crowded, so be aware that there will be a lot if other people in the water - kayaks, swimmers, motor boats, and paddle boarders. The snorkeling was in any area without many fish, but we saw two starfish and two octopuses, which we were told was rare. For the low cost, it was definitely worth it to get out on the water. It was also really nice that I could reserve as a solo traveler and I got a single kayak.”

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Costa Brava & Medieval Village Tour with Lunch - An easy morning meeting near the Palau de la Música
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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

Travel north from Barcelona in a group of up to 16 to swim at Cala de Sant Francesc or explore Marimurtra Botanical Gardens, enjoy a three-course local lunch with a drink, and wander Tossa de Mar’s walled old town. Guides such as Nuria, Xavi, Berta, and Marc bring the day to life.

“Its an all day tour but it is broken up so very easy. We loved that we were free to roam and enjoy. Highly recommend it.”

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Costa Brava: Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump! - The air-conditioned ride to the coast
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Costa Brava: Kayak, Snorkel, Photos, Lunch, Beach & Cliff Jump!

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

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

Leave Barcelona by air-conditioned transport for a small-group Costa Brava adventure with guides such as Tim, Ola, and Nico. Kayak along rocky coves, enter sea caves, snorkel, try an optional cliff jump, enjoy lunch, and finish with about three hours of free beach time.

“Ola was a fantastic and entertaining tour guide! Highly recommend doing this tour! Our Tourguide Ola made sure to thoroughly explain techniques to kayak properly and kept the group safe and engaged throughout the experience.”

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Girona and Costa Brava Small Group Tour from Barcelona - Crossing Girona’s Eiffel 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 with a professional guide such as Matilde, Ivan, Rebecca, or Papa Bear, then visit Girona’s Eiffel Bridge and Gothic quarter, medieval Peratallada, and Calella de Palafrugell. You get guided sightseeing, countryside drives, and two hours for lunch and swimming.

“This tour was fabulous! I really enjoyed the small group aspect—it allowed us to travel to several places while getting to know each other along the way. Our guide, Yorgos (better known as Papa Bear), was a friendly giant—so sweet, humorous, and genuinely interested in getting to know each of us. He made the day feel personal and fun. The stops were incredible! Girona was a highlight, and I loved how Papa Bear tailored the experience to our interests. Since many of us were Game of Thrones fans, he pointed out all the filming locations and even made sure we had time to snap some great photos. One tip: have…”

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