Top 15 Girona & Costa Brava Tours

1.Catamaran Sailing Cruise with BBQ and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,812 reviews · 4 hours · from $59Our pick

Spend four hours aboard a catamaran from Lloret de Mar, sailing past cliffs, caves, beaches, and fishing villages. Swim from the boat, use the trampoline and floating mattress, eat burgers and chicken with salads and fruit, and enjoy beer, sangria, soft drinks, and music. Morning trips suit families, while later departures are adults-only.

“Catamaran Sailing Cruise is really full of fun. All of us have enjoyed well .It’s all worth it. We highly recommend you try this activity when you are in Lloret de Mar. You will not regret it😉 .”

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2.From L’Estartit: Snorkeling Trip to the Medes Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,243 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $45

Join Medaqua in L’Estartit for a 2 to 2.5-hour Medes Islands snorkeling trip. Guides lead small groups through clear water, provide wetsuits and gear, and point out fish, plants, caves, and rock formations. You also get a short island cruise and keep your personal snorkel tube.

“I went with my kids and cousin family. we all had a great time. The guides took a very good care of us. The guides were kind, skilled and informative. In general we had a great snorkeling and fun with family.”

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3.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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4.Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 994 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Leave central Barcelona for a 10.5-hour English-language trip through Catalonia’s medieval villages. Walk Besalú’s Jewish quarter, eat lunch in Rupit, and see Tavertet’s cliffs above Sau lake in a small group of up to 20, with guides such as Sergio, Rod, Berta, and Carme.

“These 3 villages are so beautiful, and each of them has its unique beauty and history. I really enjoyed the suspension bridge, the 7 Arc stone bridge, and the cliff with Mountain View’s. Our tour guide Germ(?) and driver are very nice, trying to explain everything to us. With comfortable seating in the bus.we really enjoyed this day tour”

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5.Game of Thrones Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 816 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Follow guides such as Ona, Dylan, Carolina, and Miguel through Girona’s Jewish Quarter, cathedral steps, Arab baths, and Sant Pere de Galligants. You’ll compare iPad images from season 6 with the real Braavos and King’s Landing locations while learning how Girona’s medieval streets took on Westeros.

“Excellent tour by Ona. She was engaging, informative and very nice. Highly recommended tour”

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6.Figueres: Dalí Theatre-Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 802 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Visit the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres with a timed one-day ticket. See paintings, sculptures, installations, optical illusions, jewelry, rotating exhibitions, and Dalí’s final resting place beneath the geodesic dome. This is a self-guided visit, with no transport, food, or guide included.

“I love this experience! The Museum is Espetacular, building, paintings, sculptures, installations, jewelry! I recommend, it’s a shower of criativity and beauty!”

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7.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise Cap Norfeu – Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 716 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $35

Join a Spanish or English-speaking crew aboard the Magic catamaran for a 3.5-hour cruise from Roses to Cap Norfeu and Cadaqués. Swim and snorkel at Racó de l’Home, stretch out on the bow nets, and enjoy water, a bar, bathrooms, and showers onboard.

“Alles top, ausreichend Platz auf dem Katamaran (nicht überfüllt), mit großen Netzen zum sitzen vorne und einer kleinen Bar mit Musik weiter hinten (direkt vor dem Steuer). Längerer Stop in einer sehr hübschen Bucht zum schwimmen, schnorcheln wäre auch möglich gewesen. Ich konnte problemlos und schnell eine passende Schwimmweste für meinen Vierjährigen bekommen. Auf dem Rückweg, als das möglich war, wurde auch das Segel gesetzt. Der Preis war super, für den Vierjährigen hat es gar nichts gekostet, alkoholfreie Getränke (auch Limonade!) waren an der Bar kostenlos. Bier oder Sangria für angemessene 3€. Vom Sangria würde ich abraten, ist das typische Zuckerwasser aus der Flasche/Tüte, aber das h...”

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8.Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 680 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Walk Girona’s old city with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Jewish quarter, cathedral exterior, ancient walls, Onyar River bridges, and Game of Thrones filming spots. Guides such as Ona, Pau, Quim, Dylan, and Miguel add local stories, legends, and food tips.

“Mike was fantastic and had a lot of knowledge about Girona as he grew up there. Great English. You could just walk around and find parts but you wouldn’t get the history or knowledge of legends and rumours. It was a great pace and full of information and a bit of humour on the way too. It was my first walking tour of a city and a great one. Also with the Game of Thrones knowledge and insider info from someone who was in it! Thoroughly recommend and thank you Mike for such an amazing job.”

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9.From Roses: Catamaran Cruise to Cap de Creus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 569 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $66

Set sail from central Roses on the catamaran Magic for 5.5 hours along the Costa Brava. You’ll pass Cadaqués and Port Lligat, swim in a quiet Cap de Creus cove, use onboard snorkeling gear, and enjoy a barbecue with drinks.

“Superbe sortie, avec une équipe au top, de la bonne musique et la nourriture est bonne. A faire !”

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10.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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11.From Roses: Sunset Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 475 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $23Best value

Spend 1.5 hours on a catamaran sailing the Bay of Roses as the sun sets. You’ll sip sangria or Cava, hear music, view Roses and Empuriabrava from the water, and possibly see the Pyrenees. Departures leave from the pier beside Hotel Rambla Mar.

“sortie très agréable néanmoins nous sommes partis à 19h37 au lieu de 19h15 (heure rdv) du coup nous n avons pas vu, du bateau, le coucher du soleil. Mais quel plaisir ! Le personnel est très sympa, jovial et le catamaran joli. un grand MERCI”

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12.Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk Girona’s Jewish Quarter, cathedral steps, Arab baths, and Sant Pere de Galligants while matching Game of Thrones scenes on an iPad. English-speaking guides such as Dylan, Ona, Mike, and Claudia mix filming stories with Girona’s past. The two-hour route starts and ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu.

“Excellent tour, and our guide was awesome! Not only was he knowledgeable, but also well spoken and detailed-oriented! Turns out our guide was part of the cast while filming of GOT took place in Girona!”

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13.Cap Norfeu: Costa Brava Catamaran Trip with Underwater Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 392 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $35

You’ll cruise from Roses toward Cala Jóncols aboard a catamaran with submarine-view rooms 6 to 8 meters below sea level. Expect Cap de Creus coves, Cap Norfeu, Montjoi Bay, multilingual phone audio, a bar, and a short fish-viewing stop.

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14.From Roses: Costa Brava Boat Tour to Cadaqués

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 362 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Sail from Roses to Cadaqués with a multilingual phone audio guide, bar service, and sweeping Costa Brava views. You’ll pass Cape Norfeu, watch for the Far de Cala Nans lighthouse and cat-shaped rock, then have about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore Cadaqués and Portlligat.

“Very relaxed trip. The journey took an hour each way and then you have time to look around Cadaqués…. It gave us a good taster. Don’t be late, the time they say to meet on the way back is the time!”

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15.Girona History and Legends Tour Small Group from Girona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 299 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Girona’s medieval and Jewish quarters, old walls, ramblas, monuments, and the Eiffel Bridge with a local English-speaking guide. Guides such as Pau, Carolina, Quim, Mar, and Ona bring history and legends to life. Expect 2.5 hours of hills, steps, stories, and fine city views.

“Excellent tour! Pau met us in the town square of Girona. However, soon after we began our tour, the skies opened up. It was a cloudburst. Luckily, we had umbrella. However, poor Pau soldiered on with an incredible tour of Girona., It is a beautiful town with great history, beautiful architecture, and great food (Pau pointed a few great restaurants out to us as well).”

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