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Girona & Costa Brava Small Group Tour with Pickup

4.8 (2,070)$$$ · ExpensiveGuided Tour (Day Expedition)

Girona's walled old city, with its cathedral steps, the Onyar River houses in candy colors, and the atmospheric former Jewish quarter of El Call, has become well known partly through its use as a filming location, but its stone streets are genuinely medieval and worth the hour-plus drive from Barcelona on their own merits. This tour continues on to the Costa Brava, the rocky, pine-backed coastline northeast of the city, for a contrast of inland history and Mediterranean scenery in one nine-hour day. The small-group format and hotel pickup keep logistics simple, and an 87 culture score reflects Girona's depth as a historic town rather than just a coastal stop. It suits travelers who want more substance than a beach day but also want sea views worked into the itinerary.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Girona's old town is a well-known filming location for medieval-set scenes
  • 2El Call, Girona's former Jewish quarter, is one of the best-preserved in Europe
  • 3The Onyar River is lined with houses painted in distinct candy colors, a signature view of the city

💡 Good to know

  • 1Wear comfortable shoes for Girona's cobbled lanes and cathedral stairs
  • 2bring a swimsuit in warmer months in case there's free time along the coast
  • 3the day is long at nine hours, so treat it as a full day commitment rather than a half-day add-on.

⏱️ Typical visit

9h

🕰️ Best time

early morning or morning

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Carrer del Carme, Sala Xavier Miserachs, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, Spain · Ciutat VellaGoogleApple
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Hours

Full-day tour, ~9 hours, morning departure from Barcelona.
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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"Praised the guide or staff and their service. Found the sights impressive and memorable."

Kimberly, United States

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