Private
Tour overview
North of Barcelona, Girona and the Costa Brava make for a full ten-hour escape built around two entirely different rhythms: old stone and open coast. Your private guide walks you through Girona's tangle of medieval streets and its well-preserved Jewish Quarter, points out the cathedral's famously wide Gothic nave above the Onyar River, then drives you on to Pals, a walled village that looks much as it did centuries ago.
The day closes at Calella de Palafrugell, where whitewashed cottages meet fishing boats along the water. Everything runs on a private vehicle and guide reserved for your group only, priced per group rather than per person, with pickup and return to your Barcelona hotel bookending the trip.
The itinerary
6 stops, in order.
Hotel pickup in Barcelona
The day begins with a comfortable pickup from your Barcelona hotel or apartment in a private vehicle, so the group heads out together at its own pace.
Girona Old Town & Jewish Quarter
Explore a city with roots going back to Roman times, wandering cobbled medieval lanes through one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish Quarters, also known as a filming backdrop for a famous fantasy series.
Girona Cathedral & Onyar River
See the cathedral, home to one of the widest Gothic naves anywhere, then stroll along the Onyar River to admire its rows of colorful houses and historic bridges, including a 19th-century iron footbridge.
Pals medieval village
Step into a hilltop village that feels frozen in time, with stone alleyways, old towers, and lookout points offering sweeping views over the Mediterranean and the Empordà's rice fields.
Calella de Palafrugell
Wind down in a former fishing village where whitewashed houses, small fishing boats, and sandy coves still capture an authentic Mediterranean atmosphere along the coastal Camins de Ronda paths.
Return to Barcelona
After a full day exploring Girona and the Costa Brava, the private vehicle brings the group back to their Barcelona hotel or apartment.
What's included
Included
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona
- Private vehicle for the whole group
- Dedicated professional local guide
- Guided walking tour of Girona's old town and Jewish Quarter
- Stop in the medieval village of Pals
- Visit to the fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets unless stated
- Gratuities (optional)
Questions and answers
How long does the tour last?
It's a full private day trip, running around 10 hours in total, so there's time to properly enjoy Girona and the Costa Brava without feeling rushed.
Where does pickup happen?
The tour starts and ends with pickup and drop-off at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona, so there's no need to arrange separate transport to a meeting point.
What makes this a private tour?
You travel in your own private vehicle with a dedicated guide just for your group, and the tour is priced per group rather than per person.
What are the main highlights?
Highlights include Girona's medieval Jewish Quarter and Gothic cathedral, the colorful houses along the Onyar River, the timeless village of Pals, and the coastal charm of Calella de Palafrugell.
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