Private
Tour overview
This ten-hour day leaves the city behind for Costa Brava, one of the Mediterranean's most photographed coastlines, with a private vehicle and your own driver-guide collecting you from the Barcelona hotel. From there it's a straight run north to Empúries, where a guided walk through the archaeological site and the adjoining village of Sant Martí d'Empúries lays out layers of Greek and Roman history side by side.
The afternoon turns to the sea: a panoramic boat ride out to the Medes Islands, then a stop to swim in a quiet Mediterranean cove before the drive back to Barcelona. Nobody else shares the vehicle or the guide's attention, and the whole day is priced as one group rate, not a per-person ticket.
The itinerary
6 stops, in order.
Hotel pickup in Barcelona
Your private driver-guide collects you from your Barcelona accommodation in a private vehicle for the drive north to Costa Brava.
Empúries archaeological site
A guided walking tour through the excavated ruins of this ancient Greco-Roman city, taking in its old streets, houses, temples, and marketplace.
Sant Martí d'Empúries
A stroll through this small fortified town built beside what was once a key Roman-era port, with its preserved medieval wall and narrow alleys.
Panoramic boat ride to the Medes Islands
A scenic boat cruise around the seven-island Medes archipelago, regarded as one of the top marine reserves in the Western Mediterranean.
Swim in a Mediterranean cove
Free time to dive into the clear, crystalline waters of a secluded coastal cove.
Return to Barcelona
Private drop-off back at your Barcelona hotel at the end of the day.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip private transportation in a private vehicle
- Professional driver-guide for the full day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona
- Guided walking tour of the Empúries archaeological site
- Panoramic boat ride to the Medes Islands
- Free time to swim in a Mediterranean cove
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance tickets unless stated
- Gratuities (optional)
Questions and answers
Is this a private tour?
Yes. It's a fully private experience for your group only, with pickup and drop-off at your Barcelona accommodation in a private vehicle with a dedicated driver-guide, and it's priced per group rather than per person.
How long does the day trip last?
It's a full-day excursion, roughly 10 hours door to door, covering the Empúries ruins, Sant Martí d'Empúries, and the boat trip out to the Medes Islands.
Should I bring anything specific?
Pack a swimsuit and towel since the day includes free time to swim in a Mediterranean cove, plus sun protection, comfortable walking shoes for the archaeological site, and a camera for the boat ride.
What's the highlight of the day?
Most guests point to walking through the excavated Greco-Roman streets and temples of Empúries, followed by the boat ride around the Medes Islands marine reserve.
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