From Barcelona: Girona, Pals and Calella de Palafrugell small-group tour
Day trip from Barcelona by minivan, maximum 8 people, with hotel pickup: guided walk in medieval Girona, the village of Pals and Calella de Palafrugell with its coastal path. Rated 4.8/5 from 2,096 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Group of up to 8 people by minivan
- Pickup and drop-off at your Barcelona hotel
- Guided walk through Girona's Barri Vell, Jewish Quarter and Onyar river
- Pals, a medieval Empordà village
- Calella de Palafrugell and its coastal path
Our take
If a big coach puts you off, this is the alternative: an 8-seat minivan, hotel pickup and stops in two of the prettiest villages in the Baix Empordà, Pals and Calella, which are hard to combine by public transport. With over 2,000 reviews and a 4.8 rating, it is one of the best-rated Costa Brava day trips.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan (between 8:00 and 9:00)
- English- or Spanish-speaking guide
- Small group of up to 8 people
- Walking tour of Girona
- Beach walk in Calella de Palafrugell
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
- Pickup from the cruise terminal or airport
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Swimsuit in summer
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- Maximum 8 people per group
- No pickups from the cruise terminal or airport
- Lunch is not included: it is usually on the coast
Meeting point
Pickup at your Barcelona hotel between 8:00 and 9:00. Drop-off at the same place.
Enter your hotel when booking. If it is outside the pickup area, the provider will give you a nearby meeting point. No pickups from the cruise terminal or airport.
The experience
The route
- Girona: guided walk through the Barri Vell, the Jewish Quarter and the Onyar river.
- Pals: a stroll through one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the Empordà.
- Calella de Palafrugell: the fishing village and its coastal path by the sea.
How it works
You are picked up at your hotel between 8:00 and 9:00, spend the day in a minivan with up to 8 people and are dropped back at your hotel in the evening.
Who I recommend it for
- Visitors in Barcelona who want Girona and the coast without a big coach.
- Anyone who wants to see Pals and Calella, hard to combine without a car.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone already staying in Girona: pickup is in Barcelona.
- Anyone looking for the Dalí Museum: it is not on this route.
Accessibility
Check with the provider: you walk on cobbled, sloping streets in Girona and Pals.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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