From Barcelona: Tossa de Mar and Costa Brava day trip
Day trip from Barcelona to the Costa Brava with Tossa de Mar and its walled Vila Vella, coves and free time to swim. 4.9/5 from 596 reviews.
4.9596 reviews
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Pexels · Manuel Torres Garcia · 12008674 · Licencia Pexels
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- Wikimedia Commons · Jorge Franganillo · File:Tossa de Mar - 49760880158.jpg · CC BY 2.0
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Practical details
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- 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
- Tossa's Vila Vella, the only medieval walled town on the Catalan coast
- Coves with crystal-clear water
- Free time to swim and have lunch
- Departure from Barcelona
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Our take
Nearly 600 reviews at 4.9: one of the best-rated Costa Brava trips. A good choice if you are staying in Barcelona and want a day by the sea without a car.
What's included
- Transport from Barcelona
- Guide
Not included
- Food and drink
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Leaves from Barcelona, not Girona
- The itinerary may change with the weather
Meeting point
Barcelona Nord bus station, platform 8 (08:15)
Metro Arc de Triomf (L1). Arrive 15 minutes early.
The experience
What you'll see
A day trip from Barcelona to the Costa Brava, with the main stop in Tossa de Mar:
- The Vila Vella, the only surviving medieval walled town on the Catalan coast, with its towers above the sea.
- Coves and beaches with crystal-clear water.
- Free time to swim, have lunch and stroll.
How it works
Departure at 08:15 from Barcelona Nord station (platform 8). Guide in Spanish and English. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is there beach time?
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