--- title: Costa Brava Typical Towns Full Day Tour from Barcelona lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-typical-towns-full-day-tour-from-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.71 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 690 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 85 of 100 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-typical-towns-full-day-tour-from-barcelona/ --- # Costa Brava Typical Towns Full Day Tour from Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** Explore Costa Brava through its coastal fishing towns and medieval stone-built towns. A guide, live commentary and air-conditioned coach transport with Wi-Fi are included; meals cost extra and moderate fitness is required. 4.71 from 66 reviews at €75 per person for 11h 30m. In our comparison: #85 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this tour we are going to visit the Girona coast, christened 100 years ago as the Costa Brava. The name is due to its unique rocky, rugged and cut shape coastline, composed of small coves surrounded by pine forests and lapped by crystal water. In addition to the characteristic relief of its coast, the Costa Brava is also famous for its lovely towns. They were formerly small fishermen towns, full of houses with white-washed walls as well as medieval towns with stone buildings and narrow streets; to this day, they still retain their unique charm. Throughout the day, we will reveal the most representative and emblematic towns of unparalleled beauty on the Costa Brava. As we explore these towns, we will also discover their diverse landscapes and contrasts. Their world acclaimed beaches will take your breath away. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Bus Station "Barcelona Nord", - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 11h 30m - Rating: 4.71/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Barcelona Holiday - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.71 from 66 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 64 of 66. - 5 stars: 51 (77%) - 4 stars: 13 (20%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and varied coastal and historic stops; the amount of walking and steep steps can be demanding **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, friendly guides explaining regional history - Varied stops spanning coastal villages, medieval streets and ancient ruins - Coastal walks and sea views between villages - Comfortable bus transport between stops - Punctual departures and an organised itinerary **Complaints:** - Steep steps, hills and extensive walking can be tiring - Some find the pace comfortable, while others want more time in villages and at the ruins - Some enjoy the boat trip, while others report little to see underwater Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2015-05-21 to 2025-08-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Local guide - All taxes, fees and handling charges - Live commentary on board - Transport by air-conditioned coach with free Wi-Fi ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Calella de Palafrugell** (1h) - We will take the motorway and about 10:15am we are going to arrive in Calella de Palafrugell, a small fisherman’s village that still retains today the traditional appearance of the past. It is a village of great beauty in both architecture and landscape. The town, splashed... 2. **Llafranc** (2h) - About 11:15am, we will start walking along Camino de Ronda, which is going to lead us to the neighborhood town of Llafranc. We will hike about 30 minutes, suitable for all ages, easy terrain for everyone. The “Camino de Ronda” borders all the Costa Brava and was used to... 3. **Begur** (45m) - Our next visit will be Begur, a town with elegant mansions located beneath an old castle and famous for its “Indian Houses”. The so-called “Indians” were the town’s inhabitants who immigrated to America in the 18th century; they made a fortune and upon their retirement, they... 4. **Peratallada** (1h) - , declared a Historical-Artistic Site and Cultural Asset of National Interest, is one of the most outstanding examples of the country’s medieval architecture. You will be amazed by its peculiar location on top of a rock, as well as the spectacular moat excavated inside it,... 5. **Pals** (1h) - The last stop will be Pals, declared Cultural Asset of National Interest, a town located inland and on top of a hill. The village is built entirely in an integrated medieval site. At the top, there is a cylindrical tower from the 12th century, which is visible from far away.... ## Schedule - Runs: Thu - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Bus Station "Barcelona Nord", PLATFORM 27 Check in: 8.15am Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJFVQAteOipBIRBPOf1krlRV0 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #85 of 100** | €75 | 11h 30m | 4.71 (66) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (5116) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-lunch-small-group/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (1120) | shared | | [Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-easy-hike-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.99 (418) | shared | Ranked #85 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €545, median €109; typical length 9h. 29 of 100 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/day-trips-from-barcelona/?format=md ## More in Barcelona - All Barcelona tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-typical-towns-full-day-tour-from-barcelona/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/?format=md