About Costa Brava Private Shore Excursions & Day Tours
Costa Brava Tour Options and Details
The Catalonian coastline has intrigued travelers for thousands of years.
Paired with a tour of Girona or on its own, a trip to Costa Brava is an awe-inducing private shore excursion.
Read below to view photos, sample itineraries and pricing and booking information.
| 1-5 People | 850€ Flat fee: price is same for 1 person as it is for 5. |
| 6-7 People | 145€ per person. |
| 8 or more People | Contact us for a quote. |
| Food & Drinks | Not included. Clients pay for lunch (and their guides) directly to the restaurant. |
| Beach Day | Would you rather do a bit of touring and spend the rest of the day at the beach? Let us know, we will bring the chairs, towels etc. and get you all set up. |
Private Full Day Costa Brava Price & Booking Information
Mix & Match
This is a general itinerary intended to provide you with a rough timeline. Final itinerary may vary based on booking choices, dates and bodega availability.
We will mix, match and customize your private tour to meet your needs and expectations.
Realistic
We build our itineraries around realistic time frames; no rushing you from place to place as you try to catch a glance of history.
Go At Your Own Pace
Our schedules give you the freedom to stay a little longer at an eye-catching site, or leave a little early. It’s all up to you!
A Costa Brava Day Tour Sample Itinerary
- 08:30 Your friendly, English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship to start your adventure.
- 09:45 Step out into the streets of a classic Costa Brava seaside town. Amble through medieval ruins, a reminder of the fortresses that once defended Spain´s Angry Coast amid amazing views of the Mediterranean Sea.
- If you brought your swimming gear, now would be a good time to try the water.
- 13:00 Sit down for a refreshing seaside lunch, where you can dine on Catalan dishes as you watch the sun light up the sea.
- 14:30 Feast on the day’s memories as you enjoy the journey home in a climate-controlled, spacious private car.
- 16:00 Welcome back to Barcelona and an end to a great day.
Time Frames
- The full day Costa Brava tour normally takes about 6-7 hours.
- Contact us if you would like a shorter option, wish to modify or combine this tour with other options.
Meeting Point
- We will go to you. Your friendly guide and host will meet you at your hotel, apartment or other location to start your adventure. During the booking process you will be asked to provide your designated meeting point.
Things to Consider
- Transportation: All transportation is included. Fully equipped modern Mercedes Vito 7-9 passenger vans or similar are used.
- Food & drinks are not included. Clients can decide to have lunch and will cover the cost of their guide’s lunch for full day tours.
- Book Early: We book on a first-come, first-serve basis. Dates fill up and site tickets sell out during the busy season.
- Beach day: Looking for a relaxing day at the beach. Let us know and we will plan it for you, bring all the gear and let you enjoy a day on the beach.
- Unsatisfied with this itinerary? Questions about our tours? Contact us to start a dialogue about what you need and when you need it.
Pairs Well With...
Girona. The city’s proximity to the coast provides you the opportunity to spend the morning exploring Girona, then spend the afternoon eating a delicious seaside lunch and exploring Costa Brava.
About Costa Brava
Rocky cliffs shrouded in dark green trees amble out of the shade and down toward the emerald blue sea below. Pockets of soft sand emerge from otherwise unforgiving ground.
Hidden seaside villages look out over the Mediterranean with wonder. Seclusion and solitude line the Costa Brava, the Angry Coast.
Other coastlines in the world are famous for their elbow-to-elbow beaches and their resorts. Some areas of the Costa Brava boast beaches hidden so well they can only be accessed by boat.
The Costa Brava is the best of both of these worlds. It’s rugged shoreline and romantic towns give you a sense of solitude and civilization.
Costa Brava History
Roman ruins often steal the show during discussions about Catalonia’s history. Far older than the amphitheaters and columns, however, are the rocks that line the Costa Brava shore.
Geologists estimate that some of the coast’s beaches are more than 75 thousand years old. Not to be outdone, the rocks that stand so precariously around Brava’s hidden coves are themselves more than 30 million years old.
After tens of millions of years of geological change, Phoenicians decided to carve from the rocks a small village called Empúries around 600 B.C. Since that time, villages and cities sprouted up all the way down the coast.
Today, the Costa Brava officially begins about 40 miles north of Barcelona in Blanes, and terminates at the French-Spanish border.
Costa Brava Highlights
Pine trees toe their way into the water along hundreds of miles of cliff-guarded coastline. Step out onto one of these jutting rock-sentries to get a view of Catalonia’s hard-nosed coastline. The views you’ll encounter along Costa Brava are fantastic.
Your taste buds also will delight in the coastal treasures Catalonia has to offer. Fresh seafood abounds in the restaurants that highlight the handful of coastal towns that rise up from the pines to peer into the Mediterranean.
Human history also sprouts up along the coast. A fortified medieval village, its 14th-century turrets empty of guards but still carefully scanning the turquoise sea.
Costa Brava Interesting Facts
– Legend has it Costa Brava got its name from a reporter who coined the term in a 1908 newspaper article.
– Inhabitants eventually abandoned the ancient village of Empúries because it was nearly impossible to defend attacks from the sea.
– Around 95,000 BC, a massive landslide dumped 50 gigatons of debris into the Mediterranean. The slide is thought to be the work of a now-dormant volcano.
– Cork trees are common along the Costa Brava, along with pines and holm oak.
– The coastline is 153 miles long.
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- Home to one of the best preserved Gothic quarters, Girona's streets are full of charm, history and character.
Walk on top of walls built more than two thousand years ago. Stroll down medieval cobblestone footpaths. Immerse yourself in the city’s ancient Jewish roots. Do it all at your speed.
- This well preserved Roman aqueduct is a highlight of Tarragona, once the capital of Rome in the Iberian peninsula.
A stunning amphitheater, golden sand beaches and Roman history mark this former Roman capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy the drive in the comfort of your own private car.
- A decorative "egg" on the top of Dali's chicken coop at his Costa Brava home.
Dali was more than melting clocks and mustaches. Find out what made him tick as you walk the streets he walked and visit Figueres’ Dali Theater-Museum with our enthusiastic, English-speaking hosts.
- Rich reds, golden whites and sparkling Cava can all be found in the Catalonia's wine country.
Crisp cavas (sparkling wine, for the uninitiated!), refined reds and wineries more than 400 years old are part of the private wine country shore excursions we’ve created for you.
- Dramatic cliffs hide beautiful beaches among the rocks. Explore the Costa Brava.
Countless seaside villages spot the golden beaches that line Costa Brava. We pick you up portside and transport you to cozy coves worlds away from the elbow-to-elbow tourist traps.
- Montserrat provides beautiful and dramatic views.
Wonder at a monastery and village perched amid saw-toothed peaks just a short drive from Barcelona. Explore the heights at your pace. We’ll always get you back to the boat on time.