About Girona: Private Shore Excursions & Day Tours
Girona Tour Options and Details
Girona’s rich cultural history and spectacular views make it a fantastic full-day excursion. The city’s close proximity to the Dali Theatre-Museum the Costa Brava also make it a great selection for a mix-and-match excursion. Take a look below for possible options:
| 1-5 People | 890€ Flat fee: price is same for 1 person as it is for 5. |
| 6-7 People | 155€ 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. |
Private Full Day Girona Day tour Price & Booking Information
Mix & Match
This is a general itinerary intended to provide you with a rough timeline. We will mix, match and customize your private tour to meet your needs and expectations.
Girona pairs well with the Costa Brava, Besalu and Dali. Just tell us what you have in mind.
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!
Private Girona Day Trip Sample Itinerary
- 08:30 Your private car along with your friendly, English-speaking guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment or cruise ship to start your adventure.
- 10:00 Welcome to Girona, explore the Jewish History Museum, the Jewish & Medieval quarters and Forca Vella, the city’s fortress-like wall.
- Grab a coffee, visit a quaint local shop that catches your eye or take a break for some ice cream as you walk along cobblestone pathways at your own pace.
- 13:00 Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.
- 14:30 Head back to Barcelona. Relax in the comfort of your private vehicle. It’s ok to catch up on a little sleep…we won’t mind!
- 16:00 Welcome back to Barcelona and an end to a great day.
Time Frames
- This tour normally takes about 6-7 hours, however, Contact us if you would like a half day 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 during the busy season.
- 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...
A Dali tour: Spend half a day in Girona, then head north to Figueres to visit the Dali Theater-Museum.
Nowhere is Dalí’s legacy and life more tangible than in his Theater-Museum in Figueres, about 45-60 minutes north of Girona. Both Dalí’s burial site and a platform for his boundless creativity, the Theater-Museum is a must see for fans of Dalí, the creative process or the realm of the outlandish.
A Costa Brava tour: Beyond Girona’s rolling hills and mountain vistas is a mystical coastline speckled with cozy villages and surly cliffs. Explore the hidden beauty of the coast after a half-day tour of Girona.
Besalú: A thousand years of history spans the Fluvia River in the form of a Romanesque bridge that acts as a grand entrance into the heart of Besalú, a small city about 25 miles northwest of Girona. Besalú’s medieval and Jewish roots mesh well with Girona’s history.
Girona: City Highlights
Walk atop the Old City´s medieval walls, where you can look down on the city and imagine what life was like hundreds of years ago.
The Museum of Jewish History explores the legacy of the Jewish neighborhood, known as The Call, that thrived in Girona for hundreds of years.
Arab (Moor) baths dating back to the 12th century give you a first-hand view of what a slice of domestic life was like for the Moors.
Like nearly every Catalonian city, Girona loves a good parade: festivals celebrating religious holidays, culinary traditions, Roman history and the arts speckle the yearly calendar.
We also love Girona’s location, which affords you spectacular views of the Pyrenees and the surrounding countryside that make the city a unique destination for a private shore excursion.
Girona: Region & City
Girona is proof that Catalonia isn’t a one-trick pony. Both the name of the province and it’s capital city, Girona is home to the quirky history of Salvador Dalí, the trademark bridges of Besalu, the rugged-but-beautiful Costa Brava seashore, and, of course, the history-laden corners of the region’s most popular city, Girona.
Nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees, the city gives a sentimental nod to the skyscraping peaks beyond it and the rich Jewish, Arab and medieval history within its ancient city walls.
Gustav Eiffel’s iron bridge (yes, that Eiffel) links modern Girona to the Old City, a fitting metaphor for visitors who venture to Girona to escape big-city crowds and experience Catalonia’s rugged interior.
Quaint cobblestone roads lead you along time-worn paths once walked by Moors, Goths and a thriving Jewish community.
Narrow walkways offer a comforting embrace as you explore the maze the Old City’s neighborhoods.
A lazy river winds through tightly-packed apartment buildings that stand like brightly-dressed spectators along the water’s path.
An ancient medieval fortress still watches over the town like a protective mother.
Girona packs an amazing cultural and historical punch for its relatively small size: about 100,000 people compared to Barcelona’s 1.5 million.
Girona History
Like much of Spain, Girona’s history is a fascinating and often tumultuous mix of conflict and conquering.
The French, Romans, Visigoths and Moors fought over Girona at one time or another for centuries, while a small-but-stout Jewish community carved out a niche for more than 600 years.
During its Roman years, Girona was known as Gerunda. After withstanding five attacks by the French in 1809, the city earned the nickname, “Immortal.”
Girona wears her history well, though. The modern Girona is a rustic mix of medieval, Arabic and Jewish architecture. The well-preserved Jewish and Gothic quarters still stand, offering a tangible journey into the city’s storied past.
Interesting Facts
A ruler named Wilfred the Hairy incorporated Girona under Barcelona’s regional umbrella in the late 800’s.
The city is the seat of the Girona province, one of four provinces in Catalonia.
The city’s Jewish Quarter was once home to one of the most famous Kabbalistic (mystic Judaism) schools in Europe.
Spanish architect Rafael Maso designed several art nouveau buildings in Girona.
Professional cyclists training for the Tour de France have been known to live in the city because of its proximity to the steep roads of the Pyrenees mountains.
Four rivers meet in Girona: the Ter, the Guell, the Galligans and the Onyar.
General Terms and Conditions
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other private day tours beyond Barcelona
- 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.