Top Catalonia Full-day Tours

Take a journey into the surrealist mind of Catalan artist Salvador Dalí on this 10-hour tour. Visit the places that helped shape his life and creative vision. Visit the Dali Theatre-Museum in Figueres, a present that the artist made to the city where he was born. Head to the charming village of Cadaqués, where the artist spent many summer holidays as a child. Finally, see a more intimate side of Dalí in Port Lligat, a tiny fishing cove where the artist built a house and created some of his most important works. - Full-day tour to the Dalí Triangle from Barcelona - Learn about the inspirations and formative experiences that shaped the creative life of this famous surrealist artist - Explore Figueres, the artist's birthplace and now home to the Dalí Theatre-Museum - Enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery and charming small-town life found in Cadaqués - Discover Port Lligat, hometown of Dali and his beloved wife and muse Gala - Free Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Exploring Catalonia’s medieval towns in a day from Barcelona by yourself means going by rental car, and without a guide to spotlight their history. This private full-day tour provides transport and commentary, so you see and learn more than if alone. Enjoy walking tours of Vic, Santa Pau, and Besalú to discover stories and sights you’d otherwise miss, and enjoy Catalonia’s scenery without driving or route-planning to distract you.

Follow in the footsteps of Salvador Dalí and explore Catalonia through the eyes of one of its most famous sons on this private art and wine tour. Following a pickup at your Barcelona hotel, gain insight into Dalí’s Surrealist masterpieces at the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres— designed by Dalí himself. Sample Catalonian wines at the 14th century Perelada Castle, and taste Dalí’s favorite Cava among the vineyards with your guide.

Explore the Costa Brava’s ports and coves without the fuss of hiring a car or catching buses or trains. This private full-day tour from Barcelona takes you to this picturesque chunk of coast by private car, so you can sit back and admire the sights. Take walking tours to discover history you’d otherwise miss, enjoy a boat ride (own expense), and relax at a beach you may have overlooked independently.

Visiting Costa Brava and the Ruins of Empuries is a popular Barcelona day trip, and this private tour offers a luxurious way of visiting at a great value. Discover the hidden coves, stunning coastline, and traditional towns of the Costa Brava with the benefit of a private guide to share stories about the region, and then sail to the Medes Islands on a pre-arranged boat trip.

Escape the city with a fun and relaxing small group day tour for a maximum of 8 people to the Costa Brava. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with a guide and small group to spend the day exploring the beautiful Spanish coast. Visit the Greek and Roman archaeological ruins at the Empuries for a dose of European history. Then, cruise through the Mediterranean to the picturesque Medes Islands and swim in their crystalline water.

Delving into the Costa Brava on a DIY day trip from Barcelona means either hiring a car or grappling with bus and train timetables. With this small-group tour for a maximum of 8 people, save time and effort with air-conditioned transport laid on, an itinerary that covers the region’s must-dos including Tossa de Mar, beaches, and a boat ride (own expense); and a guide to bring the sights alive. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step into the past with this small group tour for a maximum of 8 people of several medieval villages including Besalú. Learn the history of these Catalan gems as your guide points out Roman temples, cathedrals, bridges, and town squares, among other points of interest. Besalú is especially well preserved and offers a true window into medieval history. Your guide will share fascinating historical details like the lasting impact of the town’s Jewish community. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Check off two Barcelona must-sees and more in a day on this private tour, all without transport stresses or the inconveniences of a group tour. Save time with skip-the-line entry to La Sagrada Familia (entry fee at your own expense) and see and learn about its architecture with a personal guide; stroll through Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, and tour the abbey and cave at Monserrat Monastery. The tour includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit two Barcelona must-sees in one day without any rushing for trains or buses, and with a guide to provide background and stories on each site and wider Catalonia on this full-day, small-group tour for a maximum of 8 people. Beat the lines at the Sagrada Familia to admire Gaudi’s mastery, and after a stroll around Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, be transported to Montserrat to explore the mountainside monastery. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

This private Barcelona tour helps you discover many of the city’s most popular attractions in one day. After a hotel pickup, travel with a guide and enjoy commentary about the secrets and history of Barcelona. Save time waiting in long lines with skip-the-line access to Gaudi’s popular attractions—Park Güell and Sagrada Familia. Climb Montjuïc hill for incredible views, explore the Gothic Quarter on foot, and much more.

If you only have time for one day trip from Barcelona, the mountaintop monastery of Montserrat is a must, but many tours only offer a whistle-stop visit. This private full-day tour from Barcelona offers ample time to explore Montserrat and hear the famous choir, followed by a cava tasting tour of the Penedes wine region. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Pair visits to historic Girona and Figueres, Salvador Dalí’s hometown, during this private full-day tour from Barcelona. Travel with your own group of up to eight guests and explore the medieval neighborhoods of Girona. Visit the Cathedral, the Old Town, and the Jewish Quarter. Then head to Figueres, where you’ll learn about the life of local artist Salvador Dalí and admire the collections at the Dalí Museum.

Step back in time to the medieval Spanish city Cardona and the historic mine at Salt Mountain during this private full-day sightseeing trip from Barcelona. Learn about the history of Spanish salt collection during a trip inside the mine and a visit to the nearby museum. Then explore Cardona, a medieval-era town with an impressive castle and unique collection of churches.

Get a taste for the Spain’s Roman history and its enchanting beaches during this 8-hour private sightseeing trip to Tarragona and Sitges. Travel back in time to the Roman province of ‘Hispania’ as you discover Tarrgona’s UNESCO World Heritage listed landmarks like the amphitheater and aqueduct. Then head to Sitges to enjoy the bohemian atmosphere of this fishing village turned seaside resort.

Visit Girona and the Costa Brava on a full-day tour from Barcelona with a private guide. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the day to your interests as you explore the medieval towns of Girona and Pals on guided walking tours, pause in a picture-perfect Costa Brava village, and explore beaches, coves, and cliffs. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Barcelona.

Experience Barcelona like a VIP on this private sightseeing tour that includes skip-the-line access at the city’s most popular attraction, La Sagrada Familia. Enjoy the comfort of traveling by private vehicle to top attractions like Passeig de Gràcia, the waterfront, Montjuïc, and the Gothic Quarter. Take in Barcelona’s famous Modernisme architecture, and learn about the city from a knowledgeable guide.

Get in touch with your creative side during this artsy exploration of the life and work of Salvador Dalí. Travel to Figueres, the birthplace of Dalí, learning about the young artist’s early life and creative inspirations before exploring an incredible collection of his work at the town’s Dalí Museum. Then continue to Pubol, home of Gala Dalí Castle and the one-time residence of the surrealist artist’s wife. A guide and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Journey inside the mind of Salvador Dalí during this intimate exploration of the life and preferred haunts of this famous surrealist. Start this small group tour for a maximum of 8 people with an hotel pick-up. Explore the early days of Dalí in Figueres, the artist’s birthplace, which is now home to his eponymous museum. Enjoy the charming scenery of Cadaqués, a small coastal village along the Costa Brava. Continue your trip to Portlligat , a tiny fishing cove that was once Dalí’s preferred residence and studio

Discover Catalonia beyond Barcelona with this small group day tour to the intriguing cities of Girona and Figueres. Uncover ancient Roman history and stroll through the winding medieval streets of one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters in Girona, and then get surreal with a visit to the Dalí Museum in Figueres, birthplace of the groundbreaking artist. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Leave Barcelona behind, and head for the medieval city of Girona and the scenic Costa Brava with this small group excursion for a maximum of 8 guests. This day tour through the Catalonian villages of northeastern Spain includes guided tours of Pals and Calella de Palafrugell. Take in the breathtaking Mediterranean Sea from viewpoints along the way and enjoy the intimacy of travel with a small group. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Plunge into the rich culture of Catalonia on an enriching small group tour for a maximum of 8 people to Montserrat and Penedès from Barcelona. In a luxury minivan, travel to the heart of the Catalonian countryside to marvel at the colossal Montserrat mountain, a breathtaking natural landmark whose distinctive ridges are a result of erosion. Visit the sacred Benedictine monastery, home to the revered Black Virgin, and listen to the celestial tones of a boy’s choir. Then, explore the verdant vineyards of the Penedès wine region and receive an insightful introduction to the winemaking history of Catalonia. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Bask in the beauty and history of coastal Catalonia on this small group day tour for a maximum of 8 people from Barcelona. In Tarragona, walk in the footsteps of gladiators and merchants at the UNESCO-listed ancient Roman ruins, and then explore the bohemian vibe and Modernist architecture of Sitges on a guided tour of the old town. Finish the day with sunbathing or swimming at the popular San Sebastian urban beach. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.

Journey to one of Catalonia’s hidden historic gems on this small group tour for a maximum of 8 people to Cardona and the mysterious mining caves of Salt Mountain. Marvel at ancient, crystalline salt deposits deep inside the earth, and learn about centuries of Spanish history on a tour of medieval Cardona, including its imposing castle. Hotel or apartment pick-up and drop-off are included.