Costa Brava Day Sightseeing Tour with Boat Trip from Barcelona
Description
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. The fame of Costa Brava is also due to its villages. Small fisherman towns, with whitewashed walls and narrow winding streets, today still retain their charm. We will discover the southern part of the Costa Brava visiting two villages that represent the essence of that coast. They are opposed to each other but, at the same time, complementary, and after few hours after leaving Barcelona, we will go back with a complete idea of what Costa Brava is.
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Itinerary
We will take the motorway and after 1h15m we will be at Lloret de Mar, the main touristic village of Costa Brava. We will have about one hour to explore this colorful and dynamic village with strong personality. Along its unique beach promenade we will be able to enjoy great views of its beaches. Walking through its narrow streets, which still have reminiscence of its recent maritime past, we will find plenty of shops to suit all tastes: from the latest brands to the typical beach bazaars. In the middle of its most famous shopping street we will also be able to admire architectural jewels of great value such as Saint Roma church. At approximately 11:30am we will go on board DOFIJETS, which will lead us to the neighboring village of Tossa de Mar. During the sailing trip we will be able to enjoy the unique and characteristic landscape of Costa Brava: a procession of different huge cliffs which have been shaped in fanciful forms over the centuries by the strength of sea and wind.
At about 12:15 pm we will get to the emblematic village of Tossa de Mar, considered “the pearl of Costa Brava” because in this small area we can find all those landscape and historic elements which have given it such well-deserved fame. History has left his footprints, from the Romans to its emblematic fortified Vila Vella or Old Town of Tossa, which was listed as an artistic-historic monument in 1931. Once we arrive in Tossa de Mar, we will begin a walking tour from the beach, following the fortified perimeter up to the lighthouse on the top, for those who are interested. Over there, you will appreciate stunning views from the coastline. When descending, we will go through the narrow streets and stony houses of Vila Vella until we get to the fishing district. From there on, you will have free time to have lunch. This village has the greatest gastronomic offer from all Costa Brava. At 4:00pm the tour will be finished and we will go back to Barcelona by bus. Arrival at 5:30 pm.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(329)
The trip lacked any actual information. We were driven and sailed to an area, told when and where to meet. A very poor service, would not recommend Viator ever again . my opinion is my interpretation.
Very satisfied with the visit and the attention of the guides Jose and Nain for their dedication, knowledge, and cordiality.
Everything was perfect and well planned. Our tour guide Mimi was really knowledgeable and friendly😊 The boat travel was more than relaxing and we even stopped to admire some fish, which was a pleasant surprise🐠🐡 In Tossar de Mar we went with the tour to learn a bit about the medieval town and then enjoyed the rest of our free time🌊 A day well spent, thanks🙏🏻
Was a good experience for the price. You're basically paying for AC transport out to costa brava with a minor tour element.
Inform people that if you want to swim they should bring a swimming suit. No one on our excursion knew they could swim.
The team from “Barcelona Holidays” are EXCEPTIONAL ! You cannot get any better : Anna Monica Niam These guys gave clear instruction, were knowledgeable, kind and were very independent - not ushering us into restaurants of their choice or hard selling any other commodity. From the moment we were picked up from Barcelona Nord Bus station until being dropped back there later in the day, everything went perfect. Lloret and Tossa are lovely places to see, and as you’d expect, plenty of restaurants and shops to make the day memorable. There was even a little (optional / free) hour long walking guide in Tossa . The times between each of the places and the boat trip were spot on . And for what we got, the price is very reasonable. Thank you so much ! We fully recommend this excursion D & C x
We took the tour that picked up at Barcelona (coach) to Lloret, then a boat trip to Tossa - then back to Barca by coach . THIS TRIP IS EXCEPTIONAL !! Great value, the Guides are superb - the best ! Booking arrangements were spot on, itinerary perfect (just the right amount of time in each place) and you were unhurried and not every ushered to eat or drink in specific places - just left free to do what YOU want to do . Yet the guides were always at hand to assist and advise where and when . We must mention : ANNA MONICA NIAN These guys were brilliant ! Thank you so much - hope to meet each of you again , D & C (“Cyprus”, xxx)
It was a great day! The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. If I were to do it again I would skip lloret de mar and go straight to Tossa de mar. Wish we had more time in Tossa de mar.
This was a spectacular tour! Worth every penny. The towns were quaint, the boat ride was enjoyable, and the guides were pleasant, helpful, and wonderful. Perfect way to experience the Costa Brava off the beaten path.
This tour was a good value for the amount of money it cost. A guide, a boat ride and enough time for some sightseeing on your own. A little more time, like another hour or an hour and a half would have been perfect because it was tough to squeeze in a nice lunch and beach time if we wanted to take the guided tour (its an option) but all in all I was satisfied.
