Costa Brava Day Trip to Lloret & Tossa de Mar with Boat Ride from Barcelona
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Overview
This Costa Brava day trip from Barcelona is a small-group tour of up to eight guests with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned people carrier and a professional English-speaking guide. You visit Lloret de Mar, take a scenic boat ride along the rocky coast, explore the medieval walled town of Tossa de Mar and enjoy a panoramic coastal drive. It suits couples, families and small groups who want comfort and personal attention. The panoramic boat tickets are paid to the guide on the day.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 guests in an air-conditioned people carrier
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona, between 8:00 and 9:00
- Walking tour of Lloret de Mar and Tossa de Mar
- Panoramic boat ride along the Costa Brava coastline, with a glass-bottom view of the sea
- Medieval walls and old town of Tossa de Mar
- Coastal road with photo stops and a visit to Sant Feliu de Guíxols
Full Description
The Costa Brava: Catalonia's Rugged Coast
The Costa Brava, or wild coast, stretches north of Barcelona towards the French border, with pine-covered cliffs, hidden coves and turquoise water. It is one of the most popular day trips from Barcelona because it feels a world away from the city, with fishing villages and coves reachable within about ninety minutes by road. A small-group tour lets you see several places in a single day without driving yourself.
With only eight guests, your guide can adapt the pace, choose quiet viewpoints and answer questions properly. If you are wondering how to get from Barcelona to the Costa Brava without a car, a guided day trip with hotel pickup is the simplest way.
Lloret de Mar and the Coastal Boat Ride
Lloret de Mar is a lively resort with a long sandy beach and a hillside cemetery known for its ornate modernist tombs. You spend about an hour here on a walking tour, then board a boat for a scenic cruise of around an hour along the cliff-lined shore. The boat has a glass bottom, giving a view of fish and seagrass below.
Most guests enjoy the boat as the highlight for photographing hidden coves that cannot be reached from land. Please note that the panoramic boat tickets are not included in the booking price and are paid to the guide on the day.
Tossa de Mar and Its Medieval Walls
Tossa de Mar is the jewel of this coast. The Vila Vella, its old town, is enclosed by medieval walls and towers that rise above the sea, a rare fortified town on the Catalan coast. Your guide leads a walk through the narrow lanes, explaining the history and pointing out the best viewpoints over the bay and lighthouse.
Many people ask whether Tossa de Mar is worth visiting. It is, if you like history and sea views together, and the town is especially pleasant in the calm of the morning before it fills up. Allow time to wander the beach and streets.
The Panoramic Coastal Road and Sant Feliu de Guíxols
After your break in Tossa, the tour follows a winding coastal road with photo stops overlooking the rocky shoreline and the Mediterranean. The route continues to Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a traditional Catalan seaside town with an attractive promenade and old streets where you can experience everyday local life.
The day lasts roughly ten hours, including a walking tour of around an hour and a half through a traditional village. Wear comfortable shoes, bring swimwear if you want a dip, and remember the boat tickets and food and drinks are paid separately.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup in BarcelonaCollected at your accommodation between 8:00 and 9:00 in an air-conditioned people carrier.
- Lloret de MarAbout one hour for a walking tour of the resort town.
- Boat ride along the coastA scenic cruise of around one hour to hidden coves, with a glass-bottom view of the sea.
- Tossa de MarAbout one hour of guided sightseeing, walking and photo stops around the medieval walls.
- Traditional village and coastal roadA walk of about an hour and a half and a drive along the panoramic coastal road.
- Sant Feliu de GuíxolsA stroll in this Catalan seaside town before heading back.
- Return to BarcelonaDrop-off at your accommodation after about ten hours in total.
What's included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in an air-conditioned people carrier (between 8:00 and 9:00)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Small group of up to 8 guests
- Walking tour through Tossa de Mar and Lloret de Mar
Not included
- Panoramic boat tickets (paid to the guide on the day)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 0–9
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Travellers who expect the boat tickets to be included, as they are paid to the guide on the day
- Visitors who need pickup from the cruise terminal or the airport, which is not offered
- Anyone who dislikes winding coastal roads
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is included in Barcelona between 8:00 and 9:00, and you give the exact address of your accommodation when you book. You will receive an email 24 hours before the tour with your pickup time, your guide's name and their phone number. Pickup or drop-off at the cruise terminal or airport is not available.
Important information
- Give the exact address of your accommodation in Barcelona when booking
- Panoramic boat tickets are not included and are paid to the guide on the day
- Children must be accompanied by an adult; tell us in advance if you need a child seat
- Pickup at the cruise terminal or airport is not available
- Bring swimwear, sun protection, water and comfortable shoes
- You will receive an email 24 hours before with pickup time and guide contact details
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Costa Brava day trip cost?
The price depends on the option and the ages of your group. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and for children, once you choose a date.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona between 8:00 and 9:00 are included. Please give the exact address of your accommodation when you book.
Is the boat ride included?
The panoramic boat tickets are not included in the booking price and are paid to the guide on the day.
How long is the Costa Brava tour?
About ten hours in total, including travel, walks and the boat ride.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, children can join if accompanied by an adult, and you can ask for a child seat in advance. The booking panel shows the child price and age range.
What should I wear and bring?
Comfortable shoes, swimwear if you want to swim, sun protection, water and some money for the boat and any food.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Choose your date on the booking panel to see which departures are available, including same-day or next-day options if they exist.
What is the difference between the options?
This page offers one option, the small-group day trip with hotel pickup. The booking panel shows the date, group details and any other options.
Is Tossa de Mar worth visiting?
Yes. Its medieval walled old town, lighthouse and clear bay make it one of the most attractive towns on the Costa Brava.
What is the best time to visit the Costa Brava?
Late spring to early autumn is best for the boat and swimming, while spring and autumn are quieter for walking.
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