The 5 Best Day Trips from Barcelona

Some of Catalonia’s best days out are not in Barcelona. A mountain monastery, a Dalí museum, Roman ruins and a string of coves are all close enough for a day.

The 5 most popular of 7 day trips our hosts recommend — from Montserrat and the Costa Brava to Girona, Figueres and the medieval towns inland.

Portaventura world

Put PortAventura on your list of places to visit, as it is one of the best amusement parks in Spain. If you like fun and adrenaline... this is your perfect destination!

In PortAventura Park you will travel through the Mediterranean, China, Polynesia and much more thanks to its six themed areas.

Do you dare to ride the highest roller coaster in Europe? Shambhala is only for the brave. In addition, other attractions such as Furius Bacchus, a launch roller coaster, will leave you on the edge of your seat.

If you love speed, PortAventura gives you the opportunity to visit Ferrari Land, a theme park dedicated to the legendary Italian car brand. A unique opportunity to ride Red Force, the fastest roller coaster in Europe.

In addition, another of the park's extensions is Caribe Aquatic Park, focused on visitors being able to cool off from the hot summer in this Caribbean water park full of slides, pools and relaxation areas.

Spectacles, live entertainment, unique accommodations, themed restaurants.... What are you waiting for?

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Tour of Tarragona and Sitges

Meeting point Your hotel!
Duration 10 h
Language English and Spanish
Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund

Discover the magic of the Golden Coast on an exciting tour that will take you from the impressive remnants of the Roman Empire in Tarragona to the charming coastal corners of Sitges!

Thanks to the pick up service by private transport, your hotel will be the starting point of this journey where you will visit these 2 coastal cities accompanied by a specialized guide.

Start your visit in the heart of Tarragona, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its impressive Roman archaeological site, where the guide will show you great stories and curiosities.

The charm of the next town is full of color. You will be surrounded by traditional fishermen's houses with a bohemian atmosphere, full of boutiques, restaurants with musicians and artists in the streets.

After the guided walking tour, you will end the day at San Sebastian Beach, a magical place to watch the sun set over the Mediterranean.
Enjoy your tour of Tarragona and Sitges, and discover the beauty of the Costa Dorada in Catalonia!

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Trip to Girona, Figueres and Cadaqués

Trip to Girona, Figueres and Cadaqués (3/3)

Meeting point Barcelona Bus Station
Duration 11 h
Language Spanish and English
Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund

Embark on a unique journey through the Costa Brava and the surreal world of Salvador Dalí on an exciting excursion that will take you from charming Girona to fascinating Figueres and idyllic Cadaqués!

Meet your guide at the Barcelona Bus Station, next to the cab stand. There you will be picked up by a bus.

Your first stop will be nothing less than the historic Girona, where you will visit its old town and witness the colorful atmosphere of the famous Jewish quarter.

The next stop will be Figueres, an important communication hub connecting Spain with France. You will be able to opt for a visit on your own to the famous Dali Theater-Museum and taste the delicious Catalan food, always recommended by your guide.

You will finish the tour in Cadaqués, a dreamlike fishing village. You will stroll through its incredible old town and promenade.

Return to Barcelona from your excursion to Girona, Figueres and Cadaqués full of enthusiasm and eager to taste more of the rest of Catalonia!

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Day trip with guide to Andorra and France

Day trip with guide to Andorra and France (3/3)

Meeting point C / Palau de la Música, 1
Duration 12 h
Language English
Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund

How about 3 countries in 1 day? Thanks to this tour you can visit the medieval Spanish town of Bagà, have lunch in a traditional French village and visit the beautiful Andorra.

Set off early for the Catalan medieval village of Baga, visit its square and church surrounded by the impressive peaks of the Cadi-Moixero National Park.

After that, you will cross the border into France to reach Ax-Les-Thermes. There, your guide will recommend you some of the best natural springs to visit, and the most suitable for soaking your feet.

After an hour, you will have the opportunity to choose a local restaurant and discover traditional French cuisine.

And when you have recharged your energy with this lunch, you will take the panoramic route over the Pyrenean Alps towards neighboring Andorra, to the capital, Andorra la Vella. After visiting the city, you will take the bus back.

And the best thing is that you will arrive just in time to see the sunset and go for tapas around Barcelona!

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Besalú and medieval towns tour

Meeting point Your hotel!
Duration 10 h
Language English, German and Spanish
Free cancellation Cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund

Travel back to medieval times and visit Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca on this tour, where you will be guided through this historical heritage.

You will be picked up at the door of your own hotel by bus, in the most comfortable way possible, and you will head to your first destination in a small group.

First with the guide you will tour Vic, showing you the most important corners of this medieval city: the Cathedral, the Roman Temple....

On the way to Besalú, you will pass through the volcanic area of La Garrotxa, just before reaching Santa Pau.

Besalú is known for its medieval bridge, its Jewish quarter and the Church of Sant Pere, while in Santa Pau you can visit its large castle and the main square. Both towns are a jewel to discover!

You will also stop at the base of Castellfollit de la Roca, a spectacular medieval town perched on a cliff.

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Portaventura world

Tour of Tarragona and Sitges

Trip to Girona, Figueres and Cadaqués

Day trip with guide to Andorra and France

Besalú and medieval towns tour

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