Top Catalonia How to Get Around - page 81

• Casa Batlló and Gaudí’s dazzling Modernisme on Passeig de Gràcia • Barcelona self-guided audio tour of Gaudí, Gothic streets and Catalan identity • The 1888 Universal Exposition at the Arc de Triomf and Columbus Monument • Santa Maria del Mar, La Boqueria and the old harbor’s trading legacy

Escape Barcelona for a full day and discover Tossa de Mar — the jewel of the Costa Brava. Your private, air-conditioned vehicle picks you up directly from your hotel, then whisks you along the stunning Catalan coastline to one of Spain's most beautiful medieval towns. Walk the ancient walls of Vila Vella, explore the 12th-century castle perched above the sparkling Mediterranean, and stroll through car-free cobblestone streets with your expert local guide sharing stories of knights, pirates, and Catalan history. Relax on Tossa's crystal-clear Blue Flag beach, browse local seafood restaurants, and soak up the authentic Costa Brava atmosphere — a world away from Barcelona's tourist crowds. 100% private. Just your group, your guide, your pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off included throughout.

See Barcelona from every perspective as you enjoy panoramic views from Montjuïc Mountain, soar above the harbor by cable car, cruise along the waterfront, and end with an Old Town walking tour and a visit to the magnificent Santa Maria del Mar.

Girona's riverside houses were dyed to match a plan, but the city's layers run far deeper than its famous facades. On this walking tour, you'll trace Girona's past from Roman road to medieval Jewish quarter, with legends locals still swear are true woven throughout. Starting at the Tourist Office, you'll cross into the Old Town, pass the Basilica of Sant Feliu, and climb toward the Romanesque Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. You'll wander through El Call, one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters, cross the Eiffel Bridge — built by the same company as the Paris landmark — and pass shops belonging to the Roca brothers, whose restaurant was twice named the world's best. Along the way, hear how a plague of flies supposedly saved Girona from a French crusade, kiss the lioness statue tied to a local legend, and spot Game of Thrones filming locations on the cathedral steps. The tour ends at Plaça de la Independència, a lively square built over a former monastery.

Private 3-day tour from Barcelona to Madrid via Tarragona, Peñíscola, Valencia, Alarcón, Consuegra and Toledo, combining Mediterranean coast, heritage, historic villages and Manchego landscapes Montserrat, Penedès and Siurana on a landscape and wine route Montsant, Bardenas Reales and Olite with historic charm Vivanco, Salinas de Añana, Nervión Jump and arrival in Bilbao

Barcelona spent centuries with its back to the sea - then built a monument that got almost everything about facing it wrong. This self-guided quest starts at the last surviving gate of the medieval city and ends at the water, tracing seven puzzles across three real locations where a plaque, an inscription, or a signature tells a story different from what most visitors assume. Along the way you'll find a customs house that misspells its own purpose, the true builder of a monument whose designer usually gets all the credit, and the most photographed finger in Barcelona - pointing the wrong way. A 60-minute walk for curious travelers who like their history a little contested. - Start at Barcelona's only surviving medieval gate - Solve seven puzzles across three real locations, ending at the harbour - Uncover the true story behind the Columbus Monument's best-known inaccuracies - A flexible 60-minute self-guided experience, bookable the same day

Discover Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter through stories, not just dates and monuments. Led by a passionate local guide, this walking tour brings the city’s past to life through fascinating stories, hidden details and local insight. Explore Barcelona from its Roman origins to its medieval streets, Gaudí and the modern city, while discovering places and stories many visitors simply walk past.