Top Girona Day Trips

Discover Cadaqués with us: the jewel of the Costa Brava We take you to explore Cadaqués, a Mediterranean town that seems stopped in time and inspired Salvador Dalí, who established his atelier on the nearby beach of Port Lligat. Enjoy a 45-minute tour of the Cap de Creus Natural Park, with its hidden cliffs and coves, before arriving in Cadaqués, where you will have 6.5 hours free to stroll along its cobblestone streets, swim on its beaches, enjoy local gastronomy and discover its unique charm. Our service leaves you at the ideal point to visit the villa and, if you come on a Monday, you can also enjoy the weekly market. Cadaqués lives from the sea and land, combining nature, culture and unforgettable Mediterranean experiences.

Girona served as the backdrop to some of the most dramatic scenes in "Game of Thrones", but knowing where to find the filming sites alone can be tough. Much of the city’s Old Town was transformed into the streets and landmarks of King’s Landing and Braavos, two fictional towns from the HBO hit series. Learn about key filming sites and hear insider gossip about the show from a guide. You’ll also discover some of Girona’s striking landmarks including the Cathedral of Santa Maria.

Experience Girona’s history and culture on this small-group walking tour. After meeting up with your guide at the Plaça de Sant Feliu, spend a few hours exploring this Catalonian city’s esplanades, old walls, bridges, and landmarks. Admire the history of the Jewish Quarter and marvel at Roman artifacts, winding streets, and an impressive artistic heritage while learning about the city from your guide.

Enjoy a relaxed half day sailing along the Costa Brava on a catamaran. After embarking in Lloret de Mar, you will navigate beautiful beaches and coves for an hour before anchoring in a secluded bay. In this quiet and sheltered place you can swim or snorkel, or just relax in the sun. The crew will prepare a delicious barbecue on board while listening to music in the open air.

Spend time in the great outdoors near Girona on this full-day excursion to Besal and its surroundings. Join a small group and take a guided tour of the medieval and Jewish quarters of Besalu. You also visit two ancient volcanoes with villages built in them as well as Banyoles Lake, where you can enjoy a walk.

Explore the life and creativity of Salvador Dalí on this full-day tour to the Spanish artist’s hometown of Figueres and other highlights of the Costa Brava. Visit the spectacular Theatre-Museum Dalí showcasing his drawings, paintings and jewels, and stroll around the bay of Port Lligat, where Dalí lived later in life. You’ll also visit the surreal landscape of Creus Cape Natural Park.

Journey back in time to medieval Spain on this full-day tour to several of Costa Brava’s most charming villages. See a historic lighthouse in Llafranc, walk a coastal trail to the hillside cottages of Calella de Palafrugell and admire Begur’s imposing castle. In the inland towns of Pals and Peratallada, sample local cuisine and wander down cobblestone streets while learning about the area’s fascinating history from your guide. Numbers are limited to 7 for a more personalized small-group experience.

Immerse yourself in the medieval history of the Costa Brava on this multi-stop day trip. Round-trip transportation from Girona means you don't have to rent a car; you can focus on the scenery while someone else drives. Visit highlights such as Calella de Palafrugell, Begur, Pals, and Peratallada with your guide providing insightful commentary on the way. You'll learn much more about the Costa Brava's history and culture through guided commentary than you would simply exploring on your own.

Soar above the sublime landscape of Catalonia near Barcelona on this early-morning hot-air balloon excursion. Marvel at beautiful landmarks like Montserrat and the Pyrenees Mountains as you climb to heights of up to 3,000 feet (900 meters) during your 1- to 1.5-hour flight. Then head back down to earth for brunch with sparkling wine. Your hot-air balloon flight also includes a certificate, plus you can upgrade for a longer 2-hour or private flight.

Discover Girona and the Costa Brava with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Catalonia's most captivating region at your own pace. Climb the monumental 86 steps to Girona's magnificent cathedral — home to the widest Gothic nave in the world — wander the Jewish Quarter of El Call with its 12th-century stone alleys, and cross the iconic Eiffel-designed iron bridge over the Onyar River's colorful houses. Explore Dalí's surrealist universe at the Theatre-Museum in Figueres and his seaside home at Port Lligat in Cadaqués. Beyond the city, discover perfectly preserved medieval villages like Peratallada and Besalú carved from golden stone, swim in turquoise coves framed by cliffs along the ancient Camí de Ronda coastal path, walk through 2,500-year-old Greek and Roman ruins overlooking the sea at Empúries, explore the volcanic landscapes of La Garrotxa blanketed in beech forests, and taste the culinary tradition that produced El Bulli and continues to redefine Mediterranean cuisine.

Immerse yourself in the work of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí on this tour. Travel with your guide and small group in an air-conditioned minivan to significant places in Dalí’s life. Visit the Theatre-Museum Dalí with skip-the-line access, the village of Cadaqués, and the bay of Port Lligat, where there is a second Dalí museum in the artist’s former home.

Visit the Jewish neighborhood of Girona, a historic home for a local Jewish community that has roots here from the time of the Roman Empire. During the medieval times, around 1000 people lived in this community, the largest Jewish neighborhood in Spain. Wander the cobbled streets and see where Nahmanides the philosopher once lived, and visit the places where three synagogues once were before the 1492 expulsion.

The Illes Medes marine nature reserve has some of the Costa Brava’s most pristine marine life. Get up close to it without getting your face wet when you join this cruise from Roses—aboard a catamaran with underwater viewing rooms. See coves and caves, including the beautiful Cala Montgo, then shop the weekly Thursday market at the port of Estartit.

Set sail along one of the most scenic stretches of the Costa Brava on this catamaran tour. Cruise around the beaches, sea cliffs, and coves of the Cap de Creus Nature Park, Cap Norfeu, and Cala Jóncols bay. Along the way, spot landmarks such as Punta Falconera, ‘The Cat’ rock, and Tamariu cave.

Get unrivaled views of Catalonia’s dormant volcanoes on a hot-air balloon ride over the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park. Soak up panoramic views that stretch as far as the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees on a clear day and enjoy an experience that differs from standard sightseeing. Sip on cava and enjoy the spectacular views during the flight. After landing, cap off the unforgettable morning with breakfast.

Go wine-tasting in the Emporda wine region without worrying about driving home after on this half-day small-group tasting tour from Girona, which includes transportation so that you won’t need to designate a driver. Sample wine and olive oil while you learn about the region and enjoy a typical Catalan breakfast.

Discover Catalonia’s landscape, history, and cuisine on a full-day tour from Girona to Cap de Creus National Park, the village of Cadaqués, and the mountain monastery of Saint Pere de Rodes, exploring each destination with a local guide. Following a tour of the Benedictine monastery, you’ll also visit a local shop of olive oil and locally-produced wines. This 10-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Girona hotels, and it’s the perfect way to experience the very best of Catalonia.

Spend a day exploring two traditional Spanish Jewish communities and learn about Jewish history on this full-day tour. Join a small group and see the Jewish sights of Girona including “the Call” quarter and the area’s medieval history. Then, head to the medieval town of Besalu to walk through the Jewish Quarter and see the 12th-century Miqve.

The historic city of Girona has some of Spain’s best-preserved medieval architecture, but many of the city’s winding streets and narrow alleys are closed to vehicle traffic. Join a local guide for a walking tour of Girona that winds through the Jewish Quarter and Old City; you’ll discover some of Girona’s most magnificent highlights, find hidden squares, and learn about thousands of years of local history.

Cadaqués is one of the most popular resorts along the Costa Brava, known for its whitewashed buildings, pebble beaches, and as the former home of artist Salvador Dalí. On this tour, take the most scenic route to Cadaqués from Roses and cruise along the Cap de Creus peninsula. Land in Cadaqués and enjoy free time to explore the village, take a swim, or visit the Salvador Dalí Museum (own expense).

- You will have unforgettable views over Catalonia including the Montserrat, the Pyrenees, the Pedraforca, Montseny Natural Parc, Vic City's old town during your 1h-1h15 hot-air balloon flight. - Passengers will be served a a cava (local Catalonian Champagne) toast of course, with local pastries and no-alcoholic beverages after the flight while you receive your Hot-air Balloon Certificate... - Top quality hot-air balloons with doors to get in (which is not the case in most hot-air balloons) - The crew is formed by profesional pilots and team with an extended experience (thousands of flights...) with great knowledge of the aera -pictures taken by the ground crew and the pilot during your flight will be send to you after the activity to keep unforgettable memories of the adventure -strangely as it may seems, you won't feel vertigo during your flight and the experience is incredibly peaceful and charming which make it perfectly adapted for any participant, from children to grand-parents.

Visitors to Girona enjoy a vibrant, historic city, but it's easy to caught up with urban adventuring, and miss some of the lovely towns and villages nearby. Broaden your horizons on northeastern Catalonia with this daylong tour around the Cap de Creus. Start with breakfast at the Cap de Creus Lighthouse, visit Portlligat, and enjoy a guided tour of a Cadaqués, a fishing village. Arts enthusiasts should add the Dalí House-Museum option to the itinerary.

Visit Castellfollit de la Roca, Besalú, and Banyoles on a full-day private tour from Girona that combines beautiful scenery with medieval villages. For travelers without independent transport, linking up the picture-perfect spots would mean a long series of bookings, but exploring with a guide takes care of logistics while unlocking the Garrotxa’s long history, from stone bridges to cliff-top houses and medieval architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off add convenience to your day.