Hidden Gems of the Costa Brava: Day Trip to Tossa de Mar
9 hours
Day Trips
Barcelona
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Antonio
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Escape the city and enjoy a day full of sea views, charming old towns, and coastal history. From Barcelona to the heart of the Costa Brava, explore the medieval beauty of Tossa de Mar and discover the local flair of Sant Feliu de Guíxols — all in the comfort of a private car
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Category
Day Trips
Duration
9 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Español
Included
Private Guide
Transport by A/C Car
All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
Entrance to Attractions
Boat Ride (optional)
Meals
6 reasons to book this tour
Discover the stunning Costa Brava
Check out Castillo de Tossa de Mar & Sant Feliu De Guixols
Connect with a local & discover their culture
Take in breathtaking sceneries & panoramas
Enjoy the freedom to make stops along the way
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
What you can expect
Looking for a relaxing day out of the city with stunning coastal views and charming seaside towns? This private day trip from Barcelona takes you on a scenic journey to Tossa de Mar — one of the most picturesque spots on the Costa Brava.
Start your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up and enjoy a comfortable ride along the Mediterranean coastline. Your first stop is Tossa de Mar, where the past and present meet. Wander through its enchanting old town (Vila Vella), walk along the ancient castle walls of Castillo de Tossa, and soak up panoramic views over the bay. There's plenty of time to explore cobbled streets, boutique shops, and maybe even dip your toes in the sea.
On your way back, stop at Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a coastal town loved by locals but still off the main tourist radar. Stroll along its lively promenade or check out its elegant monastery and modernist buildings before heading back to Barcelona.
It’s a peaceful, picturesque day filled with stories, sights, and sea breeze — just for you and your group.
And with a convenient pick-up and drop-off/, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! To make the trip even more enjoyable, you can choose your local host for the day. Each of the hosts available for this day trip will take you on a unique journey based on their passions and expertise, and of course, also taking into consideration your interests.
Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from arts and history to real foodies. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at - Barcelona to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off
On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation
Scenic Trip
This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you to Tossa de Mar while telling you incredible stories and insights
Only You & Your Host!
Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable
What’s in Store for You
Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems like the old town of Tossa de Mar, the enchanting village of Sant Feliu De Guixols plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way
Optional Lunch
Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Jeffrey
(About local )
3 September 2025
Antonio is a delightful guide. He pointed out so many sights on-the drive from Barcelona and in the small nation of Andorra. One unfortunate aspect - which was due to our choice and for which Antonio is not in the least responsible - was our need for a six passenger van. Three of us had to sit facing backwards and viewing was adverse, especially those in the center seats. Antonio was in the front (although he offered to sit in the back) and we had se difficulty hearing everything he talked about. Nevertheless, Antonio was very accommodating to personalize our interests. Andorra is beautiful
Susan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 July 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Antonio to Girona. Great experience
Damian
(About local )
4 July 2025
Antonio was incredibly helpful in planning our tour. He provided us with multiple options, described each and how they might work for our family, and helped plan an amazing day for our us. He shared a ton of great information about the places we visited and kept the tour interesting throughout. Antonio offered helpful recommendations for places to stay, restaurants to try, and options for transportation. I would definitely recommend Antonio for anyone looking to tour and learn about the Costa Brava region.Accommodating and helpful
Katherine Tina
(About local )
29 June 2025
Antonio is the perfect guide to take you to Andorra. He is a wealth of knowledge and has a great personality to be with for a full day. He will tailor your trip to your interests. Our trip to beautiful Andorra was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip.Great day in Andorra with Antonio
Benjamin🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
20 December 2024
Antonio arrived at the pick up point earlier than requested and patiently waited for us.
He is such an expert in all things Girona. I highly recommmed him to anyone who needs an in depth review and expert on Girona. I was initially uninterested in discovering more but Antonio just started to whet my appetite and he slowly weaved in the culture and moved on to the really unique places in Girona. To the extent, I fell in love with the town eventually. I can totally imagine myself living in. I know I will come back to Girona again and I will surely look for Antonio to bring me to Costa Brava. very well done ! Love Antonio totally
Erin
(About local )
6 December 2024
Antonio is truly a gifted tour guide, and I would highly recommend booking with him above anyone else. He felt like part of our family, and we are so grateful for everything he had planned for us. We were traveling as a family with two small children, and I cannot emphasize enough how nice it is not to have to worry about logistics when wrangling children. Not only was everything planned out at a pace we could all keep up with, but every consideration was taken into account. And Antonio is so easy going and informative about the area and history. He showed us places we would not have thought of, and a restaurant we would have never found on our own that was so delicious! Truly a wonderful experience, and I hope to come back and book with him again. Exceptional Guide & Day trip to Montserrat
Ray🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 October 2024
Antonio's tour to Monserat was excellent. The vehicle was immaculate, and he is a very safe driver. He was very organized and made sure we had all the right tickets. He knew all the tricks to make sure we made the best use of our time. He provided just enough history/background without going into the weeds. Giving tours is a bit of a side gig, so it was interesting to get his perspective on what's going on in Barcelona and Catalonia. He laid out facts without getting political.A Working Man's Tour Guide
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 July 2024
Antonio was so responsive from the first moment we connected about our Barcelona tour. He picked us up at our hotel with a smile and enthusiasm for our Montserrat excursion. We experienced lots of laughs and received so much knowledge about the area and history of the Abbey. We also had lunch in a local restaurant with Antonio, that was delicious. The four of us had a blast and enjoyed the personalized service with a private tour. Highly recommend Antonio!! Like touring with a friend!!
Eric🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 June 2024
Antonio is an excellent guide and driver. The drive to Andorra was truly majestic, and every place we visited was so beautiful. I was able to learn so much from Antonio. Highly recommended.Excellent tour of Andorra with Antonio
Narendra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 January 2024
Antonio was very good. He told us a lot about the places we visited and catered to us. We visited several towns in Andora. We lucked out with the weather so we were able to the mountains and saw some snow in the upper parts. He spoke good English and I would recommend him. There is a lot of places to see but this was a quick glimpse of this beautiful country. Glad we choose him..Excellent Tour
Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 December 2023
Anthony was the perfect guide to take me to Montserrat. He spoke good English and was very conversational, asking me what parts of the tour I wanted to do . Anthony was a wealth of knowledge regarding every aspect of Montserrat, from the mountain itself to every detail of the monastery.
I highly recommend!A wonderful day tour to Montserrat
Geraldo🇧🇷 Brazil
(About local )
11 October 2023
When i was searching how i would plann my trip to Andorra from Barcelona, my bigges issue was, i only had 1 day, so ineould have to maie the most of it. So i found With locals, that proposed a private tour where i could costumize acording to my needs. Thats exacly what happened. We where able to reach diferent parts of Andorra, not only the main city, we went to pictoresque smaller villages and scenary. Tony knows the place as the palm of his hand, so you make the plan and he makes it happen. If you dont have many days to spare, and you really wanna know the country, not just the shops at the center (wich we still did go by the way), i believe this is your best option!Tony makes you see a whole country in 1day
Kelly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
30 September 2023
We had a great time! Got to taste delicious wine and wonderful chocolate. Then an amazing tour of Montserrat. It is well worth the price. Fantastic way to see Catalonia!
Tonya🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
18 August 2023
Antonio was a great host on our trip
From Barcelona to Costa Brava. He took us to 2 beautiful and secluded beaches, and arranged lunch at a delicious beachside restaurant. He stopped at many scenic lookouts and told us a lot about Spanish culture. Highly recommend! Great day in Costa Brava
Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 June 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Andorra. Antonio is very knowledgeable and fun as well. It’s a long day but well worth the time to visit. Taking a private tour allowed us to focus on the activities we preferred. Antonio is an excellent driver and was very accommodating to our needs. Thank you!!Thank you Antonio!
Reuben 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 April 2023
Great guide says it all. Choose him if you can. I would Great guide great guy
Reuben 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 April 2023
Tony was great. I would choose him again without hesitation. Very informative helpful kind and accommodating. We rally enjoyed his company. Book if he’s available
Meredith🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 February 2023
Our family had a great time with Antonio touring the Costa Brava. He took us to a variety of beaches and small towns that were all interesting and beautiful. The car was comfortable for our family of 4. We learned a lot about the region and had a great time. Lunch on the beach was a highlight. Fantastic day in Costa Brava
alabertram🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 November 2022
We spent the day with Antonio and had a wonderful day. He customized the day for us based on our interests and we had a lovely lunch on the side of a mountain at a very small local restaurant. We were three women traveling together and felt very safe with Antonio. Day trip to Andorra
jason🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 October 2022
We loved our day trip to Andorra with Antonio as our driver/guide. He was very informative and completely tailored the day to our specific interests in and around Andorra. We couldn’t be more pleased!Great way to spend the day!
Theo🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 October 2022
Day 2 of traveling with Antonio was excellent! He took us to Andorra and customized our visit to focus on great food, beautiful views, and history. Antonio's lunch recommendation was outstanding with authentic food and warm hospitality.
The historical sites we visited gave us a true sense of Andorra and were extremely nice museums for being small and rural. The museums were thoughtfully designed to really orient visitors to Andorra.
We highly recommend a road trip to Andorra with Antonio.Tge best of Andorra with Antonio
tammy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 September 2022
Spectacular day today in Andorra. It is such a beautiful country! We loved our lunch at a cafe on top of the mountain. We did 2 different trips with Antonio, he’s a wonderful guide! Andorra for the day
tammy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 September 2022
Karen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
13 August 2022
Antonio was firstly an excellent driver as he drove us around the mountains in Andorra.
He wash knowledgeable about the area and planned a wonderful trip for us.
Great trip
Danielle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 July 2022
We loved our tour of Andorra!! Antonio was so knowledgeable and has such a passion for the area. We learned so much over the 11 hours we were with him! He’s also very flexible and will adjust to your needs (my family needed food often! )
We went into Andorra thinking it’s main attraction was shopping and came away enchanted by the small villages and unique stories Antonio had to tell. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again with him for ANY tour! We loved our tour with Antonio!
Rolando🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 June 2022
A great experience.
Patricia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 May 2022
Our cruise ship docked in Barcelona for an overnight stay. We decided to book a private tour to Andorra with Antonio. We found Antonio to be an excellent guide, well-versed in the area, courteous, flexible and professional. We highly recommend Antonio if you are interested in visiting this delightful country.Private Andorra Trip With Antonio
Stephanie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 May 2022
My husband and I booked one tour with Antonio. Antonio worked with us to customize a tour of specific places we wanted to see, we were interested in visiting Girona and some sites on the Costa Brava. We had a wonderful tour of Girona, he gave us a really fascinating explanation of the city's history and even showed us places that where featured in Game of Thrones, we are huge fans of the show so that was really cool to see. We also visited the medieval towns of Peratallada and Pals which we also really enjoyed. We did some shopping at the ceramics town of Bisbal and visited antique shops. After, we had lunch at a beautiful little seaside town of Palafrugell Calella and Antonio helped us make reservations to a popular restaurant in town. The food was delicious and one of our favorite meals from the entire trip. After lunch we visited several beaches along the Costa Brava which was one of my favorite parts of the tour, the Costa Brava is absolutely beautiful. The beaches we visited are not always offered on other tour companies which is one of the reasons why we were interested in booking with Antonio. We took other tours during our trip and this was by far our favorite, we wished we had more time to book another tour with Antonio. Overall the day was wonderful and we felt like we were touring with a friend. I highly recommend booking a tour with Antonio! Girona and Costa Brava
Laura 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 April 2022
Antonio was a nice guy but definitely not versed in the history and culture of Barcelona. I’m sorry to say but we left the tour after 20 minutes and explored on our own. would not recommend
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 April 2022
Antonio took me to Andorra for the day. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and adapted the day significantly to my interests, including accommodating my request to reconnect with an old friend of mine who lived near where we were planning to be. Overall a very positive experience and I would definitely recommend Antonio.Very positive experience
Crystal🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 April 2022
Antonio was absolutely wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and flexible. Our trip was absolutely fabulous thanks to Antonio!Andorra Day Trip from Barcelona
Jayme 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 March 2022
Enjoyed our leisurely half day tour to Montserrat with Antonio. He was flexible with scheduling and the drive was easy. He is knowledgeable and it was a non-stressful way of seeing the Basilica from the inside and from a hike afar. Highly recommend.Great Day
Reagan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 March 2022
Antonio gave us a wonderful one-day Andorra trip customized to our interests. We told him we liked history, architecture and nature, and he created a perfect itinerary for us. He was knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Spain and Andorra. He even provided a car seat for our five year old. I would highly recommend him and this tour!Antonio is amazing!
Vicky🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
17 February 2022
Antonio made a tour for us to Montserrat which was perfectly fitted to our personal requests. It was just a perfect day! Thank you Antonio! Just a perfect day
Jon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 February 2022
Our day with Antonio was wonderful. Antonio drove us to Montserrat to take in the beauty of the surrounding area of Barcelona. Antonio is a true local who grew up in Barcelona and it was a pleasure to spend the day with him. Montserrat was an amazing place to visit and Antonio adapted our tour to our particular interests. When our kids needed a snack, he found a place to grab a quick bite. Our entire family had a great day and I enjoyed conversing with Antonio about the ins and outs of Barcelona culture just as much as taking in the scenery. Definitely spend a day with Antonio if you have a chance!Authentic outing with a true local
Nina🇷🇸 Serbia
(About local )
9 January 2022
Antonio is a great guide, fully recommending him! Very kind, full of knowledge, informations and patience for all your wishes. We had a great time and experience! Thanks again Antonio! 10/10!
JO YI🇲🇻 Maldives
(About local )
11 December 2021
Antonio is a local with great information and kind enough to tell us a lot of them. We learnt a lot and enjoyed the trip too. Wish to come back next time to Andorra to do hiking! Memorable experience
Balazs🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 October 2021
Antonio was a very good guide throughout the day, he delivered what he promised on the tour’s intro page. He came on time, drove safely but quickly enough to Andorra. Showed a lot of interesting places in this hidden gem country, but also did his best to take us to the places we were also interested in. The restaurant he chose was an especially good family run place on the countryside, we likely wouldn’t find on our own. A really good day, thanks Antonio. A promise delivered
Sigmund🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 October 2021
Second great day with Antonio! Wonderful visits to Girona, small ancient towns, ceramic factory town, and Begur on the Costa Brava. Antonio was more than accommodating in adjusting to what we wanted to do and see. Girona & Costa Brava with Antonio
Julia🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 September 2021
Antonio was the best!! He was authentic and very knowledgeable. When I think of exploring an area with a local he is the exact picture. Loved the hike past Andorra city…take it! It will take ur breath away in both physical and mental ways lol. Also, he explored and took us to a local family restaurant with us. It was sooooo good. Loved the no frills, real tour from Antonio. He was like exploring with a brother or family member. Thank you Antonio!! We will never forget this experience.
Unknown
(About local )
23 August 2021
Visiting Andorra with Antonio was a perfect experience from start to finish. We were looking for a way to experience the beauty of the Pyrenees, the culture and history of the country, with some hiking along the way, and this trip delivered on all accounts. Antonio is extremely knowledgeable and interested in making the day exactly what we wanted. He is high energy and we had great conversations in the car while going to and from Andorra. We visited Andorra la Vella as well as some other small towns and took the audioguide tour of the old Parliament building. We were quite surprised with how well organized and interesting our visit was to a very old church with accompanying museum. We made it high up into the mountains to an incredible lookout, and we hiked a short/medium trail with beautiful views of the mountains and lakes. The trails are easily modifiable based on how much hiking you want to do. Would recommend doing the restaurant option for lunch to try some authentic food at a quaint restaurant up in the mountains. Couldn't believe how much we fit into one day! Thank you, Antonio! Will definitely take more tours with you during future trips to Spain! Jeff, Sara, Jennifer, and MattOutstanding day trip to Andorra
Maria🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 August 2021
We had a tour for a family of 3 with Antonio going to Andorra. It was a very memorable tour for us. Antonio was very gracious, knowledgeable and accommodating to any of our requests. The private car made our long 11 hour trip comfortable. I won't hesitate to recommend Antonio for helping with any tours!Great Experience with Antonio!
Dr. Tuomo-Tapio🇫🇮 Finland
(About local )
4 July 2021
I was pleased that Antonio was willing to take me to Monserrat, La Seu d’Urgell and Andorra. He is a truly sympathetic, reliable and competent guide - and a good driver. Highly raccomended!An excellent guide and service
Katlynne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 March 2020
Antonio was so much fun! Some of our travelers had difficulty with hiking and hills and steps, and he was as accommodating, patient and kind about our slowness and needs. He took us to a lovely local restaurant with delicious, fresh food, but he gave us so many options along the way for us to choose the best trip for us and our needs. He knew the area really well, he was a good driver, and we had some great conversations, not just about touring, but about life! Highly recommend him. Knowledgeable, patient, and accomodating
James🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 February 2020
We booked Antonio to tour Montserrat and cava wineries. We couldn't have made a better choice. His knowledge of Spanish history was great and his local knowledge was even better. Bravo Antonio!
Antonio was great
Rita🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 February 2020
I booked with Antonio online. He responded promptly. On the day of the tour he was very punctual.
Antonio is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. We learned much about Barcelona and Montserrat.
His English is very good. Antonio made it a wonderful experience for my husband and I. Highly recommend booking with him.
Beautiful Montserrat
Darshini🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 January 2020
Antonio is such an amazing individual! Not only he gave us a memorable day trip to Andorra, he provided us with many facts and knowledge about the country. His character is impeccable. He arrived promptly at our hotel lobby and introduce himself, where we then head out. He made multiple stops to different places that were not on our itinerary just for us to indulge in the experience of this beautiful country. I wish they made an “Antonio” in every country. A phenomenal experience
Sandra🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 December 2019
What an wonderful experience traveling with Antonio to Andorra. If you want to experience an amazing trip, book Antonio . He was on time to pick us up at the hotel as confirmed with the booking. Antonio is very knowledgeable, very pleasant and very enjoyable. We would definitely book Antonio again in the future Trip to Andorra
Theresa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 November 2019
When we met with Antonio at the appointed time, my first thought was he was not at all well groomed, as you would expect from a representative of a reliable tour company. When my friend and I got into his car, we were both taken aback by the condition of his car; it was very dirty. The floor of the car was so grimy, I didn’t want to put my purse down. It also had a very unpleasant smell. We were setting off for a very long drive in this already unpleasant environment, but did not want to mention our feelings to Antonio while in the confines of the car. We didn’t want to hurt his feelings. However, about twenty minutes after leaving, he began talking about how traffic and road disruptions could seriously make our drives both outward and back much longer than usual. Instead of getting back to our hotel at about 7:00 that evening, he said it would be closer to 10:00. What really caused us rising concern was that he said that road blocks and closures were due to the many protests happening at the time. He even told us that some protesters would stop cars. At that point, we were actually frightened of becoming threatened by a dangerous situation. We said that we wanted to cancel the day, and go back to our hotel. Antonio seemed very surprised and immediately said he could not offer us a refund. Rather than address our concerns, he offered to take us somewhere else, and we declined. We had spent enough precious vacation time in this dirty, smelly car.
When I contacted the supervisor , Sibby, to complain, she apologized and offered us a small refund. When I pushed further that that was not satisfactory, she came back with a 50% refund, stating that they still had to pay Antonio, and that he had kept his calendar open the entire day for our tour. Later, she said she had contacted Antonio and according to her, there were two very different sides to this story, and she could not offer us any larger refund. This was not only disappointing, but rather insulting. I will never rely on Withlocals again. We asked to turn back.
Sofya
(About local )
16 November 2019
Very knowledgeable and pleasent guide
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