• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
• Carbon Neutral

Plan a getaway from Barcelona and walked into a real-life postcard as you explore these picturesque fishing villages! Enjoy the crystal-clear waters and explore the beautiful beaches along the coastline.

Destination

Barcelona, Spain

Category

Day Trips

Duration

9 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Español

Included

• Private guide
• Driver
• A/C Car
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Meals, drinks and snacks. If you want to eat paella or sea food by the water. This is the place and the moment.
• Botanic Garden ticket: 12€ for adults and 6€ for seniors and students. IT IS AN OPTIONAL ACTIVITY. Recommended for one who love flowers, plants and trees but mostly from april to october

What you can expect

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 Antonio.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Barcelona. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. 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.

3. Meeting point

   I will meet you at your hotel lobby to start our Costa Brava journey

4. Stop 1

   A nice quiet beach, with no tourists around

5. Stop 2

   Cap Roig Botanic Garden (optional and not included in the price, 12€ adults, 6€ children and seniors).

6. Stop 3

   Calella de Palafrugell - a traditional fishermen town

7. Stop 5

   Tamariu - a small fishermen neighborhood. Here you have the option to rent a kayak and enjoy your time. Kayaking only available in July and August and maybe some days in June and September.

8. Stop 6

   Aiguablava - One of my favourite beaches in Costa Brava. You can have a good lunch in the beach: salads, fish, sea food, paella & other rices.

9. Stop 7

   Begur - the hometown of 'indianos'.

10. Stop 7

    Peratallada - a medieval town

11. 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.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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

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Reviews from guests

Phil🇨🇦 Canada

10 November 2024

While I had done some research before booking this tour, I knew that a private tour for four was what I needed, but I had no idea what to expect. Antonio was great at communicating by message and was able to setup a tour that had the stops that we were looking for. Pickup went smoothly and was the start to the most memorable day of our entire trip. Antonio’s knowledge was incredible and he was a true expert down to some suggestions as to where we may want to stop for lunch. All three stops we made were all stunning in their own way. Should we ever be back in Barcelona I would make a point to book any tours we wish to see with Antonio. Tour was the best part of our trip by far

Chase🇺🇸 United States

1 November 2024

Being that this was my family's first time using With Locals and being a young family of four, I wasn't quite sure what to expect but knew what we wanted. We got everything imagined and then some on this trip. Antonio was fantastic, incredibly knowledgeable of Spanish history and the lay of the land. The trip brought us right to the point of what became the highlight of our entire European vacation. Antonio picked us up on time at out apartment and went over a few options and ideas that would work best based on our preference. We wenth through several small towns and stopped for coffee alongside some of the most beautiful fishermen towns. Ate at the loveliest restaurant on the Mediterranean (Antonio made advance reservation). We then proceed to visit some of the most spectacular beaches and overlooks I've ever seen. Peaceful and quiet beaches with the most perfect scenery. Antonio was perfect and the trip was incredible -- highly recommended.Amazing Adventure

joshny99

31 October 2024

Antonio arrived on time and had a clean and reliable vehicle. He is incredibly knowledgeable about Spanish / Catalonian culture and took us to see some incredible towns and beaches. He was able to adjust quickly when we wanted to stay longer at one of the towns and even brought us umbrellas from his vehicle when the rain started. Awesome recommendations for restaurants and great conversation. I’d highly recommend!Perfect way to spend a day

Michael🇺🇸 United States

31 October 2024

Hannah🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2024

Antonio was very knowledgeable and the trip showed us many places we would never have seen from just staying in Barcelona. The highlight was the amazing paella lunch by the water. It was a great day! Highly recommend. Great day!

Shasta

1 October 2023

Antonio was amazing. So knowledgeable. Great personality and very accommodating. This was our favorite part of the trip to Barcelona. He took us on an unforgettable tour. Do not miss out on this! If you are considering booking, do it! And go with Antonio!1000/10 do not miss out on booking!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

7 September 2023

My friend and I splurged on this trip because we wanted the flexibility of a private tour. We made the right decision! I think it was a good value. Antonio arrived on time, asked what our preferences were based on the itinerary on the app. We chose to go to two beaches, have lunch on the water, and visit one adorable town inland. I am not remembering of the names right now but we enjoyed all of these places. The first beach was my favorite because it was a uncrowded, and the water was perfect. One thing to note is that the drive there was an hour and a half and the drive back was one hour and 45 minutes, which felt long after a full day of touring, but it is what it is, just good to know. Gracias Antonio!Great trip to Costa Brava!

Tonya🇨🇦 Canada

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

Peter🇺🇸 United States

16 July 2023

Antonio did an excellent job showing us the Costa Brava!A great day

Meredith🇺🇸 United States

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

Theo🇺🇸 United States

28 September 2022

Driving to and around Costa Brava with Antonio was an interesting experience filled with beautiful beaches and an ancient walled city. The coolest part about the beaches is that they were tiny, tucked-away gems that we never would have found on our own. Antonio suggested the best of the beachfront restaurants for a memorable meal in a gorgeous natural setting. After lunch we stopped at a medieval city that was like a time capsule. Costa Brava with Antonio is wonderful.Beaches that we would never find

Paul🇺🇸 United States

10 August 2022

Antonio showed us the best of Costa Brava including more local vs. tourist sites based on our interests. He's a great conversationalist as well so time in the car was also fun and interesting. He clearly enjoys giving tours and we highly recommend his service!The best way to see Costa Brava!

Trisha🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2022

Antonio was on time to pick us up and a very nice person. His recommendation for lunch was great--right on the beach and good food. And while the places we went to were fine, what would have made the day better is if it were better planned/outlined prior to the trip. I had told him that we didn't want to go to the botanical gardens, and that was no problem. But the places we went felt very 'on the fly.' It was "beach or towns." Had we been given some towns/beaches ahead of time to research, we could have chosen places that better interested us and ones that had a beach plus a cute town to explore. I guess I should have done this but having never been there before, I really had no idea where to begin. And while lunch worked out, we literally had to pull over on the side of the road to make a reservation. Had he given us the name of the restaurant prior, I would have been happy to make that reservation ahead of time. Our first stop was a beautiful beach but it was a very long walk to get to it, and it was very hot and then we went on a hike but I had said we didn't want to hike in the heat--I thought we were only going to a spot to take pictures but it was a 40-minute walk/hike, and it was just a good thing that we had on the proper shoes because again, we were not told ahead of time what to prepare for. I would say, overall, it was a fine day--we enjoyed learning about the coast and saw some beautiful towns and beaches. But it would have been a wonderful day had we had some more communication and guidance prior to the trip. Last, we would have preferred the guide to give us info and then let us explore on our own as that's how any past tour we've done has been, so I didn't know ahead of time to make sure that's how it would be. I think better communication prior to a trip would be better for everyone involved. Good but could be better...

Isabel🇧🇪 Belgium

30 May 2022

Onder een stralende zon nam Antonio ons mee naar enkele leuke , minder toeristische afgelegen kustplaatsjes langs de Costa Brava. Hij nam ons mee op kleine wandeling om vissershuisjes te verkennen, liet ons de ruimte om frisse duik te doen en bracht ons naar gezellig restaurantje met zicht op zee. we sloten af met een ijsje in een mooi authentiek dorpje. Een fantastische dag. We dachten wel dat we dichter bij Barcelona zelf zouden blijven, was toch wel 1,5u rijden vooraleer we eerste stop deden. Antonio pikte ons op aan ons appartement en liet ons overal de tijd, zelfs al duurde de dag wat langer dan voorzien. Een aanrader om eens een andere kant van de streek dan Barcelona te ontdekken.Leuke trip naar mooie kustplaatsjes

Scott🇺🇸 United States

21 May 2022

Antonio was great, started off picking us up at our hotel which was super nice and saved us some walking! He was super informative and knew a lot about the coast and different beaches we stopped at. The first beach was almost hidden and without a local we would have never found it, some of the most beautiful beaches we have ever seen. Antonio recommended a lunch spot right on one of the beaches and took us to it, such an amazing view while we ate! After lunch we had the option to see more beaches or check out a mid evil town, it was nice to have options. We ended up at this super cool mid evil town where Antonio told us some stories about the iron work in the town. It was a truly beautiful experience and Antonio was great and very informative. A great trip up the coast!

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

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

Mindy🇪🇸 Spain

25 April 2022

Our family was looking to explore Costa Brava and I'm glad we chose Antonio to take us around the area! He was kind enough to take us to several places and was very flexible during the time we were with him. Despite the weather being a bit gloomy on the day we went, Antonio still made our trip worthwhile, taking us to a beautiful field of wildflowers, the coastline, a pottery shop, and a great restaurant by the sea. If you have general or specific things you want to explore during your tour, I would mention them to Antonio and he'll create an appropriate schedule. He is extremely knowledgeable about Spain as a whole and was very kind and friendly. 10/10 would recommend! Great trip to Costa Brava!

Greg🇺🇸 United States

12 April 2022

We had a great experience spending the day with Antonio. He customized our tour so we could see what we wanted which included several medieval villages and multiple beach towns. He gave us a great lunch recommendation and made a reservation for us. If you are in Barcelona and want to explore the coast north of the City or Girona or Andorra, we highly recommend you request Antonio.A Great Day in Costa Brava

Greg🇺🇸 United States

5 March 2022

Antonio was on time Picking us up in the be city before heading out to Costa Brava. His car was a smaller Opal so a bit tight for four people. He had to stop for gas on the way out but he told us he was not on a schedule and our day lasted nearly 11 hours, so all good. He was very relaxed with the schedule and we found a very local place for lunch which ended up being the highlight meal of our three day trip. Ask him to take you to El Teatret in Bisbal. You won’t be disappointed. We felt like we spent the day with a friend or family member. Fasntastic day

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

26 February 2022

Antonio was a wonderful, fun and friendly guide. He took us to his favorite spots for a quick tour of Costa Brava. Each town had its own unique charm. With only one day and in February which is a very quiet time, he still helped us understand the beautiful coastal area. Totally recommend! Awesome day trip to Costa Brava

Allison🇺🇸 United States

21 September 2021

Antonio was an awesome tour guide. His service was exceptional and over the top. He picked us up on time at our resident location. He took us to two beautiful beaches and we were able to relax and swim. He was never in a rush and let us go at our own pace. We were greatly entaintained by all the stories he shared regarding the history of each area and current issues. I highly recommend Antonio for your tour guide You rock Antonio

Gary

12 August 2021

Antonio was great company for the day, he is very knowledgeable of the local area and was great with kids and my elderly mother. His English is impeccable too so I would highly recommend him. Great tour guide!

amrik

26 December 2019

Antonio was amazing. Lots of knowledge and enthusiasm to share the information. I would recommend the tour to anyone.

Richard🇨🇦 Canada

2 October 2019

Antonio was a great tour guide. He brought us to wonderful looking beaches and historic villages around the area. During the tour, he was very accommodating and took us to places to take some aerial photography. He is full of knowledge, he knows the history of the towns. Thanks for the memories Antonio!Very informative tour!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

11 August 2019

Antonio was an excellent guide for my family and made our trip to Costa Brava very memorable. He is very knowledgeable and personable so, you will learn a lot while having a good time. We definitely recommend that others use Antonio for their tours, he is the best! Highly recommend for a great experience!

Chris🇺🇸 United States

6 August 2019

Antonio's was very good, friendly and courteous! His vast knowledge of the areas made it even better. Learn and enjoy. Awesome tour and even better tour. guide

Tom🇺🇸 United States

3 August 2019

Antonio was great. He met us at our home and drove us up the scenic coast to Costa Brava for a great beach day. He was very informative and provide us with a great local experience. I would highly recommend a day in costa brava away from the crowded beaches of Barcelona.costa brava beach day!

Joellene🇺🇸 United States

24 July 2019

Antonio is awesome! He took my family and I to Costa Brava from Barcelona yesterday. Even though we were tired from traveling from lack of sleep, we had a great time! He was very patient, professional and kind. He spoke very good English and is also extremely knowledgeable about Spain! Thank you!Amazing tour guide!

Lisa🇨🇦 Canada

21 July 2019

Antonio was a fantastic guide for our day trip. He was very helpful picking us up from the port and then taking us to drop our bags at the hotel before starting our day! He was very nice and informative. We had a fantastic time at the beach and his lunch recommendation was perfect! Great day

Raul🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2019

The trip with Antonio was great, he really exceeded our expectations, he is very knowledgeable in Spain history and the current set of problems the country is facing. I think we visited a lot of places for the time we had, including beaches and towns, the tour he designed was perfect, I hope to hire him again in the future. --RaulExceeding Expectations

Sam🇹🇭 Thailand

1 July 2019

Our costa brava day trip with Antonio was amazing. He is a very polite and friendly person with good knowledge about the area. We saw places that would be difficult to visit on our own. The tour is very flexible and so that allows you to customize as you go along. It was great, thanks Antonio ! Would highly recommend. Awesome day trip !

Jason🇺🇸 United States

18 June 2019

Antonio arranged for a great day by the coast. Our family wanted to see another side of Barcelona and Antonio didn’t disappoint. we made several stops and each one was unique and afforded us gorgeous views of the Mediterranean. Our favorite was having lunch right on the beach with amazingly fresh seafood. Second was our time in the botanical garden as this was an unexpected delight. Antonio know a lot about Barcelona and shared his views which were informative about local life. Great day!Great experience on the costa brava

Bonnie

30 April 2019

Antonio was extremely informative- took us to some amazing places. Highly recommend a day trip with him!Fun adventure-good food

Elinoar🇮🇱 Israel

25 April 2019

Antonio was very polite and gave us great tour. We were very happy with him. Highly recommend. A DAY WITH ANTONIO

Victoria🇸🇬 Singapore

20 April 2019

Anotonio was a great guide for the day. He was really knowledgeable and had the whole tour was filled with picturesque views of the Costa Brava, exceeding our expectations. We had lunch at La Blava which was great. Highly recommend. Costa Brava Day Trip

Sophie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

29 March 2019

Me and my partner had a great day out around the different beaches and fishermans towns. We learnt a lit and had a great day and got some great photos as well of the views Great day out

Michael🇺🇸 United States

14 January 2019

Antonio was prompt, courteous, engaging and catered the tour to fulfill all of our needs and wishes. I mentioned I wanted to see beaches and my girlfriend wanted to see historic landmarks. Antonio changed the tour itinerary on the spot and we visited four beaches and three small towns that had castles and cathedrals. Each stop was visually Stunning and Antonio gave us insightful historical perspective about each location. In addition to first rate service what I enjoyed most about our time with Antonio was he seemed to sincerely enjoy taking us on a tour and not once did I ever feel like an inconvenience but rather I felt like we were on an adventure together enjoying each other's company.Everything we wanted and more

Nagarjun🇩🇪 Germany

24 December 2018

Antonio is punctual, very knowledgeable, vert flexible and took us to places we would have never discovered on our own. He is a true local. This trip was a great deal too and Costa Brava turned out to be special thanks to Antonio. We highly recommend this tour.Amazing Experience

Colleen

23 October 2018

Great day. So good not being part of a large groupGreat day out

Arijit

22 October 2018

We had the best experience of costa brava with Antonio.He is informative, knowledgeable,kind and a terrific guide.He took us to some non touristy beautiful spots and was very patient and amicable.10+ ratings for Antonio!!! holaaaa Antonino Arijit and PallabikaFabulous experience

Julie🇳🇿 New Zealand

3 October 2018

Antonio was a great driver with lots of local knowledge and knew where to take us for us to get a real feel for old Spain and of course the amazing beaches of Costa Brava!Great way to see the not so touristy shts!

Steve🇦🇺 Australia

23 September 2018

Spent a day with Antonio in Costa Brava including the local villages. Antonio was very accommodating and changed the day to suit our interests. Spent a lot of time at the beach as it was a balmy 30 degrees while we were there. Recommend the trip Day out in Costa Brava

Veronica🇺🇸 United States

31 August 2018

2 días mágicos. Fuimos a dos tours con Antonio y los your fueron increíbles. Antonio tiene mucho conocimiento de historia, y conoce lugares a los que nunca hubiéramos llegado si hubiéramos ido solos... los tours a Girona, Figueres y Costa Brava fueron completamente personalizados para nosotros y cuando regresemos a España esperamos que el nos pueda llevar en mas aventuras! Gracias!!Girona , Costa Brava

Sandy🇺🇸 United States

28 May 2018

We spent a very enjoyable day yesterday with Antonio. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He showed us so many historic sites and we loved the botanical gardens. And he took us to a very lovely restaurant which was right on the beach. The food was fantastic. Barcelona costa brava tour

Will🇺🇸 United States

26 March 2018

Antonio was fantastic. Adapted the itinerary to our needs and interests and made wonderful recommendations. Quietly knowledgeable and a great source of interesting facts and observations. Courteous and pleasant, would highly recommend. All round excellent experience. Will COne Day Costa Brava Tour

Krishna 🇺🇸 United States

17 January 2018

We went on Costa Brava villages drive with him during Christmas week. I wasn't sure if it was a right choice during that time of the year but what a day it was. While it is close to my best day on our entire 8 day trip to Barcelona. It was my kids who are 18 and 16 say it's there best day and they credit Antonio. He explained lot of things on our way and at the 3 coastal villages we went. He is very passionate about his country. I asked him to take me back to Barcelona 30 minutes early as I wanted to take picture of Sagrada Familia just after sunset. Instead, he suggested Tibidabo and "Temple of the Sacred Heart of Jesus". It was on my list of places to visit for sunset and blue hour but I decided not to go as it's expensive to get there on cab from where we were staying. He took us there and waited over an hour for me to capture several lovely pictures from above the church. He is just outstanding and anyone reading this review, don't hesitate to join the journey with Antonio.Antonio is beyond exceptional!!

Jennifer🇨🇦 Canada

21 October 2017

Antonio picked us up at our hotel and his English was great and his driving skills made us feel safe. It was a treat to have a driver and what we did not expect was for Antonio to know everything about the area and its history. It was a narrated day from start to finish and we certainly seemed to hit the best spots with the least traffic. A great way to get out of Barcelona for the day and see some incredible beaches and history. If he ask if you want to see the botanical garden say yes. It was incredible for the views alone. Like meeting a friend of a friend for a lo

Rishi🇺🇸 United States

18 September 2017

While the car is small, it was sufficient for the 2 of us. What Antonio pulls of for such an economical price is magic. We went to small towns and incredible beaches that simply wouldn't have been possible without Antonio. Even with GPS, you cannot imagine doing this trip on your own. He knows the gems and the trip is a bargain at twice it's price!Awesome trip

Rick🇺🇸 United States

30 May 2017

Antonio is a very kind, professional and laid back history aficionado. He took us to some amazing scenic beaches and towns in the Costa Brava region and to a wonderful town where the main source of income is pottery. We bought pieces for a third of the price of downtown Barcelona. He also organized a meal of paella for us overlooking the most beautiful beach cove nestled between cliffs. The entire day was enjoyable and we didnt have to rent a car, drive, or risk getting lost. I highly recommend. Tomorrow Antonio is taking us to Monserrat. Costa Brava

Jeffery🇺🇸 United States

1 January 2025

Antonio was an excellent guide for our day trip to Montserrat very knowledge we then when to a nice restaurant in the wine country followed by a wine tastingMontserrat