Private Costa Brava & Empúries Tour with Hotel Pickup & Boat Ride
Overview
Head north from Barcelona on a private tour of the Costa Brava, where hidden coves, crystal-clear waters and historic towns await, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in a comfortable private vehicle. Your expert guide will first take you to the ancient Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries, set right by the sea, and through the medieval walls and lanes of Sant Martí d’Empúries.
Then board a glass-bottom boat to admire the untouched beauty of the Medes Islands, one of the most important marine reserves in the Mediterranean, discovering their vibrant marine life before a swim in the turquoise waters of a quiet cove.
- Private day trip with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Explore the Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries
- Glass-bottom boat ride around the Medes Islands
- Swim in a quiet Mediterranean cove
What's Included
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off (in Barcelona city)
- Walking tour of Empuries
- Panoramic Ship tickets
- Visit to the archaeological site
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off services at the cruise terminal or the airport. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
What To Expect
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Plaza de Catalunya (pass by)
Ruines d'Empuries
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Sant Marti D'Empuries
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
L'Estartit (pass by)
Illes Medes
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Other languages available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Costa Brava & Empúries Tour with Hotel Pickup & Boat Ride?
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Activity code: C-9866P68
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off (in Barcelona city).
- Walking tour of Empuries.
- Panoramic Ship tickets.
- Visit to the archaeological site.
- Transport by private vehicle.
- Professional local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Costa Brava & Empúries Tour with Hotel Pickup & Boat Ride is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Costa Brava & Empúries Tour with Hotel Pickup & Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off (in Barcelona city)
- Walking tour of Empuries
- Panoramic Ship tickets
- Visit to the archaeological site
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Other languages available upon request.
