Costa Brava and Empuries Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up and Boat Ride
Overview
Explore the Costa Brava, where hidden coves, crystal-clear waters and charming whitewashed towns await your discovery. Start your journey with hotel pick-up in Barcelona and travel in comfort in a small group of no more than eight people, accompanied by an expert guide.
Dive into the history of the region at Empúries, where the ruins of a Greek and a Roman city stand side by side by the sea, and wander the medieval lanes of Sant Martí d’Empúries. Then, in L’Estartit, board a panoramic boat with underwater vision to the Medes Islands, one of the most important marine reserves in the Mediterranean, and enjoy the turquoise waters of the coast.
- Small group of maximum 8 people
- Greek and Roman ruins of Empúries
- Medieval village of Sant Martí d’Empúries
- Boat ride with underwater vision to the Medes Islands
What's Included
- Small-group (maximum 8 people)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Panoramic Ship tickets (approx 17€) To be paid to your guide on the day of the tour.
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. - 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. - Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off services at the cruise terminal or the airport.
What To Expect
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Barcelona (pass by)
Costa Brava
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Empúries
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Sant Marti D'Empuries
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
L'Estartit
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Illes Medes
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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. Please let us know your children’s age to arrange the proper child seat.
- The private tour option includes the Panoramic ship tickets
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Costa Brava and Empuries Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up and Boat Ride?
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Activity code: C-9866P66
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours 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).
- Small-group (maximum 8 people).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Panoramic Ship tickets (approx 17€) To be paid to your guide on the day of the tour.
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 Costa Brava and Empuries Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up and Boat Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Costa Brava and Empuries Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up and Boat Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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
- Small-group (maximum 8 people)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Panoramic Ship tickets (approx 17€) To be paid to your guide on the day of the tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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. Please let us know your children’s age to arrange the proper child seat.
- The private tour option includes the Panoramic ship tickets
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
