Day Trip to France with Girona Visit from Barcelona

Barri Vell, Girona, Barcelona



Step into another country on a full-day trip from Barcelona. Enjoy a local pastry for breakfast in Girona and a picturesque lunch in Collioure, a French village. Get free time to explore after lunch.

Highlights

  • Discover Catalunya’s culture in Girona’s old town
  • Optional: Try a local xuixo pastry in Girona
  • Cross the border to visit the French village of Collioure
  • Free time for lunch and exploration in Collioure
  • View the Pyrenees Mountains

Description

Meet your guide in Barcelona and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Girona. Learn about the city’s connections to the TV series Game of Thrones and cyclist Lance Armstrong from your guide.

Stroll through Girona’s old town and enjoy a light breakfast of coffee (cost not included) with an optional local xuixo pastry.

After breakfast, cross the French border without hassle and arrive in Collioure, a small village of about 2,000 residents on the southern French coast.

Take a brief guided walk before having free time to have lunch and relax by the Mediterranean Sea. Later, meet your group and return to Barcelona.

Note: The itinerary usually visits Girona first, then Collioure, but this may be reversed depending on border traffic conditions.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Driver-guide
  • Walking tours in Girona and Collioure
  • Small-group tour with up to 8 guests

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Tips

Important Information

  • A minimum of 4 people is required for this tour to operate
  • Bring your passport for possible police controls at the border
  • You may bring your own food and drinks
  • In summer, bring swimwear and a beach towel for Collioure

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your spot. Carry your passport and dress for the season. Morning departures are recommended to maximize time in both Girona and Collioure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes transportation by air-conditioned minivan from Barcelona, a guided stroll through Girona's old town, and a visit to the French village of Collioure with free time for lunch and exploration.
Yes, you can optionally try a local xuixo pastry in Girona, and you have free time for lunch in Collioure to sample local French cuisine.
The trip starts in Barcelona, where you will meet your guide and board the minivan for the journey.
The tour is a full-day experience, but check the website for exact duration and departure times.
Yes, Girona's old town features locations connected to Game of Thrones, which your guide will highlight during the visit.
Yes, since the trip crosses the border from Spain to France, you need a valid passport or ID for crossing.
You will see Catalunya’s culture in Girona, the French village of Collioure, and views of the Pyrenees Mountains along the route.
A light breakfast coffee is available, but costs are not included; you can also optionally purchase a local xuixo pastry in Girona.
Yes, you have free time in Collioure for lunch and exploration, and the Girona old town stroll is guided but allows for personal discovery.
You can book the tour online through multiple travel platforms—check websites for availability and current schedules.

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