Small Group Day Trips from Barcelona

Explore Catalunya is one of the leading day tour operators in Barcelona, offering a wide range of small group day tours around Catalunya. We have tours leaving every day with guaranteed departures.

As well as visiting some of the most popular destinations, your local guide will go out of their way to introduce you to hidden corners away from the normal tourist routes.

Our highly trained local guides are passionate about what they do, and they truly believe in our philosophy of combining guided visits with lots of free time, meaning you’ll not miss out on anything, but you’ll also have plenty of time to enjoy the day by yourself.

Some of the most popular places we visit on our day trips include: Montserrat Monastery, historic Girona, the mountains of the Pyrenees,Roman Tarragona, the stunning Costa Brava coastline, medieval villages, and even France, and Andorra.

From culture and history, from mountains and coastline, or from food and wine, you will find a day tour for you.

Discover the hidden secrets of Catalonia on one of our Small Group Day Trips and Tours from Barcelona.

On your own, but never alone!

 

Our Tour Types
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Choose from one of our top selling Day Tours from Barcelona
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11 Hours (aprox)
Travel back to the middle ages on this Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona. You’ll visit some of the most beautifully preserved villages of Cataluny...
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13 Hours
Where else but in Europe can you visit three countries in one day? Three different countries, three distinctly different atmospheres, stunning drives,...
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11 Hours
Your day tour to Girona and Costa Brava is a wonderful mix of history, natural beauty, and culture. You will travel back in time as you explore the me...
SUSTAINABILITY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

 

Explore Catalunya is proud to have been awarded the Biosphere Certification for tour operators. We are fully committed to sustainability tourism, and to bring tourists to our region in a responsible and thoughtful way.

We believe that mass tourism can have a negative impact on both the environment and the many smaller businesses in the area.

At Explore Catalunya we specialise in taking small groups away from the heavily visited tourist attractions, and introducing them to sights and attractions that have escaped the crowds of tourists see on more established routes.

Part of our philosophy is to take introduce our customers to traditional family owned businesses, to put money back into local communities, and to go out of our way to visit like minded companies that share our values and concerns about the environment.

SUSTANAINABILITY : RESPONSIBILITY: PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT  

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Meet Our Tour Guides
Find out more about our team

Segio

Senior Guide

Sergio is an experienced tour and nature guide, and is super passionate about my work….

Segio
Senior Guide

Sergio is an experienced tour and nature guide, and is super passionate about my work. He loves meeting new people from around the world, and considers it a big honour to show you his country, with its beautiful landscapes, local heritage, and nature. A devoted pet lover, when he’s not working as a guide, you’ll find him in the mountains with his beloved dogs. Oh…. and we mention he’s an amateur DJ and Martial Arts expert!

Patricia

Partner and Head of Operations

The beating heart of Explore Catalunya, Patricia is the glue that holds us all together….

Patricia
Partner and Head of Operations

The beating heart of Explore Catalunya, Patricia is the glue that holds us all together. With a background in architecture, and a Master in Project Management, not to mention being a qualified bus driver, she brings passion, humour, and unbelievable attention to detail to everything she does. As well as running the company, Patricia is also following an intensive management course in the prestigious IESE Business School. Becoming a new mum has done nothing to slow her down!

Christel

Office Manager

Nothing describes Christel better than fizzy and bubbly – a bit like her favourite drink!…

Christel
Office Manager

Nothing describes Christel better than fizzy and bubbly – a bit like her favourite drink! After living in London, Christel came back to Barcelona and put her degree in tourism to good use by joining us at Explore Catalunya. The office has never been the same since, from problem solving to customer care, she runs the office like a well oiled machine. Stress isn’t even a word she recognises. Much more than an employee, she is a super important member of the Explore family.

Rodrigo

Head of Guiding

Originally from Mexico, Rodrigo has been working with Explore for over 10 years. A qualified…

Rodrigo
Head of Guiding

Originally from Mexico, Rodrigo has been working with Explore for over 10 years. A qualified horse veterinarian, he spent time working in the USA as well as the Middle East, before coming ‘home’ to Catalunya and joining the Explore team. He lives and breathes Explore Catalunya, and nobody is more passionate about showing you the best we have to offer. The rapport he has with our customers is second to none. Rodrigo is also proud to lead the team in its drive to sustainable tourism.

Enrique

Head Guide

Enrique has been with the team for over 15 years, and knows more about the…

Enrique
Head Guide

Enrique has been with the team for over 15 years, and knows more about the region than anyone. When he’s not working, you’ll find him behind the wheel of his beloved Jaguar motorcar, discovering new routes and hidden villages. A published author, Enrique brings a wealth of experience and anecdotes to his tours. We are lucky to have him!

Sergi

Head Guide

Sergi might not be one of the oldest team members, but he has quickly established…

Sergi
Head Guide

Sergi might not be one of the oldest team members, but he has quickly established himself as one of the best we have. A background in tourism, and a real passion for his country, Sergi will go out of his way to make your day as memorable as possible. Famous for his funny one line jokes, one of his tours is not to be missed. A real hit with the ladies, but keep your distance as he is married to Christel!

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