Top 10 Cultural Tours in Costa Dorada, Catalonia

July 17, 2021 Frederic Celentano

The Costa Dorada is one of the main tourist destinations on the Mediterranean. It is a rich and varied territory, with a long coastline bathed in sunshine and an interior dotted by quiet villages and cultivated fields. The Costa Dorada is much more than sun, sea and sand. It offers its visitors a wide range of leisure activities, culture, nature and history in an ideal setting of peace and tranquillity, perfect for holidays with the whole family.
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1. Private Day tour : Tarragona, Spain in times of the Roman Empire

Barcelona-Sants, Plaça dels Països Catalans, 1, 7, 08014 Barcelona, Spain elisabet morera
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The tour takes you to one of the oldest cities in Spain where Roman built the capital of the province Hispania. We'll find an impressive amphitheater and we'll visit the circus, which in Roman times was used for popular games and competitions. Later we'll discover the past of the town strolling around the charmy historical district. We'll also lead to the Gotic Cathedral and will visit its magnificient interior. Finally we'll have a nice lunch and stroll on the fishermen district by the old harbour. We'll reach Tarragona by train, which is about 1h15-20 from Barcelona, and will come back also by train.

Inclusions: Train tickets to/from Tarragona are included, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By mhw51689

We had the utter displeasure of having Elisabet Morera (private guide #GT-000840) as our guide during our tour in Barcelona last summer and she was hands down the worst tour guide we have ever used (and we've traveled to over 30 countries and used private guides in each, so we've seen our fair share of private guides!).  I've been wanting to leave her a review ever since our terrible experience but I could not find her anywhere (that should have been my first clue of what was to come!).  Now I see she is on TripAdvisor and can finally report my dreadful experience with her.  I created an account just to leave this review, so that should tell you how bad it was as I feel a responsibility to warn others so that they don't make the same mistake I did. During our tour she was completely dull, boring, distracted, uninteresting, and whenever we asked her to go more in-depth, she just kept things superficial which gave us the impression that she didn't fully know what she was talking about.  She was on her phone for most of the tour instead of engaging with us, presumably either because she had to read about what we were about to see next or she was distracted with something else.  She sucked out all of our enthusiasm for Barcelona.  To add insult to injury, she was quite dismissive of my kids, and that's a BIG no-no.  I can't even say she was "nice" because she was quite rude at times and not just with us, but even with the staff at the places we visited (for example, we had invited her to lunch and paid for her, and she was rude to the waitress, who does that??).  The only positive is that she was punctual.  That's literally it.  We even paid for skip the line tickets to Gaudi's Sacred Familia church and STILL had to wait when we got there. Reading her Bio here and seeing that her actual work experience is with an "industrial company" and that she only started guiding after a self-described "midlife crisis" makes TOTAL sense!  She's not fit to be a guide.  Period.  Seriously, get ANY other guide but her in Barcelona and you'll have a better experience than we did!!  It's been 7 months now and I still think about how we wasted our money and how she ruined Barcelona for my family (and it was supposed to be the highlight of our vacation in Europe).  Ugh!! It would have been better value for money if we had just flushed the several hundreds of euros we paid her down the toilet and toured Barcelona ourselves WITHOUT her!

2. Legends, Traditions and Essence of Catalonia Live Virtual Tour

Catalonia, Spain In Out Barcelona Tours
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All times specified are in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Tours begin at 12h EDT and 16h EDT Set comfortable in your sofa, and discover the Catalan essence, its stories and most cherished traditions by our professional guide. Has somebody ever told you that Catalans build human towers of up to 10 stories high? Your guess on who’s on the top? At Catalonia we honor famous people from all around the world with their own pooping avatar image. Want to see any special? Discover the secrets of Cava, our reputated sparkling wine and learn how the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil is still produced according to ancient practices. Visit Antoni Gaudi’s hometown and discover how Modernism started. Drive through the Mediterranean coastline and stop at the beautiful town of Sitges, where art and joy blend under stunning light. Interact with your guide in a small group virtual tour, thanks to the small size of the group you will be able to speak with your guide freely, as well as with the other people

Inclusions: Guided virtual tour of the Heart of Catalonia, Interaction with the guide: you will be able to speak with the guide throughout the tour, Small Group Virtual tour that ensures personalized attention from your guide, Expert Tour Guide, the virtual tour will be held by our professional tour guides

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Reviewed By bastianr391

Informative yet entertaining tour with a great host. Miquel Arnau was an excellent guide! Highly recommended!

3. Tarragona and Sitges Private Day Trip from Barcelona

Explore Catalunya
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Combine history and the Mediterranean coast on a private day trip from Barcelona to Tarragona and Sitges. You'll travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to the Roman city of Tarragona, where you’ll see its amphitheater and Old Quarter. Then travel to coastal Sitges, where you can relax, take a walk and go for a swim. Led by a private guide, this tour provides personalized attention to you and your group.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fees for the museums and monuments in Tarragona

Reviewed By nickisroaming

The tour from beginning to the end was great, our guide was very knowledgeable and patient with a very good attitude and clear English. I highly recommend it.

4. Roman Tarragona and Glamorous Sitges Small Group Tour from Barcelona

C/ Palau de la Música, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain Explore Catalunya
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Combine history and beach fun on a visit to Roman Tarragona and coastal Sitges on a full-day small group tour by minivan from Barcelona. You'll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan and numbers are limited to a maximum of 15 people on this small tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Small group tour (maximum 15 people)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop off, Entrance fees for the museums and monuments in Tarragona

Reviewed By nickisroaming

The tour from beginning to the end was great, our guide was very knowledgeable and patient with a very good attitude and clear English. I highly recommend it.

5. 4-Day Spanish Mediterranean Cities Tour: Valencia and Barcelona from Madrid

Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain Julia Travel
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Discover some of Spain's most beautiful cities, including Valencia, Zaragoza and Barcelona in 4 days from Madrid. On a sightseeing tour of Valencia, see the City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias) as well as other top attractions. In Barcelona, visit the Park of Montjuic and admire views of the Olympic Ring and the old Gothic quarter. During your free time, don't miss Gaudí’s masterpieces such as La Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. As an added bonus you’ll stop in the fabled city of Zaragoza on your return to Madrid. In Zaragoza, discover the Basilica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljaferia Palace at your leisure. Throughout your trip, learn interesting facts about the cities from your expert guide. Accommodation and transportation between sites are included.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Three nights of accommodation, Transport by AVE, high speed train and air-conditioned coach, Biingual tour , Guided visits in Valencia and Barcelona, Tour escort during the tour, Transfer Valencia station to hotel

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

6. 7-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona and Zaragoza from Madrid

Julia Travel
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From Madrid, spend seven days on a tour of Spain's most famous cities! You'll enjoy fascinating tours of Cordoba, Seville, Granada and Barcelona, and you’ll have plenty of free time to discover more on your own. See the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens in Granada, Gaudi's Park Güell and La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, along with more top attractions in Seville, Valencia and Zaragoza.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Guided visits in Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona, Local guide, Six nights accommodation, Six continental or buffet breakfasts, Three dinners (3-course or buffet), Transport by air-conditioned deluxe motor coach, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, D=dinner)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, City tax (1 to 2.50 euros approx. per night)

Reviewed By globaltraveler85

The guide was SO informative and interesting. You get to see the whole church, skip the long line and learn a ton of history about the Sagrada Familia. Worth every penny.

7. Tour monastery Poblet&Montblanc

Salou Safari

History, culture, medieval Village. Historic monastery of Poblet XII one of more importants of Europe actually. also the medieval Village of Montblanc is very interesting for walking and relaxing and to meet the apassionate culture. The tour guide is about 1 hour duration in the monastery of Poblet, is in spanish guide but the folders information is in english. The tour in Montblanc Village is in english guide about 35 minutes aprox.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Free transport, guide, tiket visit monastery

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Reviewed By sandyg531

Enjoyed the whole wine tour from start to finished we saw how the wine is made from start from the grape to the finished areticle then we all tasted the wine they made bought a bottle or too whould to it again the tour guide was excellent thanks again sandy liz gordon

8. Tarragona Ruins & Priorat 1 day - Reduced group hotel pick up from Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

We will tour Plaça del Rei, in the old town of Tarragona. The terraces in this square offer a unique gastronomic experience. We arrive at the Cathedral of Tarragona, located in the ruins of an ancient Roman site. Archaeological Walk, a pedestrian walk of a kilometer parallel to the old walls of the second century. We will finish our tour in El Portal de San Antonio. Time for lunch Then we will go to the Priorat area, where we will live an agricultural experience in the Falset area, in addition to seeing the wine cathedral, then we will return from this adventure.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Agricultural activity Falset Marçà, Visit to the castle of the counts of Prades, Guide throughout the tour

Exclusions: Snacks, Lunch, Gratuities

9. Tarragona, Ruins & Priorat -Reduced group hotel pick-up From Salou / Tarragona

We will tour Plaça del Rei, in the old town of Tarragona. The terraces in this square offer a unique gastronomic experience. We arrive at the Cathedral of Tarragona, located in the ruins of an ancient Roman site. Archaeological Walk, a pedestrian walk of a kilometer parallel to the old walls of the second century. We will finish our tour in El Portal de San Antonio. Time for lunch Then we will go to the Priorat area, where we will live an agricultural experience in the Falset area, in addition to seeing the wine cathedral, then we will return from this adventure.

Inclusions: Visit to the castle of the counts of Prades, Guide throughout the tour, Agricultural activity Falset Marçà, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Snacks

10. Private Legends, Traditions and Essence of Catalonia Live Virtual Tour

In Out Barcelona Tours

Lay down in your couch with family and friends, and discover the Catalan essence, its stories and most cherished traditions, along with our professional guide in this interactive Online Experience! Has somebody ever told you that Catalans like to build human towers of up to 10 stories high? Any guess who’s got to be on top? Did you know that their kids get treats at Christmas by hitting a log? Are you aware that Catalans enjoy throwing fireworks at each other? Discover the secrets of Cava, our reputed sparkling wine, and learn how the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil is still produced according to ancient practices. Visit Antoni Gaudí’s hometown and discover how Modernism started. Drive through the Mediterranean coastline and stop at beautiful Sitges, where art and joy blend under stunning light. Interact freely with your guide during this Private Virtual Tour, enjoying undivided attention. The memories of this tour will remain with you forever!

Inclusions: New Online Experience to the heart of Catalonia., You will be able to speak with the guide throughout this Live Virtual Tour., Private Tour with undivided attention from your guide for a personalized experience. , Expert Tour Guide: The Virtual Tour will be held by our professional tour guides.

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Reviewed By bastianr391

Informative yet entertaining tour with a great host. Miquel Arnau was an excellent guide! Highly recommended!

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