What to do and see in Costa Dorada, Catalonia: The Best Day Trips from

May 2, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

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 Tarragona and Sitges Tour with Hotel pick-up from Barcelona

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Travel back in time to the ancient capital of Hispania and enjoy the modern charm of Sitges. Live a day in the warmer shores of Catalonia. You will first travel to Tarragona, also known by its ancient name 'Tarraco', and then make your way to beautiful Sitges. You will finish the day in San Sebastian, the best urban beach in Europe.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town, Entrance ticket to Tarragona Amphitheatre, Entrance ticket to Tarragona Circus, Walking tour of Sitges Modernist architecture, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off (in Barcelona city), Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By bastianr391

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

2. Trekking At Waterfalls Adventure

Aventura Tour Salou
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TREKKING WATERFALLS ADVENTURE Suitable for everyone. About 30 minutes from Salou, visit the great places with beautiful scenery and waterfalls where can swim and relax. You need; swimwear, picnic. Tour Duration approximately 4-5 hours depending on the number of people in the group. We recommend using comfort shoes for trekking (around one hour each way)

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By courtneybrown123

Me & my partner had booked 2 hour quad biking for September and we didn’t think we would be able to go but we did!! And so glad we did what an experience we seen such lovely sites & places we would never have seen if it wasn’t for the quad biking, I highly recommend also got picked up & dropped off to hotel and the service was amazing, also fast at replying to emails if u have any enquiry’s!

3. Tarragona Tour

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On this route, we will see that there really is a Roman city below the old town and an enthusiastic and experienced guide will explain the archaeological work done for its recovery. We will also walk through beautiful alleys around the Cathedral, full of interesting stories and curiosities, and discover some of the surprising traditions of Tarragona, such as the impressive human towers. And the tour will end on the impressive Mediterranean balcony, a viewpoint that offers excellent views of the port, the beach and, of course, the Mediterranean Sea.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Water, Toll on the way

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

4. Tarragona and Sitges Tour with Small Group and Hotel Pick Up

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4.8 based on 22 reviews

Travel back in time to the ancient capital of Hispania and enjoy the modern charm of Sitges. Live a day in the warmer shores of Catalonia. You will first travel to Tarragona, also known by its ancient name 'Tarraco', and then make your way to beautiful Sitges. Finish the day in San Sebastian, the best urban beach in Europe.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am), Air-conditioned vehicle, Walking tour of Tarragona & Sitges Old Town, Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre, Entrance to Tarragona Circus (Roman events venue), Small Group tour of max 8 people

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By bastianr391

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

5. Tarragona Private Tour with Hotel Pick Up

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Discover the Roman history of ancient Spain in this 5-hour tour of Tarragona, on the shores of the Mediterranean. Travel south from Barcelona in a private vehicle to the Costa Dorada, home to what was once the Roman empire's capital in ancient Spain. Explore the ruins of Tarragona's 2,000-year-old city walls, Roman forum and amphitheatre accompanied by a local guide, who will share fascinating facts and anecdotes to bring Tarragona's ancient past back to life.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city , Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional local guide, Private tour for undivided attention from your guide, Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town, Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre, Entrance to Tarragona Circus (Roman events venue)

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Reviewed By bastianr391

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

6. Tarragona and Sitges Private Day Trip from Barcelona

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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.

7. Salou Old Railway Cycling Tour

Aventura Tour Salou
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Tour duration is approximately 6 hours.Bicycle tour of the old railway route in the mountains, near the Ebro river, suitable for all the people who know how to ride a bike. Paved road downhill, passing through tunnels and bridges.On the way, we will stop at scenic spots where you can take a picture, take a bath and eat. The clean mountain air and spectacular nature inspire you with positive energy!We have a selection of mountain bikes and city to choose.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By courtneybrown123

Me & my partner had booked 2 hour quad biking for September and we didn’t think we would be able to go but we did!! And so glad we did what an experience we seen such lovely sites & places we would never have seen if it wasn’t for the quad biking, I highly recommend also got picked up & dropped off to hotel and the service was amazing, also fast at replying to emails if u have any enquiry’s!

8. From Barcelona : Private Guided Day Trip to Tarragona (A/C Car Transfer)

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Tarragona is the former capital of the province of Tarraconensis which has its own Colosseum and ancient forum archaeological site. You can't help but fall in love with the place when you arrive there! Step back in time to the ancient capital of Hispania and enjoy the modernist charm of Sitges and Tarragona on this tour from Barcelona! ✔ Learn more about the Roman civil art ✔ Discover the best preserved Roman archaeological sites in Spain on this day tour from Barcelona! ✔ Listen to great local stories ✔ See the most popular street of Tarragona ✔ Optional 1: Vineyard/Cavas stop near Tarragona ✔ Optional 2: A delicious tour at the "Simón Coll" Chocolate factory ✔ Private tour: only you & your guide ✔ Enjoy breath-taking views by the sea ✔ Feel free to contact us for a personalized offer

Inclusions: Private guide , Driver A/C , Car

Exclusions: Lunch costs

Reviewed By rownok63

Me and my family went to Barcelona on March. Our Montserrat tour was really awesome. Our tour guide, Maria, was incredible. Smart, funny, great personality. She shared interesting and relevant stories and made the whole experience very enjoyable. I enjoyed the cable car most!

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. Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona

J&G Elegance Cars

Travel in a stylish and comfortable vehicle. In the morning your driver will pick you up in Barcelona City and will take you to visit a little piece of Rome in Spain, Tarragona the city of history, visit the Amphitheater, the Roman circus, the walls, the Cathedral ... In the afternoon we will move towards the beautiful coastal town of Sitges, passing through the Arco de Bará and stopping at the charming Roc de Sant Gaietà.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entrance to Amphitheater and Roman Circus € 7, Cathedral ticket € 5, Menu € 15 - € 30, Palau Maricel Sitges Ticket 5-10 €

Reviewed By cmgss

We spent a super day with Pedro our guide. Great guide, great car, great city and a amazing lunch. Thank you Again for taking care of us.

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