Private Salvador Dali Day Trip to Figueres and the Costa Brava from Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

One of the most inclusive Salvador Dalí tours in Spain, this private day trip from Barcelona will introduce you to all things Dali in Figueres, his birthplace, and the Costa Brava, where he spent much time. Spend the morning at the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres and finish the day on his beloved Costa Brava, in either the town of Cadaques (in winter) or Palamos (in summer). It’s a complete surrealistic experience!

Depart Barcelona and set out for Figueres, the birthplace of Dalí and home to the world-famous Dalí Theatre-Museum. See where he was born on Monturiol Street and step inside his surreal world in the museum like none other. Inside the museum, you’ll find a world of fantasy mixed with architecture, paintings and sculptures. From Figueres, your tour itinerary varies depending on season.

September 16 - June 30 (Winter):
Head to the beautiful coastal village of Cadaqués. Famous for its white-washed Mediterranean houses, narrow shady streets and sandy bay, Cadaques is one of the most picturesque villages on the Costa Brava. The dramatic drive there, which offers some of the best views in Catalonia, will be one of the most memorable highlights of your day trip. Enjoy your lunch in a local restaurant in Cadaqués (own expense). In the afternoon, travel just a few minutes up the coast to the even-smaller village of Port Lligat, the place where Dalí built a house and found the peace that truly inspired him. He lived here from 1930, and the house still contains his original furniture and decoration. Then head to Cap de Creus, the most easterly point of mainland Spain and one of the most starkly beautiful coastal landscapes in the country.

From July 1 – September 15 (Summer):
Go to another of Dalí’s creations, Pubol Castle in the village of the same name. You’ll have time to eat lunch on your own in Pubol before visiting the castle, which he gave to his wife in 1970. In mid-afternoon, your tour will continue to Palamos, a rare hidden spot still found on the Costa Brava. Dalí visited this area several times in the 1930s, and it’s easy to see why, with its location on a beautiful bay.

This private tour is hosted by a professional guide. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, who will then prepare for your private tour.

Please note: Dali House will be closed from the 1st of January to the 4th of January and from the 11th of January until the 11th of February. It is still possible to see the house from the outside.

USD $126.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Sandra H,    October 2017
The Museum is wild fun and the trip to the fishing village over the mountains was breathtaking. No Costa Bravo tour however so mis-represented on that front.

Review by:   Eric A,    September 2017
Our tour guide Matthias was not only incredibly knowledgeable about Dali and the history of the towns we traveled to but also was a really cool, laid back and enjoyable person to spend the day driving around with in the gorgeous countryside and seaside. He felt like a family member. Definitely recco

Review by:   hellophoebe33,    April 2017
Amazing tour!! The tour guide (Andrick) totally made the tour unforgettable for us! He is very well knowledged, speaking perfect English, very flexible to our requests, having a real passion for Catalan. I would recommend this private tour (and Andrick) to everyone thinking about a day trip.

Review by:   PHILIP G,    September 2016
Best tour guide ever: Ana. We filled all of our expectations and more.

Review by:   src1040,    August 2016
This tour was actually cancelled due to illness of tour guide so we went with a small bus tour and had a wonderful tour. Veronica was especially knowledgeable and we all appreciated her insight!!

Review by:   ESTHER Loy,    March 2016
Our tour guide was brilliant

Review by:   Jason E,    December 2015
Feliciano was simply amazing!!! He was very knowledgeable about Dali and about Spain. It was a delight to have him show us around. Everything about this tour is amazing. The trip and time spent in Cadaques was the highlight of the trip. Highly recommend this tour, and Feliciano, anytime.

Review by:   Margo G,    November 2015
We loved our tour of the Dali Theater museum in FIGUERES, his home in Cadaques, and the rugged Costa Brava scenery. Our guide, Alexandra, was especially great - bright, very knowledgeable and an adept driver! It was a pleasure to spend the day with her. We'd highly recommend this tour.

Review by:   brock,    August 2015
Anna did an amazing job as our tour guide. Her knowledge of Dali was excellent. It was like traveling with a friend. I highly recommend the local tour company.

Review by:   Terry G,    May 2015
Our tour guide was excellent. He gave us all the juicy scoop on Dali and Gala. We had a great seafood lunch in Cadaques. It was a lot of driving, but well worth it..

Review by:   Carole P,    July 2014
We had a private tour. Our guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable. We went to the museum and his home. We had lunch by the water. If you are a Dali enthusiast this is the way to go.

Review by:   Kavita,    July 2013
we did not get a minivan that we were informed that we would get. there were 4 of us and my daughter sat in the middle seat for a long drive, hurting her neck. the guide did not come in the museum with us. we were given information outside and left on our own. it stated local guide will be provided, there was no one in the museum with us, we were told they could not come in. it is too much money for what we paid for

Review by:   TVUSA,    July 2013
We had Lydia as our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable of the history of Spain and Dali. On the ride to the Dali Muesem we learn a lot about Spain, Barcelona and Dali. We fealt prepared and exicted to see the Dali exhibits. Lydia walked us through the muesem and explained the most important items in the exhibit. It was very informative and beautiful to see. Then we ate lunch in Cadaques where we had awesome sea bass recommended by Lydia. We went to the Casa Museu Dali Port Lligat to see the house where Dali lived which was really cool. Then went to Cap de Creus lighthouse which we enjoyed to see views that are unbelieveable. Overall we'd highly recommend this private tour and ask for Lydia to get the best guide!

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