Sitges Beach day tours
Located just a short driving distance (about 35 min) from central Barcelona, Sitges is an amazing place for a half day trip from the city. Walking down narrow whitewashed Medieval streets of the Old Town and along lovely sand beaches is a great Mediterranean experience, especially when followed by a seafood lunch in one of the local restaurants.
Day Trip To Sitges from Barcelona
Are you looking for a relaxing day by the sea? Somewhere with a bit of history and culture, but also shopping opportunities, nice weather and good food? Sitges is a favorite seaside destination not far from Barcelona where locals head in the weekends and the Summertime for a classy beach day. If you don’t want to navigate the confusing suburban trains on your own, let us take you to Sitges on our air-conditioned Mercedes vehicles.
Sitges is an old fishermen town where gathered the bohemian artists of the first generation of the Catalan Modernist Movement, and where also built their houses the immigrants that came back rich from America. From visiting its art museums, to shopping around its trendy boutiques, from walking around its picturesque whitewashed streets, to enjoying lunch by the beach, your day trip to Sitges can be totally customized to your interests.
THINGS WE CAN DO DURING YOUR PRIVATE SITGES DAY TRIP FROM BARCELONA:
Explore the Old Town of Sitges with us. A walk around the Old Town of Sitges can take as little as 30 minutes upto as long as 2 hours or more. It really depends on you! The oldest part of the village is located on top of a hill by the sea, crowned by the church of St. Tecla, one of the most photographed sites in Sitges. Behind it a balcony over the Mediterranean takes you to a quiet area of whitewashed buildings that were the headquarters of the first modernists of Barcelona, led by Santiago Rusiñol and his friend Casas.
Behind that extends the popular beach of Sant Sebastià, that limits at the North with another hill that houses a tiny cemetery with delicate funerary sculptures. Back to the Old Town, a modest plaza reunites the town hall, the old hospital building, the former market and the entrance to the oldest street of Sitges with its cobble-stone pavement, from where you’ll be able to see the only section that is left out of the medieval city walls.
From there also starts the main street of the old Sitges: Carrer Major, that features plenty of cute shops and café, and is crossed by narrow whitewashed alleys that descend to the marina. If instead you continue down Carrer Major, you’ll reach the town Eixample, where modernist villas were built by the those Sitges men who left their hometown as immigrants and come back as wealthy businessmen after spending their lives in Cuba, back in the 1800’s.
SITGES MUSEUMS (Hidden Gems)
CAU FERRAT & MARICEL
Formerly two separate museums, but now melted into a single one, the visit takes at least one hour, although if you are interested in art you’ll probably need much longer to take everything in. The first part of the visit (Cau Ferrat) goes around the home of the artist Santiago Rusiñol: the street level has been preserved pretty much the way it was during the late 1800’s, with its antique furniture and unique artifacts.
The second floor displays the artist’s wrought iron and glass collections, along with some paintings – two Greco not to be missed. Finally, the last part of the visit takes you to the Maricel mansion, with an impressive art collection including Sitges painters, as well as medieval, baroque and modernist pieces.
ROMANTIC MUSEUM
The mansion of the Llopis family, members of the local high society, is now open to the public as a house museum where you can see the original decoration and antique furniture as it was when the building was still inhabited. Visitors are not allowed to wander on their own, not even with a private guide, so if you choose to visit it we’ll be joining one of the groups that tour the house every hour. The second floor houses a beautiful collection of antique dolls, originally gathered by Lola Anglada, a popular local author of children books.
SHOPPING (Fun Local Stores)
Shopping in Sitges means heading to Carrer Major, lined up with small stores and boutiques featuring Spanish and European cloth designers. Sitges is a shoppers heaven where you’ll find unique pieces to take home. So different from those city centers and shopping malls where you find the same exact brands all over the world!
Sitges Day Tour and Gourmet Paella Experience
Enjoy the stunning views of the picturesque mediterranean city of Sitges. A breath of fresh air for the ones looking to avoid the city chaos, Sitges feels like a beach refuge without missing on any amenities: great architecture, modern cuisine and remarkable scenery.
About the Tour
- Incredible scenery from the seafront promenade
- Prominent architecture from the renowned artists such as Santiago Rusiñol and Ramón Casas, ‘los americanos’
- Views of Aiguadolç and the picturesque city of Sitges
- Delicious paella lunch in a traditional restaurant overlooking the sea
Discover Sitges, a charming coastal town just 40 minutes from Barcelona. Immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the seafront promenade, sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and Garraf rocky mountain. Enjoy the stunning views of the picturesque mediterranean city of Sitges. A breath of fresh air for the ones looking to avoid the city chaos. Sitges has a rich history, influenced by the town’s close ties to Cuba in the late XVIII and XIX centuries. Renowned artists and successful business people contributed to the artistic and architectural heritage of the town.
Experience the lively streets and abundance of bars and restaurants in the town center, known for its friendly and safe atmosphere and as an iconic destination for LGBTQ+ tourism. Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and explore the XIX century villas built by the “Americanos” and the monumental Palau Meritxell. Take a relaxing stroll along the beach with stunning views of the church and marina, followed by a gourmet Paella lunch right above the Mediterranean Sea.
Indulge in a 3-course lunch with a selection of six different starters and an authentic Paella, all accompanied by local wine and homemade traditional desserts. The restaurant’s privileged location, pretty decoration, and friendly service will complete this unforgettable experience. Join us for a perfect occasion to experience the pure Mediterranean vibes and the delicious flavors of the Catalan coastal cuisine in Sitges.
**No availability on your preferred date? Try booking a Private Tour.
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- Very knowledgeable and entertaining, English-speaking guide
- Transportation in a modern, air-conditioned touring van
- Great beach-front restaurant Paella lunch and wine with your day trip companions
- Bottled water
- Guide’s gratuity (optional)
- Swimming suit
- Comfortable clothing and shoes
Important: If you ended up being the only two guests on a small-group tour, there would be a surcharge of 25€/person in order for the tour to go ahead privately. You would also have the options to reschedule or cancel and be reimbursed, subject to our cancellation policy.
Looking for something special?
Small Groups Tours are great! But, you can also book a Private Sitges and Paella day tour if you want to keep it between you and your friends/family.
Sitges Private Day Trip
Sitges is a beautiful seaside town, great place to enjoy the best of the Mediterranean atmosphere. This quiet fishing village was discovered by a group of prominent Catalan artists in late 1890’s and became their favorite place, which rapidly transformed Sitges into a fashionable resort town for rich Barcelonans.
Located just a short driving distance (about 35 min) from central Barcelona, Sitges is an amazing place for a half day trip from the city. Walking down narrow whitewashed Medieval streets of the Old Town and along lovely sand beaches is a great Mediterranean experience, especially when followed by a seafood lunch in one of the local restaurants.
It is also an excellent option for combining with such destinations as Roman Tarragona, Montserrat monastery or a wine tour of Penedes region for tasting the best quality Cava and wine.
Itinerary 1: Sitges Half Day Private Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
– Walking tour of Sitges Old Town;
– Visiting art museums of Marisol and Cau Ferrat;
– Lunch in a traditional local restaurant (optional, not included in tour cost).
TOUR DURATION: 5 hours
TOUR PRICE PER GROUP :
€375 (1-2 people)
€395 (3-4 people)
€450 (5-6 people)
€650 (7-10 people)
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
– Walking tour of Sitges Old Town;
– Visiting art museums of Marisol and Cau Ferrat (optional);
– Lunch in a traditional local restaurant (not included);
– Montserrat monastery & basilica;
– Black Madonna of Montserrat;
– Short hike of Montserrat mountain or cable car/funicular ride.TOUR DURATION: 8-9 hours
TOUR PRICE PER GROUP:
€595 (1-2 people)
€650 (3-4 people)
€750 (5-6 people)
€895 (7-10 people)
Extra Costs: admission tickets to the museums, lunch, cable car/funicular tickets.
Price for 11 or more people available upon request.Itinerary 3: Sitges & Wine/Cava Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
– Walking tour of Sitges Old Town;
– Visiting art museums of Marisol and Cau Ferrat (optional);
– Lunch in a traditional local restaurant (not included);
– Wine tour of Penedes region;
– Wine and Cava tasting (not included).TOUR DURATION: 8-9 hours
TOUR PRICE PER GROUP:
€595 (1-2 people)
€650 (3-4 people)
€750 (5-6 people)
€895 (7-10 people)
Extra Costs: admission tickets to the museums (optional), lunch, wine tasting (15€ per person).
Price for 11 or more people available upon request.Itinerary 4: Sitges & Roman Tarragona Tour
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
– Walking tour of Sitges Old Town;
– Visiting art museums of Marisol and Cau Ferrat (optional);
– Lunch in a traditional local restaurant (not included);
– Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town;
– Roman Tarragona: World Heritage site;
– Tarragona Cathedral.TOUR DURATION: 8-9 hours
TOUR PRICE PER GROUP:
€595 (1-2 people)
€650 (3-4 people)
€750 (5-6 people)
€895 (7-10 people)
Extra Costs: admission tickets to the museums and monuments (optional), lunch.
Price for 11 or more people available upon request.
The tour is private, for you and your party only. The tour price is per group, not per person and includes personal English-speaking guide, private transport (car or minivan with driver) and local taxes. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or any other point in Barcelona.
No advance payment needed, free cancellation anytime before the tour date. We know plans can change, and we’re OK with this. Just let us know as soon as possible if you decide to cancel a tour. You make the payment directly to a guide on the day of your tour.To book a tour, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page, or contact us at:
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