Explore Salvador Dali’s world on a Barcelona car tour, visiting Figueres and Cadaqués. Discover his art, life, and inspirations in small group tours.
Explore Salvador Dali’s world on a Barcelona car tour, visiting Figueres and Cadaqués. Discover his art, life, and inspirations in small group tours.
-
Barcelona - The tour begins at 8:30 AM as we depart from Barcelona. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.
Hotel pickups are scheduled between 8:00 and 8:30 AM (approximately 30 minutes), followed by a 90-minute drive to our first destination. - L’Eixample District - As we leave the city, we pass through this renowned area, known for its…
- Barcelona - The tour begins at 8:30 AM as we depart from Barcelona. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.
Hotel pickups are scheduled between 8:00 and 8:30 AM (approximately 30 minutes), followed by a 90-minute drive to our first destination.
- L’Eixample District - As we leave the city, we pass through this renowned area, known for its landmarks and stunning architecture.
- Dali Theatre-Museum - Around 10 AM, we arrive in Figueres, the birthplace of Dali, which hosts the world’s largest and most significant collection of his works at the iconic Dali Theatre-Museum. This museum is likely unlike any other you’ve visited! It’s a journey into Dali’s surreal world of imagination. This masterpiece, “the biggest surrealist monument ever made,” was entirely designed and decorated by Dali himself, offering a walk through his life. It promises to be an unforgettable experience. After an insightful commentary from your expert guide in the morning, you’ll have plenty of free time to soak in the unique atmosphere at your own pace.
- Figueres - We spend the morning in this charming city near the French border, with a history dating back to the Middle Ages when it was founded in the 9th century. Explore several squares, quaint streets with shops, a beautiful ‘Rambla’ promenade, and various tributes to Dali in the old city during your free time. We spend about 2.5 hours here, including the museum visit.
- Cap de Creus National Park - As we drive, we pass through this mountainous protected National Park surrounding the town of Cadaqués. It offers spectacular views of the Empordà region, the beautiful beaches of the Costa Brava, and possibly the Pyrenees mountains in the distance. Pay attention to the scenery, and you’ll find many elements that inspired Dali’s imagination.
- Cadaques - At 1:30 PM, we arrive in Cadaqués! In our opinion at Joyous Tours, it’s the jewel of the Costa Brava. This stunning and well-preserved old fishing village, with its white-washed houses, is quintessentially Mediterranean. Enjoy ample free time for a Mediterranean lunch featuring some of the freshest fish and seafood, and explore the village.
- Salvador Dali House - At 3:30 PM, after a delightful lunch, we take the scenic route through the protected National Park of Cap de Creus to show you more of this unique landscape as we head to the stunning Portlligat Bay. This was the most inspirational place in the world for Dali and where most of his famous paintings were created. Here, we’ll find his house and studio, his private little paradise. We visit the house, explore his studio, and all other areas within the house, and later visit the garden as well. After this, we head back to the city, a perfect time for a quick nap.
- Barcelona - Around 7 PM, we return to Barcelona. It was a long drive, but we hope it was worth it. We bring you back to your accommodations, concluding a memorable day.

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Other
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- And a fair amount of Joy!
- Leisure time
- Personal expert Guide and driver
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Other
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- And a fair amount of Joy!
- Leisure time
- Personal expert Guide and driver
- Lunch
- Lunch
This exploration delves into the art of Dalí and traces his life journey. A comprehensive picture is painted with detailed explanations. The tour visits the two towns where he spent his formative years, allowing a connection to his origins by retracing his steps. The journey begins in “Figueres,” his birthplace, home to his renowned museum. Next, the…
This exploration delves into the art of Dalí and traces his life journey. A comprehensive picture is painted with detailed explanations. The tour visits the two towns where he spent his formative years, allowing a connection to his origins by retracing his steps. The journey begins in “Figueres,” his birthplace, home to his renowned museum. Next, the tour proceeds to “Cadaqués,” celebrated as the “Pearl of the Costa Brava,” a picturesque Mediterranean-style fishing village, encircled by a protected nature reserve noted for its geology and distinctive rocky coastline, an area that inspired Dalí’s creativity. This quintessential Dalinian landscape will make visitors feel as though they are immersed in one of his artworks.
The tour concludes with a visit to Dalí’s house-museum in Portlligat, offering a unique experience with a personal touch.
Tours are conducted in small groups, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 participants, ensuring at least a semi-private experience with pick-up and drop-off services included. All entrance fees are covered in the tour price.
Joyous Tours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.