Andorra Small Group Tour From Barcelona
Description
Andorra is an independent country between Spain and France, with an unique history, nature, gastronomy and heritage which makes this daytrip one of the most interesting ones to rest a bit during your stay in the crowded Barcelona. If you DON'T want to spend 13 or more hours in a bus being driven by 3 different countries in one day, you would rather prefer being part of an exclusive tour to Andorra. So, please, don't expect to find a big deppartment store or a mall, because Andorra is much more than that. PS: If you really want to pass by France we can do it for an extra payment (free from 4 pax). It is recommended especially to watch the beauty of the drive in Berguedà and La Cerdanya, still in Catalonia (Spain) and entering Andorra after driving a few miles through France. Mandatory PASSPORT (not driving license or national ID) for all the passengers coming from non-EU countries. I need to get a mimimum number of passengers (2 adults) for doing the tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
It is a medieval bridge from XIV century. It is flowing water underneath all year around. The vegetation is different in each season. It is located in the south of the country, near the Spanish border about 850 meters above the sea level. Near the bridge is known used to live the first inhabitants in the current territory of Andorra, about 12,000 years ago.
It is an old house where took place the Andorra's government since 1580 till 2011. The entrance to the place is voluntary, and costs 5 €. If some of the members are not interesting in Casa de la Vall, they can spend 1 hour doing shopping and walking up the streets of the Andorra la Vella Old Town.
This is a spectacular view point located about 1,950 meters above the sea level. From this place we can see a tin sculpture representing a man watching the views surrounded by a bottom glass platform. The mountain views belong to the Canillo parish: capital town and some of their surrounding like some picks and ski runs. The top of the mountains will have some snow at least 10 months of the year. It is an optional stop and the cost is 5€ per person (not included; if the cafe is closed they will only accept cash payment in euros).
The name of this attraction is just Ordino. A small village, capital of one of the seven municipalities of Andorra. In Ordino we can walk up in the narrow streets where we can see some XVII century homes, a nice church, famliy homes, and even a few cafes in the main street. I can also show you another charming village in Andorra, smaller than Ordino and with almost no services, but it will be a secret between you and me.
From the quick growth from the second half of XX century, there are still a few towns still preserving the charm from the past. One of these examples is Ordino. In Ordino we can walk down the streets in the old town where we will check out some houses from XVII century, like Casa Rosell or Casa Areny-Plandolit, as well as its barroque church, Saint Cornelius and Saint Cebrian. For the ones who prefer watch a really old church built in the middle ages I can recommend you Sant Miquel d'Engolasters (XII century) or Santa Coloma (late VIII-early IX century), this last one cost 7€ and includes a small museum with an audiovisual experience and shows three old paintings XII-XIII, ripped out in XX century from andorran churches but recovered by the country.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If your group is the only one I will pick you up from your place, otherwise we will meet up in the meeting point. By default the meeting up time is 08:00 am local time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mandatory PASSPORT for citizens from US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, India, South Africa, and so...
- If you book the tour as a single person you have to know that the minimum number of people for doing the tour is 2. Even if you get the tour confirmed by Viator, it doesn't mean the tour is going to work. Ask me for confirmation.
- Kids are allowed but it is a long tour so I recommend it from 3-4 years old st least.
Reviews(86)
Antonio was a great and very knowledgeable guide. He was on time and communicative and Andorra was stunning - we went all over the little country and it has it all, from old medieval churches to picturesque mountains. Antonio knew lots of interesting places to hit as well as great photo spots. Since I was the only traveler that day it was very relaxed and I had a lot of say in the itinerary, I imagine it's a bit different with more of a group, but nonetheless I would highly recommend. I also didn't mind the long drive from Barcelona - Antonio's car was comfortable and the scenery in Spain is beautiful, and Antonio had a lot of information and history about Andorra along the way.
Thanks a lot Jade, i hope you enjoyed your trip.
Andorra is underrated yet its Pyrenees mountain features have the touch of the Swiss Alps that we enjoyed wading through flowing springs and some snow caps even during Spring. Thanks to Anton our guide who was very knowledgeable about Andorra from its geography, history, and current affairs. He was very good at driving us around the best spots and on time. He was very flexible and he customized our trip based on our interests and the needs of the kids. He was very helpful and answered all our questions, and knew a lot about the place that makes you love Andorra more. Plus, we were able to have our passports stamped with official Andorra border entry stamp.
Thanks a lot Nicolo! You have a wonderful family! It was a pleasure!
This was way more than we expected. Our guide was very knowledgeable about everything. He was friendly and answered all our questions. It really was a wonderful day because of our guide.
Thanks a lot Patricia for this wonderful review.
Had a brilliant trip front start to finish on our tour of Andorra, perfect itinerary for the day, didn’t feel rushed and had plenty of time to explore. Antonio was very knowledgeable when showing us round and answered any questions we had, we learnt a lot from our trip and look forward to booking with him again!
It is a long day of driving, but the scenery is amazing. Antonio is great and takes great care of all his guests. He also selected an amazing traditional restaurant for much. It was an excellent tour.
Great tour with Antonio Falcon. We would highly recommend this tour guide. Very knowledgeable, kind and he customized our tour to sites we wanted to visit.
Thanks for visiting Andorra with me!
Antonio was fantastic, communicating the meeting point in advance. He had a great itinerary planned and allowed us to adjust time in each area on the tour, allowing more time where we wanted it. His English was clear, his driving was safe, and he had a depth of knowledge on the history and other aspects at each stop. Would definitely use again.
Thanks for your wonderful review Tom!
Wonderful experience! It was a well paced tour and Antonio was knowledgeable and overall an amazing guide. All the stops were wonderful and Antonio's food recommendations did not disappoint :)
Thank you very much April. I am glad that you enjoyed the experience.
The Alpine views and snowy peaks were lovely and we had one of the best meals on our trip at a local spot nestled in the mountains that we were dropped off at! This tour is quite a commitment, however, due to the amount of driving involved from Barcelona - much more time than we anticipated, but it’s the only way to get there (no airports or trains go to Andorra) and the van was comfortable. Most of what we saw was while driving and a few brief spots for pictures. We didn’t get to stroll through any medieval towns or walk any suspension bridges as pictured, but, to be fair, the itinerary seemed limited/fluid due to the daylight hours we had in mid-November. We did walk around a 8th century church that pretty cool tho. Those going during different seasons would likely have a different experience. I would recommend to those going to do some research on Andorra and chat with Antonio about the specific itinerary prior to make sure you don’t miss anything you want to see or see pictured with the tour.
Thanks for this review. It is not a secret than Andorra is 3h from Barcelona. Maybe a little bit less if you don't start from the Barcelona center and don't stop on the way. Anyways much less drive than in the 3 countries in 1 day. In this daytrip in particular, there was a family with a couple of member celiacs and the lunch time took us 1h30 min in your restaurant. As you said in this season days are shorter and sus sets about 5.30 am in Barcelona (even a bit before that in the mountains). The andorra old towns are not medieval because most of the oldest houses are from 17th century or newer (most of the andorra construction is new). The only medieval buildings in the country are the 32 oldest churches romanesque and prerromanesque and a medieval bridge.
If you’re wondering whether to book this excursion, don’t hesitate because this trip was well worth it! Antonio knew all the most beautiful places to stop for postcard-like pictures, and he and the driver were more than accommodating. My husband and son are both celiac, and he made sure we got to a restaurant that was gluten free during the trip. I would highly recommend this trip to see the quaint towns in Andorra!
Thanks for your review Loriann and company. I hope you had a nice vacation in europe.
