Roses private tours

Welcome to Roses, where the Mediterranean greets you with a gentle lullaby each morning. This part of Costa Brava isn’t just about the beaches. With your local guide, you’ll venture beyond the surface. Discover secluded coves that are local secrets, savour seafood that speaks of the sea's bounty, and walk through the old town where history is palpable. Private tours in Roses are your key to the stories that aren’t in guidebooks, whether you’re tasting local wines or stepping into the ancient world at Ciutadella. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of

Welcome to Roses, where the Mediterranean greets you with a gentle lullaby each morning. This part of Costa Brava isn’t just about the beaches. With your local guide, you’ll venture beyond the surface. Discover secluded coves that are local secrets, savour seafood that speaks of the sea's bounty, and walk through the old town where history is palpable. Private tours in Roses are your key to the stories that aren’t in guidebooks, whether you’re tasting local wines or stepping into the ancient world at Ciutadella. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Roses.

Explore Roses your way

At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Roses tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Roses for every interest, including:

Nature and Wildlife tours: Hike or boat into Cap de Creus to swim or snorkel in coves near Cala Montjoi and the Punta Falconera bunkers, then head to Aiguamolls de l’Empordà to scan for flamingos and storks from easy boardwalk hides.

Museums tours: Walk the Citadel of Roses to see Greek, Roman, and medieval remains in its on-site museum, then pair it with a visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres or the elBulli1846 space at Cala Montjoi when open.

Art and Culture tours: Follow the camí de ronda past old coastal defences while hearing about local fishing life, watch the late-afternoon fish auction at the Roses lonja, and pop into nearby Castelló d’Empúries to see the Gothic Basilica of Santa Maria.

Getting around: The seafront and town centre are easy to walk, with regional buses to Figueres; for Cap de Creus, Aiguamolls, and scattered villages, ask your guide about chauffeured tours, boat tours, or tours with private transportation.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Roses inside and out.

Walking tours & neighbourhoods

Day trip ideas from Roses

From Roses, it’s easy to branch out for day trips to small coastal towns, nature reserves, and historic centres nearby, and your tour can lean into art, hiking, wildlife, or simple seaside time.

Cadaqués and Cap de Creus: Wander whitewashed lanes, sit by the harbour, and check the rocky coves that made this coast famous; head into Cap de Creus Natural Park for lighthouse views, short hikes, and quiet spots where you can swim or snorkel.

Figueres and the Dalí Theatre‑Museum: Dive into surreal art inside one of Spain’s most talked‑about museums, then stroll the Rambla and the old centre for cafés and local shops; this works well if you like bold art and an easy town walk in one outing.

Girona Old Town: Cross the colourful river bridges, climb the cathedral steps, and explore the tight lanes of the Jewish Quarter; food fans can add a market stop, while history buffs get layers of Roman walls, medieval streets, and film locations.

Aiguamolls de l’Empordà and Empuriabrava: Watch for herons, storks, and wild horses from bird hides in the wetland reserve, then switch gears with a slow look at Empuriabrava’s canal network; this mix suits nature lovers and casual photographers who want variety in one day.

A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Roses most travellers miss.