Frequently Asked Questions
Who will be in my tour?
We only run private tours for very small groups of up to six people. Every tour is run exclusively for you, your own friends or family, with no other strangers grouped together in your individual tour.
How many people can go on a tour?
We specialise in private tours for very small groups of no more than six people.
Solo travellers?
We are happy to work for solo travellers. But please note that our fees are per tour, not per person: a solo traveler must still pay for the full tour amount, or find someone else to share costs. We cannot help you finding tour mates nor add you to one of our existing groups.
How much are the tours?
All our tours are private tours, and the price is per group for up to six people.
- Walking tours
- A 2 hr walking tour is from €320 per group
- A 4 hr walking tour is from €470 per group
- Chauffeured tours
- A 4 hr chauffeured tour is from €650 per group
- An 8 hr chauffeured tour is from €1,200 per group
What is included in the price, and what is not included?
- Walking tours
- The price includes your expert guide, along with all taxes and gratuities (tips).
- Entrance fees, refreshments, or lunch are not included.
- Chauffeured tours
- The price includes your expert guide, chauffeur, and vehicle, along with complimentary mineral water, and all taxes and gratuities (tips).
- Entrance fees, refreshments, or lunch are not included.
- Guided hikes
- The price includes your expert guide, chauffeur, and vehicle, gourmet picnic, along with complimentary mineral water, and all taxes and gratuities (tips).
- Any additional entrance fees or refreshments are not included.
How much should we tip the guide and / or driver?
For these guided tours, your guide and driver do not expect a tip.
What vehicles do you use?
We work with a chauffeur company with a fleet of cars and minvans. For 1-2 persons, you can choose between a business class VW Passat or Audi, a Mercedes E Class, a Mercedes S Class, or a Tesla Model S car; for 3-6 persons you can choose between a VW Transporter minivan or a Mercedes V minivan.
Where do the tours start and end?
We will start and end the tour from wherever you wish in Barcelona or Catalonia, including different pick up and drop off points. You tell us your needs and interests, and we’ll develop the itinerary to suit you.
Who is your tour guide?
Your tailor-made tour is designed and led by Dr Killian Driscoll, archaeologist and founder of Artoba Tours.
What are the hiking activity levels?
The hiking activity levels for the day hikes are divided into five.
Easy: Paths with an even surface. Average ascents of up to 250 m (820 ft) per day, with few steep sections.
Easy-Medium: Similar to "Easy" but average ascents of up to 450 m (1500 ft) per day.
Medium: Paths less well-surfaced and uneven in places. Average ascents of up to 600 m (2000 ft) per day with some steep sections.
Medium-Hard: Similar to "Medium" but average ascents of up to 800m (2600 ft) per day.
Hard: Some open walking, scrambling over rocks and hands-and-feet work, particularly if wet. Average ascents of over 800m (2600 ft) per day with regular steep sections.