City Escape With Locals: Andorra Private Day Trip By Private Car

Andorra was amazing. Unfortunately, it’s so far that a daytrip from Barcelona takes 3 hours each direction (with no traffic) so you’re really rushed the entire time. Sebastian started out great, he was easy to communicate with via WhatsApp, showed up on time, and is friendly. But he has a very compact car so the 3 of us were cramped. He had to stop several times to use the bathroom (since he was fasting, and we didn’t have to go once during the drive). It was snowy on top of the mountain so he said we’d have to go on our own since he wasn’t wearing the right shoes (old Reebok sneakers)…I was hoping he could take photos of my family. Then he gave us 3 hours to explore the city on our own. Food service was slow so I asked him to wait an extra 15 min and he said he had somewhere to be at 8:30. So he wasn’t able to accommodate what I consider a reasonable request for a private tour that cost $1k+ and he was tipped $50 usd. He was nice, but he wasn’t very helpful. Just a driver…not a tour guide, not a photographer, not a companion in the city. I still would recommend going on a daytrip to Andorra, but if you want a comprehensive experience…this isn’t the tour for you or maybe it’s just Sebastian.

I had a similar experience to one of the other reviewers. After booking, we were not able to get in touch with them, so we were unsure whether the tour would take place at all. The night before the tour, we were finally able to get in touch with him via WhatsApp. He then informed us that he would not be able to conduct the tour the next day because he had not booked a rental car and none were available. As a result, the tour did not take place as planned, and we had to change our plans at the last minute and rearrange our schedule for the following day, which was inconvenient and disappointing. Fortunately, we had one open day, so we were still able to enjoy the tour. However, the tour was not customizable as described. During the tour, we requested to be dropped off at a specific location, but he stuck to his original plan and insisted on dropping us at the designated parking lot instead. The tour itself included three stops: a scenic viewpoint where we could take pictures, a visit to Santa Chroma to see a church, and finally a drop-off in downtown where we walked around and had lunch. We paid $1,000 for two adults and one child, and it did not feel worth the price. Overall, it was a good tour, but it was not customizable and was overpriced for what was offered.

Magnificent day, stunning scenery. Antonio, our guide is very experienced and passionate about the local history and took great care of us. Highly recommended!

We had the pleasure of taking a day trip from Barcelona to Andorra with our wonderful guide Antonio. His knowledge and insights spanning history, language, politics and sports made for an informative and enjoyable day. His choice for a lunch spot was tailor made for our tastes and provided a perfect slice of Andorran life. We would not hesitate to book with him any time we are in the area.

Tailored, customized to what our interests were. Antonio is knoledgable and passionate about this region and it shows.

Yes this is a long day yes, you get to add Andorra to your country list But what you may not expect is a really full and engaging experience. We love history and it was provided all day. Great overview but also stops that were tailored to our interests. Highly recommend!

Our tour guide Antonio was excellent. Very knowledgeable about Andorra (and the whole area between Barcelona and Andorra). The day was uncharacteristically snowy - especially for March - but Antonio managed to get us around safely and we still saw many sights throughout our tour. Interesting churches, beautiful vantage points and a chance to see the picturesque towns of Andorra. This was what we wanted.

Antonio was a great guide. Andora is about 3 hours from Barcelona but worth it. We liked this tour because tour was personalized to us. We visited several towns. He is very informative on the history and we learned a lot. There is a lot to see but this gives you a quick snapshot off the country. We stopped for lunch at a beautiful restaurant and had som Andorran dishes. Highly recommend.

Our Driver Antonio was kind and provided informations about Andorra and took us to the nearby villages

Melhor maneira de conhecer Andorra When i was searching how i would plann my trip to Andorra from Barcelona, my bigges issue was, i only had 1 day, so ineould have to maie the most of it. So i found With locals, that proposed a private tour where i could costumize acording to my needs. Thats exacly what happened. We where able to reach diferent parts of Andorra, not only the main city, we went to pictoresque smaller villages and scenary. Tony knows the place as the palm of his hand, so you make the plan and he makes it happen. If you dont have many days to spare, and you really wanna know the country, not just the shops at the center (wich we still did go by the way), i believe this is your best option!

This was on my Bucket List since I was 12 years old! I am so glad we did it, and having Sebastian was great. He was very accommodating and easy going. I would highly recommend...and he is also a warehouse of stories and information. We enjoyed his company...which is nice when you have a 3 hour trip!

Ivana, our guide and the car operator made the whole trip excellent. She was very punctual and extremely knowledgeable of what to see where to eat. She knew lots of historical facts. She knew this area between Spain and Andorra very well. She was very sweet, caring, and always trying her best to accommodate our request ad she did. The only tiny suggestion I have to the tour operator is please provide big car with comfortable seats, as I and my family were tall people the car was very small and my back started hurting after some time. I don't mind paying more money to have a big comfortable car. Next time when I book cross international border tour I will ask for a big car and comfortable car seats and without it I won't book any future tours.

The views were amazing! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Andorra! Antonio is a wonderful guide! He is an excellent driver and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed seeing both the city and the mountains in such an interesting and unique place. Great day trip from Barcelona.

Sebastian was a great driver. Ride was comfortable and informative. He was able to give us lots of good advice about things to do in Barcelona.

Antonio was excellent. He provided history, information and tailored the tour to our interests. He selected a nice restaurant for lunch and gave us good recommendations for what to order.

Long ride with little to see and visit. Andorra is charming and there are a few interesting structures, but nothing worth the 3 hour ride each way. Our driver/guide was pleasant enough but he talked constantly and in a low voice so he was hard to understand over the tire noise in the car. A couple of times he strayed in to political territory which is a no no for a tour guide. I would skip this one unless you just want to get a small country off you list.

Great trip to see Andorra and do a short nature walk Sebastian our guide was excellent and his excellent english complemented our poor spanish

We wanted to go to another small country in Europe. It was beautiful to be up in the mountains. Our driver Sebastian was very easy to understand and friendly, and flexible on where we wanted to spend our time. Be aware that we could not access mobile data in most areas which prohibited us from finding the church. There are some free WiFi options in certain areas but spotty. Recommend downloading map information before going. As this was a very long time in the car, it was a bit uncomfortable with 3 women travelers in a small back seat of a small car. Be sure to ask what size vehicle you should expect depending on the size and weight of your traveling group.

Antonio confused the day of our tour, even though on Viator the date was correct. When requesting a refund, Antonio and the tour company refused even though I had an email of Antonio confirming the correct date of the tour. He then harassed me via Whatsapp when I asked him for a refund because he had, "rented a car." He was demeaning, spoke down to me, and I would never, ever, work with him or the company again. Because it was within the 24 hour window, Viator refused to give a refund. I will never be booking with Viator again.

Our Guide, Antonio, was knowledgeable about the area and was able to answer all of our questions. He took us to some great historical areas and was able to facilitate an authentic lunch. It was an amazing experience.

We spent the day with Antonio and had a wonderful day. He customized the day for us based on our interests and we had a lovely lunch on the side of a mountain at a very small local restaurant. We were three women traveling together and felt very safe with Antonio.

Antonio was a great guide & gave us options of what we wanted to see - eg, shopping, exploring the old town & another village as well as views

We loved our day trip to Andorra with Antonio. He tailored the day to our specific interests and was very informative…

Wonderful drive, showing us nature highlights. Lunch at a local restaurant was fantastic. Antonio went out of his way to get our son”s passport stamped. Antonio’s knowledge of the region helped make the whole experience much more than just a regular tour.

Very relaxing day visiting Andorra and an excellent lunch at a family owned restaurant. We had ample time to visit several of the cities and the Capitol. Our guide was prompt, informative and friendly. We had a Ver enjoyable day.

Outstanding customer service from our guide. Fantastic food at Borda Raubert. Great spa visit at Caldea. Stunning visuals of green pastures with snowcapped mountains in the background.

Visiting Andorra with Antonio was a perfect experience from start to finish. We were looking for a way to experience the beauty of the Pyrenees, the culture and history of the country, with some hiking along the way, and this trip delivered on all accounts. Antonio is extremely knowledgeable and interested in making the day exactly what we wanted. He is high energy and we had great conversations in the car while going to and from Andorra. We visited Andorra la Vella as well as some other small towns and took the audioguide tour of the old Parliament building. We were quite surprised with how well organized and interesting our visit was to a very old church with accompanying museum. We made it high up into the mountains to an incredible lookout, and we hiked a short/medium trail with beautiful views of the mountains and lakes. The trails are easily modifiable based on how much hiking you want to do. Would recommend doing the restaurant option for lunch to try some authentic food at a quaint restaurant up in the mountains. Couldn't believe how much we fit into one day! Thank you, Antonio! Will definitely take more tours with you during future trips to Spain! Jeff, Sara, Jennifer, and Matt

We thoroughly enjoyed this private day trip to the tiny principality Andorra. Our guide Antonio was knowledgeable thoughtful personable and with his guidance we felt that we really covered many of the top things to see and do in this country. Don’t miss the beautiful tiny church where, through the use of technology, Frescoes come to life in video mapping. Antonio also took us to enjoy typical Andorran food, to see the various miradors and sweeping mountain sites and hike some lakes. He was generous with his time and knowledge. I’m all we spent more than 12 hours on this tour because we wanted to and Antonio was willing to share as much with us as we could. The down side of this your is the time spent getting to an from Andorra but for us it was the only way we were likely to see it and it was well worth it.

We had a fantastic time. The tour guide was amazingly knowledgeable on the history and sites of the area. I felt like he went above and beyond to make our dadi exceptional

Great trip and I had a fantastic time visiting Andorra with Antonio. The tour was both insightful and exciting. Keep up the good work

DO NOT GO ON THIS TOUR! First of all no one contacted us to confirm the trip the day before like most companies do. So we were panicking and trying to find contact info. Antonio was our guide. He unfortunately forgot his wallet, which caused and panic about crossing the border and awkwardness regarding money. Antonio was completely flustered the entire day which made the trip unbearable. He would mumble things and point things out that had zero relevance. For a example, “look a cow”. Also, the two museum admissions and lunch weren’t included in the tour. He didn’t really have a plan for us. At the end of the day, after driving 6 hours total we had to go to his house so he could pay us back which added an additional 30 minutes to this LONG car ride. This is a completed OVER PRICED experience. LITERALLY all you’re paying for is a ride and some weird facts. I wish we would have just rented a car and gone ourselves.

While we didn't get to go on our trip to Andorra with Antonio I definitely feel he derserves a great review. We were scheduled to fly into Barcelona the day the riots started and thankfully Antonio reached out to us because there was very little news coverage here in the States. I am so glad he informed us of what was really going on because if he hadn't we may have ended in stuck in the airport, on lock down in our hotel or even worse. Thank you so much again Antonio for putting our safety first! We hope to rebook our trip with you soon.

We did a day trip to Andorra with Antonio on 4/16/2019 and have to say it was outstanding! From the start of the trip where Antonio was prompt in picking the four of us up and ensured the vehicle was large enough to hold us, to the 2 1/2 hr. drive to Andorra and the scenic route we took and small stop in country side to visit a quaint town and taste some local coffee and morning sweets and visit a church and the city all the way into Andorra. One can tell that Antonio knows his area and his history of what he is showing. He speaks Spanish and English fluently so there is no issue there. He has a very detailed knowledge of the history of Spain and current scene going on as well. He pointed out many areas along the drive to Andorra as well as when we arrived and visit several areas of interest there that he suggested. We also had time for a bit to eat an do some shopping there. Again, Antonio has done his homework and he knows how to get around and where to go. On the drive back, we took a different route and stopped for a late-night snack of sandwiches and such which were very tasty and hit the spot just perfect. As well as his driving is great and he was very safe the entire way there and back, never once did I feel that he was not paying attention to the road or did not have our safety in mind. All in all, I will be in touch with Antonio again when I return and hope to see him again! A+ Service!

Antonio went above and beyond to accommodate our schedule with a last minute day trip. He's very knowledgeable, professional and easy going - and crafted a perfectly relaxed day in Andorra.

Antonio, the happiness designer, is amazing! We saw about as much of the country of Andorra as we possibly could in a day trip, thanks to him. The little shop where we tasted sausage, cheese, liqueurs, and beer was a great start; seeing the capital plus many of the smaller towns, all while learning the history and culture of Andorra was exactly what we were looking for. And the 3-hour trip each way went quickly, as we engaged in lively conversation about a wide range of topics. Strongly recommend, if you can book him!

Arriving in Andorra, despite having informed me of what it was, was a shocking surprise. See the Pyrenees in all its glory and, together with that snowy, since the day before my arrival had fallen the first snow, created some postcard landscapes. And with our guide we enjoy it to the fullest by touring many surrounding places. As my grandmother would say, “I was invited back”

It was an excellent choice. Antonio made us a tour where We got to know Andorra, its parishes, its architecture and its tourist attractions, especially the Miniature, unique in the world for its characteristics and beauty of its Collector's, the chapel of meritzell,bellisima and the tracks of skiing,formidable with spectacular views. Antonio, with his simple and friendly language made this experience unforgettable. It was in our stay in Barcelona, the best tour. Super recommended. Thank you Antonio for giving us this unforgettable experience