Besalu and Medieval Towns Day Tour from Barcelona
- Explore Vic's gems, including its old town, cathedral, and bustling markets
- Stroll through the beautiful medieval village of Santa Pau, with its charming streets and historic buildings
- Marvel at the stunning view of Castellfollit de la Roca and capture a breathtaking photo
- Enjoy La Garrotxa's wild natural landscape and its unique light
- Visit Besalú, the most spectacular medieval town in Catalonia
What to expect
Start your medieval tour with a pickup from your Barcelona accommodation. Relax in a private vehicle as your guide shares fascinating stories about your destinations.
First, stop in Vic, a key medieval city in Catalonia, ravaged during the IX-century Saracen invasion. Explore the medieval ambiance on a walking tour, visiting Plaça Major, the old town hall Casa Comella, and the Cathedral, showcasing Romanesque to Neoclassical architecture. Enjoy free time to taste Catalan cuisine.
Next, visit the picturesque villages of Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca, perched on a basalt cliff. Capture stunning photos and immerse yourself in their medieval charm.
End in Besal, a well-preserved medieval town, recognized as a historical and artistic national monument. Wander its narrow streets, learn about its Jewish heritage, and marvel at the iconic medieval bridge, known for its captivating views and historic charm.
Reviews
Our tour guides Dulce and Rodrigo picked us and the other respective tour participants up from our hotels, so no work on our part to locate a common gathering location. Guides were most warm and welcome, humoristic and knowledgeable, providing a great tour with flexibility for personal needs upon request. The drive between locations was smooth and offered time for questiones and discussion, or ample time to catch up on sleep for those weary night owls. Overall the tour took about 10 hours, but with pickup, drop-off and scenic drives it both feels shorter and completely worth it. The tour took us to several locations ranging from medieval towns and cities, to breathtaking architecture and natural environments and to old castles and villages with fascinating landscapes and histories to boot. I heartily recommend this tour as it offers a lot for a varied range or combinations of interests from history, religion, philosophy, architecture, nature, cuisine, and photography.
Direct hotel pick-up saved a lot of commuting time. Our guide, Ramon, was also the driver and explained the history and geographical environment of each attraction in great detail. He was also very humorous and had excellent driving skills (easy to fall asleep). If it weren't for this tour, I probably would never have had the chance to come here. Highly recommend this tour!
Xabi is really kind and the best guide! He shows you amazing places and it is a trip you will not regret! It is a great opportunity to experience the Middle Ages. I highly recommend it🤍
the guid was very thorough and the trip matches the description
Great tour guide, knowledgeable and responsible! The small town of Besalu is very beautiful, and the whole day trip was very rewarding.
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