Besalu & 3 Medieval Towns Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up





Description
Travel back in time to discover Besalú and with several other medieval towns, discover Catalonia's medieval past and explore the rich heritage of the region, all with a knowledgeable local guide by your side. Your adventure begins with a visit to Besalú, a stunning town known for its Romanesque architecture and iconic medieval bridge. Next, discover the historic town of Vic, famous for its beautiful cathedrals and cobblestone streets. Continue to Santa Pau, a picturesque village nestled in La Garrotxa, before finishing at Castellfollit de la Roca, a breathtaking town perched on a cliffside. -Guided tour of Catalonia’s medieval towns: Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau, Castellfollit de la Roca -Discover Romanesque architecture, ancient cathedrals, and cobbled streets -Small-group experience with an expert local guide for a more personalized journey - Comfortable transport in a minivan with hotel pick-up and drop-off from Barcelona
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Itinerary
Start this tour directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. We come to pick you up, so please be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.
Enjoy a walking tour and get immersed in the Medieval atmosphere of the city, passing by the plaça Major, the biggest square of Vic. Admire the old town hall, known as the Casa Comella, a 19th century modernist palace. Cherish the beautiful open space where fairs, markets and concerts are held. Get to know about Vic’s rich history in the company of your professional tour guide and visit the most interesting heritage of the city. Enjoy some free time in Vic and take the chance to taste the typical Catalan gastronomy. Your guide will show you the best places to eat a traditional lunch.
Continue the walking tour in Vic to have a look to the Cathedral, a Spanish Catholic temple which crosses in its styles much of European architectural history, from Romanesque to Neoclassical, going through the full Gothic and the Baroque.
The Roman Temple of Vic is a temple that has roots from the 2nd century and still amazes the visitors to this day. The temple is built on a podium and consists of a small chamber and an atrium with 8 columns.
When leaving Vic, pass by Castellfollit de la Roca. Get surprised by this little medieval village, built on top of a 40 meters high cliff of a very mysterious basaltic wall. This place is a perfect location for a break and to take wonderful pictures.
Along the way, enjoy a walking tour in Santa Pau, located in the south-east of the plain of Olot, in the heart of the volcanic zone. Santa Pau is one of those places that you fall in love with at first sight and you never tire of returning. Located in the heart of the Garrotxa, it is tiny, medieval and surrounded by greenery. Getting lost in its streets, breathing the fresh air ... the medieval ensemble, which mixes Gothic and Renaissance, allows you to get an idea of how important the barony of Santa Pau should have been during the Middle Ages.
Finish your tour in beauty in Besalú, one of the best conserved medieval old towns of Catalonia, which was named Historical and Artistic National Monument in 1996. Discover its cultural and natural heritage, by walking through its narrow streets that will lead you to the center of the town. Your guide will explain you the importance of the jewish community who lived in Besalú during the Middle Ages. A large section of the original town walls which date back to the 12th century still remain intact and contain a number of old gateways into the town. Inside the walls, the old town of Besalú is a charming maze of stone walls and cobbled streets which have largely gone unmoved since the Middle Ages. Get surprised by the medieval bridge of Besalú. This bridge is very famous in the Catalan territory because of its views from this medieval architecture bridge with an antique and charming essence. This Medieval masterpiece is unmissable when travelling through the Catalonian old towns.
Besalú will continue to amaze you with its medieval castle, already documented in the tenth century, built on top of a hill where the remains of the canonical Santa Maria, in the High Middle Ages. As it was built on top of a hill, you will enjoy beautiful views and have the chance to make amazing pictures.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Small group tour of 8 people or fewer
Reviews(679)
The trip with Albert was amazing. 100% recommended.
A fantastic day with David ,our tour guide Very informative and showed us some amazing sights Kept is in the shade at all times with a great stop at the Mirador de Silencia Would not hesitate to use a tour with David again
Without a doubt, it was a great experience to be accompanied by Javi's guidance; his good attitude and knowledge were not only the perfect pairing for the trip, but the icing on the cake.
Our trip was pleasant, instructive, and full of great lessons with the help of Xavi. The medieval villages are exceptionally beautiful, but Xavi made sure to make our trip interesting and enriching.
We enjoyed the trip , our guide , Mr. Xavi , is very knowledgeable and helpful to us about the history of the medieval towns and places for the Game of Thrones series. 🥰❤️
It was such a wonderful experience. Xavi our guide found out that we love game of thrones so he took us to Girona where they shot some scenes for the series. Spain is truly so wonderful and we got to see a side of Catalan’s old medieval towns. On one of our stops, we ate at a very nice Spanish restaurant and got to try tapas and salads. There was also a very beautiful view of the old bridge where we had lunch. I recommend going to this tour for lovers for culture, art and architecture 😊!
Alberto was very sociable, polite, and explained everything excellently, allowing time for shopping and eating.
Albert was very kind, very patient, and explained everything very well; we had very good conversations. He recommended a delicious local restaurant.
Interesting places to visit. Xavier seemed to really be passionate about providing us a quality tour. He went over and above to see we had an enjoyable time.
An excellent way to get to know places like Vic or Besalú, masterfully led by Xavier. Highly recommended.



