Things to do in Olot, Catalonia: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Discover a magical slice of Catalonia on this private full-day La Garrotxa and Besalú tour, from Barcelona. Stroll through historic Santa Pau, wander the beech forests of Fageda d'en Jorda, and visit a volcanic park to hike the Santa Margarita crater. Delve into ancient history by touring the walled town of Besalú. Customize your private tour, and enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Light refreshments, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

A round trip to spectacular villages and cities where time stopped ! Barcelona is wonderful, but there is so much more to discover in Catalonia. Catalonia has a rich history, beautiful and varied landscapes and amazing local food and wine. Getting out of its capital to explore the area is an absolute must ! There are a number of gorgeous, medieval villages that are worth the drive out of the city, like Castellfollit de la Roca, Banyoles , Besalu . . . Most of these can be only reached by car, as they are planted in the middle of the beautiful volcanic Catalan countryside. Journey back in time as you discover these charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona on this 8 hours tour so don't doubt taking a day out to visit these beautiful medieval villages in Catalonia! I can create a customized tour for you if you have any special requests or if you are more than 6 people and need a larger vehicle !

Inclusions: Guiding throughout the tour, The transportation with my private 6 seat Van, Complimentary water and cava {champagne}

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Souvenir shopping

Tour visiting Besalu, its Old Bridge, the center of the city and the Churches and we will end up touring the Forests of the Natural Park of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone,

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide

Exclusions:

Girona is a destination that is full of history, nature, adventure, gastronomy, find out in one day. We will also meet the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol where Dali, materialized a great creative effort in this enclosure, whose ultimate function was to serve as his wife's mausoleum. The building was completely renovated by Dalí, who opened new spaces and defined a romantic air decoration. a mysterious place, sober, full of charm and with corners of great beauty, such as the Piano Hall or the old kitchen converted into a bathroom. We will also visit Figueres, which is the capital of the Alt Empordá region, rich for its wine cellars and its coast, with an oenological tradition that dates back to Roman times. We will have experience a wine tasting offers an unparalleled experience. And on the last day we will dedicate it to Costa Brava with a promenade and with the possibility of taking a cruise

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, guide, Entrance to Museums and Historic Sites, Wine tasting at Alt Emporda winery

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals and drinks not mentioned

Girona is a destination that is full of history, nature, adventure, gastronomy, find out in one day. We will also meet the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol where Dali, materialized a great creative effort in this enclosure, whose ultimate function was to serve as his wife's mausoleum. The building was completely renovated by Dalí, who opened new spaces and defined a romantic air decoration. a mysterious place, sober, full of charm and with corners of great beauty, such as the Piano Hall or the old kitchen converted into a bathroom. We will also visit Figueres, which is the capital of the Alt Empordá region, rich for its wine cellars and its coast, with an oenological tradition that dates back to Roman times. We will have experience a wine tasting offers an unparalleled experience. And on the last day we will dedicate it to Costa Brava with a promenade and with the possibility of taking a cruise

Inclusions: guide, Entrance to Museums and Historic Sites, Wine tasting at Alt Emporda winery, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not mentioned, Gratuities

Do you want to walk in the crater of a volcano? Do you want to touch volcanic rocks? You can if you join me on this self guided audio tour through La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone National Park, in the centre of the Catalan city of Olot. I’ll let you in on Volcà del Montsacopa’s secrets along the way. Did you know that the wider region has 40 volcanoes and more than 20 lava flows? We’ll follow a historical trail around the cater to the two watchtowers at the top and the church inside the crater itself. You’ll be rewarded with amazing 360º views of the area as you wind your way around the crater. I’ll point out the Pyrenees mountain range and the great green valleys of Olot as you go, and tell you: • Why there are so many volcanoes at La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone National Park • What happened during the last eruption here about 100 000 years ago • Why there are so many vegetable gardens around the volcano • Why there is a church in the volcano crater

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink