What to do and see in Besalu, Catalonia: The Best Tours

Travel back in time to discover Besalú and several other medieval towns during this exciting private tour! Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Barcelona and take you through Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca, where you will get to know the rich medieval heritage of Catalunya.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Walking Tour by Vic, Santa Pau, and Besal, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park on this private tour. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter, then we’ll savor the regional products with a complimentary lunch in a local restaurant. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century.  Then we’ll take you back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.

Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for the group that reserves it., Private walking tour - Besalu, Girona, Pals., Complimentary coffee and croissant before our walking tour of Besalu., Delicious three course lunch in Girona with regional products in a renowned local restaurant- our treat!, Have a glass of Cava (Catalan Champagne), Comfortable transport FROM/TO your hotel or apartment., Skip-the-line tickets to the Miqvé of Besalú, Skip-the-line tickets to the Cathedral of Girona

Exclusions: Gratuities

Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter, then we’ll savor the regional products with a complimentary lunch in a local restaurant. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century.  Then we’ll take you back to central Barcelona.

Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for a group up to 15 people., Complimentary coffee before our walking tour of Besalu., Delicious three course lunch in Girona with regional products in a renowned local restaurant- our treat!, Small group to ensure a personalized experience., Friendly, professional and native licensed guide., Comfortable transport FROM/TO the meeting point (Central Barcelona), Skip-the-line tickets to the Miqvé of Besalú, Skip-the-line tickets to The Cathedral of Girona

Exclusions: Gratuities

Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour (small group tour up to 7 people) of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Feel like travelling back in time in this incredible Private Tour, through the Medieval Villages. Visit with your private guide three of the most beautiful and best preserved towns of Middle Age. Stroll through the village of Rupit, the narrow alleys with 14th century houses. Cross through the hanging bridge. Have an easy hike to the hermitage of the 11th Century. Visit the charming Besalu, another medieval jewel. Enter the city through its Romanesque Bridge of the 12th Century. Lunch in an old 15th century farmhouse. Taste an exquisite Catalan menu. Take a walk through the Old Town of Girona, one of the most important cities of the medieval era.   • Private Day Trip by car to the Medieval Villages from Barcelona. • Pick up and Drop off by your hotel by car. • Three of most incredible and well-preserved villages of the Medieval Catalonia: Rupit, Besalú & Girona.  • Cross the river through an incredible hanging bridge • Feel like in the 12th century entering the Besalú through its Romanesque Bridge • Have a typical Catalan lunch enjoying the views of the valley around Girona in an incredible farmhouse of the 14th Century • Visit the incredible Old Walled City of Girona. 

Inclusions: 1 hour in the Medieval Town of Besalú, 1 hour in the Medieval Village of Rupit, 1 hour in the Old Town of Girona , Catalan Cuisine Lunch at a Farmhouse, Pick up & Drop Off at your hotel in Barcelona, Private Car & Private guide

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This tour begins in Besalu and its old bridge, continue to visit its churches, we will then explore the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, followed by Rupit and the village of Cingles del Tavertet with great scenic interest and we finish in Vic and its monumental history .

Inclusions: Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Garrotxa Natural Park, Visit to Palau dels Montcada

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Snacks

It is located in Sant Privat d’en Bas (La Garrotxa) and under the Salt de Sallent (a waterfall of 140m). The Gurn is a beautiful canyon suitable for initiation and/or families with emerald green water colour. We will get familiar with the abseiling technique and we will be able to do jumps, slides and a siphon. It is suitable to get a first contact with the canyoning world.

Inclusions: VAT, Qualified Guide, Technical material (2 pieces wetsuit of 5mm, socks, harness, helmet, carabiner, safety group material), Civil liability and accident insurance, photographic report and small picking (energy bars).

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We will start the day with a soft hike and a visit at Castellfollit de la Roca, one of the most scenic medieval villages in Catalonia dramatically perched atop a cliffside at the meeting point of two rivers. We will continue to Sant Joan les Fonts where we will see the romanesque church and medieval bridge from XII century before , we start hiking across one of my favourite paths following 3 lava flows that have shaped the lanscapes of this region. Here we'll learn about the rural way of life of La Garrotxa. The area is simply beautiful and will put you in a zen-like mood. After the hike we will head to Besalú, the best preserved medieval village in Catalonia, where first we will have some free time to have lunch (we can book a local restaurant for you). Before comming back to Barcelona, we'll have a guided visit to Besalú where I'll show you the most unique spots of this beautiful medieval town; an authentic trip back in time!

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional English/Spanish-speaking local guide, Bottle of water, Small-group tour maximum capacity 8 people per tour, Hiking poles, personal insurance, Hike & visit to Castellfollit de la Roca, Visit to Sant Joan les Fonts & hike at La Garrotxa Volcanic Area, Besalú guided visit

Exclusions: Tips (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Travel back in time to discover Besalú and several other medieval towns during this exciting guided tour! Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Barcelona and take you, in a small group, through Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca, where you will get to know the rich medieval heritage of Catalunya.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Walking Tour by Vic, Santa Pau, and Besalu, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am), Air-conditioned vehicle, Small-group (maximum 8 people)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 7-hour private tour of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ one of the most well preserved of Europe and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed, you will have a guided visit there. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Have an exclusive guided visit a 13th-century Micveh a jewel of the Jewish Comunity of this area before being returned back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free Pick up at Girona train station and Hotels in Girona city

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees to the Museum of Jewish History of Girona (2€ per person) and the Micve of Besalú (3€)