What to do and see in Olot, Catalonia: The Best Historical & Heritage 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

If you are nature lovers and you like to discover new areas, this is the best option for you!! On this full day tour you will explore different areas, the first area with a lot of history where our guide will explain the medieval and Jewish heritage of Besalú and a second part of the day to enjoy the nature of the Natural Park of La Garrotxa, in the pre-Pyrenees area with more than 40 volcanoes none of them active for thousands of years. You will prove it with your own eyes visiting a Medieval hermitage located in the middle of the crater of one of them. Also you will visit Castellfollit de la Roca to take some photos of the Basaltic cliff and Santa Pau an small village sorrounded by volcanoes. To finish this amazing day, you will have the opportunity to have a walk or to sail at the Banyoles lake , the largest lake in Catalonia. We will come back to Girona city about 5/5.30pm depending on the traffic.

Inclusions: Local guide expert in history , Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

We will discover the gastronomy of the town of Vic in: Casa Riera, where we can taste Vic Salchichón: smell, sight, touch, hearing and taste are necessary for this sensory experience. We will visit the dryers and they will explain the elaboration process. Quesería Betara, authentic artisans of goat cheese, where they will teach us the elaboration process and we can do a tasting. After this breakfast we will go to the Garrotxa volcanic area, there we will see shades of its grove. After a short walk, we will approach the town of Besalú, medieval town of the 10th century, where we will find the typical layout of a medieval town in which, in addition, there was a Jewish neighborhood. We will have lunch and after lunch, we propose a unique and cultural visit such as the Visit of the Dali Museum in Figueres. Then we will visit the winery in Alt Emporda.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide throughout the tour, Visit Garrotxa National Park, Visit to the Cheese factory and Casa Riera in Vic

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Lunch

We will arrive in the city of Figueras to contemplate a unique museum in the world, to contemplate the art and painting of Salvador Dalí, with more than 1 M of visitors a year. Then we take the road to Besalú, a monumental example of the medieval Catalan world. There is a step away from the spectacular landscape of the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa. We walk along the Old Bridge of Besalú. It is believed that it was built in the eleventh century on a Roman bridge, but it was rebuilt in the fourteenth century. Then we will visit the Natural Park of the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone, a place of exceptional landscape value thanks to the thick beech, oak and holm oak forests. Time to eat. In the afternoon, around 4 in the afternoon we will leave for the city of Girona, with its own history, and a charming historical center. We will finish touring the corners of the city. After hiking through the area enjoying the majestic forests, we return to Santa Susanna.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Visit to Besalú, Visit to the Garrotxa National Park, Tour of Girona, Guide throughout the tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Lunch

Girona is a destination that is full of history, nature, adventure, gastronomy, discover it in one day. We will also get to know the Gala Dalí Castle in Púbol where Dali materialized a great creative effort in this area, whose last function was to serve as his wife's mausoleum. The building was completely renovated by Dalí, who opened new spaces and defined a decoration with romantic airs. a mysterious, sober place, full of charm and with corners of great beauty, such as the Piano Room or the old kitchen converted into a bathroom. We will also visit Figueres, which is the capital of the Alt Empordá region, rich in wine cellars and its coast, with an oenological tradition that dates back to Roman times. We will have experience a wine tasting offers an unmatched experience. We will finish the tour with a visit to Cardona, and the Montblanc.

Inclusions: Private transportation, all the places mentioned in the itinerary, Guide throughout the tour

Exclusions: Gratuities, Meals and drinks not mentioned

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