8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.
8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu.
10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day. You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by.Some of the highlights to visit are the 12th Century Romanesque Medieval bridge, the 11th Century Monastery of St. Pere, and the Jewish Baths, otherwise known as the Mikveh, dating back to the 12 Century.
12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters)
1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure. You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel. This is also where you will have lunch. There are a number of traditional restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to help you, or even make a reservation for you. After lunch, you can visit the ruins of the Castle of Rupit set on a picturesque rocky peak, or you could even take a picnic and eat outside there.From Rupit, we take a scenic drive towards the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet.
4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol.
5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park.
6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner.
Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip From Barcelona
Tour Information
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- Duration: 10 Hrs 30 Mins
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
08:30 AM
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Return Details :
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Overview
Leave the chaos of Barcelona and travel back to ancient times on this small-group tour of Catalonia's medieval villages. Visit the beautifully preserved villages of Besal and Tavertet and learn interesting facts about these historical locations from your guide. Have free time in Rupit village to see the Baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel and have a traditional Catalan lunch (your own expense) at a local restaurant. Take in views of the remains of the Castle of Rupit, Castellfollit de la Roca, and the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. This small-group tour ensures you will receive personalized attention from your guide.
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Itinerary:
8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.
8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu.
10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day. You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by. Some of the highlights to visit are the 12th Century Romanesque Medieval bridge, the 11th Century Monastery of St. Pere, and the Jewish Baths, otherwise known as the Mikveh, dating back to the 12 Century.
12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters)
1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure. You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel. This is also where you will have lunch. There are a number of traditional restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to help you, or even make a reservation for you. After lunch, you can visit the ruins of the Castle of Rupit set on a picturesque rocky peak, or you could even take a picnic and eat outside there. From Rupit, we take a scenic drive towards the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet.
4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol.
5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park.
6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour operates only in English
Traveler Reviews
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Great tour of some amazing places. The tour guide was well informed and the cities were something you won’t see on a regular tour
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It was a wonderful day out in the countryside. The three towns we visited were interesting and beautiful in their own distinct way. The town of Rupit, built on rock, is gorgeous and fascinating. The views from the third town are spectacular. There’s a great little place for lunch right by the parking lot in Rupit. Delicious flatbreads and outdoor seating.
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Camelo was a great driver and an even better guide. We were in the road for just a few minutes and he was sharing history about Barcelona and Catalonya. In each village we visited he walked us around sharing information and then provided just the right amount of free time. He even shared some places to visit in Andorra, which we were traveling to on our own. Can’t recommend this tour enough, especially if Camelo is your guide!
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We had a very nice tour. The bus was very comfortable. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Enjoyed the history and seeing the differences in the 3 towns. I also enjoyed viewing the churches. Time at each town was very limited, but I appreciated that our guide made an effort to get the most out of it.
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This tour was incredible. The villages were all different and unique. The guide (Jordi) was very knowledgeable, helpful, and delivered the right amount of information. Additionally, we had a good amount of free time to explore at each village. The transportation was great. It was a modern and clean 19-person bus (with seats in a 2x1 configuration), and great driver (Pedro). There were a total of 17 people on our tour.
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If you dream of being taken back to medieval time with breathtaking scenery this is the tour for you . Only walled town we saw the the bridge over the river with the gate at the end like bridge like in the movies. Who doesn’t like a suspension bridge to enter the town of Rupit again like in the movies
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Enchanting tour to Besalu, Rupit and Tavertet. Rodrigo, our guide was fantastic. His talent for presenting the history of each destination really made things come to life. Especially funny was his explanation of the Catalonian tradition of Tio the Christmas log - he even sang the song that the kids would sing to Tio. Our lunch stop was in Rupit and I had a delicious quick bite and glass of wine at a Michelin Star restaurant. The Christmas decorations in the villages was magical. Gorgeous roadside mountainous views from Rupit to Tavertet with leaves still in full color was a bonus. This tour is very organized and covers a lot of ground. This tour is a must!
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Very well organised trip and our tour guide (14 Dec 22, Wed) is super nice, kind, and knowledgeable! Had an amazing experience.
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Wow, this was a great day! A perfect way to see parts of Spain that are away from the main tourist areas. It was amazing seeing and learning about the history of this part of the world, while also experiencing some of the most incredible scenery I've ever seen. Sergi was a great guide; friendly, knowledgeable, outgoing and personable. He even made us reservations for our group at a restaurant in one of the villages. Definitely recommend this trip!