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From Barcelona: Medieval Villages Day Tour

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239 reviews
Activity provider:Explore Catalunya
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Day trip

From Barcelona: Medieval Villages Day Tour

Activity provider:Explore Catalunya
4.8  / 5
239 reviews
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Discover three of Catalonia´s best medieval villages on a guided tour. Travel back in time as you visit Besalú, the hidden jewel of Rupit and, finally, the clifftop village of Tavertet.

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Duration 10 hours
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Highlights
  • Tour the charming medieval villages of Besalú, Rupit and Tavertet
  • Enjoy free time to explore Rupit and visit medieval sites
  • Take in stunning views of the countryside from the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs
  • See the beautiful Castellfollit de la Roca village located at the edge of a basalt cliff
  • Go off the beaten track and discover lesser-known destinations
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Discover the medieval villages of Catalonia on a guided small group tour around the area. Visit Besalú, Rupit, and Travertet, with a mix of free time to explore and storytelling from your guide. Meet your guide in central Barcelona in the morning before setting off for a drive through the heart of the Catalan countryside to the ancient town of Besalú. When you arrive, take a guided walk through this beautifully preserved village from the Middle Ages. Admire the town's arcaded streets, visit a restored mikveh (an old Jewish bath from the 12th century), and see the remains of a medieval synagogue. Continue by minivan to the village of Rupit. En route, you’ll pass Castellfollit de la Roca, one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 inhabitants living in just 3,280 square feet of space, located on the edge of a basalt precipice. When you arrive in Rupit, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore this beautiful village at your leisure. Wander along the cobblestone streets lined with 16th-century country houses, stop by the hanging wooden bridge, and visit the Baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel. Purchase lunch at a local restaurant and see the remains of the Castle of Rupit perched on a rocky peak. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to the top of the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. Pass a megalithic tomb (a field of funerary urns) and then the Iberian Wall before reaching the village of Tavertet. With your guide, tour this charming village, which has been declared a National Property of Cultural Interest due to its 48 preserved houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn about the village as you admire the houses and the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol. Enjoy a short break for coffee at a local café at your own expense or walk to the viewpoint to admire stunning views over the Panta de Sau Lake. Then, relax on the drive back to Barcelona and take in views of El Magatalls, a beautiful lush forest, and El Montseny, a UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed natural park.
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  • Local guide
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks (unless specified)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

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The Explore Catalunya office, directly across from the Palau de la Musica, off Via Laietena

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4.8 /5

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  • Guide
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  • Transportation
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  • Service
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Bärbel – GermanyAugust 11, 2023 – Verified booking
The selected towns were very well chosen. The guide talked about the trip in advance in the van and gave us the most important information about the history and special features. Always a short tour and details about the places on site. Afterwards everyone had time to explore on Faust. Without time stress. There was usually still time for a café. Unfortunately, one lady's booking went wrong. Spoken exclusively Italian! The guide in Spanish and English. We had booked in English and were therefore alone with him. He tried to explain something with a lot of patience, but mostly unsuccessfully. All in all, a nice trip with enough program, but not too crowded! Thank you David for the lovely day and we'll see you again!
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Erzsébet – HungaryJune 9, 2023 – Verified booking
Sergio was an excellent, informative, friendly and funny guide. He was also considerate and showed me good photo spots. I highly recommend visiting the Catalan countryside with him! No trip to Catalunya is complete without getting a bit outside of the city and seeing these villages!
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Andrea – United StatesMay 28, 2023 – Verified booking
David was our guide. It was a terrific experience. He was very knowledgeable and we saw three beautiful, ancient villages. His English was very solid. Small group (5 of us plus the guide) made the tour even better. Would highly recommend this tour which is a combination of structured tour with guide and time on your own to explore.
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