Besalú and 3 Medieval Towns Small-Group Day Tour with Hotel Pickup from Barcelona
by In Out Barcelona Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€198.94Overview
This full-day small-group tour starts with hotel pickup in Barcelona between 8 and 8:30 AM. Travelers board a minivan with air conditioning and begin with a city drive-by passing Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia, and Gaudí's Batlló and Pedrera houses. The first main stop is Vic, where a walking tour covers the medieval Plaça Major, the Casa Comella building, and the Cathedral of Sant Pere, showcasing architectural styles from Romanesque to Neoclassical. Guests also visit the 2nd-century Roman Temple featuring a chamber and an atrium with eight columns. After Vic, the tour continues by vehicle past Castellfollit de la Roca, a medieval village perched on a 40-meter-high basalt cliff, where travelers can pause for photos. Next is Santa Pau in the volcanic zone of La Garrotxa. Guests walk its medieval streets with Gothic and Renaissance structures and have time to explore the barony’s historical area. The last destination is Besalú, a well-preserved medieval town declared a National Monument in 1996. Visitors walk its narrow streets, learn about its medieval Jewish community, and explore the original 12th-century walls and gateways. The tour highlights the medieval stone bridge with views of the town and surrounding landscape. Finally, guests visit the hilltop medieval castle ruins and the remains of Santa Maria for scenic views and photos. The tour concludes with transportation back to the original hotel or apartment.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Passeig de Gracia
Pickup occurs directly from the traveler’s hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. During the route, guests see an overview of Barcelona, including Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia, and Gaudí’s Batlló and Pedrera houses.
Placa Major
Guests walk the largest square in Vic, Plaça Major, passing the Casa Comella, a 19th-century modernist palace that served as the old town hall. The area hosts fairs, markets, and concerts. The guide explains the historical context while visiting key heritage sites. Free time is available to explore and try local Catalan dishes, with the guide recommending places for traditional lunch.
180 min
Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic
The walking tour continues to Vic’s Cathedral of Sant Pere, which features architectural styles ranging from Romanesque through Gothic and Baroque to Neoclassical.
Templo Romano de Vic
The Roman Temple in Vic dates back to the 2nd century. It sits on a podium and consists of a small inner chamber and an atrium surrounded by eight columns.
Can Gussinye
While leaving Vic, the minivan passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a medieval village built atop a 40-meter-high basalt cliff. This stop offers an opportunity for a break and photos of the unique cliffside setting.
60 min
Santa Pau
A walking tour takes place in Santa Pau, located in La Garrotxa’s volcanic zone. The small medieval village mixes Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The guide explains the importance of the barony during the Middle Ages while guests explore the streets surrounded by greenery.
120 min
Puente de Besalua
The final stop is Besalú, a medieval town designated a National Monument in 1996. Visitors walk narrow streets and learn about the Jewish community from the Middle Ages. The town walls from the 12th century remain intact with old gateways. The medieval stone bridge offers views of the town and surroundings and is a key highlight.
240 min
Puente de Besalua
Besalú’s medieval castle ruins, documented since the 10th century, stand on a hilltop with remains of the canonical Santa Maria church from the High Middle Ages. This location provides scenic views and photo opportunities.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Besalú and 3 Medieval Towns Small-Group Day Tour with Hotel Pickup from Barcelona
by In Out Barcelona Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€198.94Overview
This full-day small-group tour starts with hotel pickup in Barcelona between 8 and 8:30 AM. Travelers board a minivan with air conditioning and begin with a city drive-by passing Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia, and Gaudí's Batlló and Pedrera houses. The first main stop is Vic, where a walking tour covers the medieval Plaça Major, the Casa Comella building, and the Cathedral of Sant Pere, showcasing architectural styles from Romanesque to Neoclassical. Guests also visit the 2nd-century Roman Temple featuring a chamber and an atrium with eight columns. After Vic, the tour continues by vehicle past Castellfollit de la Roca, a medieval village perched on a 40-meter-high basalt cliff, where travelers can pause for photos. Next is Santa Pau in the volcanic zone of La Garrotxa. Guests walk its medieval streets with Gothic and Renaissance structures and have time to explore the barony’s historical area. The last destination is Besalú, a well-preserved medieval town declared a National Monument in 1996. Visitors walk its narrow streets, learn about its medieval Jewish community, and explore the original 12th-century walls and gateways. The tour highlights the medieval stone bridge with views of the town and surrounding landscape. Finally, guests visit the hilltop medieval castle ruins and the remains of Santa Maria for scenic views and photos. The tour concludes with transportation back to the original hotel or apartment.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Passeig de Gracia
Pickup occurs directly from the traveler’s hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. During the route, guests see an overview of Barcelona, including Catalunya Square, Passeig de Gracia, and Gaudí’s Batlló and Pedrera houses.
Placa Major
Guests walk the largest square in Vic, Plaça Major, passing the Casa Comella, a 19th-century modernist palace that served as the old town hall. The area hosts fairs, markets, and concerts. The guide explains the historical context while visiting key heritage sites. Free time is available to explore and try local Catalan dishes, with the guide recommending places for traditional lunch.
180 min
Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic
The walking tour continues to Vic’s Cathedral of Sant Pere, which features architectural styles ranging from Romanesque through Gothic and Baroque to Neoclassical.
Templo Romano de Vic
The Roman Temple in Vic dates back to the 2nd century. It sits on a podium and consists of a small inner chamber and an atrium surrounded by eight columns.
Can Gussinye
While leaving Vic, the minivan passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a medieval village built atop a 40-meter-high basalt cliff. This stop offers an opportunity for a break and photos of the unique cliffside setting.
60 min
Santa Pau
A walking tour takes place in Santa Pau, located in La Garrotxa’s volcanic zone. The small medieval village mixes Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The guide explains the importance of the barony during the Middle Ages while guests explore the streets surrounded by greenery.
120 min
Puente de Besalua
The final stop is Besalú, a medieval town designated a National Monument in 1996. Visitors walk narrow streets and learn about the Jewish community from the Middle Ages. The town walls from the 12th century remain intact with old gateways. The medieval stone bridge offers views of the town and surroundings and is a key highlight.
240 min
Puente de Besalua
Besalú’s medieval castle ruins, documented since the 10th century, stand on a hilltop with remains of the canonical Santa Maria church from the High Middle Ages. This location provides scenic views and photo opportunities.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.