Medieval Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona to Besalú, Rupit, and Tavertet
by Explore Catalunya
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✓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.€198Overview
This small-group day trip from Barcelona takes you to three medieval villages in Catalonia over about 10 and a half hours by bus. You start near the Palace of Catalan Music at 8:15am with a meeting and briefing before leaving the city at 8:30am. On the way to Besalú, your guide will share a brief history of Barcelona during the 90-minute drive. At Besalú, you spend two hours walking through the village’s medieval streets. Highlights include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the 11th-century Monastery of St. Pere, and the 12th-century Jewish Baths (Mikveh). Afterward, the bus passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a small town perched on a basalt cliff with about 1,000 residents. Next is Rupit, where you have around two and a half hours to explore. Walk cobblestone streets lined with 16th-century houses, cross the wooden hanging bridge, and visit the Baroque Church of Sant Miquel. Lunch is on your own at local restaurants, with your guide available to assist or reserve a table. You can also see the ruins of Rupit's castle on a rocky peak or picnic outdoors. Then the tour continues with a scenic drive to Tavertet. In Tavertet, enjoy a short walk to sandstone cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake and visit the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol. After this stop, you return to Barcelona, passing views of forests and the El Montseny natural park, arriving around 6:45pm. The guide helps with directions for taxis, the metro, or restaurant suggestions. Air conditioning is provided on the bus, and a local English-speaking guide leads the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
At 8.15am, the day starts at the main office next to the Palau de la Musica. The guide is met, restrooms can be used, and a quick coffee may be taken before the tour begins. The guide explains the day ahead while waiting to depart.
15 min
Drive from Barcelona
At 8.30am, departure from Barcelona begins through the Example district. The guide provides a brief history of Barcelona during the 90-minute drive to Besalú.
Puente de Besalua
Arrival at 10:00am in Besalú, a medieval village. You walk through streets with medieval architecture, visiting sites like the 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the 11th-century Monastery of St. Pere, and the 12th-century Jewish Baths (Mikveh). There is free time to explore or relax in a café.
120 min
Castellfollit de la Roca
At 12.30pm, the route passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a small town perched on a basalt precipice. It is one of Catalonia’s smallest towns with about 1,000 inhabitants living in 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters).
Rupit
At 1:00pm, you arrive in Rupit with around two and a half hours to explore. Walk cobblestone streets with 16th-century houses, cross the hanging wooden bridge, and visit the Baroque Church of Sant Miquel. Lunch is at your own expense in local restaurants, with guide assistance or reservations available. You can visit the castle ruins on a rocky peak or have a picnic outdoors before a scenic drive to Tavertet.
150 min
Tavertet
At 4:00pm, the tour stops for about 30 minutes in Tavertet. You take a short walk to sandstone cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake and visit the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol, with information provided by your guide.
30 min
Montseny
At 5.30pm, the return journey to Barcelona begins, passing through forests such as Magatalls and the El Montseny natural park, which is listed by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere reserve.
Plaza de Catalunya
At 6.45pm, the tour arrives back in Barcelona. The guide assists with finding taxis, metro directions, or restaurant recommendations for dinner.
Meeting point
Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Medieval Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona to Besalú, Rupit, and Tavertet
by Explore Catalunya
Choose from 1 available option
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.€198Overview
This small-group day trip from Barcelona takes you to three medieval villages in Catalonia over about 10 and a half hours by bus. You start near the Palace of Catalan Music at 8:15am with a meeting and briefing before leaving the city at 8:30am. On the way to Besalú, your guide will share a brief history of Barcelona during the 90-minute drive. At Besalú, you spend two hours walking through the village’s medieval streets. Highlights include the 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the 11th-century Monastery of St. Pere, and the 12th-century Jewish Baths (Mikveh). Afterward, the bus passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a small town perched on a basalt cliff with about 1,000 residents. Next is Rupit, where you have around two and a half hours to explore. Walk cobblestone streets lined with 16th-century houses, cross the wooden hanging bridge, and visit the Baroque Church of Sant Miquel. Lunch is on your own at local restaurants, with your guide available to assist or reserve a table. You can also see the ruins of Rupit's castle on a rocky peak or picnic outdoors. Then the tour continues with a scenic drive to Tavertet. In Tavertet, enjoy a short walk to sandstone cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake and visit the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol. After this stop, you return to Barcelona, passing views of forests and the El Montseny natural park, arriving around 6:45pm. The guide helps with directions for taxis, the metro, or restaurant suggestions. Air conditioning is provided on the bus, and a local English-speaking guide leads the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
At 8.15am, the day starts at the main office next to the Palau de la Musica. The guide is met, restrooms can be used, and a quick coffee may be taken before the tour begins. The guide explains the day ahead while waiting to depart.
15 min
Drive from Barcelona
At 8.30am, departure from Barcelona begins through the Example district. The guide provides a brief history of Barcelona during the 90-minute drive to Besalú.
Puente de Besalua
Arrival at 10:00am in Besalú, a medieval village. You walk through streets with medieval architecture, visiting sites like the 12th-century Romanesque bridge, the 11th-century Monastery of St. Pere, and the 12th-century Jewish Baths (Mikveh). There is free time to explore or relax in a café.
120 min
Castellfollit de la Roca
At 12.30pm, the route passes Castellfollit de la Roca, a small town perched on a basalt precipice. It is one of Catalonia’s smallest towns with about 1,000 inhabitants living in 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters).
Rupit
At 1:00pm, you arrive in Rupit with around two and a half hours to explore. Walk cobblestone streets with 16th-century houses, cross the hanging wooden bridge, and visit the Baroque Church of Sant Miquel. Lunch is at your own expense in local restaurants, with guide assistance or reservations available. You can visit the castle ruins on a rocky peak or have a picnic outdoors before a scenic drive to Tavertet.
150 min
Tavertet
At 4:00pm, the tour stops for about 30 minutes in Tavertet. You take a short walk to sandstone cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake and visit the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol, with information provided by your guide.
30 min
Montseny
At 5.30pm, the return journey to Barcelona begins, passing through forests such as Magatalls and the El Montseny natural park, which is listed by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere reserve.
Plaza de Catalunya
At 6.45pm, the tour arrives back in Barcelona. The guide assists with finding taxis, metro directions, or restaurant recommendations for dinner.
Meeting point
Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.