Besalu, Banyoles Lake & Garrotxa Volcanoes Tour

Embark on a full-day small group tour from Girona to explore the medieval heritage of Besalú, the volcanic landscapes of La Garrotxa Natural Park, and the picturesque Banyoles Lake.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bridge of Besalu - You will have a guided walking tour to the medieval and Jewish quarters of Besalu. Also you will discover one of the nicest Medieval Bridge of Spain.
  • Castellfollit de la Roca - We will stop just a few minutes to take some photos to the houses on the top of this amazing Basaltic cliff.
  • Volcan de Santa Margarida - You…
What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • Guided tour with local history expert
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

If you’re passionate about nature and keen on exploring novel regions, this is your ideal pick!!
During this comprehensive day trip, you’ll traverse various territories. We’ll initially delve into an area teeming with history, where our guide will illuminate the medieval and Jewish inheritance of Besalú. Subsequently, we’ll spend part of the day basking…

Location
Plaça de Sant Feliu
Our meeting point is in Sant Feliu Square, beside The River Caffe, Girona city (Spain)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rwmdvm
Oct 10, 2024
Highly recommend Xavi and the nice variety on offer - Xavi was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a great tour! The day had a nice variety of medieval towns, cathedrals, history and walks up into a volcanic caldera and by the lake. Carmen was a great driver and also very friendly. The countryside was beautiful and I definitely recommend this tour.
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Carrie_b
Sep 17, 2024
Loved this tour - We had a wonderful time. We visited several places, all of which were unique and beautiful. Our guides, Julia and Alex, were fantastic. They were knowledgeable, provided a safe & fun experience, and we never felt rushed to move on to the next thing. The trip included a variety of activities - hiking, walking through the medieval towns, learning a lot about the area's history & culture, eating local food, opportunities to shop (if desired), and relaxing by a beautiful lake. The trip does involve a lot of walking & it's not all on flat ground so that's something to keep in mind when considering if it's right for you.
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Scot1110
Sep 6, 2024
Perfect Day Out - A great experience visiting the small picturesque medieval towns - Besalu, Santa Pau, Castellfollit De La Roca - hiking up a volcano and having a 4 course lunch, and to finish off, a short stroll along the Banyoles lake. The towns were what I was most looking forward to and they surely did not disappoint! What a stunning part of the country steeped in so much history! Our guide Pete did not stutter in telling us all about the history here, he was perfect, charismatic, funny, and very passionate about the historical and present day Catalonia! If ever we are back in Girona this company will be first choice for exploring! Save the Castle! Thanks for a great day Pete! Ailsa & Christian
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Rod_l
Jun 28, 2024
Great day out from Girona - Besalu was fascinating, and Banyoles beautiful. Our guide, Gérard, was enthusiastic, entertaining - and incredibly knowledgeable!
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Estela_g
Jun 22, 2024
Great day trip - Having a capable driver as well as capable guide made for an enjoyable excursion. My husband and I especially liked that there were only five of us on the tour which made it easy to enjoy the company of the three other travelers.
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Joannk441
Jun 18, 2024
A look beyond Girona. - Met the owner, who was lovely and a great driver. Our guide, Girod (not sure of spelling) was delightful, charming and very passionate about his history. Lunch equally enjoyable. Great experience overall.
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Hwasunlee
May 16, 2024
Girona is calling you… - My wife and I just returned from a beautiful day exploring some charming medieval villages, hiking up and down into an inactive volcano crater as well enjoying a relaxing lakeside walk. Our tour was well organized by Gironaexperience tours & transfers. Our driver Alex and our guide Eduardo (both fluent in English) were our joyful companions for this full day tour. Eduardo was a font of local knowledge and folklore and kept us both informed and entertained throughout our day together. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this company. You will not be disappointed. Spending some extra time in the charming city of Girona is also highly recommended, and Gironaexperience can also provide you with a number of in town tours to round out your time here. Have fun and enjoy your stay.
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Maureensk8518ps
May 5, 2024
A most excellent tour! - Our guide was knowledgable and very well spoken. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him enjoying the beautiful scenery and learn of the history and culture of the region. We enjoyed a delicious lunch of regional cuisine after an interesting hike up and in the volcanoe crater.
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Kathryn_b
Apr 27, 2024
Not to be missed - The whole trip was exceptional. Loved Bessalu, Santa Pau, walking the reserve and Lake Banyoles. Our guide Eduardo was knowledgeable and informative. A wonderful day.
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Beth_r
Apr 18, 2024
Great combination of experiences. - We liked going to Besalu, especially in the cool and quiet part of the morning. We also enjoyed getting out to the volcano and seeing views of Catalonia. Found the history and political movements very interesting.
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