Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia: History and Scenic Views
4.6
14 Ratings
Rupit
Step back in time on a private full-day trip to the medieval villages of Catalonia. Explore the charming streets of Rupit and Besalu, and discover the rich history of Girona. Enjoy scenic views and indulge in a delicious Catalan lunch by the lake.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Rupit - Walk through one of the most beautiful villages in Spain
- Cross the famous suspension bridge over the Rupit river that connects with the old town.
- Walk and lose yourself in the old town
- Visit the 12th century baroque church of San Miquel
- Visit the old cemetery
- Besalu - Get into a Medieval Gem in the Heart of Catalonia
- Cross the fortified Besalu bridge over the Fluvia river
- Walk through the old town
- Learn about the history of the village
- La Carpa de l’Estany SL - Have a typical Catalan lunch in an incredible restaurant in front of the lake of Banyoles
- Girona - Explore one of the most interesting cities in Catalonia explore more than two thousand years of history, Roman Walls, Arab baths, Jewish quarter, and a magnificent Cathedral.
What's Included
- 1 hour in the Medieval Village of Rupit
- 1 hour in the Medieval Town of Besalú
- Catalan Cuisine Lunch at a restaurant in front of a lake
- 1 hour in the Old Town of Girona
- Pick up & Drop Off at your hotel in Barcelona
- Private Car & Private guide
Additional Information
Embark on a private tour that transports you into the middle ages, as you explore three of the most picturesque and well-preserved medieval towns.
Immerse yourself in the 14th-century charm of Rupit, as you wander through its narrow lanes lined with old-world houses.
Discover the captivating allure of Besalu, another medieval marvel. Access the town via its 12th-century Romanesque Bridge.
Savor a traditionally Catalan meal by a scenic lake.
Meander through the Ancient Town of Girona, a significant part of the medieval age.
• A private day excursion by vehicle to the Medieval Villages from Barcelona.
• Enjoy the convenience of being picked up and dropped off at your hotel by car.
• Explore Rupit, Besalú & Girona - three of the most stunning and well-kept villages of Medieval Catalonia.
• Traverse a stunning suspension bridge
• Gain a sense of 12th-century life as you enter Besalú through its Romanesque Bridge.
• Delight in a traditional Catalan lunch while taking in vistas of the Banyoles lake.
• Explore Girona’s remarkable Old Walled City.
Location
Rupit
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(14 Ratings)
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Roxanne_k
Apr 14, 2024
Fabulous - Pau was fabulous. We had so much fun and knowledge. I would recommend him and that tour to all friends and family. We will be back.
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Diane_b
Feb 13, 2024
Highly recommend - With what an amazing experience to be somewhere that Charlemagne and Napoleon have also been! Our guide Pedro, was very informative, and patient with us as we were taking our time to look around at everything and take lots of pictures! We had a great day!
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Ardeth_h
Oct 30, 2023
Beautiful villages - We had a wonderful time with Pedro as we explored several villages. He was very informative on each village. Our ride was comfortable and lunch delicious with a view of the lake.
We highly recommend this tour.
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Sharon_h
Oct 23, 2023
Just what we wish all of our tours were like. - Pedro was on time, very personable throughout the day, and knew the subject matter. But he didn't fill the time with canned speeches Instead, he seemed to naturally tailor his narrative to my interests. It was relaxed and comfortable all day. He didn't rush me through places like so many guides do. He seemed to sense things I had a special interest in and delve into them more. The pace was so perfect I didn't notice it -- not slow, not fast. But we covered all the sites. I couldn't have asked for a more pleasant, informative day.
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Charles_j
May 6, 2023
Great Medieval Villages Tour in Catalonia - Paolo was our guide for this amazing trip. The venues we visited were magnificent and our guide Paolo brought everything alive with his knowledge of the area and his excellent skills.
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Charlescarlson33
Dec 3, 2022
Beautiful countryside experience - I can't say enough about this tour! The tour was amazing and lunch was delicious. I do want to give a special thanks to our guide, Paolo, who made the day perfect. I highly recommend this tour.
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O3850cuhannahk
Apr 11, 2022
Absolutely Awesome. - Fred was so friendly and timed everything perfectly. We had a great time learning about each of the cities. It’s a super convenient and time efficient way to see so so much in a day. Each one being different from the next, all three places were really nice and we felt like we had enough time at each. Totally recommend this tour and if you can request Fred go for it!
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Lorenakatuka
Mar 22, 2022
Medieval Villages - We loved this tour and our guide Paolo. We visited some lovely medieval villages, full of history. Paolo made us feel very comfortable and his explanation was very enriching. One of the things we liked the most was the lunch in front of a lake, with incredible landscapes. Without a doubt, highly recommended.
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James_s
Sep 12, 2022
A medieval roller coaster ride - Our guide was a good person with some relevant historical information. This was overshadowed by the uncomfortably small and filthy car she rented for this 10 hour trip. She was also a very poor driver, so much that Dramamine and a blind fold would have been helpful.
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Sdickens2016
Mar 17, 2022
Disappointing Day - While our guide was very nice, he knew little about the villages and towns that we visited. We received no information or stories of the history of the region that was not available to read on building placards. Given how expensive the tour was, it was extremely disappointing. We would have felt embarrassed had we brought along anyone else.
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