Uncover the medieval secrets of Catalonia on a private full-day tour. Explore the historic towns of Vic, Santapau, and Besalú, admire medieval churches, and indulge in local cuisine.
Uncover the medieval secrets of Catalonia on a private full-day tour. Explore the historic towns of Vic, Santapau, and Besalú, admire medieval churches, and indulge in local cuisine.
- Placa Major - Drive from Barcelona to Vic (70 minutes). See the beautiful market square and its surrounding streets and try some amazing local products like truffles or salami (40 minutes).
- Muralla de Pere III - From Plaça Major we go towards the Roman temple and the medieval city walls. We stop at the romanesque bridge and enter into town…
- Placa Major - Drive from Barcelona to Vic (70 minutes). See the beautiful market square and its surrounding streets and try some amazing local products like truffles or salami (40 minutes).
- Muralla de Pere III - From Plaça Major we go towards the Roman temple and the medieval city walls. We stop at the romanesque bridge and enter into town again from another city gate.
- Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic - After passing the Episcopalian museum, we come to Saint Peter’s cathedral. The building is from the 11th century and its romanesque crypt is completely intact, while the main ship of the church is considered a world unique example of mural painting of the 20th century by Catalan artist Josep María Sert.
- Santa Pau - Drive to the village of Santa Pau in the volcanic region of La Garrotxa at the feet of the Pyrenees (50 min). Here we visit the historical village of the 10th century with its medieval market square, its romanesque church and its defence systems (45 min). After this visit it’s time for a generous lunch with rustic local dishes ‘à la granny’ (90 min).
- Besalu - Drive to the medieval village of Besalú (40 minutes) where you have the opportunity to visit the historical center with its fortified bridge, the Jewish quarter and the romanesque churches of St. Peter and St. Vincent. (45 minutes)
- Barcelona - Return to Barcelona
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Lunch
Embark on a journey to the heart of Catalonia, perfect for enthusiasts of medieval art and nature.
The tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Barcelona. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned SUV to Vic, where a walking tour of the city awaits. In the capital of the Osona region, visitors will explore Plaça Major with its art nouveau…
Embark on a journey to the heart of Catalonia, perfect for enthusiasts of medieval art and nature.
The tour begins with a convenient hotel pickup in Barcelona. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned SUV to Vic, where a walking tour of the city awaits. In the capital of the Osona region, visitors will explore Plaça Major with its art nouveau architecture, the Roman temple, and the Romanesque cathedral of St. Peter.
Next, proceed to the medieval village of Santa Pau for a leisurely walk through its historic Romanesque center, followed by a lunch break at a rustic and authentic local restaurant. Here, guests will be delighted by the finest local ingredients and traditional recipes.
The final stop of the day is the charming medieval village of Besalú, offering the chance to visit Romanesque churches, purchase local products, or simply enjoy an ice cream or a cup of coffee.
- Transportation from Barcelona to destinations and back is included and takes about 4 1/2 hours.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
