Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona
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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

By Explore Catalunya
Recommended by 96% of travellers
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About
Discover history hidden in medieval, countryside villages surrounding Barcelona during this full-day tour with guide and transportation from a central meeting point. Visit an ancient Jewish bath and medieval synagogue in Besalú, see castle ruins and the baroque church of Sant Miquel in Rupit, and savor Catalan cuisine over lunch (own expense). End the day with a view from the sandstone cliffs in Cingles de Tavertet.

Ages 0-99, max of 16 per group
Duration: 10h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Guided day trip to scenic medieval villages in Catalonia
  • Explore ancient buildings and views in Besalú, Rupit, and Tavertet
  • Guide clues you in on the area's fascinating history, Jewish and gentile
  • See Castellfollit de la Roca village, built on a basalt cliff’s edge

  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meet your guide in the morning and board an air-conditioned vehicle for a full-day tour of the medieval villages surrounding Barcelona. After driving through the countryside, arrive in the village of Besalu to explore its history and architecture on foot. See the 12th-century Jewish bath and visit the medieval synagogue. Carry on to Castellfollit de la Roca to see a tiny town inhabited by 1,000 people and perched on the edge of a basalt cliff. Next, stop in Rupit to wander along stone streets and snap photos of 16th-century homes and baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel, and cross a hanging wooden bridge before a local lunch (your expense). Stand on the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet overlooking the Ter River Valley, and visit the town’s 16th- and 17th-century preserved homes and 12th-century Church of Sant Cristòfol before returning to the departure point in Barcelona.

Start:
  • Explore Catalunya, C/ Palau de la Música, 1, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
    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.
End:
  • Hard Rock Cafè, Pl. de Catalunya, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
    Depending on the size of the group on the day, your tour will return either to the main office or to the Hard Rock Cafe- in Place Catalunya, which is just a simple 3-5 minute walk from the office.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3142BCNMEDIEVAL

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour operates only in English
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3142BCNMEDIEVAL

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  • Explore Catalunya
    4,240
    Spain
    Joined in December 2009
  • mattwB4433EG
    0 contributions
    Amazing experience!!!
    Xavi was an amazing and personable guide. We had a fantastic and memorable time! The sights and lunch were fantastic!!!
    Written July 20, 2024
  • samwR2934LV
    0 contributions
    Costa Brava Tour
    Amazing tour with an amazing guide, Xavi was very enthusiastic and gave plenty of history and humor during our tour of Barcelona and Costa Brava! Thank you so much for the great addition to our trip!
    Written July 20, 2024
  • bolaf668
    0 contributions
    Costa Brava
    The guide named Nando was fantastic. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Managed to cover a vast amount of history within that time span. Also great with showing the perfect spots for photos. I will definitely recommend.
    Written July 20, 2024
  • johnnyedwrd
    0 contributions
    Interesting; fun; enjoyable
    Excellent tour. Beautiful place. Wonderful guide Camilo did an amazing job. Worth the money. 10/10 recommend. Loved it.
    Written July 20, 2024
  • Wander299284
    0 contributions
    Excellent!
    Rod was a fantastic guide. He was full of energy, enthusiastic, passionate about his job, and he really cared that we got the most out of the time and tour we had. My family had been traveling 2 weeks across Europe and take.quite a few tours already, and Rod was definitely the best! My entire family agreed. In sum, it was Rod's passion, energy and care. Thanks again very much Rod! We will request for you again next time we are back in Catalaya!
    Written July 19, 2024
  • Maps727286
    0 contributions
    One of a kind experience!
    My tour guide was Rod and he was amazing. He was so highly educated about every area we visited, was so passionate about the history and taught us about each city in a fun and humorous way. He offered amazing commentary throughout the day on the bus explaining to us what we were seeing along the drive. He made an effort to get to know everyone as much as possible. This is by far the best guided tour trip I have ever taken - all thanks to Rod's wonderful job. The trip is amazingly planned out and I felt so safe on the drive with our driver. The views on the drive are unmatchable. I've never seen anything like it. Andorra was absolutely mind blowing and we will definitely be coming back to Spain to stay in Andorra in the future.
    Written July 18, 2024
  • phoebed524
    0 contributions
    A must trip when going to Barcelona.
    The trip was overall great experience! I would greatly recommend this trip! The tour guide Rod , was very mindful of the local area/people when touring us around. Baga and the French village was absolutely lovely. The tour introduce Andorra to me which I was not aware existed until this tour. The brief history/story /facts provided made the trip more interesting. Rod and our coach driver were stars!
    Written July 18, 2024
  • 69seijim
    0 contributions
    How great our experience was with Rod
    It was the most memorable experience I ever had thanks to Rod. He was full of hospitality and knowledge about Catalunya. Because we are very much interested in the history of this region, his knowledge was so valuable to us. We truly appreciate his kindness and hospitality today. Best wishes, Seiji & Vicky.
    Written July 17, 2024
  • ericfL8936UR
    0 contributions
    Awesome tour, Rodrigo was great.
    The tour was great and our tour guide Rodrigo was awesome. He was very informative he had a lot to say about every stop we had. Even when we were walking through the streets around the gothic quarters when we stopped he had great info. We chose 2 out of the 3 places as we opted out of the last place which was the house. Not only did I get to enjoy the beauty of Barcelona we also got to enjoy some history of this beautiful place. I learned a few things on the tour. I would recommend this tour to anybody that comes across it. Book early on in your stay as the time slots and or tickets go fast. Just as a back drop was traveling with my family we a total of 4. Muchos gracias Rodrigo.
    Written July 17, 2024
  • elenatL6511UR
    0 contributions
    Gourmet Tapas and Flamenco Tour
    Pablo our guide was amazing, we started the tour early as we all arrived early. We got to see so much and learn so much more. Pablo is from Barcelona and very knowledgeable about Barcelona, their history, culture and food. The Flamenco Dance and music a must see to believe. Tapas crawl so delicious and so much fun!
    Written July 16, 2024
  • emmajN7749TL
    0 contributions
    Amazing views!
    Amazing train ride and views of the Pyreneese. Lovely time in great car ride as well. Would go again just for the views. 10/10.
    Written July 16, 2024
  • Relax608743
    0 contributions
    Great guide
    Nuria was a fantastic guide. We really enjoyed her wealth of information and professionalism. I would request her again.
    Written July 16, 2024
  • dwaynei2024
    0 contributions
    Andora, France and Baga Tour!
    If you’re reading this review, look no further and book it! Be sure to request David as your guide! It was beautiful, peaceful, and I repeat beautiful! Our driver Marcos was all the real MVP. All of the three countries were gorgeous and you get enough time to do some quick exploration! Really enjoyed this one!
    Written July 16, 2024
  • jordanaJ4681FY
    0 contributions
    Highlight of my trip
    This was hands down one of the best experiences ever! The drive was gorgeous, eating local food in France was amazing, and shopping around Andorra was surreal! David was an excellent tour guide and made the whole experience very enjoyable! (Also big thanks to Marcos for driving) 10/10 would recommend!
    Written July 16, 2024
  • lisamY156GP
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    An Amazing Day
    David was an amazing tour guide with lots of information and a great sense of humour. The trip was well worth it with gorgeous views and good places to stop. The only thing I would like better is if I had I had a bit more time in Andorra. Marcos was a terrific bus driver getting us to places on time.
    Written July 16, 2024
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Voyager549887
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Friends
Rod was our guide to the Medieval towns. He was very kind and knowledgeable about the culture, history, and Language. I would definitely, recommend him to be your tourist guide. He is the best! We learned so much.
Written July 3, 2024
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Larry T
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Marta was a breath of of fresh air. Knowledgeable, patient& a real love for her country. Our day was truly a day for learning, feelings for the past & future a worth while experience . Thank you to all of your staff who made this dream a possibility for us but most of all your MARTA
Written July 1, 2024
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Thomas H
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Nu was amazing! She was very informative while also making sure that we experienced the best sights while also having fun! Would definitely do again!
Written June 17, 2024
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Timothy W
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Nando was an excellent guide! So friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Three medieval villages but each so different and unique. Going up into the mountains of Spain was beautiful!!!! There are definitely extreme curvy roads so if you are prone to motion sickness be prepared. This was definitely worth the trip and I highly recommend.
Written June 14, 2024
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Matt M
Cary, NC1 contribution
Fun trip. Good guides, great weather. Tour guide went out of her way to make sure everyone was taken care of. Even on return she made sure we all got pointed in the right direction. She sent us off with good tapas recommendations.
Written May 28, 2024
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Bonye E
1 contribution
May 2024 • Solo
This was such an amazing experience. The guide David was so knowledgeable and told interesting information (and music) to make just such a great day while pur small van made its way through stunning mountian roads. 10/10 would absolutely go on this or any of David's other daytours!
Written May 9, 2024
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Kevin P
Niagara Falls, NY12 contributions
Excellent tour of three medieval villages along with mountain overlook stops. Awesome guide who knew lots of Catalan history.
Written May 5, 2024
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Alex He
University Park, TX4 contributions
Our tour guide, David, is very knowledgeable and helpful! The trip was relaxing and easy. Beautiful views on the way to and back from Barcelona. The lunch was fantastic as well for the price! I highly recommend this trip.
Written May 5, 2024
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Gary G
Bethlehem, PA6 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Amazing trip...Pablo is the best guide ever. He's very knowledgeable, friendly and a great person to be around with...we went with 5 people that were great. We bonded so good I've never had that happen, great new friend. Never had this kind of experience and the trip was great. Midevil villages were amazing. Pablo is the best guide ever
Written April 27, 2024
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Olivia N
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Family
Pablo was an awesome tour guide! We were able to go through the beautiful towns in Spain and see genuinely awesome views. Would recommend!
Written April 25, 2024
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