Besalú and three Medieval Towns Full Day Private Tour

Summary

Journey back in time to discover the charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona. We bring you to a 4 medieval villages tour to discover the glorious past of Catalonia.
Our professional guide will show you the most important corners of the medieval city of Vic, home of the Roman Temple and the Episcopal Museum. Head to the Garrotxa Natural Park and enjoy stunning views of the volcanoes on the way to Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca, a spectacular medieval town that hangs from the edge of a basalt cliff.
Discover the charming Besalú and its medieval synagogue, the crown jewel of medieval villages in Catalonia, home of the best preserved Jewish Baths in Europe.

Tour highlights

• Discover the gems of the city of Vic, with its old town, its cathedral and its markets

• Take a walk and discover the beautiful medieval town of Santa Pau

• Have a spectacular view of Castellfollit de la Roca and take a beautiful picture

• Enjoy the wildest natural landscape of la Garrotxa, as well as its unique light

• Visit Besalú, the most impresive medieval town of Catalunya

• Private tour to assure a personalized attention by the guide

Points of interest

• VIC:
  Even though Vic has a big temple from the II Century proving that it was an important location during the Roman Period, after the Saracen invasion in 826 the city was destroyed. Thanks to its reconstruction in 878, a romanesque Cathedral was built, and the new city grew surrounding it. Vic is also known for its weekly markets in Plaça Major, where you can buy any kind of products.

• SANTA PAU:
  This is the perfect example of historic Catalonia because of its big medieval heritage. This town is located in the center of the Natural Park of the Volcanic Area of La Garrotxa, surrounded by natural beauty. It is a must to take a walk through its charming streets and its Main Square with its vaulted porch

• CASTELLFOLLIT DE LA ROCA:
  This wonderful medieval town made of stone and wood is hanging from the cliff edge and controls the region from the heights. Even though it is a very small town, its spectacular localisation makes it totally photogenic, offering the best picture to the visitors.

• BESALÚ::
  Walk through the streets of Besalú and appreciate its huge architectonic riches, proof that from the IX until the X Century it was a very important county in Catalonia. Talking about medieval heritage, Besalú is one of the most spectacular and well preserved towns of Spain. In 1966 it was named Historical and Artistic National Monument. Cross its spectacular romanesque bridge.