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The medieval stone bridge of Besalú reflected in the river below the village

Shared day trip, hotel pick-upCatalonia

Besalú Vic and Medieval Towns from Barcelona

The medieval stone bridge of Besalú reflected in the river below the village
A village of stone houses on a clifftop above a wooded river gorge
A cobbled lane between stone houses with flowers on the balconies

Tour overview

Besalú Vic and Medieval Towns from Barcelona is a 10-hour shared day trip from Barcelona, with hotel pick-up and drop-off, in a small group of up to 8 people.

Between pick-up and drop-off, the route visits, in order:

Vic · Santa Pau · Castellfollit de la Roca · Besalú

The itinerary

6 stops, in order.

  1. Hotel pick-up

    Pick-up from your Barcelona accommodation.

  2. Vic

    Guided walk around Plaça Major, the Casa Comella town hall, the Cathedral with Josep Maria Sert's paintings and the Roman Temple, plus free time to try local food.

  3. Santa Pau

    Walk through this medieval village in the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park, including its main square with vaulted arcades.

  4. Castellfollit de la Roca

    Photo stop at the village built on the edge of a basalt cliff about 40 m high.

  5. Besalú

    Walking tour of the walled medieval town, covering its Jewish history and its Romanesque bridge.

  6. Hotel drop-off

    Return to Barcelona with drop-off at your accommodation.

What's included

Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Walking tour of Besalú
  • Walking tour of Vic
  • Walking tour of Santa Pau
  • Stop at Castellfollit de la Roca
  • Professional guide
  • Transport between all stops
  • Small group, maximum 8 people

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities (optional)

Questions and answers

How long is the tour?

It's a full day of about 10 hours, with pick-up and drop-off at your Barcelona accommodation.

Is lunch included?

No. There's free time in Vic to try local Catalan food at your own expense.

Do we walk around Castellfollit de la Roca?

No, it's a short stop to photograph the village on its basalt cliff rather than a full walking tour.

What is Besalú known for?

Its well-preserved medieval old town, its Jewish heritage and its Romanesque bridge.

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