Things to do in Besalu, Catalonia: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Travel back in time to discover Besalú and several other medieval towns during this exciting private tour! Our knowledgeable guide will pick you up at your accommodation in Barcelona and take you through Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca, where you will get to know the rich medieval heritage of Catalunya.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Walking Tour by Vic, Santa Pau, and Besal, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park on this private tour. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter, then we’ll savor the regional products with a complimentary lunch in a local restaurant. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century.  Then we’ll take you back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.

Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for the group that reserves it., Private walking tour - Besalu, Girona, Pals., Complimentary coffee and croissant before our walking tour of Besalu., Delicious three course lunch in Girona with regional products in a renowned local restaurant- our treat!, Have a glass of Cava (Catalan Champagne), Comfortable transport FROM/TO your hotel or apartment., Skip-the-line tickets to the Miqvé of Besalú, Skip-the-line tickets to the Cathedral of Girona

Exclusions: Gratuities

Feel like travelling back in time in this incredible Private Tour, through the Medieval Villages. Visit with your private guide three of the most beautiful and best preserved towns of Middle Age. Stroll through the village of Rupit, the narrow alleys with 14th century houses. Cross through the hanging bridge. Have an easy hike to the hermitage of the 11th Century. Visit the charming Besalu, another medieval jewel. Enter the city through its Romanesque Bridge of the 12th Century. Lunch in an old 15th century farmhouse. Taste an exquisite Catalan menu. Take a walk through the Old Town of Girona, one of the most important cities of the medieval era.   • Private Day Trip by car to the Medieval Villages from Barcelona. • Pick up and Drop off by your hotel by car. • Three of most incredible and well-preserved villages of the Medieval Catalonia: Rupit, Besalú & Girona.  • Cross the river through an incredible hanging bridge • Feel like in the 12th century entering the Besalú through its Romanesque Bridge • Have a typical Catalan lunch enjoying the views of the valley around Girona in an incredible farmhouse of the 14th Century • Visit the incredible Old Walled City of Girona. 

Inclusions: 1 hour in the Medieval Town of Besalú, 1 hour in the Medieval Village of Rupit, 1 hour in the Old Town of Girona , Catalan Cuisine Lunch at a Farmhouse, Pick up & Drop Off at your hotel in Barcelona, Private Car & Private guide

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This tour begins in Besalu and its old bridge, continue to visit its churches, we will then explore the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, followed by Rupit and the village of Cingles del Tavertet with great scenic interest and we finish in Vic and its monumental history .

Inclusions: Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to the Garrotxa Natural Park, Visit to Palau dels Montcada

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Snacks

Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 7-hour private tour of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ one of the most well preserved of Europe and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed, you will have a guided visit there. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Have an exclusive guided visit a 13th-century Micveh a jewel of the Jewish Comunity of this area before being returned back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Free Pick up at Girona train station and Hotels in Girona city

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Entrance fees to the Museum of Jewish History of Girona (2€ per person) and the Micve of Besalú (3€)

Girona is one of the most interesting and medieval cities, that invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures and the Medieval Quarter, along the Onyar river. The highlights of Girona are rounded off by the impressive old Jewish Quarter or Call, with its beautiful streets and porticoed squares. It is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in the world and clear evidence of the importance of the Jewish culture in Girona. Nor far away from Girona we can find the county town of Besalú , that constitutes a unique Jewish heritage site in Spain. In 1966 Besalú was declared a national historic-artistic site. With its twisting medieval streets adapted to the city’s orography, arches, steps, stone houses, the superb Romanesque bridge leading to the town center over the waters of the Fluvià river. . . Besalú still retains the charm of medieval times.

Inclusions: Tranportation with a new fully air conditioned 8 seat Van Opel Vivaro or a 6 seater KIA Carnival., Pick up & drop off, Guide

Exclusions: Any kind of tickets to museums or churches, Food & Beverage, All kind of shopping

Discover the city of Girona, its medieval and jewish heritage in the old down town and the jewish quarter (named "el call"). Walk along the walls and enjoy the panoramic views of Girona. Visit the cathedral and it's treasur, and finish the visit at the jewish museum in Girona. After that time for lunch in Girona or Besalú and after lunch visit the cosy town of Besalú and its medeval and jewish heritage. This is a private tour and you will have a driver-guide, who explain the most important and shows you where everything is. Our driver-guides are not official guides but got enough knowlegments of every place you visit.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board

Exclusions: Gratuities

Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour Private tour of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

Girona is one of the most interesting medieval cities, that invites visitors to trace its more than 2000 years of history through two fortified enclosures and the Medieval Quarter, along the Onyar river. The highlights of Girona are rounded off by the impressive old Jewish Quarter or Call, with its beautiful streets and porticoed squares. It is one of the best preserved Jewish quarters in the world and evidence of the importance of the Jewish culture in Spain. Nor far away from Girona we can find the county town of Besalú , that constitutes a unique Jewish heritage site in Spain. In 1966 Besalú was declared a national artistic site. With its twisting medieval streets, arches, steps, stone houses, the superb Romanesque bridge leading to the town center over the waters of the Fluvià river. . . Besalú still retains the charm of medieval times. I can create a customized tour for you if you have any special requests or if you are more than 6 people and need a bigger vehicle !

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

This tour begins in Besalu and its old bridge, continue to visit its churches, we will then explore the Garrotxa Volcanic Area Natural Park, followed by Rupit and the village of Cingles del Tavertet with great scenic interest and we finish in Vic and its monumental history .

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guide, Entrance to the Garrotxa Natural Park, Visit to Palau dels Montcada

Exclusions: Gratuities, Snacks, Lunch