Travel back in time on a private tour to discover the medieval wonders of Catalonia! Your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel in Barcelona and take you on a journey through the charming towns of Besalú, Vic, Santa Pau, and Castellfollit de la Roca.
Explore Besalú’s medieval bridges, wander through Vic’s historic streets, and admire the stunning Santa Pau village, nestled in the heart of the region. Discover the breathtaking Castellfollit de la Roca, perched on a volcanic rock.
This tour is a perfect blend of history, architecture, and scenic beauty, offering a unique insight into the rich medieval heritage of Catalonia.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off
✔ Private tour
✔ Walking Tour by Vic, Santa Pau, and Besal
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Exe Plaza Catalunya
2. Hotel Casa Sagnier
3. Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
4. Mediterranean Youth Hostel
5. TOC Hotel Las Ramblas
6. Arcelon Hotel
7. Ramblas Budget Apartments
8. Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona
9. The Hoxton, Poblenou
10. Green House Hotel
11. Numa I Seda Apartments
12. Catalonia Avinyo
13. Yurbban Ramblas Boutique Hotel
14. BYPILLOW Mothern
15. Hostal Raval Rooms
16. H Regas
17. Murmuri Residence Concepcio
18. Hotel Reding Croma Barcelona
19. Hostal San Pau
20. The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou
Additional Info: - We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Itinerary
1
Plaza de Catalunya
This tour will start from your accommodation in Barcelona.
Your guide will pick you up at any apartment or hotel in Barcelona, you are staying in. Please, make sure to specify the exact adress of your accomodation when booking.
After the pick-up is completed, you will head to the first destination of your tour.
The first destination of this tour is Vic. Vic is one of the most important medieval cities in Catalonia. You will be travelling with a maximum of 8 people and your guide. On the road, your guide will be explaining important and curious things that you will see in the scenery. You will certainly enjoy the beautiful landscape, while heading to your first stop.
2
Placa Major
Plaça Major de Vic is the biggest square of the city. You will defenitely pass on this square, where you will see the town hall - a Gothic building, the Casa Comella - a 19th century modernist palace and other interresting buildings. In the middle of the square is a large open space without pavement where fairs, markets and concerts are held.
3
Templo Romano de Vic
The guide will show you the most interessant heritage from the medieval era in Vic. The Roman Temple of Vic was the ancient Roman temple of Ausa. Through the years, it has been preserved in perfect condition. It is one of the two Roman temples of Spain, to have been completely preserved.
In Vic, you will have the chance to taste the tipical Catalan Gastronomy. Your guide will be the perfect person to reccomend the best places to eat.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Castellfollit de la Roca
When leaving Vic, you will pass in Castellfollit de la Roca. This little medieval village is located on the top of a 40 meters cliff of a basaltic wall.
An other village, you will get to see is Santa Pau, located in the south-east of the plain of Olot, in the heart of the volcanic zone.
These places are very beautiful locations, perfect occasion to take amazing pictures.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Santa Pau
A stunning medieval village, Santa Pau is a place that you will truly fall to its history and beauty that takes you through time.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Puente de Besalua
The last stop of this tour is Besalú. This town is dated from the Middle Ages, and you will discover its cultural and natural heritage.
Its narrow streets will lead you to the center of the town in one of the best conserved medieval old towns of Catalonia, which was named Historical and Artistic National Monument in 1996.
Your guide will explain you the importance of the jewish community who lived during the Middle Ages in the town and its patrimonial inheritance.
Finally you will see the masterpiece of Besalú, the medieval bridge. This bridge is very famous in all the catalan territory because of its views from this medieval architecture bridge with an antique and charming essence.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Other languages available upon request
