Private Three Medieval Towns Tour + Local Lunch from Barcelona
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Day Trip
- Pickup Service
- Private Tour
- E-Ticket
- 9 hr
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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: We Are Guides Barcelona
Stop At: Bridge of Besalu
Start your day with hotel or apartment pickup in Barcelona and travel to Besalu in a comfortable vehicle, crossing La Garrotxa Natural Park, a volcanic area. Have a coffee break and start the walking tour across Besalu’s most significant feature - its 12th-century Romanesque bridge.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miqve
We’ll go inside the restored mikveh, a ritual Jewish bath, as well as see the remains of a medieval synagogue, documented in 1264, from the Jewish community that settled from the 9th to the 15th century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia Sant Vicenc
Explanation of the exterior and facade
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Monasterio de San Pedro de Besalu
Explanation of the exterior and facade and go inside
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Girona Cathedral (Catedral)
After Besalu, arrive to Girona in a comfortable transport and visit The Cathedral of Girona. Explanation of the exterior and facade and go inside. After, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant with a renowned chef.
Duration: 2 hour
Stop At: Village Medieval de Pals
Walking tour through this charming village from the Middle Ages. Roam around its idyllic cobbled streets and tiny squares and take in the most beautiful landscape views from on top of the hill next to the Tower of the Hours to spot the Medas islands, a natural park and protected area, in the distance. Enjoy amazing panoramic views before we head back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.
Duration: 1 hour
