Garrotxa Medieval Towns Small Group Day Trip, Barcelona

The villages I saw on the tour were very magical. The driver helped enrich my entire experience because he was very kno...

Angela

Travel back in time to discover medieval Catalan villages. We'll see the volcanic lands of La Garrocha and visit four towns: Vic, Besalú, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca.

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Reduced group, no more than 8 people

Not included

Food and drink

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Reviews of our customers

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Exceptional 26 Travelers·9 reviews

May 15, 2025
Angela
Toronto, Canada
The villages I saw on the tour were very magical. The driver helped enrich my entire experience because he was very knowledgeable, patient and profes...
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December 9, 2023
Nagham
Hamilton, New Zealand
Had a lovely day sightseeing the medieval towns near Barcelona, our guide Gasper went above and beyond his duty to show us the towns with so much info...
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January 2, 2026
Samuel
Dublín, Ireland
Everything was excellent. Our guide and driver, Xavi, was incredibly friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. He made the whole experience enjo...
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November 24, 2025
Joan Esquivel
Heredia, Costa Rica
Our guide Mike was excellent. He picked us up at the apartment, drove us to the sites exceptionally well, and the experience was premium.
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July 10, 2025
Magda
Gdańsk, Poland
The activity - super interesting. Wonderful towns with fantastic history. And the most important - Xavi, the best guide ever. His knowledge and passi...
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November 29, 2024
Jorge Salas
Miami, United States
Beautiful places, and Xavi a wonderful cuide and person with an increíble knowledge and disposición.. .
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Garrotxa Medieval Towns Tour

Between 8:30 am and 9:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Barcelona and start the tour with a panoramic drive around Plaça Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. On board the minibus, we'll see Gaudí's signature buildings, such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, as we drive away from the city centre.

After an hour's drive, we'll arrive in Vic, our first stop on the tour. Accompanied by our guide, we'll discover the town's fascinating medieval past. We'll learn about how key events shaped the town, like the Saracen invasion of the 9th century. We'll see the exteriors of monuments such as the Cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, and a Roman temple.

Before returning to the minibus, we'll leave you with an hour of free time to recharge your batteries with the delicious cuisine of Vic.

We'll continue the excursion through the volcanic lands of the Natural Park of La Garrocha to reach Santa Pau. We'll enjoy a guided tour of this charming medieval village. The origin of this town dates all the way back to the 13th century.

Our next stop will be another of the inland villages of the Costa Brava, Castellfollit de la Roca. The origin of the name of this village comes from its location on top of a large basalt hill. Strolling through its narrow streets, we'll come to the church of Sant Salvador, where you'll find a viewpoint with incredible views of the mountains of the area and the river Fluvià.

Next, we'll head to our last destination of the day, Besal, which has one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in Catalonia. We'll visit its historic centre, declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument, and admire its most important buildings, such as the medieval bridge and the monastery of Sant Pere. We'll also learn about the legacy left in the village by the Jewish community that lived here between the 9th and 15th centuries.

We'll finish the excursion by dropping you off at your hotel between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

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Garrotxa Medieval Towns Tour

Before returning to the minibus, we'll leave you with an hour of free time to recharge your batteries with the delicious cuisine of Vic.

We'll finish the excursion by dropping you off at your hotel between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Garrotxa Medieval Towns Small Group Day Trip