Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

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Itinerary

1. 8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and what to expect as you wait for you tour to leave.

   15 min

2. 8.30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu.

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3. 10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day. You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find a secluded café and sit back to watch people pass by. Some of the highlights to visit are the 12th Century Romanesque Medieval bridge, the 11th Century Monastery of St. Pere, and the Jewish Baths, otherwise known as the Mikveh, dating back to the 12 Century.

   2 h

4. 12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters)

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5. 1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure. You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel. This is also where you will have lunch. There are a number of traditional restaurants to choose from. Your guide will be happy to help you, or even make a reservation for you. After lunch, you can visit the ruins of the Castle of Rupit set on a picturesque rocky peak, or you could even take a picnic and eat outside there. From Rupit, we take a scenic drive towards the sandstone cliffs at Cingles de Tavertet.

   2.5 h

6. 4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol.

   30 min

7. 5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park.

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8. 6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 1,103 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Stepping back in time

  Guide was very efficient in imparting knowledge. Very easy going and respectful of time. We had a good amount of time to explore and shop for souvenirs.

  Gilda_POctober 2026via Viator

• 5Medieval Villages

  A very nice excursion, even with a little rain. Besalu definitely the highlight of the trip. Carmel was an excellent guide and David a great driver. Bus was very comfortable.

  James_DOctober 2026via Viator

• 5Great!

  Nuria from Explore Catalunya was very knowledgeable. She made sure we were all comfortable and well taken care of. The town were magestic.

  Patricia_GSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Historical and beautiful!

  The midevil tour was absolutely amazing! Carme was an excellent source of the historical relevance of the area and beautiful countryside. She kept us on track with time and was able to take us to other nearby beautiful areas to share more of the local culture. I would do it again and I highly recommend!

  lesliekA5066FPSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Outstanding

  Outstanding knowledge and kept the group engaged. Carme was truly a professional and I highly recommend.

  johnkV3681XWSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great trip!

  Carme was amazing! If you’re looking for a day trip off the beaten path, this is for you!

  Compass785400September 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Girona

• Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 27 day trips we list in Girona.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 27.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Girona

Girona, in Catalonia, is a compact medieval city of stone lanes, a Jewish quarter and coloured houses on the Onyar River, inland from the Costa Brava.

Girona rises on a hill above the Onyar River, with tall coloured houses hanging over the water along the bank, a view photographed from the Eiffel Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel's workshop. Above them, a stairway of ninety steps climbs to the cathedral, whose single Gothic nave is among the widest in the world. The old city walls can be walked for views over the rooftops.

Top-ranked sights in Girona: Girona Cathedral (Catedral de Girona), Girona Jewish Quarter (El Call de Girona), Onyar River (Riu Onyar) .

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