From Barcelona: Besalú, Rupit & Tavertet Medieval Villages Day Tour (Small Group)

Visit three medieval villages
in Catalonia with a guide

In the morning, meet your guide opposite the Palau de la Música in central Barcelona and set off by minivan. The tour runs in a small group, with stories from your guide in each village as well as free time.

Walk Besalú's medieval streets and Jewish heritage

After a drive through the Catalan countryside, arrive in the well-preserved medieval town of Besalú for a guided walking tour. Pass the arcaded streets, visit the restored 12th-century Jewish ritual bath (mikveh) and see the remains of the medieval synagogue.

Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Rupit

On the way to Rupit by minivan, you'll pass Castellfollit de la Roca, a small village on the edge of a basalt cliff. In Rupit you'll have 2 hours of free time. Wander the cobbled lanes lined with 16th-century country houses, cross the wooden suspension bridge or visit the Baroque Church of Sant Miquel. You can have lunch at a local restaurant and see the ruins of Rupit Castle on the rock.

Look out over the countryside from clifftop Tavertet

Take a scenic drive to the top of the sandstone cliffs to reach Tavertet, passing a dolmen and an Iberian wall on the way. Explore the village with your guide, a national heritage site with 48 preserved 17th- and 18th-century houses, and see the 11th-century Romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol. You can take a short coffee break at a local café or enjoy the view of the Sau Reservoir.

On the way back, enjoy the forest scenery of Montseny Natural Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, as you return to Barcelona.

※ The itinerary or order of visits may change depending on local conditions.