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Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

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Leave Barcelona and travel back to ancient times on this small-group tour of Catalonia’s medieval villages. Visit the beautifully preserved villages of Besalú and Tavertet and learn interesting facts about these historical locations from your guide. Have free time in Rupit village to see the Baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel and have a traditional Catalan lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. Take in views of the remains of the Castle of Rupit, Castellfollit de la Roca and the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. This small-group tour ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
  • Local guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point

C/ Palau de la Música, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spanje Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria.

  • Palace of Catalan Music, Barcelona, Spain
    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 minutes
  • Eixample, Barcelona, Spain
    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.
  • Besalu, Besalu, Spain
    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.
    120 minutes
  • Castellfollit de la Roca, Castellfollit de la Roca, Spain
    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)
  • Rupit, Rupit, Spain
    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.
    150 minutes
  • Tavertet, Tavertet, Spain
    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 minutes
  • Montseny, Montseny, Spain
    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.
  • Plaza de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain
    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.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour operates only in English
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Happiness58854473956
01 Oct 2025
So much fun! Our driver was awesome. Let me say not only were the drivers and tour operators informative, but overall the people who work with them to organize are top notch
Gilbert_V
24 Sep 2025
It’s cold in the mountains so wear long pants & take a jacket & umbrella. We wish we had more free time in Basalu to check out the many shops. Our guide, William, was very nice & knowledgeable, offering many touring & restaurant suggestions
Tina_M
20 Sep 2025
Love, loved, loved this tour! Seeing the country side of Spain was absolutely beautiful. And our personal tour guide?! AMAZING! I’m kicking myself for not remembering his name, but he was so friendly, informative, and gave us the perfect tour experience outside of the big city. Highly recommend this tour! We first drove to Besalu, and were given some history of the area. We then went to Rupit and had a delicious lunch (own expense). Finally, we saw much of the countryside as we stopped in Tavertet - which wasn’t much, but it did have one of my favorite little historic churches that we saw on our trip. And the best part - it was just me and my family in a regular van, not a big tour group, so we were able to spend time the way we wanted. Highly recommend!!
This tour in Barcelona is organized by Explore Catalunya

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