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stone village home in villages of Besalu in Barselona
stone bridge by Castellfollit de la Roca in Barcelona
Castle of Rupit in village in Barcelona
stone bridge by Castellfollit de la Roca in Barcelona
panoramic view of mountains and lake in Barcelona

Small-Group Medieval Villages Full-Day Tour

By Explore Catalunya
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$156 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • A journey through 3 charming, medieval towns in Spain
  • Cobbled streets, enchanting vistas & hanging wooden bridge
  • Ageless castles with iconic, medieval houses & synagogues
  • Views of Catalonia's evergreens & sandstone cliffs
  • Maximum group size of 15 people for a more personal tour

Activity location

    • Rupit
    • Osona, Spain & Canary Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Explore Catalunya
    • Carrer del Palau de la Musica, 1
    • 08003, Barcelona, Spain & Canary Islands

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Medieval Villages Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes10h 30m10h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$155.59 x 1 TravellerAU$155.59

Total
Price is AU$155.59
Until Fri, 29 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of Besalú, Tavertet, and Rupit
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from Barcelona
  • What's includedWhat's included Live tour commentary provided in English
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Lunch

Know before you book

  • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Maximum group size is 15 people.
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
  • Service charge is not included and is left to individual discretion.

What you can expect

Travel back in time to an era when kings, knights, and charming villages blossomed on this small-group tour to 3 of the best-preserved medieval towns of Spain: Besalú, Tavertet, and Rupit.

Sit back, relax, and take in the evergreen vistas of the countryside as you head north towards Besalú. Upon arrival, walk along the arcaded streets with your guide, visit a restored mikveh (a bath for ritual immersion in Judaism), and see the remains of a medieval synagogue. Next, along your way to Rupit, pass Castellfollit de la Roca, one of Catalonia's smallest towns.

In Rupit you have time to explore this enchanting village on your own. Get insider tips from your guide and follow in the footsteps of local inhabitants who built 16th-century country houses that still stand. Cross the hanging wooden bridge and spend some time at the Church of Sant Miquel, a Baroque-style building, before you admire the remains of the Rupit Castle at the top of a rocky peak.

Next, take a drive to the top of the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. In the village of Tavertet, a proud holder of the National Property of Cultural Interest title, follow your guide through narrow, cobbled streets and marvel at the 48 beautifully preserved houses from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Location

Activity location

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    • Rupit
    • Osona, Spain & Canary Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEExplore Catalunya
    • Carrer del Palau de la Musica, 1
    • 08003, Barcelona, Spain & Canary Islands