Three Medieval Gems & Local Lunch Private Tour from Barcelona
Description
Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park on this Private Tour. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century. Then we’ll take you back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Start your day with hotel or apartment pickup in Barcelona and travel to Besalu in a comfortable vehicle, crossing La Garrotxa Natural Park, a volcanic area. Have a coffee break and start the walking tour across Besalu’s most significant feature - its 12th-century Romanesque bridge.
We’ll go inside the restored mikveh, a ritual Jewish bath, as well as see the remains of a medieval synagogue, documented in 1264, from the Jewish community that settled from the 9th to the 15th century.
Explanation of the exterior and facade
Explanation of the exterior and facade and go inside
After Besalu, arrive to Girona in a comfortable transport and visit The Cathedral of Girona. Explanation of the exterior and facade and go inside. After, we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant with a renowned chef.
Walking tour through this charming village from the Middle Ages. Roam around its idyllic cobbled streets and tiny squares and take in the most beautiful landscape views from on top of the hill next to the Tower of the Hours to spot the Medas islands, a natural park and protected area, in the distance. Enjoy amazing panoramic views before we head back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and dropoff at your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city or the harbor.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough bookings to meet requirements (2 person minimum per tour). In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Reviews(10)
One of the Best Tours We've Ever Taken We had an incredible private tour with We Are Guides Barcelona, exploring the medieval cities of Besalú, Girona, and the charming village of Pals. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate, bringing each location to life with fascinating stories and insights. The driver was professional and courteous, and we rode in a spotless, brand-new Mercedes van that made the journey comfortable and smooth. We've taken many tours over the years, and this was truly one of the best—an unforgettable day exploring stunning historic sites with a fantastic team. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear that your private tour with us was one of the best you’ve ever taken. Exploring Besalú, Girona, and Pals is always a magical experience, and we’re so glad we could help bring these beautiful places to life for you. Your kind words about our guide, driver, and the overall service mean the world to us. It was a pleasure having you on tour, and we truly hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
The towns were great but the guides were playing on their phones for the drive up and back instead of using this time to enrichen the tour with some history facts. We had two guides and the trainer should have spoken to the trainee about these failures. Also when you are leading a tour group you never should walk off ahead when the group is not ready or told they were moving. I feel the two guides were more interested in talking with each other than leading the tour. This tour was about historical towns and the two minute discussion at each fell far short of the mark. If you want a drive into the mountains this is a good opportunity but if you want to learn about these towns avoid this company.
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What an amazing look into Spain's historical past and beautiful country! We couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! Breathtaking views, an amazing lunch and so much fun. This is a must-see tour!
Dear Corey, Thank you very much for writing a review! We are happy to know that you enjoyed our medieval time's history, and the company and knowledge of your guide. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to have you in Barcelona again
Really fantastic tour of Besalu, Girona and Pals. The medieval towns are each charming and beautiful to see. The tour was filled with interesting history of each town. Our guide was excellent, and the lunch was delicious in a delicious local restaurant. It was a great day!
Dear Shelly, Thank you for taking the time to write your kind review. We are very happy to know that you spend such a great time in those medieval gems with our Guide and tried local delicacies. We hope to see you again soon in Barcelona.
Feliciano was a wonderful guide, he took us to Besalú first, charming old town. We told him we had been to Girona the same day we went to the Dalí Museum. He didnt want us to see the same town twice, so he took us to Tossa. The old town was great and found out that Ava Gardner made the movie Pandora in 1950 in that town. Then we had a wonderful lunch in town.
Dear Mr. Clark, Thank you very much for your review. Moreover, thank you for booking your Barcelona day trips with us. We are pleased that you enjoyed the knowledge and flexibility of your guide Feliciano, and we hope to see you again very soon. Kind regards, Karla Benavides
What a fabulous day we had with Miguel. His commentary was thorough and insightful. We enjoyed each of the towns that we visited, as well as the rides in between towns. The local luncheon is something that we will remember forever. I highly recommend this tour as a way to see Eastern Spain outside of Barcelona. Hats off!
Feliciano was a great tour guide. Knew history and current events and was able to meld them together into a compelling story. Without him it would have been just looking at some old stuff.
Our tour guide was Feliciano. He was very charming, punctual, professional and a pleasure to be around. He was always explaining the history, social fabric and hidden wonders of these beautiful towns. Our tour was in early April and the weather was perfect at 20 degrees Celsius. The canola fields were all in flower and together with the olive tree plantations and diverse natural vegetation the drive was all the more enchanting to these breathtaking towns. Lunch was delicious and authentic. This was my favourite tour taken in Barcelona.
So much to see and experience on this tour, the villages are unbelievable and so much history, brought to life by the guide Feliciano, The Lunch was really good and we all had lots of fun.
Thanks Ruth! We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour with us. We hope to see you again real soon.
Feliciano spoiled us! The meeting point was easily located. The towns we visited were unique among themselves. Feliciano is one of the best guides I have had the pleasure to travel with. His knowledge base about Spainish history is profound. Architecture, art, music , literature and an accurate timeline come easily to him. In addition he discusses current social and political issues and their impact on communities in and around Spain. He is entertaining, has a great sense of humor and certainly is concerned about the welfare of his clients. The locations were lovely and full of history. Your camera will not get a rest! Lunch was delicious with large variety of choices, great service and incredible flavor! The drive was beautiful with the snow covered peaks of the Pyrenees in May. I would definitely recommend this trip to see the Northern most part of the country and enjoy a different pace from the city.
We are so glad to hear you loved your tour with Feliciano! Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate it. We strive on making our tours personable and we love spoiling our clients. We sure hope you come back to Barcelona soon!
