Start this tour directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. We come to pick you up, so please be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying.
Start in Vic, a historic market town at the heart of central Catalonia. Its arcaded Plaça Major, one of the largest squares in the region, has hosted markets since the Middle Ages and still comes alive every Tuesday and Saturday. Enjoy free time to taste the local gastronomy, especially Vic’s famous cured sausages, with tips from your guide on where to eat.
See the Cathedral of Sant Pere, where an 11th-century Romanesque bell tower stands beside a neoclassical church. Inside, the walls are covered with dramatic murals by the Catalan painter Josep Maria Sert.
Discover a 2nd-century Roman temple that lay hidden for centuries inside the walls of a medieval castle, until it was rediscovered in 1882 during the castle’s demolition.
Stop for photos of one of Catalonia’s most striking views: a village built on the edge of a basalt cliff around 50 metres high, formed by ancient lava flows between two rivers.
Enter the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park to reach Santa Pau, a small medieval village of stone houses gathered around its baronial castle and porticoed square. Walk through its quiet lanes with your guide and discover a village that has barely changed in centuries.
End the day in Besalú, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Catalonia. Cross its 11th-century fortified bridge over the Fluvià River, with its gate tower in the middle, and step into a maze of cobbled streets and Romanesque churches such as the monastery church of Sant Pere. Your guide will tell you about the Jewish community that lived here in the Middle Ages, one of the most important in the region.
The tour is excellent; you get to discover beautiful medieval villages. Our guide, Miguel, was outstanding—punctual, friendly, fun, and a very good driver. He possesses deep knowledge of the history of the villages we visited and is truly passionate about it. We highly recommend both the tour and the guide.
It was very informative and well plan trip visiting mediaeval towns near Barcelona. Our guide, Ramón, was friendly, knowledgeable and punctual. The price was reasonable and the group size was small. The trip was well planned, about 10 hours long and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Had a great time exploring the various areas of Northern Spain. Ramón was the sweetest man with a great sense of humor. The views were beautiful! Our favorite stop was Santa Pau, which was a very small quiet town. We did the group tour, which is maximum 8 people but since it’s near the end of Spain’s high tourists season we ended up being a group of 5. Well worth the price, would definitely recommend! Thank you again Ramón!!
We had a wonderful day trip to Besalú, Rupit and Tavertet, booked through Klook, and David was our tour leader. David was extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive throughout the entire journey. He explained the history and interesting stories behind each destination, making the trip not only enjoyable but also meaningful and memorable. He was well-organised, punctual and made sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great experience. His passion for his job and genuine care for the travellers really made a difference. We truly enjoyed every moment of this trip, especially exploring the beautiful villages and breathtaking scenery of Catalonia. A big thank you to David for making this experience so special! Highly recommended. If you’re planning this tour, you’re definitely in good hands with him. Well-deserved 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A fantastic day of visiting a range of medieval towns that have a real insight into Catalonia Miquel our guide was welcoming, shared good knowledge with us and took us to a fantastic lunch restaurant. Highly recommend
Our guide was Gaspar and he did a great job of greeting us and making us feel Comfortable quickly. We went with two other people who only spoke Spanish and we only speak English and Gaspar made that work. Gaspar made sure to point out important sites and make sure we understood how it fit into history. It was a great day
Ramon was a great tour guide for the medieval cities tour.
Hernando Is very well. We got a good memory.
Ramon was a friendly and informative guide. It was also fun meeting and chatting with the other tourists in our small group. All the stops were interesting and photogenic.
Ramon's tour of Besalú was an exceptional experience! He is an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide who truly brought the medieval history of the town to life. The pace of the tour was perfect, filled with fascinating stories, hidden gems, and great humor. Ramon's warm personality made everyone feel welcome and engaged throughout the walk. If you are visiting Besalú, booking a tour with him is highly recommended!
Our day spent with our guide, Gaspar, was wonderful. We had great conversation and learned so much about the history of Spain and the Medieval towns that we visited. We had a delicious lunch based on his recommendations of local dishes.
Ramon was great throughout the whole day.
Wonderful tour of several medieval cities. Our guide, Dulce, was extremely knowable and personable. She was so friendly and easy to talk with and gave us so much information on the history of the area. Great communication the day prior, pickup was right on time, and our van was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Dulce was a wonderful guide, a fountain of knowledge.
Dulce was an experienced guide, told us in advance to take note of the weather/temp 1 day before the trip. Arrived on time for the pickup. Learnt a lot of the medieval town. Wonderful day spent
We took the Medieval Towns tour and it was fantastic—far more impressive than we ever anticipated. The towns are steeped in history, and exploring them truly felt like stepping back in time. Ramon was an exceptional tour guide. He has a deep knowledge of history and brings it to life in a way that is both educational and engaging. His enthusiasm and storytelling made the experience even more enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fascinating and memorable experience.
After an initial miscommunication with GetYourGuide regarding the pick up time, the day trip went wonderfully well. Gaspar was an excellent guide with a wry sense of humor. He was very knowledgeable about each town we visited. and spoke in both Spanish and English to accommodate the various members of our group. The tour was nicely paced with some portions guided while also allowing free time to wander. There were only 7 people in our group - definitely a nice size for this kind of trip. My friend and I would definitely consider another day trip the next time we travel! It was well worth the fee we paid.
This was a great tour which we have seen very beautyfull medieval towns. Thanks Gaspar.
Informative on historical aspect.a little too long . Could be cut down to less time spent in smaller towns n more innBesalu
Loved the beautiful medieval towns , which were built to impress . Especially liked the view of the village built on the edge of the cliff . Dulce is very helpful ( I gave the wrong pick up address, was very lucky that Dulce helped us out ) Have a nice day
I had a wonderful day today with Gaspar as my tour guide, it far exceeded my expectations and he was very knowledgeable of the areas we visited, thank you for a memorable day seeing many interesting old towns outside of Barcelona!
Nice and memorable experience, full of activities and historically and ancient information,
We had the most amazing day with Xavi! He had such incredible knowledge and took his time to explain the importance of the Catalonian history. All of our questions were answered, and there were many! Xavi is very proud and passionate of his heritage and we appreciated the effort he put into our day of discovery. We would highly recommend this day your with Xavi.
Xavi is a wonderful guide, whose experience and knowledge of the place is wonderful and make the trip very fulfilling and enjoyable.
This was a good full day. Xavi took us to two villages plus Besalu. He was helpful with photo opportunities and historical notes plus he knew where to explore. There was also valuable free time .
Gaspar was an excellent host and driver, I would give this experience 10 stars if I could. Gaspar was so gracious to my 88 year old father, caring for him like family. He was so full of facts and interesting stories, kept us fully entertained all day. A fabulous experience. Sandie
Pickup was easy, and the group learned a lot and I think we all had fun. Xavi's knowledge is encyclopedic, and he threw down interesting tidbits for everything we drove past, not just the main attractions. The four stops are great choices to give a good variety of Catalan towns outside Barcelona, as well as provide a lot of scenic pictures and memories. Note: our tour was mixed English and Spanish speakers and the guide went to a lot of trouble to address both groups.
It was a lot of fun! Xavi was wonderful!
“It has been a very interesting and pleasant trip, with a lovely and diverse group and a very good guide.”
Xavi was an AMAZING tour guide. His car was cool and comfortable, and his knowledge of Barcelona and the Midieval towns was tremendous. He even got us in to see things that were closed to the public! HIGHLY recommend!!
It was a wonderful day touring the medieval villages in a very good company and the excellent service of Albert, our touristic guide.
The trip with Albert was amazing. 100% recommended.
A fantastic day with David ,our tour guide Very informative and showed us some amazing sights Kept is in the shade at all times with a great stop at the Mirador de Silencia Would not hesitate to use a tour with David again
We enjoyed the trip , our guide , Mr. Xavi , is very knowledgeable and helpful to us about the history of the medieval towns and places for the Game of Thrones series. 🥰❤️
It was such a wonderful experience. Xavi our guide found out that we love game of thrones so he took us to Girona where they shot some scenes for the series. Spain is truly so wonderful and we got to see a side of Catalan’s old medieval towns. On one of our stops, we ate at a very nice Spanish restaurant and got to try tapas and salads. There was also a very beautiful view of the old bridge where we had lunch. I recommend going to this tour for lovers for culture, art and architecture 😊!
Interesting places to visit. Xavier seemed to really be passionate about providing us a quality tour. He went over and above to see we had an enjoyable time.
Our day with Dulce was exceptional. She is a very friendly and personable lady but it is her knowledge of the history, culture and geography of the areas visited that stood out. Dulce provided a brief geological history as it pertained to the history of the areas, since first settlement of these rich agricultural areas. Her explanations of successive cultures and their connection to the environment were rich with stories and factual accounts. The day was fascinating and the villages beautiful. If not for the odd car, we could have been visitors in the Middle Ages. Thankyou Dulce for a wonderful day and for imparting some of your knowledge of Catalonia. Thankyou also Kosta for your excellent driving. Mandie
My wife and I were picked up by our guide, Dulce, and driver Kosta. We spent the day visiting 3 towns then onto Besalu. We were both impressed with Dulce's knowledge and passion, not only about the history but also the geography and humanity of the peoples who once inhabited these places. My wife has a PhD in human geography and enjoyed knowledgeable conversation with Dulce. We also thank Kosta for getting us to and back safely.
Thanks to our guide Dulce and driver Rogelio for a wonderful day. We saw beautiful medieval cities and we got a lot information about the history. Everything was good and nice that the group was not big and big plus for picking up at the place where I stay.
We loved our trip! Gaspar was our tour guide and from the moment we met him, we felt like we were with an old friend. Gaspar picked us up from our hotel right on time and we were off on our adventure. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and you can tell that Gaspar genuinely enjoys sharing his beautiful country with visitors. The sites on this tour, themselves, are incredible and were not crawling with tourists. Instead, we were able to enjoy ancient Roman ruins, medieval towns, and beautiful natural surroundings. We are a family of six with four teenagers and there are enough photo opportunities to satisfy even the most ardent Instagrammer. After giving us the lay of the land, Gaspar gave us time at each stop to explore and he took us to a terrific spot for lunch. I recommend this tour and Gaspar wholeheartedly and if I weren't leaving tomorrow, I would absolutely sign up for another tour.
Wonderful day visiting medieval town full of history. Our guide Gaspar was very knowledgeable and made the day very enjoyable.
A wonderful day with our guide Gaspar in this small group tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and a good driver. The towns we visited were very interesting and full of history. Highly recommend.
This was a spectacular trip to several hill towns in Cataluña! Xavier, our guide provided us information which helped to understand all of the sights we visited. It was a wonderful experience!
Xavier was our Medieval town tour for myself and my family. He was knowledgeable and very adaptable considering some limitations from people in our group. I would highly recommend this tour and Xavier for any future tours. Bravo!!
This tour is very interesting with a lot to see. If you like history ,architecture, art I recommend it. Ramón was excelent. His knowledge is impressive and he is kind and approachable. We are very happy
Simply magnificent informative, academic, and cultural walk through of medieval towns that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Xavi is the best. Wonderful experience
Xavi is a wonderful tour guide!!!!!! We understand more about the cities. The tour is excellent, highly recommend to all of you!!!
Miquel, my family and I really had a great time with you as a tour guide. We appreciate you very much. You show your country with pride, historical knowledge and you have the passion for the what you do. You shared us the beauty of Spain through culture, food and historical places that are awe inspiring. Which we enjoyed very much from old architectural places and especially the delicious spread of food during lunch. You made the group tour fun and whimsical because of your jokes and very approachable personality. Very cautious driver. We appreciate you very much🙏🎉
We had Miguel. He was a good communicator and very punctual. He was funny and very knowledgeable of the 3 towns, Vic, Santa pau and Belarus. It was a whole day experience although it didn’t feel like it. It went by fast. Most importantly Miguel is a good driver.
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