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Girona, Medieval Villages & Lunch with Lake Views from Barcelona
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Girona, Medieval Villages & Lunch with Lake Views from Barcelona

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10 hour(s)
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Barcelona, Spain

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Private Day Trip by Car to Catalonia’s Medieval Villages from Barcelona

Explore Catalonia’s top medieval towns—Rupit, Besalu and Girona

Step into the 12th century crossing Besalú’s Romanesque bridge

Enjoy a traditional Catalan lunch with views of Banyoles Lake

Medieval Catalonia Revealed: Private Tour Links Rupit, Besalú, and Girona in a Day of Living History


A full-day private excursion departing from Barcelona is offering travelers an immersive journey through some of Catalonia’s best-preserved medieval settlements. Designed for comfort and depth of experience, the tour includes hotel pickup and personalized guiding as it moves through mountain villages and historic towns that retain their centuries-old character.


The first stop is the hilltop village of Rupit, where cobblestone streets, stone houses, and dramatic natural surroundings create a setting that feels largely untouched by time. Visitors walk through narrow passages and 14th-century architecture, gaining insight into rural medieval life framed by the rugged landscapes of inland Catalonia.


The route continues to Besalú, a celebrated medieval town known for its striking 12th-century Romanesque bridge spanning the River Fluvià. Within its fortified streets, traces of Jewish heritage and well-preserved stone buildings reflect the town’s historical significance as a cultural and commercial center during the Middle Ages.


The afternoon concludes in Girona, where travelers explore a larger medieval city rich in architectural layers and cultural history. After a traditional Catalan lunch in a restored farmhouse setting near a lake, guests continue through Girona’s Old Town, discovering its winding alleys, preserved walls, and historic quarters. The experience combines gastronomy, heritage, and scenic travel, offering a comprehensive portrait of medieval Catalonia beyond Barcelona.

What's Included
  • Besalú’s Medieval Town
  • Rupit’s Medieval Village
  • Girona’s Old Town
  • Catalan lunch by a lake
  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Barcelona
  • Private car and guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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peyton Google
November 19, 2025

Amazing tour and experience all around. Our guide, Xavi, is extremely knowledgeable about all the areas visited in the tour and even offers suggestions for your stay in Barcelona as a courtesy. 3 countries in one day makes for a jam packed trip but this guy and the driver make it what it is, a truly unforgettable experience. Couldn’t recommend more! 5/5

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Manila O.Google
November 16, 2025

I’ve taken two tours with Explore Catalonia, guided by Guillaume and Nuria, and both experiences were excellent. Guillaume and Nuria are incredibly pleasant, knowledgeable, and professional. They shared great insights into the region’s history, culture, and local do’s and don’ts, and were always accommodating throughout the tours. One suggestion for improvement would be to include more time exploring nature in Andorra rather than focusing mainly on shopping. The natural landscapes are stunning and deserve more attention. Overall, I highly recommend Explore Catalonia and truly appreciate the memorable experiences provided by these wonderful guides.

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Healthy O.Google
September 05, 2025

We booked the Costa Brava Tour that includes lunch last week on 8/30/25 and LOVED the day we spent with our driver Jorge, and guide Pablo! We met at their office which is right next to Palau de la Musica Catalana, and walked a short distance to the bus that took a small group of us to the Botanical Gardens in Blanes area, in which we enjoyed both the views from the garden area along with the beach area, and lunch in Lloret de Mar at a wonderful restaurant with incredibly large portions of food, and then unto Tossa de Mar which was simply breathtaking. All the areas we visited and explored were simply INCREDIBLE!!! Our tour guide Pablo was AMAZING as he made the journey so enjoyable and was full of amazing facts and details about the areas, and had such a fun personality! Highly recommend anyone to take this tour as it is well worth it!!!

Explore More Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake
Explore More Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake
Explore More Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake
Explore More Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake
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Explore More Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake

Discover the wonders of Barcelona, Spain with this unforgettable experience. Embark on a day trip with hotel pick-up to explore three of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval towns Rupit, Besalú, and Girona. Enjoy a delicious Catalan lunch in a historic 15th-century farmhouse. Highlights of your tour include: Private Day Trip by Car to Catalonia’s Medieval Villages from BarcelonaHotel pick-up and drop-off by private carExplore Catalonia’s top medieval towns—Rupit, Besalu and GironaCross a scenic river on a stunning hanging bridgeStep into the 12th century crossing Besalú’s Romanesque bridgeEnjoy a tradit. This tour includes: 1 hour in Besalú’s Medieval Town1 hour in Rupit’s Medieval Village1 hour in Girona’s Old TownCatalan lunch by a lakeHotel pick-up drop-off in BarcelonaPrivate car guide. Step back in time on this full-day private tour from Barcelona and discover the charm of Catalonia’s most enchanting medieval villages. With hotel pickup included, travel comfortably with your private guide to explore Rupit, Besalú, and Girona—three of the best-preserved towns from the Middle Ages.Begin your journey in Rupit, a picturesque village nestled in the mountains, where cobblestone street. Duration: 10 hours . Book your Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch front of a Lake today and create memories that will last a lifetime!