Spain · Heritage Walks

Girona, Medieval Villages & Lunch with Lake Views from Barcelona

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Barcelona. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private day trip from Barcelona to Rupit, Besalú, and Girona
02 Cross Rupit’s famous suspension bridge into the old town
03 Enter Besalú through its 12th-century Romanesque bridge
04 Enjoy a typical Catalan lunch with views over Lake Banyoles
05 Explore Girona’s Roman walls, Arab baths, Jewish quarter, and cathedral
06 Travel with a private guide and private car
07 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona included

Step into the history and charm of Catalonia on this full-day private journey from Barcelona. Visit the medieval villages of Rupit and Besalú, then continue to Girona, where Roman walls, Arab baths, the Jewish quarter, and a magnificent cathedral reveal more than two thousand years of history.

Along the way, cross Rupit’s famous suspension bridge, enter Besalú through its striking Romanesque bridge, and enjoy a typical Catalan lunch at a lakeside restaurant overlooking Banyoles. With private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a private guide included, this is a relaxed and enriching way to discover some of the region’s most beautiful historic towns.

Along the way, cross Rupit’s famous suspension bridge, enter Besalú through its striking Romanesque bridge, and enjoy a typical Catalan lunch at a lakeside restaurant overlooking Banyoles.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Barcelona, Girona, Besalu

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rupit

-Cross the famous suspension bridge over the Rupit river that connects with the old town.

- Walk and lose yourself in the old town

- Visit the 12th century baroque church of San Miquel

- Visit the old cemetery

Besalu

- Cross the fortified Besalu bridge over the Fluvia river

- Walk through the old town

- Learn about the history of the village

Catalan Lunch

Have a typical Catalan lunch in an incredible restaurant in front of the lake of Banyoles

Girona

Explore one of the most interesting cities in Catalonia explore more than two thousand years of history, Roman Walls, Arab baths, Jewish quarter, a magnificent Cathedral and much more are waiting for you!

The route