Garrotxa: Vic, Besalú, Santa Pau & Castellfollit de la Roca Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona

A beautiful and highly recommended experience! The tour took us through Besalú, Santa Pau, and Rupit, and we also stoppe...

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Travel back in time to discover medieval Catalan villages. We'll see the volcanic lands of La Garrocha and visit four towns: Vic, Besalú, Santa Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca.

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Reduced group, no more than 8 people

Not included

Food and drink

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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September 22, 2026
Flavia
Montevideo, Uruguay
A beautiful and highly recommended experience! The tour took us through Besalú, Santa Pau, and Rupit, and we also stopped to see Castellfollit de la R...
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September 22, 2026
Mari-carmen Lozano Muñoz
Barcelona, Spain
A group of seven people: three from Barcelona, two from San Francisco, and two from the Netherlands... and yet our guide, Gaspar, managed to seamlessl...
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June 17, 2026
Victor Hugo
Mexico
Amazing places! I spent most of my time in Vic. Santa Pau is small but well worth seeing; walking through its streets is a fantastic experience. Caste...
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May 10, 2026
Evangelina
Puebla, Mexico
Xavi, the guide, saved this tour. On behalf of the tour company and Civitatis, I suggest mentioning that Castellfollit de la Roca can only be seen fro...
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September 23, 2026
Jordi Casas Herrero
Barcelona, Spain
Ramon is a magnificent guide and driver. He makes the excursion much better.
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September 19, 2026
Blanca Estela
Mexico
Very interesting and the villages are very picturesque.
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August 31, 2026
Blanca
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Our guide, Albert, was excellent. Very professional. His knowledge of the tour topics was also excellent. He answered all our questions about the excu...
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August 31, 2026
Ruth Eliana Gabay
Mendoza, Argentina
Great excursion and Albert was an excellent guide! A real pro. I highly recommend it!
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August 25, 2026
Mariela Ale Di Dio
Bs As, Argentina
Great!
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Anónimo
Guatemala
A lovely excursion to charming villages. Albert was an excellent guide, very kind and patient.
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Garrotxa Medieval Towns Tour

Between 8:30 am and 9:30 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Barcelona and start the tour with a panoramic drive around Plaça Catalunya and Passeig de Gràcia. On board the minibus, we'll see Gaudí's signature buildings, such as Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, as we drive away from the city centre.

After an hour's drive, we'll arrive in Vic, our first stop on the tour. Accompanied by our guide, we'll discover the town's fascinating medieval past. We'll learn about how key events shaped the town, like the Saracen invasion of the 9th century. We'll see the exteriors of monuments such as the Cathedral, the Episcopal Palace, and a Roman temple.

Before returning to the minibus, we'll leave you with an hour of free time to recharge your batteries with the delicious cuisine of Vic.

We'll continue the excursion through the volcanic lands of the Natural Park of La Garrocha to reach Santa Pau. We'll enjoy a guided tour of this charming medieval village. The origin of this town dates all the way back to the 13th century.

Our next stop will be another of the inland villages of the Costa Brava, Castellfollit de la Roca. The origin of the name of this village comes from its location on top of a large basalt hill. Strolling through its narrow streets, we'll come to the church of Sant Salvador, where you'll find a viewpoint with incredible views of the mountains of the area and the river Fluvià.

Next, we'll head to our last destination of the day, Besal, which has one of the best-preserved medieval ensembles in Catalonia. We'll visit its historic centre, declared a National Historic and Artistic Monument, and admire its most important buildings, such as the medieval bridge and the monastery of Sant Pere. We'll also learn about the legacy left in the village by the Jewish community that lived here between the 9th and 15th centuries.

We'll finish the excursion by dropping you off at your hotel between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

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Garrotxa Medieval Towns Tour

Before returning to the minibus, we'll leave you with an hour of free time to recharge your batteries with the delicious cuisine of Vic.

We'll finish the excursion by dropping you off at your hotel between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm.

Garrotxa Medieval Towns Small Group Day Trip