Besalu & 3 Medieval Towns Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

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Enjoy a walking tour and get immersed in the Medieval atmosphere of the city, passing by the plaça Major, the biggest square of Vic. Admire the old town hall, known as the Casa Comella, a 19th century modernist palace. Cherish the beautiful open space where fairs, markets and concerts are held. Continue the walking tour in Vic to have a look to the Cathedral, a Spanish Catholic temple which crosses in its styles much of European architectural history, from Romanesque to Neoclassical, going through the full Gothic and the Baroque. Get to know about Vic’s rich history in the company of your professional tour guide and visit the most interesting heritage of the city. Enjoy some free time in Vic and take the chance to taste the typical Catalan gastronomy. Your guide will show you the best places to eat a traditional lunch.

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When leaving Vic, pass by Castellfollit de la Roca. Get surprised by this little medieval village, built on top of a 40 meters high cliff of a very mysterious basaltic wall. This place is a perfect location for a break and to take wonderful pictures.

Along the way, enjoy a walking tour in Santa Pau, located in the south-east of the plain of Olot, in the heart of the volcanic zone. Santa Pau is one of those places that you fall in love with at first sight and you never tire of returning. Located in the heart of the Garrotxa, it is tiny, medieval and surrounded by greenery. Getting lost in its streets, breathing the fresh air ... the medieval ensemble, which mixes Gothic and Renaissance, allows you to get an idea of how important the barony of Santa Pau should have been during the Middle Ages.

Finish your tour in beauty in Besalú, one of the best conserved medieval old towns of Catalonia, which was named Historical and Artistic National Monument in 1996. Discover its cultural and natural heritage, by walking through its narrow streets that will lead you to the center of the town. Your guide will explain you the importance of the jewish community who lived in Besalú during the Middle Ages. A large section of the original town walls which date back to the 12th century still remain intact and contain a number of old gateways into the town. Inside the walls, the old town of Besalú is a charming maze of stone walls and cobbled streets which have largely gone unmoved since the Middle Ages. Get surprised by the medieval bridge of Besalú. This bridge is very famous in the Catalan territory because of its views from this medieval architecture bridge with an antique and charming essence. This Medieval masterpiece is unmissable when travelling through the Catalonian old towns.

Besalú will continue to amaze you with its medieval castle, already documented in the tenth century, built on top of a hill where the remains of the canonical Santa Maria, in the High Middle Ages. As it was built on top of a hill, you will enjoy beautiful views and have the chance to make amazing pictures.