--- title: Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/barcelona/tours/medieval-three-villages-small-group-day-trip-from-barcelona/ type: tour city: Barcelona country: Spain price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 1103 duration_minutes: 630 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 19 of 22 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-20 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/barcelona/tours/medieval-three-villages-small-group-day-trip-from-barcelona/ --- # Medieval Three Villages Small Group Day Trip from Barcelona **Guidekin's take:** A 10h 30m small-group loop through three medieval Catalan villages: guided Besalu and Tavertet, then free time and lunch at your own expense in clifftop Rupit. No hotel pickup, and meals are not included, so treat it as a long countryside day with a local guide and a van. ## Overview Leave Barcelona and travel back to ancient times on this small-group tour of Catalonia’s medieval villages. Visit the beautifully preserved villages of Besalú and Tavertet and learn interesting facts about these historical locations from your guide. Have free time in Rupit village to see the Baroque-era Church of Sant Miquel and have a traditional Catalan lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant. Take in views of the remains of the Castle of Rupit, Castellfollit de la Roca and the Cingles de Tavertet sandstone cliffs. This small-group tour ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide. ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 10h 30m - Rating: 4.77/5 from 1103 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Explore Catalunya ## What's included - Local guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks, unless specified - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Palace of Catalan Music** (15m) - 8.15am - You will start your day at our main office, which is right next to the famous Palau de la Musica. You will meet your guide, have time to use the restrooms, and perhaps even grab a quick coffee before the tour begin. Your guide will explain all about the day ahead and... 2. **8** (pass by, no stop) - 30am - You will leave Barcelona though the Example district of town. As you head out of the city, your guide will give you a brief history of Barcelona, before letting you sit back and relax on the 90 minute drive to Besalu. 3. **Puente de Besalua** (2h) - 10.00am - The charming medieval village of Besalú is our first stop of the day. You will begin with a walking tour of this ancient town, stopping to admire its streets lined with medieval-era architecture. You will have free time to wander around the narrow streets or to find... 4. **Castellfollit de la Roca** (pass by, no stop) - 12.30pm - From Besalú, we will head to Rupit. On the way, we will pass by Castellfollit de la Roca, located high up on the edge of a basalt precipice. It's one of the smallest towns in Catalonia with just 1,000 habitants living in just 3,280 square feet (1,000 square meters) 5. **Rupit** (2h 30m) - 1.00pm - Once in Rupit, you’ll have around two hours to wander around this beautiful hamlet at your leisure. You will be able to stroll the cobblestone roads lined with 16th-century houses, cross the city’s hanging wooden bridge, and make a visit Rupit’s baroque-era Church of... 6. **Tavertet** (30m) - 4.00pm - In Tavertet, the final medieval village we visit, enjoy a short walk to the stunning cliffs overlooking Pantà de Sau lake. Hear a few details about the village from your guide before checking out the 11th-century romanesque Church of Sant Cristòfol. 7. **Montseny** (pass by, no stop) - 5.30pm - Finish your trip with a ride back to Barcelona, during which you’ll enjoy vistas of verdant-green forests like Magatalls, along with the UNESCO Man and Biosphere-listed El Montseny natural park. 8. **Plaza de Catalunya** (pass by, no stop) - 6.45pm - After a day stepping back in time we will arrive in Barcelona around 6.45pm. You guide will help you find a taxi or the way to the metro to return to your hotel, or recommend some restaurants where to have dinner. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Explore Catalunya Office. We are located in a little alley between the Palau de la Música building and Via Laietana, opposite the Palau de la Música's cafeteria. ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour operates only in English ## How it compares in Day Trips Ranked **#19 of 22** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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