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Girona, Medieval Villages & Lunch with Lake Views from Barcelona 4
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Girona, Medieval Villages & Lunch with Lake Views from Barcelona

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Barcelona, Spain
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About this activity

Step into medieval Catalonia on this private 10-hour journey through three exquisitely preserved towns—Rupit, Besalú, and Girona—each frozen in time with original stone architecture, narrow alleyways, and fortified walls. This curated day trip combines art-house village exploration with a lakeside Catalan lunch, offering the intimacy of private transport from Barcelona and an escape from tourist-heavy sites.

Feel like travelling back in time in this Private Tour, through the Medieval Villages. Visit 3 of the most beautiful and best preserved towns of Middle Age.
Stroll through the village of Rupit, the narrow alleys with 14th century houses.
Visit the charming Besalu, another medieval jewel. Enter the city through its Romanesque Bridge of the 12th Century.
Lunch in front of a lake. Taste an exquisite Catalan menu.
Take a walk through the Old Town of Girona, one of the most important cities of the medieval era.

• Private Day Trip by car to the Medieval Villages from Barcelona.
• Pick up and Drop off by your hotel by car.
• Three of most incredible and well-preserved villages of the Medieval Catalonia: Rupit, Besalú & Girona. 
• Cross the river through an incredible hanging bridge
• Feel like in the 12th century entering the Besalú through its Romanesque Bridge
• Have a typical Catalan lunch enjoying the views of the lake of Banyoles
• Visit the incredible Old Walled City of Girona

Highlights

  • ✓Rupit's suspended footbridge and 14th-century stone houses clinging to cliff edges
  • ✓Besalú's iconic 12th-century Romanesque bridge and intact medieval street grid
  • ✓Authentic Catalan lunch with views over Lake Banyoles
  • ✓Girona's fully preserved walled Old Town and Jewish Quarter
  • ✓Private vehicle and personalised pace—no large group constraints

Insider tips

  • ★Visit Rupit early in the day before afternoon coach tours arrive; the hanging bridge and viewpoints are least crowded by mid-morning
  • ★The Catalan lunch typically includes local specialities like escalivada or botifarra; ask your guide about seasonal dishes and wine pairings from nearby wineries
  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes with good grip—Rupit's cobblestones and staircases are steep and can be slippery in wet conditions

Good to know

  • •Hotel pickup and drop-off included; confirm your Barcelona address 24 hours before departure
  • •10 hours total includes ~3.5 hours driving and ~6.5 hours in villages and lunch; pace varies by group interest
  • •Most villages involve uphill walks and uneven medieval streets; limited wheelchair accessibility in Old Towns
  • •Lunch is seated (not packed); dietary requirements can usually be accommodated with advance notice

Who it's for

History and architecture enthusiasts seeking immersive medieval experiencesCouples and small groups wanting private, unhurried explorationFood-focused travellers interested in regional Catalan cuisinePhotographers drawn to authentic townscapes and lakeside scenery

Best time to visit

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer mild weather and fewer crowds; visit villages between 9:00–11:00 AM before midday tour groups. Summer is warm but busier; winter can close smaller attractions and make stone streets hazardous.

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