Day Trips from Girona to Besalú

Journey back in time as you discover the charming medieval villages and stunning countryside outside Barcelona on this convenient day trip. Explore the charming hamlet of Besalú, including its medieval synagogue and Jewish baths. Then continue on to the village of Rupit, to discover its baroque Church of Sant Miquel and the castle ruins. Finish the day in the area around Tavertet, including a stop to admire the sandstone cliffs.

Visit Castellfollit de la Roca, Besalú, and Banyoles on a full-day private tour from Girona that combines beautiful scenery with medieval villages. For travelers without independent transport, linking up the picture-perfect spots would mean a long series of bookings, but exploring with a guide takes care of logistics while unlocking the Garrotxa’s long history, from stone bridges to cliff-top houses and medieval architecture. Hotel pickup and drop-off add convenience to your day.

Spend time in the great outdoors near Girona on this full-day excursion to Besal and its surroundings. Join a small group and take a guided tour of the medieval and Jewish quarters of Besalu. You also visit two ancient volcanoes with villages built in them as well as Banyoles Lake, where you can enjoy a walk.

Spend a day exploring two traditional Spanish Jewish communities and learn about Jewish history on this full-day tour. Join a small group and see the Jewish sights of Girona including “the Call” quarter and the area’s medieval history. Then, head to the medieval town of Besalu to walk through the Jewish Quarter and see the 12th-century Miqve.

Discover Catalonia’s rich Jewish heritage, and enjoy a more personal way to explore, on this private tour of Girona and Besalú. Led by your guide, begin in Girona, where you can learn its old Jewish quarter, visit the Museum of Jewish History, and more. Next, explore medieval Besalú’s unique cultural treasures, including a Romanesque bridge, a 12th-century Mikveh, and the remains of a medieval synagogue.