Overview
Discover the town of Vic on a guided walk through its old. Admire medieval churches and the picturesque art nouveau buildings all around the city center.
This tour starts with hotel pickup in Barcelona. First, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Vic for a walking tour of the city. See Plaça Major with its art nouveau buildings, the Roman temple and the romanesque cathedral of St. Peter.
Next, head to the medieval village of Santa Pau for a stroll through its historic romanesque centre before having a lunch break in a rustic and authentic restaurant of the area, where you will be seduced by best local ingredients and grandmother's recipes.
The last stop of the day is at the beautiful medieval village of Besalú, where you have the opportunity to visit the romanesque churches, buy local products or just enjoy an ice cream or a cup of coffee.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Placa Major
1 hour 50 min
Drive from Barcelona to Vic (70 minutes). See the beautiful market square and its surrounding streets and try some amazing local products like truffles or salami (40 minutes).
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Muralla de Pere III
45 min
From Plaça Major we go towards the Roman temple and the medieval city walls. We stop at the romanesque bridge and enter into town again from another city gate.
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Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic
45 min
After passing the Episcopalian museum, we come to Saint Peter's cathedral. The building is from the 11th century and its romanesque crypt is completely intact, while the main ship of the church is considered a world unique example of mural painting of the 20th century by Catalan artist Josep María Sert.
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Santa Pau
3 hours 5 min
Drive to the village of Santa Pau in the volcanic region of La Garrotxa at the feet of the Pyrenees (50 min). Here we visit the historical village of the 10th century with its medieval market square, its romanesque church and its defence systems (45 min). After this visit it's time for a generous lunch with rustic local dishes 'à la granny' (90 min).
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Besalu
1 hour 25 min
Drive to the medieval village of Besalú (40 minutes) where you have the opportunity to visit the historical center with its fortified bridge, the Jewish quarter and the romanesque churches of St. Peter and St. Vincent. (45 minutes)
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Barcelona
1 hour 10 min
Return to Barcelona
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Transportation from Barcelona to destinations and back is included and takes about 4 1/2 hours.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Private Full-Day Vic, Santapau and Besalú Tour
Can I cancel Private Full-Day Vic, Santapau and Besalú Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 9–11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
What's not included?
- Lunch
Which places does it visit?
It visits Placa Major, Muralla de Pere III, Catedral de Sant Pere de Vic, Santa Pau, Besalu.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, French, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Out of Barcelona
