Private Girona and Besalu Tour: Explore Jewish History from Barcelona
4.3
3 Ratings
Girona
Discover the fascinating Jewish history of Girona and Besalu on this private tour from Barcelona. Explore the medieval Jewish quarters, visit the Museum of Jewish History, and marvel at the 12th-century Micveh. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Girona - Guided visit to Girona city visiting the Medieval and Jewish Quarters
  • The Museum of Jewish History - Guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History in Girona city to know the everyday life and the history of the Jews in this area before the expulsion in 1492
  • Besalu - Guided visit to the Medieval village of Besalú and its Jewish Quarter so important for the history of the Jews of Girona Province. We will visit the MIcve, the bridge and all the old section.
  • Miqve - Guided visit to the Miqve of the 13 century of Besalú, one of the most well preserved of Europe.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Delve into Jewish heritage on this 8-hour private excursion to Girona and Besalu - two quintessentially Spanish Jewish communities renowned for their profound history and rich heritage. While in Girona, explore the Jewish quarter known as ‘the Call’ and gain insight into its notable medieval history, especially the contributions of Nahmanides, one of the most distinguished Kabbalah scholars. A visit to the Museum of Jewish History is an essential inclusion. In the compact city of Besalú, cross the renowned medieval bridge to discover the medieval and Jewish quarters and stop by a 12th-century Micveh before being escorted back to your lodgings.

Location
Girona
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_b
May 6, 2024
Great tour! - Miguel was a wonderful tour guide. He tailored the tour to our liking. So likable and a wealth of information. Highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Sandra_h
Jun 9, 2023
EXCELLENT Girona and Besalu Tour guide and driver!!!! - Without a doubt our experience with this tour company was incredible and our favorite day trip while visiting Barcelona! After months of planning a vacation for a family of 6 (including 3 little kids), we decided for this tour. The company texted me the day before to confirm the reservation and to provide contact details of our driver. The morning of, we were warmly welcomed by Alex who arrived early at our hotel for pickup. He was TRULY great! Van was spacious, clean and he made the drive from Barcelona to Girona extremely pleasant. We were off to a great start! Upon arriving at Gerona we were greeted by Ona, she is the best! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable of the city, Jewish history and Besalu but she was very sweet, flexible and patient with our kids. She deserves a special thanks for this! After the first half of our tour, we had time to stop for lunch at a delicious mediterranean restaurant (in the place de la independence). Ona made sure we knew how to get back to the van and provided contact information in the event we needed help. Once back in the van we headed to Besalu. We saw so much and truly felt we went back in time to the Middle Ages. AMAZING! I usually save my reviews for those who provide truly outstanding service, and this is certainly one I would recommend to friends and family. Alex and Ona represent a company that goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and special. As a tourist I am impressed and will book my future trips with them, THANK YOU AGAIN!
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Judy_k
Oct 13, 2023
Could be shorter - We wanted to learn about Jewish history & the Jews of Barcelona. Our guide Julia was knowledgeable & the displays & history laid out in the Jewish museum were excellent . However we really weren’t interested in Game of Throne sites & we could have done without the trip to Besalu ( the site of the mikve was interesting but otherwise it felt like a tourist trap) It’s 9 hours including the drive to & from Barcelona. I would have preferred a visit to the Jewish quarter in Barcelona but didn’t research enuf beforehand to book that instead. If you like medieval history, go to Girona & Besalu . But if the want to learn more about Jewish life in Barcelona ( past & present) , I suggest looking for alternative options.
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