Girona and Besalu, Jewish History tour Small Group from Girona
Overview
Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour (small group tour up to 7 people) of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - The Museum of Jewish History
- Entry/Admission - Miqve
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bridge of Besalu, Carrer del Pont Vell, 17, 17850, Besalu Spain
Guided walking tour to the Medieval village of Besalú to see the Jewish quarter and the MIkve of the 13 century, one of the most well preserved of Europe. The Medieval bridge of Besalu was the only way to enter to the city in the middle ages.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Jewish History, Carrer de la Forca, 8, 17004 Girona Spain
Guided visit to The Museum of Jewhis History of Girona.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Girona, Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to Girona city along the medieval and Jewish quarters
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Besalu, Besalu, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to the Medival village of Besalú
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Miqve, Baixada de la Mikweh, Besalu Spain
Guided visit to the Miqve of the 13 century of Besalú, one of the most well preserved of Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bridge of Besalu, Carrer del Pont Vell, 17, 17850, Besalu Spain
Guided walking tour to the Medieval village of Besalú to see the Jewish quarter and the MIkve of the 13 century, one of the most well preserved of Europe. The Medieval bridge of Besalu was the only way to enter to the city in the middle ages.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Museum of Jewish History, Carrer de la Forca, 8, 17004 Girona Spain
Guided visit to The Museum of Jewhis History of Girona.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Girona, Girona, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to Girona city along the medieval and Jewish quarters
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Besalu, Besalu, Province of Girona, Catalonia
Guided visit to the Medival village of Besalú
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Miqve, Baixada de la Mikweh, Besalu Spain
Guided visit to the Miqve of the 13 century of Besalú, one of the most well preserved of Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- -Use of a face mask mandatory for travelers in all public areas. -Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff -Mandatory social distancing throughout the experience -Equipment disinfected between uses -Regularly disinfected transport vehicles
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
freelance9
October 2023
Monica was an outstanding guide. Thish tour covered the high points of Jewish history in Girona, which effectively ended in 1492. She tailored the content to the knowledge and interests of the six of us in the group. Her English is excellent and nuanced. She has deep knowledge of the history and ...
Monica was an outstanding guide. Thish tour covered the high points of Jewish history in Girona, which effectively ended in 1492. She tailored the content to the knowledge and interests of the six of us in the group. Her English is excellent and nuanced. She has deep knowledge of the history and cultural traditions of the Jewish people and she treated the difficult topics with sensitivity. Although she was only allowed to accompany us, not guide us, through the Jewish museum, she managed to augment the explanations of the objects and put things into context. She also made sure to take us to the mikveh (ritual bath) next door, one of the more striking sights in this excellent tour. This tour offered very good value for the money. We recommend it highly.Sara_H
November 2019
Spectacular tour of Jewish history in Girona and Besalu. We ended up being the only ones on the tour, but Marc and Carmen did not disappoint. Marc was amazing with his knowledge of Jewish history and culture, pointing out not just the obvious things but also small facts and things that are person...
Spectacular tour of Jewish history in Girona and Besalu. We ended up being the only ones on the tour, but Marc and Carmen did not disappoint. Marc was amazing with his knowledge of Jewish history and culture, pointing out not just the obvious things but also small facts and things that are personal to someone with Jewish heritage. We went to Besalu first, which was crucial to beating tour bus crowds. We had the city to ourselves. Carmen obtained the mikveh key and we were the only ones in there. In Girona,thew Jewish museum was great, and our tour of the town featured interesting stories of other religions and Spanish history. Can't say enough about Marc - he answered every question from historical and current points of view, and he really cared that we understood what he was saying. This tour was a highlight of our time in Spain. We caught an early train from Barcelona just for the day, and it was totally worth it.baumgold
May 2019
Marc Sanchez was the perfect guide. He knows everything that there is to know about Jewish history in Girona and Besalu. He also pointed out where "Game of Thrones" was filmed in Girona -- that was fun! We learned so much from him. This tour was the highlight of our stay in Spain. Both towns are ...
Marc Sanchez was the perfect guide. He knows everything that there is to know about Jewish history in Girona and Besalu. He also pointed out where "Game of Thrones" was filmed in Girona -- that was fun! We learned so much from him. This tour was the highlight of our stay in Spain. Both towns are amazing. Besalu looks like it is still in the middle ages (but sparkling clean!) Take this tour - it is amazing!