Besalú

Besalú on foot: the bridge, the Jewish quarter, and the capital of a county

1h 3min2.7 km13 stops€1.99
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A circular 63-minute walk through Besalú: starting at the bus station, up to the castle hill from the Devesa gate, across the fortified Pont Vell to the Jewish quarter and its miqvé, around the 1285 siege wall through the Portal de la Força, past the Sant Pere monastery, and ending on carrer Major, by Casa Cambó.

Narrated in Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean

The route

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Starts right by Estación de autobuses de Besalú (TEISA, carretera d'Olot)

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Hear how it sounds: the start of the first stop.

How it works

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    Walk, and the story plays by itself

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Frequently asked questions

How long is “Besalú on foot: the bridge, the Jewish quarter, and the capital of a county”?

About 63 minutes on foot: 2.7 km with 13 stops.

How much does it cost?

€1.99, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”.

Where does it start and how do I get there?

Starts right by Estación de autobuses de Besalú (TEISA, carretera d'Olot). The starting point is marked on the map on this page.

What languages is it narrated in?

In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.

Do I need an internet connection?

Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.

How does it work?

Install Citourfy, find “Besalú on foot: the bridge, the Jewish quarter, and the capital of a county” in Besalú and buy it for €1.99. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.

Don't have the app?

  1. Install Citourfy from the App Store.
  2. Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
  3. Search for "Besalú on foot: the bridge, the Jewish quarter, and the capital of a county" in Besalú and buy it for €1.99.

What to see in Besalú on foot

Near Besalú

  • Figueres · Dalí's town in the Empordà: his birthplace, the Rambla, the Teatre-Museu and the Sant Ferran castle.
  • Girona · The whole Barri Vell, from the Onyar to the city walls.
  • Rupit · The medieval village of Osona, set above the Rupit stream, with its hanging bridge and the castle crag.

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