Top Girona Historical Tours

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.

Girona served as the backdrop to some of the most dramatic scenes in "Game of Thrones", but knowing where to find the filming sites alone can be tough. Much of the city’s Old Town was transformed into the streets and landmarks of King’s Landing and Braavos, two fictional towns from the HBO hit series. Learn about key filming sites and hear insider gossip about the show from a guide. You’ll also discover some of Girona’s striking landmarks including the Cathedral of Santa Maria.

Experience Girona’s history and culture on this small-group walking tour. After meeting up with your guide at the Plaça de Sant Feliu, spend a few hours exploring this Catalonian city’s esplanades, old walls, bridges, and landmarks. Admire the history of the Jewish Quarter and marvel at Roman artifacts, winding streets, and an impressive artistic heritage while learning about the city from your guide.

This self-guided audio walking tour of Girona takes you through all of Girona's Game of Thrones filming locations — from the cathedral steps where Jaime Lannister rode to confront the High Sparrow, to the monastery that became the Citadel and the narrow streets where Arya fled the Waif. But this isn't just a filming locations checklist. Between stops, you'll hear the legends that made Girona worthy of Westeros — a witch turned to stone on the cathedral, a medieval plague quarantine inspiring a pastry and an 800-year-old tradition of kissing a lioness for luck. You can also put your GOT knowledge to the test with a quiz. At the end of tour, you will definitely know a lot more than Jon Snow! No fixed start time, no group to keep up with. Take a break to enter historical monuments and or pause to capture photos exactly like in the series. Over 1000 travellers have experienced this tour, and if it's not for you, it comes with a full refund guarantee.

The historic city of Girona has some of Spain’s best-preserved medieval architecture, but many of the city’s winding streets and narrow alleys are closed to vehicle traffic. Join a local guide for a walking tour of Girona that winds through the Jewish Quarter and Old City; you’ll discover some of Girona’s most magnificent highlights, find hidden squares, and learn about thousands of years of local history.

Discover the magical city of Girona at your own pace with this guided tour. With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Stone Bridge, Sant Felliu Square, Call or Rambla de la Llibertat. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 2h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

Visit the Jewish neighborhood of Girona, a historic home for a local Jewish community that has roots here from the time of the Roman Empire. During the medieval times, around 1000 people lived in this community, the largest Jewish neighborhood in Spain. Wander the cobbled streets and see where Nahmanides the philosopher once lived, and visit the places where three synagogues once were before the 1492 expulsion.

Discover the highlights of Girona on a friendly small-group walking tour led by a friendly, experienced guide. Stroll through the medieval Old Town, explore historic landmarks including the Cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, and Eiffel Bridge, and uncover fascinating stories, local legends, and Game of Thrones filming locations along the way. With a relaxed pace, a welcoming atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities for photos and questions, this experience is perfect for travellers who want to discover the authentic charm, history, and culture of Girona in a more personal and memorable way.

With this pass (combined tickets "GIRONA EPISCOPAL"), travellers will be able to see three great monuments in the city of Girona, valid for 48 hours from the first validation. The Girona Art Museum houses the most important art collection of the Bishopric and the province of Girona, which draws an itinerary through unique works of Catalan art. The Girona Cathedral has one of the largest Gothic naves in the world The best example of Catalan Gothic can be found in the Basilica of Sant Felix IMPORTANT: you should always start with the Girona Art Museum. OPENING HOURS: 1. Museu Art Girona: Working days: 10 am - 6 pm. Sundays and holidays: 10 am - 2 pm. Closed: Monday (except public holidays), 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January 2. Basilica of Sant Feliu Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 3. Girona Cathedral Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays and public holidays: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Explore the life and creativity of Salvador Dalí on this full-day tour to the Spanish artist’s hometown of Figueres and other highlights of the Costa Brava. Visit the spectacular Theatre-Museum Dalí showcasing his drawings, paintings and jewels, and stroll around the bay of Port Lligat, where Dalí lived later in life. You’ll also visit the surreal landscape of Creus Cape Natural Park.

Welcome to the Exclusive Game of Thrones Tour in Girona! If you are a fan of the famous series, this tour is designed for you. Without detours or fillers, we will take you directly to the key points of the filming of Game of Thrones in Girona, where iconic scenes of Braavos and Antigua were filmed. During this exclusive tour, you'll walk through the actual locations that appeared in the series, while our expert tour guide will show you photos and comparative plates so you can see how every corner was transformed into the fantastic world of this exciting series. This tour will not only allow you to relive unforgettable moments from the series, but will also give you access to the best sights and photo spots so you can capture the magic of Game of Thrones. Ideal for fans looking for an authentic experience, full of history and fiction. Don't miss the opportunity to walk through the same places where history was made both on the screen and in the city, we are waiting for you!

Come discover this exciting tour, with breathtaking views. On this tour we will take an ancient mountain path through which we will climb from 0 meters altitude to 500 meters. An authentic and visually spectacular experience to discover the Costa Brava in a different way Unpaved 4x4 open mountain tracks, surrounded by nature Enjoy stunning views of the Costa Brava, where sea and mountains merge Visit the Sanctuary of St. Grau, one of the most iconic places in the area You will stop at the ruins of the ancient hermitage of Mare de Déu de Gràcia You will discover the megalithic area of Cadet with dolmens of more than 3000 years

Girona's riverside houses were dyed to match a plan, but the city's layers run far deeper than its famous facades. On this walking tour, you'll trace Girona's past from Roman road to medieval Jewish quarter, with legends locals still swear are true woven throughout. Starting at the Tourist Office, you'll cross into the Old Town, pass the Basilica of Sant Feliu, and climb toward the Romanesque Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. You'll wander through El Call, one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters, cross the Eiffel Bridge — built by the same company as the Paris landmark — and pass shops belonging to the Roca brothers, whose restaurant was twice named the world's best. Along the way, hear how a plague of flies supposedly saved Girona from a French crusade, kiss the lioness statue tied to a local legend, and spot Game of Thrones filming locations on the cathedral steps. The tour ends at Plaça de la Independència, a lively square built over a former monastery.

Discover Girona and the Costa Brava with our self-guided tour, allowing you to explore Catalonia's most captivating region at your own pace. Climb the monumental 86 steps to Girona's magnificent cathedral — home to the widest Gothic nave in the world — wander the Jewish Quarter of El Call with its 12th-century stone alleys, and cross the iconic Eiffel-designed iron bridge over the Onyar River's colorful houses. Explore Dalí's surrealist universe at the Theatre-Museum in Figueres and his seaside home at Port Lligat in Cadaqués. Beyond the city, discover perfectly preserved medieval villages like Peratallada and Besalú carved from golden stone, swim in turquoise coves framed by cliffs along the ancient Camí de Ronda coastal path, walk through 2,500-year-old Greek and Roman ruins overlooking the sea at Empúries, explore the volcanic landscapes of La Garrotxa blanketed in beech forests, and taste the culinary tradition that produced El Bulli and continues to redefine Mediterranean cuisine.

Discover Costa Brava fishing traditions with admission to the SOLÉS Anchovy Factory-Museum in L'Escala. Prebooking ensures you won’t need to wait in line upon arrival, leaving more time to explore the small museum using a provided audio guide full of interesting historical facts. Following your museum visit, head to the open-air terrace for an included tasting of SOLÉS anchovy products.

Discover Catalonia’s landscape, history, and cuisine on a full-day tour from Girona to Cap de Creus National Park, the village of Cadaqués, and the mountain monastery of Saint Pere de Rodes, exploring each destination with a local guide. Following a tour of the Benedictine monastery, you’ll also visit a local shop of olive oil and locally-produced wines. This 10-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Girona hotels, and it’s the perfect way to experience the very best of Catalonia.

This is part of one of the world’s largest digital travel guide platforms, used by millions. Travelers can create custom itineraries or let AI build them instantly, based on location, time, and interests. Explore Girona's lesser-known soul: underground chapels, secret courtyards, symbols hidden in plain sight, and food stories passed down for generations. Ideal for curious minds and independent travelers.

The Tomàs Mallol Cinema-Collection Museum is a permanent, non-profit institution, open to the public as a space for scientific, cultural and recreational participation of citizens, and at the service of society and its development. Its origin is found in the acquisition of the Tomás Mallol Collection of cinematographic and pre-cinematographic objects by the City of Girona on January 28, 1994. Its mission is to favor the understanding and knowledge of the history of the moving image and of the cinema through the conservation, investigation, interpretation and exhibition of various collections, whose objects explain how the images were represented before the cinema and what was the technical process that led to the invention of the cinematograph in 1895.

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.

Tossa is a true open-air museum. Its prehistoric remains give way to Roman Turissa, medieval Tursa, and a modern Tossa that first became a refuge for artists and intellectuals and later a generous host to tourists and visitors. We will walk along a wall with more than eight centuries of history. The fortified enclosure of the Vila Vella is the emblem of the town. It preserves almost the entirety of its original perimeter, with crenellated walls. We will discover the old smuggling routes, the coastal paths known as *Caminos de Ronda*. We will take a stroll through the old fishermen’s quarter, Sa Roqueta, with its humble, whitewashed houses typical of the Mediterranean. Today it is a commercial area, full of small shops tucked away in its narrow streets. After this guided visit, if you are interested in gastronomy, try *cim i tomba*, Tossa’s most traditional seafood dish. Enjoy the beach or do some shopping during the free time we will have before returning to Girona.

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.

Immerse yourself in the work of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí on this tour. Travel with your guide and small group in an air-conditioned minivan to significant places in Dalí’s life. Visit the Theatre-Museum Dalí with skip-the-line access, the village of Cadaqués, and the bay of Port Lligat, where there is a second Dalí museum in the artist’s former home.

Explore the rich history of Girona during a 90-minute walking tour that showcases the city’s most iconic sites. Wander through medieval streets, admire the colorful Onyar River houses, and visit the stunning Cathedral and historic Jewish Quarter. This engaging route brings local legends to life, providing a perfect introduction to Girona's charm and character. Enjoy scenic viewpoints from ancient walls and discover hidden corners that are ideal for photography. This tour is designed for first-time visitors and offers insights that will help you plan further explorations of the city. - 90-minute guided walking tour featuring Girona’s Cathedral and Jewish Quarter - Discover local legends and scenic views throughout the Old Town - Perfect for first-time visitors looking for an engaging introduction - Professional local guide included; please wear comfortable shoes for uneven streets and steps

See the best of Girona, all in a single excursion—and explore with a guide who will bring the city’s millennia of history to life—on this small-group walking tour. In the morning, meet in the heart of the city, and set off on foot to really soak up its ambiance. You’ll visit the Girona Cathedral (famed for its vast nave), the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the Old Town, and more.