The Girona Exclusive Walking Tour offers a captivating exploration of Girona’s rich history and cultural heritage. Led by a local guide, this 3-hour journey takes visitors through the medieval streets and the famed Jewish quarter, showcasing over 2,000 years of Catalonian legacy. From the breathtaking Girona Cathedral to the iconic "Game of Thrones" filming locations, this small-group tour promises a personalized and immersive experience. With additional entrance fees and comfortable walking shoes required, the tour provides an opportunity to uncover the enchanting spirit of this remarkable city.
Key Points
- A 3-hour guided walking tour of Girona, Spain, with a maximum of 17 travelers for an intimate experience.
- Explore Girona’s medieval architecture, Jewish quarter, and "Game of Thrones" filming locations.
- Discover over 2,000 years of Catalonian heritage, including the Girona Cathedral and its wide Gothic nave.
- Tour includes a local guide, but entrance fees to attractions are not included.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for individuals with mobility impairments.
Tour Overview
The Girona Exclusive Walking Tour is a 3-hour guided exploration of Girona, Spain’s medieval streets and historic landmarks.
Priced from €39.00 per person, the tour accommodates a maximum of 17 travelers for an intimate, exclusive experience. Guests can choose between morning or afternoon departure times to discover over 2,000 years of Catalonian heritage, including filming locations featured in "Game of Thrones."
The tour highlights the city’s medieval architecture, Jewish quarter, and landmarks like the Cathedral with the widest Gothic nave. A local guide leads the way, while entrance fees to attractions aren’t included.
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Highlights of the Tour
One of the highlights of the Girona Exclusive Walking Tour is the opportunity to explore the city’s medieval streets and the historic Jewish quarter.
Travelers will discover over 2,000 years of Catalonian heritage as they wander through the charming narrow lanes. The tour also visits filming locations from the hit TV series "Game of Thrones," allowing visitors to step into the world of the popular show.
Wander through Girona’s charming medieval streets and explore the city’s 2,000-year-old Catalonian heritage, as well as "Game of Thrones" filming locations.
Plus, the tour includes views of impressive landmarks like the Cathedral, which boasts the widest Gothic nave in the world.
With morning and afternoon options, the tour provides flexibility for travelers.
Inclusions and Exclusions
While the Girona Exclusive Walking Tour includes a local guide to lead the experience, it doesn’t cover the entrance fees to various attractions such as the Cathedral, Arab Baths, and Museum of Jewish History.
Travelers will need to budget for these additional costs separately. The tour, however, provides an in-depth exploration of Girona’s medieval streets, the Jewish quarter, and filming locations from "Game of Thrones."
With a maximum group size of 17, the tour ensures a personalized and immersive experience. Guests can choose between morning or afternoon tour times to suit their schedules.
Meeting Point and Accessibility
Travelers meet at Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain to begin the Girona Exclusive Walking Tour. The tour returns to the same meeting point at the end.
Unfortunately, the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible due to steps and slopes along the route. It’s also not suitable for individuals with mobility impairments.
The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to steps and slopes along the route.
Comfortable shoes are recommended, as the tour involves extensive walking through the city’s medieval streets and the Jewish quarter.
The small group size, limited to a maximum of 17 travelers, ensures a more personalized and exclusive experience.
Exploring the Medieval Streets and Jewish Quarter
The tour guides lead participants through Girona’s well-preserved medieval streets, immersing them in over 2,000 years of Catalonian heritage.
Winding cobblestone lanes, historic buildings, and charming plazas transport visitors back in time. The highlight is the Jewish Quarter, a labyrinth of narrow alleys and staircases that preserve the legacy of Girona’s once-thriving Jewish community.
Guides provide insights into the neighborhood’s rich history and architecture, including the Call synagogue and ancient mikvah.
Travelers can imagine the bustling life that once filled these atmospheric spaces, now a captivating glimpse into Girona’s storied past.
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Discovering Catalonian Heritage
As visitors explore Girona’s medieval streets, they discover the city’s remarkable 2,000-year-old Catalonian heritage.
The tour highlights:
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Unearthing the region’s rich history, from Roman rule to Catalonian independence
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Admiring architectural gems that showcase the influence of different eras and cultures
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Learning about Catalonia’s unique language, traditions, and identity that set it apart from the rest of Spain.
This in-depth exploration provides travelers with a deeper appreciation for Girona’s multifaceted past and its enduring Catalonian spirit, which has shaped the city into the vibrant, culturally-rich destination it’s today.
Visiting "Game of Thrones" Filming Locations
What makes Girona’s walking tour so captivating for "Game of Thrones" fans? The tour explores several filming locations used in the hit HBO series.
Visitors can see the iconic Fortress of Girona, which stood in for the exterior of the House of the Undying in Qarth. The charming Jewish Quarter also features prominently, representing the streets of Braavos.
Fans can enjoy these enchanting settings, capturing memorable photos and feeling the energy of the show’s captivating scenes.
This exclusive tour offers an immersive experience for devoted fans to discover Girona’s starring role in the fantasy epic.
Admiring Architectural Landmarks
Beyond the captivating "Game of Thrones" filming locations, Girona’s walking tour also showcases the city’s architectural wonders.
Visitors will admire the majestic Girona Cathedral, known for its impressive Gothic nave – the widest in the world. The tour explores the Arab Baths, a remarkably well-preserved 12th-century Moorish structure.
Girona Cathedral boasts the widest Gothic nave in the world, while the Arab Baths showcase 12th-century Moorish architecture.
Plus, the tour highlights:
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The Jewish Quarter, with its charming medieval streets and synagogue ruins
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The Onyar River bridges, offering breathtaking views of the historic city center
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The colorful houses lining the Onyar River, a picturesque postcard scene
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