Girona: small-group walking tour of the Barri Vell
2.5-hour guided walk through 2,000 years of Girona history: the city walls, the cathedral, the Jewish Call, the Eiffel bridge and Game of Thrones locations. Small group. Rated 4.8/5 from 826 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Walk along the top of the medieval walls
- The cathedral, with the widest Gothic nave in the world
- The Call, one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters
- The iron bridge designed by Eiffel's firm
- Game of Thrones filming locations
Our take
This is the best first introduction to Girona: in two and a half hours you see the walls, the cathedral, the Call and the Onyar with someone explaining what you are looking at. It is run by the same company as the Game of Thrones tour, with an equally high rating. If you are torn between the two, choose this one if you care more about history than the show.
What's included
- Local guide in English or Spanish
- Small group
Not included
- Entry to the cathedral, Arab Baths or Museum of Jewish History
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Monuments are explained from outside; at the end the guide tells you how to visit inside
- Girona has many steps
- The guide gives tips on where to eat and what to see next
Meeting point
Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona (opposite Sant Feliu church).
The square is in the Barri Vell at the end of the Rambla, next to Sant Feliu church and a 5-minute walk from the cathedral. From the train station it is about 15 minutes on foot.
The experience
What you will see
In about 2.5 hours you walk the essentials of the Barri Vell:
- The city walls, with views over the rooftops and the cathedral.
- The cathedral, with the widest Gothic nave in the world.
- The Call, the old Jewish quarter, with its narrow streets and steps.
- The Onyar river and the iron bridge by Eiffel's firm.
- Some Game of Thrones locations.
How it works
You meet the guide in Plaça de Sant Feliu and walk the route in a small group. Monuments are explained from outside; at the end the guide recommends what to visit inside and where to eat.
Who I recommend it for
- First-time visitors to Girona.
- Anyone more interested in the city's history than the show.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who wants to go inside the monuments: the tour stays outside.
- People with reduced mobility: there are many steps.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs or reduced mobility: you climb onto the walls and there are many steps.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
→ Girona and Game of Thrones: the locations and how to see them
A guide to the Game of Thrones locations in Girona: the cathedral steps, El Call as Braavos, Sant Pere de Galligants and more. A walking route and tips.
→ What to see in Girona in one day: medieval old town and Game of Thrones
Girona in one day: cathedral, El Call, the Oñar houses and the walls. An hour-by-hour walking route, Game of Thrones locations, where to eat and what to skip.
→ Day trips from Girona: Costa Brava, Cadaqués and Figueres (Dalí)
The best day trips from Girona: Figueres and the Dalí Theatre-Museum, Cadaqués, Besalú, Tossa de Mar and the Costa Brava coves. How to get there and what to see.
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