Girona - Private Historic Walking Tour

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EUR 382.00

2 hours

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Overview

Step back into medieval times when strolling through narrow cobbled lanes, ancient stone stairways, arched passageways and inviting courtyards situated amid glorious medieval buildings in the charming Jewish quarter of the Old town. Enjoy the scenery of the Onyar river from the Eiffel bridge, visit the Cathedral of Saint Mary, the staircase of which has been featured in the famous series - The Game of Thrones. Finally you will admire panoramic rooftop views of the city from the Ancient City Wall.

Operated by

BlackBuck Travels

Ratings & Reviews

Average Rating

5 / 5

1 traveller ratings

Superb tour and leaving you wanting to learn more.

Tour19145796196, Oct 2024

Julia was our private host for 3 of us and she was excellent. Very knowledgeable and you could ask her anything. We saw and learnt things of Girona that without a guide you would not necessarily get to know. The tour was 3 hours and it flew in. Julia adapted the tour to what we wanted to know and you were not rushed in any way. We were shown and told some funny things along the way which was a lovely mix with learning the history of Girona. We also asked on places to eat and again Julia did not disappoint. Her recommendations were excellent as we used one for lunch (Brots de Vi) and another for dinner (La Miranda) with a glass floor and showing part of the roman road. Both places superb food. Even after 3 hours it was a shame the tour came to an end because there was still so much to learn and explore. Would definitely recommend.

Itinerary

Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles)

(Pass By)

Start at the Eiffel Bridge, designed by the world-renowned architect Gustave Eiffel who created the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris. The iron bridge, famous for its eye-catching red color and ornate grid-like cover, connects the heart of the Old Town with the New City. From this footbridge, you can admire the fabulous views of the charming Onyar River below, lined by picturesque, brightly-colored houses.

15 minutes

Take a stroll through the Jewish Quarter, which dates back to the 12th century and is one of the most well-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. The fairy-tale labyrinth of cobbled alleyways lined with medieval stone buildings has been used for the making of the series Game of Thrones and TV-themed walking tours to key filming sites.

15 minutes

Next, pass by the Basilica of St. Felix, Girona's first cathedral until the 10th century. The elegant castle-like church which owns a slender bell tower houses some remarkable religious works of art and beautiful stained glass windows.

Arab Baths

(Pass By)

The next step of the tour is the Arab Baths, which is a well-preserved 12th-century Romanesque construction mimicking Muslim baths. The structure also made an appearance in some scenes of Games of Thrones.

15 minutes

Just a short walk away, you get to see the Cathedral of Saint Mary of Girona, located at the heart of the Old Town. The emblematic colossal construction is a prominent feature of Girona's skyline. One of its main attractions is the iconic wide and high stone stairway leading up to the façade which may be a bit of a climb unless you pace yourself and wear comfortable shoes.

25 minutes

Jardins dels Alemanys

(Pass By)

Stop by the German Garden just behind the cathedral, a beautiful rustic garden surrounding the ruins of the old German quarter. This well-shaded and lush green space offers ideal photography opportunities and benches for relaxing.

20 minutes

Leaving the garden, you climb on one of the staircases connecting to the Ancient City Walls, declared Assets of Cultural and National Interest. These are what remain of the old city walls originally built by the Romans between the 9th and 14th centuries to protect Girona. Several towers with spiral staircases attached to these city walls offer the best panoramic views of the city, which makes a perfect end to the tour.

15 minutes