The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Girona, Catalonia

Discover Girona with of one of our local, expert guides. Walk through places in the Old Town you'd never visit for yourself. See things you would have not seen. Discover the history, legends, secrets and myths of our 2000-years-old beautiful city. And get a grasp of the beautiful way of life of the locals, from first hand. Why did the Romans settle here? Where was Game of Thrones recorded? Why so many flies? Answer all these questions, and a lot more, with us. Hassle-free. Private. At your own pace. Yourself and our guide. 2h and a half, maximum 8 people. And leave being a little bit more local than when you arrived.

Inclusions: Try Girona's best-known sweet, created here more than 100 years ago: the xuixo!, Sample the Ratafia, a very Catalan liquor made of more than 40 herbs.

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Visit Costa Brava and Girona in a full-day tour from Barcelona with a private and official guide and a private driver. Enjoy the trip in a luxury Mercedes-Benz sedan or minivan. Enjoy visiting the city of Girona and it's amazing Cathedral and old jewish town on a private walking tour. Explore the beautiful beaches of Costa Brava in Calella de Palafrugell or Begur. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour to customize the day as you wish, we can add diferent stops in towns like Pals or Tamariu. This tour includes pick up and drop-off at your place in Barcelona.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private official guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park on this private tour. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter, then we’ll savor the regional products with a complimentary lunch in a local restaurant. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century.  Then we’ll take you back to your hotel or apartment in Barcelona.

Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for the group that reserves it., Private walking tour - Besalu, Girona, Pals., Complimentary coffee and croissant before our walking tour of Besalu., Delicious three course lunch in Girona with regional products in a renowned local restaurant- our treat!, Have a glass of Cava (Catalan Champagne), Comfortable transport FROM/TO your hotel or apartment., Skip-the-line tickets to the Miqvé of Besalú, Skip-the-line tickets to the Cathedral of Girona

Exclusions: Gratuities

Transport yourself back in time and discover the Medieval heritage of Catalonia - enjoy three distinctly unique villages and a scenic drive with views of La Garrotxa Natural Park. Arrive to Besalu, a Catalan medieval jewel declared National Historical Artistic Site in 1966. Of great architectural value, it’s one of the most notable legacies of the medieval period in Catalonia. In Girona, we’ll get lost through the winding streets and marvel at the Gothic Cathedral and the quaint Gothic Quarter, then we’ll savor the regional products with a complimentary lunch in a local restaurant. Find your inner peace in Pals and have an extraordinary adventure through the cobblestone streets of this cute medieval village from the 13th century.  Then we’ll take you back to central Barcelona.

Inclusions: The Tour, the Guide and the Transport are exclusively and only for a group up to 15 people., Complimentary coffee before our walking tour of Besalu., Delicious three course lunch in Girona with regional products in a renowned local restaurant- our treat!, Small group to ensure a personalized experience., Friendly, professional and native licensed guide., Comfortable transport FROM/TO the meeting point (Central Barcelona), Skip-the-line tickets to the Miqvé of Besalú, Skip-the-line tickets to The Cathedral of Girona

Exclusions: Gratuities

The Jewish neighbourhood of Girona is one of the best preserved in Europe. This district located in the heart of the city is full of ancient remains from its Roman and Medieval past. Known popularly as the "Call", this area was home to 1000 inhabitants during the Middle Ages, making it one of the most important Jewish communities in Spain's history. As you explore the pretty narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter, the hometown of Nahmanides, the Medieval Kabbalistic philosopher, you'll visit the spots where the city's 3 synagogues were located, you will find out all about the customs and traditions of the Jewish people. You'll also visit the Museum of Jewish History to learn about their way of life. Your guide will then lead you around the labyrinthine streets while explaining the history of the Expulsion of the Jews in 1492, an act that ended 600 years of coexistence. After this visit you'll have newfound knowledge of about the influence that the Jewish community left in Girona. 

Inclusions: -Entrace fees to the Museum of Jewish History in Girona., -Guide expert in history of Girona., -Guided Visit to the Museum of Jewish History of Giirona.

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This is the only tour in Girona that combines hiking in the surroundings of Girona with a cultural visit of the old town. It includes a typical Catalan food lunch.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, Water

Exclusions: Entrance tickets into sites (optional)

Feel like travelling back in time in this incredible Private Tour, through the Medieval Villages. Visit with your private guide three of the most beautiful and best preserved towns of Middle Age. Stroll through the village of Rupit, the narrow alleys with 14th century houses. Cross through the hanging bridge. Have an easy hike to the hermitage of the 11th Century. Visit the charming Besalu, another medieval jewel. Enter the city through its Romanesque Bridge of the 12th Century. Lunch in an old 15th century farmhouse. Taste an exquisite Catalan menu. Take a walk through the Old Town of Girona, one of the most important cities of the medieval era.   • Private Day Trip by car to the Medieval Villages from Barcelona. • Pick up and Drop off by your hotel by car. • Three of most incredible and well-preserved villages of the Medieval Catalonia: Rupit, Besalú & Girona.  • Cross the river through an incredible hanging bridge • Feel like in the 12th century entering the Besalú through its Romanesque Bridge • Have a typical Catalan lunch enjoying the views of the valley around Girona in an incredible farmhouse of the 14th Century • Visit the incredible Old Walled City of Girona. 

Inclusions: 1 hour in the Medieval Town of Besalú, 1 hour in the Medieval Village of Rupit, 1 hour in the Old Town of Girona , Catalan Cuisine Lunch at a Farmhouse, Pick up & Drop Off at your hotel in Barcelona, Private Car & Private guide

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Discover the medieval city of Girona and the setting for Braavos and King’s Landing in Game of Thrones on a guided virtual tour without leaving the safe comfort of your home. This is an Online Experience from your home, led by a professional guide, including photos and videos, stories, anecdotes and insights, including quizzes, polls and a live Q&A session with your guide. Enjoy a wonderful Live Virtual Tour in the romantic city of Girona, led by a specialized professional guide in a Private Online Experience. Travel back in time from the comfort of your own living room and dive into the Old Medieval city of Girona, where you will discover the best preserved Jewish Quarter of Europe as well as all the places where Game of Thrones was recorded. Interact freely with your guide during this Private Virtual Tour, enjoying undivided attention, for a personalized experience.

Inclusions: Guided Live Virtual Tour of Girona with special attention to its appearance on Game of Thrones. , Private Virtual Live Tour, just for you. Enjoy undivided attention for a personalized experience. , Expert Tour Guide: The Virtual Tour will be held by our professional tour guides., This is an interactive tour, which means you will be able to speak during the tour if you wish.

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The ancient walled city of Girona stands on a fortress-like hill, high above the confluence of the Onyar and Ter rivers. As the provincial capital it has a long and distinguished history. Founded by Iberians, the Romans later named it Gerunda and established it as an important stopping point on the Via Augusta, linking Iberia with Rome. The huge 15th century cathedral, boasting the widest unsupported gothic arch in the world, dominates the skyline, yet much of the city's attraction lies in exploring the mediaeval streets, especially around the charming Jewish quarter. You will be able to cross the Onyar River through the bridge built by Gustave Eiffel " Pont de les Peixeteries Velles" one of the most populat monuments of the city. This extensive visit (about 3 hours) will show you the most important monuments of Girona, its history, its Jewish heritage and also its Legends. Our guides are local guides who know all the secrets of the city.

Inclusions: Local guide, Meeting point: Sant Feliu Square, beside the River Caffe. GIRONA city.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Pick up service

Join us on an intriguing journey inside the new official filming location of Game of Thrones. Guided by an expert of the show, who's also a medieval history accredited guide, this tour will take your knowledge of the series to another level. The guide will have an Ipad to show you the scenes of the series and to compare them with the real spots. We will start our journey in Sant Feliu Square, central Girona, and continue admiring the stunning architecture and narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter. Linking architecture with one of the most famous medieval fiction stories, this tour is must do activity for GOT fans.

Inclusions: Local guide, Ipad to compare the scenes of the serie with the real spots

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off