Girona: Game of Thrones Small Group Tour

Girona’s old town supplied the stone, stairs, and narrow lanes for Braavos and King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. This walk makes the connection easy to see: your guide holds up scenes on an iPad while you stand in the actual filming spots, often just a few steps from the next one.

I like two things especially. First, the tour gives you much more than a list of locations. Guides such as Ona, Dylan, Carolina, and Miguel connect the show with Girona’s Jewish Quarter, churches, legends, defenses, and daily life. Second, a group limited to 10 people gives the walk a friendly feel, with room for questions and useful local advice on food and drinks.

The main consideration is the walking itself. Girona’s old quarter is full of slopes, stairs, uneven paving, and tight lanes, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. The advertised duration is two hours, though the itinerary also describes a 2.5-hour walk, so confirm the exact timing when you book.

Key points to know before you book

• Compare real streets with show footage: An iPad helps you match Girona’s buildings and stairs to scenes from season 6.
• Walk the Jewish Quarter: Call Jueu provides some of the most atmospheric lanes and the clearest sense of old Girona.
• Get both stories: The tour covers Game of Thrones and the city’s medieval past, rather than treating Girona as a film set alone.
• Keep the group small: No more than 10 participants means a better chance to ask questions and hear the guide.
• Expect stairs and uneven streets: Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the route is unsuitable for wheelchair users.
• Pay about $35: For a guided introduction to Girona plus a film-location walk, the price is fair, especially if this is your first visit.

Why Girona works so well as Westeros

The clever part of this tour is that Girona does not need much dressing up. Its old quarter already has the tight passageways, worn stone, grand stairways, and religious buildings that filmmakers wanted.

Season 6 used several parts of the city to represent different places in Westeros. That means you are not visiting one isolated movie set. You are walking through a working historic center where the same street can feel like Braavos in one scene and King’s Landing in another.

Your guide helps with that change of viewpoint. A doorway or staircase may look ordinary at first. Then the guide shows a still or short scene on the iPad, and you can spot the camera angle, building line, or staircase used in the series.

This visual comparison is the tour’s strongest feature. You do not have to rely on memory, and you do not need to search for scenes on your phone while walking. The guide brings the reference material along and explains what you are looking at.

The route also works for people who have only watched some of the show. Several guides make a point of explaining the locations clearly for both serious fans and casual viewers. If someone in your party has never watched Game of Thrones, the Girona history still gives the walk a useful purpose.

Starting at Sant Feliu and the old quarter

The meeting point is listed as Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe in Girona’s old quarter. The itinerary also gives Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc as the start and finish address, so check the final meeting instructions before setting off. This small detail matters in Girona, where short streets and similar-looking lanes can make a meeting point harder to spot than expected.

The walk begins around the Church of Sant Feliu and its large staircase. This is a good opening because you get a strong architectural setting right away, along with one of the city’s major religious landmarks.

From here, the route heads toward the Church of Sant Martí s’Acosta and the famous stairs on Pujada de Sant Domenech. These steps are among the most recognizable spots on the walk. Their steep rise and old stone walls give you an immediate sense of why Girona was useful to filmmakers.

You should pause here and let the guide orient you. The stairs are not just a photo stop. Their shape and surrounding buildings help explain how a familiar Girona street was framed as part of a fictional city.

The stairs also set the physical tone for the tour. You will be walking uphill and downhill, not simply moving between flat streets. Take your time, especially in hot weather or if you are carrying a heavy bag.

The Jewish Quarter and its narrow lanes

The route then enters Girona’s Jewish Quarter, known locally as Call Jueu. This is likely the most atmospheric part of the experience, even if you have little interest in the television series.

The streets named along the route include Claveria, Sant Llorenç, and Cúndaro. They are narrow, winding, and easy to pass through without noticing the details. A local guide gives you a reason to slow down and look closely at the walls, corners, arches, and changing levels.

This section is where the city story becomes just as important as the television story. You learn about how people lived in old Girona and how the quarter fits into the city’s past. One guide, Kim, also explains Girona’s walls and defenses, adding useful context to the streets you are crossing.

For Game of Thrones fans, the lanes offer a chance to see how production teams used existing architecture. For everyone else, they provide an introduction to the Barri Vell, Girona’s old town.

Do not expect a museum-style presentation. This is an outdoor walking tour, and the value comes from the guide’s explanations at each location. Ona, Carolina, Dylan, and other guides have been praised for mixing facts with humor and conversation, which suits the informal pace of a small group.

The lanes can be crowded at some times of day, and their narrow shape means the group may need to pause at the side while others pass. That is part of the old-town experience, but it can make photography less simple than the polished scenes on screen.

Girona Cathedral and the German Headquarters area

The tour passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria and continues toward Cartanyà Bisbe Street, near Casserna dels Alemanys, or the German Headquarters. This part of the route shows how quickly Girona’s mood can change.

The cathedral is a major visual anchor. Its Baroque façade and broad stairs give the walk a grander scale after the close lanes of the Jewish Quarter. The large staircase leading down to the square is another place where the guide can show how the city became part of King’s Landing.

The contrast is useful. In the Jewish Quarter, the show’s world feels enclosed and maze-like. Around the cathedral, the steps and façade create a more public, ceremonial setting.

This is also a good point to ask questions about filming. Guides use the iPad to place scenes against the real buildings, helping you understand that the series often altered the apparent direction, distance, or layout of a location through camera work.

The cathedral area can be bright and exposed, especially in summer. One guide made a point of keeping the group in shade when possible, but you should still bring water and protect yourself from the sun. The route is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon, yet it is active enough that heat can affect your enjoyment.

The Arab Baths and the Plaça dels Jurats

From the cathedral, the walk continues along Ferran, the Catholic street, to the Arab baths. Despite the name, the baths are a Romanesque building rather than an Islamic bathhouse. The exterior and surrounding area help maintain the medieval feel that the show required.

The route does not turn into a long indoor attraction visit. Instead, the baths are part of the wider city walk and filming-location story. If you want to tour every interior along the route, you should ask what is included before booking. The advertised inclusions are a local guide, iPad, and photos, not entry tickets to separate monuments.

Next comes Plaça dels Jurats, a handsome square that offers a little more room after the cramped lanes. This stop helps show how Girona’s public spaces were used as part of Braavos and King’s Landing.

The square is also a useful place for the guide to explain the difference between the real city and the fictional setting. The buildings remain Girona’s, but the show’s editing, costumes, and story turn them into something else.

That connection is more interesting than simply being told that a scene was filmed here. You begin to notice the details that the production kept, such as the stonework, stairways, and proportions of the square.

Sant Pere de Galligants and the final Sant Feliu views

The tour then reaches the Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. It is one of the most striking buildings on the route, with a serious, solid appearance that fits the show’s medieval world.

This is a good stop for people who want the tour to have architectural substance. You are not only collecting recognizable television backdrops. You are seeing one of Girona’s notable religious buildings and hearing how the city’s past shaped the setting.

The final section returns toward the Church of Sant Feliu and its grand staircase. Ending near where the walk began makes the tour easy to combine with further exploring in the old town.

At the end, ask your guide for local suggestions. Dylan, Ona, Carol, and other guides have offered food and drink recommendations, including advice for specific needs such as gluten-free dining. One guide also helped a family locate a toy shop, showing the practical benefit of having a local person in front of you rather than relying only on a location map.

How the guides shape the experience

The guide matters a great deal on this tour because the route itself is free to walk. You are paying for interpretation, scene comparisons, history, and local conversation.

The strongest guide comments point to a consistent pattern: Ona is warm and clear, Dylan brings strong filming information and local suggestions, Carolina explains the city with humor, and Miguel has unusual first-hand involvement because he appeared as an extra during filming.

Other guides named for the experience include Mike, Peter, Quim, Kim, Mar, Pau, Aleix, Claudia, Paula, Anna, and Carol. You cannot choose a particular guide unless the booking system allows it, but the range of names suggests a broad guiding team rather than a single host.

I would ask questions as you go. The small group format is designed for conversation, and the guides have been praised for taking time at each stop. If you are a serious fan, ask about filming details. If you are new to Girona, ask about the city’s buildings, walls, and local customs.

The best version of this tour is not a rushed checklist. It is a walk with someone who can explain why a place mattered to the production and why it mattered to Girona long before cameras arrived.

Is $35 a fair price?

At $35 per person, the tour sits in a sensible range for a two-hour guided walk. Girona’s old quarter is compact, so you can see many of these streets without paying for transport. The fee makes sense if you value the guide’s explanation and the iPad comparisons.

The price is especially fair for first-time visitors who want a quick orientation. You see the Jewish Quarter, cathedral area, Arab baths, monastery, and Sant Feliu surroundings in one organized route. That can save you from wandering past important sites without knowing what you are seeing.

It is less compelling if you want a long, detailed tour inside monuments. The experience is built around walking and outdoor explanations. Entry to additional attractions is not listed as included.

The small group cap improves the value. A group of up to 10 people is easier to hear, easier to move through narrow streets, and more likely to allow personal questions than a large city tour.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start also reduces the risk of booking ahead. You can reserve now and pay later, which is useful if your Girona plans are still shifting.

Who should book this Girona tour?

This is a natural choice for Game of Thrones fans who want to see the show’s season 6 locations without hunting them down alone. The iPad comparisons are the key benefit, especially if you remember the scenes well.

It also suits anyone making a short visit to Girona. The route covers several important parts of the old town, and the guide’s food recommendations can help you plan the rest of your day.

You do not need to be a devoted fan. The history of Girona, the Jewish Quarter, the cathedral, the monastery, and the city defenses give the tour value beyond the series. Couples, families with older children, and small groups of friends should find the format easy to follow.

I would think twice if stairs are difficult for you or if you need a wheelchair-accessible route. Comfortable shoes are not a minor suggestion here. Wear them.

Book earlier in the day during hot weather if possible, and leave room afterward for your own time in Girona. The tour gives you a useful framework, but the old town deserves a slower second look once you know what you are seeing.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones tour meet?

The meeting point is Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe in Girona’s old quarter. The itinerary also lists Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc, so check your booking details for the exact meeting instructions.

How long does the tour last?

The activity information gives a duration of two hours. The itinerary describes the guided walk as 2.5 hours, so confirm the current start and end time when you book.

Which languages are available?

The tour is offered in English and Spanish, with a live guide.

How large is the group?

It is a small-group tour limited to 10 participants.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The route includes stairs, slopes, narrow lanes, and uneven old-town streets, and it is listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a local guide, an iPad for comparing filming scenes with the real locations, and photos. Additional monument entry is not listed as included.

Should you book it?

Book this walk if you want Game of Thrones locations plus a real introduction to Girona. The show gives you a fun reason to visit, while the Jewish Quarter, cathedral, monastery, and old streets give the experience lasting value.

At $35, the tour is a good buy for first-time visitors and fans who want the scenes placed in context. Skip it only if you dislike walking tours, need step-free access, or would rather explore the filming locations independently. For most people with two hours in Girona, it is an engaging and practical way to get oriented.