Girona: Game of Thrones Small Group Tour

Girona’s Old Town becomes a real-life set for Braavos and King’s Landing on this walking tour. You’ll climb the famous Sant Martí stairs, wind through the Jewish Quarter, and compare the actual streets with scenes shown on your guide’s iPad. I especially like the small groups of up to 10 and the way the tour gives equal weight to Girona’s past and the television series.

I also like the practical touch: guides such as Ona, Dylan, Carolina, Mike, and Peter have been praised for local restaurant tips, filming stories, and patient explanations. The main drawback is the walking itself. Expect uneven medieval streets, stairs, and a route that is not suitable for wheelchair users. The advertised duration also appears as both two and two and a half hours, so allow extra time.

Key points at a glance

• Real filming locations: See the Sant Martí stairs, Girona Cathedral, Arab baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and other spots used for Season 6.
• Scene comparisons: Your guide uses an iPad to place footage and images beside the real setting.
• Two tours in one: Game of Thrones details are paired with Girona’s medieval and Jewish history.
• Small-group feel: The group is limited to 10 people, allowing time for questions and photos.
• Local advice: Guides often add suggestions for food, drinks, gluten-free places, and other sights.
• Be ready for stairs: Comfortable shoes are essential, and the route is not wheelchair accessible.

Why Girona works so well as a Game of Thrones setting

Girona does not need much help looking medieval. Its old quarter has narrow lanes, tall stone walls, grand stairs, ancient religious buildings, and corners that seem to change character every few steps. That makes the city a strong match for the fictional worlds of Westeros.

The tour focuses on locations used during Season 6. You will not simply hear that a scene was filmed in Girona and then move on. The guide uses an iPad to show the television image beside the place where you are standing. That comparison is the heart of the experience.

It helps you notice how filming works. A quiet stairway can become a royal approach. A small street can appear much larger on screen. The guide can point out the exact angle, building, or passage that links Girona to Braavos and King’s Landing.

You do not need to be a serious fan to enjoy the route. Several guides have been praised for explaining the city to people who had never watched the series. Still, fans will get the most from the scene references, character connections, and filming details.

Starting at Sant Martí’s famous stairs

The walk begins around the Church of Sant Martí s’Acosta, on the Pujada de Sant Domenech. The meeting information places the group in Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe in Girona’s old quarter. Another set of booking details gives Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc as the starting and finishing point, so check the exact meeting instructions for your chosen departure.

The Sant Martí stairs make a fitting opening. They are one of the most recognizable sights in Girona’s old quarter, and the steep climb immediately shows you the character of the city. You get stone, height, and a strong sense of the old town before the guide begins threading through the smaller lanes.

This is also where comfortable footwear matters. The route is not a flat stroll through modern streets. You will use stairs and uneven surfaces, and the experience is specifically listed as unsuitable for wheelchair users.

Your guide introduces both the filming connection and Girona itself. Guides have included Ona, Dylan, Carolina, Mike, Peter, Mar, Quim, and others, depending on the date. Their strengths vary, but the tour is designed around guides who can discuss both the show and the city.

Through the Jewish Quarter’s narrow lanes

From the stairs, the route heads into the Call Jueu, Girona’s Jewish Quarter. The streets named for the walk include Claveria, Sant Llorenç, and Cúndaro. These lanes are among the most atmospheric parts of the route, but they are also where you should expect the tightest spaces and the most irregular walking.

The guide connects the buildings and street plan to Girona’s past, rather than treating the quarter as a film set alone. That balance matters. If you only stop for television references, you miss why the location works so well. The architecture gives the scenes their sense of age and place.

This is one of the tour’s best sections for photographs. Doorways, stone walls, staircases, and narrow passages create strong compositions without requiring a special viewpoint. Your guide also has photos and an iPad, so you can compare the present-day scene with what appeared on television.

The small group format helps here. With no more than 10 participants, the guide can usually gather everyone in a tight lane without turning the stop into a large crowd. You can ask questions without needing to shout across a busy group.

Girona Cathedral and the route toward the German Headquarters

The route then passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria and continues toward Cartanyà Bisbe Street, near the Casserna dels Alemanys, or German Headquarters. This part of the walk gives you a wider sense of how Girona’s old quarter fits together.

The cathedral area is especially useful for understanding the scale of Girona’s historic center. The large steps and open square contrast with the confined lanes of the Jewish Quarter. On screen, the same places can feel like different cities, depending on the camera angle and story.

The guide returns to the cathedral to look at its Baroque façade and the broad staircase leading down to the square. This is a good point to pause and take in the architecture without rushing to the next reference. You will hear how the real buildings were adapted visually for Game of Thrones, while also learning about their place in Girona.

The tour does not appear to include entry into the cathedral or other buildings. It is an outdoor walking experience, so plan to see the exteriors and surrounding streets rather than expect interior visits.

Arab baths and the streets of King’s Landing

Next, the walk follows Ferran the Catholic Street toward the Arab baths. The baths are another memorable location because they show how Girona’s older structures can serve a fantasy setting without much alteration.

The name can be slightly misleading, since the building is a historic bathhouse rather than a modern spa experience. On this tour, you see the location as part of the city walk and learn about its role in the show. If you want to visit inside, confirm separately because the tour details describe a guided route around the city, not an included admission.

This section also gives the guide room to talk about the difference between television fantasy and everyday medieval life. That has been one of the most praised parts of the experience. Guides such as Kim and Ona have been noted for explaining the city’s defenses, residents, and Jewish Quarter alongside the filming facts.

I find that mix more useful than a tour made up of scene trivia alone. Game of Thrones gives you a reason to look closely, while Girona’s history gives the streets lasting interest after the tour ends.

Plaza dels Jurats and Sant Pere de Galligants

The route continues to the Plaza dels Jurats and then to the Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. The monastery is one of the strongest visual stops on the walk. Its stonework and Romanesque design fit the tone of the series, but the real building deserves attention in its own right.

At Plaza dels Jurats, the guide can show how an open urban space was used in the fictional world. At Sant Pere de Galligants, the mood changes again. The monastery brings a more monumental setting, with architectural details that reward a slower look.

This is where the iPad comparisons earn their keep. A guide can show you the same location as it appeared on screen, then let you look back at the real arches, walls, and surrounding streets. That direct comparison is much clearer than trying to remember a scene from home.

Some guides add stories about the filming itself. One guide, Miguel, was described as having worked as an extra, which adds a personal link to the production. That sort of detail depends on who leads your group, so do not book expecting one particular guide unless the operator confirms it.

Sant Feliu and the final set of stairs

The walk finishes around the Church of Sant Feliu, with its grand staircase and nearby streets. This brings the group back toward the area around Plaça Sant Feliu and the River Caffe.

The final section works well because it returns you to a major landmark rather than ending in an obscure corner. You can continue exploring the old quarter, stop for a drink, or use the guide’s local suggestions. Several guides have offered food and drink advice, including gluten-free recommendations and tips for places to visit after the walk.

The route also leaves you with a useful mental map of Girona. You have crossed the Jewish Quarter, cathedral area, bathhouse district, monastery area, and church surroundings. Even if you spend only one day in Girona, the tour helps you see how these sights connect.

The exact return point should be checked before setting your next appointment. The tour information gives Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc as the return location, while the meeting point is also described at Plaça Sant Feliu. Allow a little flexibility rather than arranging a tight connection immediately afterward.

What the $35 price gets you

At $35 per person, the tour is fairly priced for a two-hour small-group walk with a live guide, an iPad for scene comparisons, and photos. The value is strongest if you want both a Game of Thrones experience and an introduction to Girona’s old quarter.

A standard city walk might cover similar streets but skip the filming context. A fan-focused tour might explain scenes but give you less useful information about the city. This experience joins the two, which makes it a sensible first activity in Girona.

The group limit of 10 is important. A lower price is not much of a bargain if you spend the walk at the back of a large crowd. Here, the guide can answer questions, stop for pictures, and adjust explanations for serious fans and casual viewers.

The tour does not appear to include entrance fees to attractions, food, drinks, or transport. You are paying for the guided walk and the visual material. That keeps the price simple, but you should budget separately if you want to visit the cathedral, Arab baths, or other interiors.

Who will enjoy it most

You should book this if you like Game of Thrones and want to see the locations in a real city rather than visit a themed attraction. The scene comparisons are the main reward, especially if you remember Season 6 well.

It also suits you if you are visiting Girona for the first time. The guide takes you through several key parts of the old town and adds context about the Jewish Quarter, city defenses, architecture, and local life.

Casual viewers can still enjoy the tour. The guides are expected to explain the locations clearly, and several have been praised for making the route accessible to people with different levels of interest in the show.

You may want a different plan if you dislike stairs, have difficulty on uneven ground, or want a slow architectural tour with long indoor visits. The route covers plenty of ground in a short time, and the Game of Thrones theme remains central.

Timing, languages, and practical advice

The activity is described as lasting two hours, while the itinerary also lists a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour. I would plan for up to two and a half hours, especially if the group stops for questions and photos.

Tours are offered in English and Spanish. The group is limited to 10 people. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve while paying later, which helps if your Girona plans are still shifting.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. This is not a suggestion to ignore. The Sant Martí stairs, cathedral steps, winding lanes, and old paving make supportive footwear far more useful than fashion shoes.

Bring water in warm weather and keep your schedule loose. One guide made a point of finding shade during a hot walk, but conditions and route pacing can vary. A small camera or phone is worthwhile because the city offers many good angles, even beyond the official stops.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if you want a well-priced combination of television locations and Girona’s old quarter. The strongest features are the iPad scene comparisons, the small group, and the guides’ ability to explain local history without losing the Game of Thrones thread.

I would especially recommend it as an opening activity on a Girona visit. You get oriented to the old town, learn where the main sights are, and finish with practical food and drink suggestions from someone who knows the area.

Skip it if stairs and uneven streets will make the route uncomfortable, or if you want a purely historical tour with no television focus. For fans, casual viewers, and first-time visitors who can manage the walking, $35 buys a lively and useful introduction to Girona.

FAQ

Where does the Girona Game of Thrones tour meet?

The meeting point is listed as Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe in Girona’s old quarter. Another location listed for the start and return is Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc, so confirm the exact meeting instructions for your booking.

How long does the tour last?

The activity is advertised as two hours, while the itinerary describes a two-and-a-half-hour guided tour. Allow up to two and a half hours.

What languages are available?

The live tour guide is available in English and Spanish.

How many people are in the group?

The tour is a small-group experience limited to 10 participants.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users because the route includes stairs and old streets.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable walking shoes. The route includes narrow medieval lanes, stairs, and uneven surfaces.