Things to do in Girona, Catalonia: The Best Tours

May 26, 2021 Etsuko Causey

One of the most historic sites in Spain, Girona lies in northeast Catalonia, just 99 km (62 mi) from Barcelona. Founded by Romans, the city later was taken over by Moors and Franks before finally falling under the rule of Barcelona. Influenced by different cultures and religions, the city beckons visitors with beautiful architecture. The Old and New Town offer many opportunities to pleasurably get lost and observe local life and culture.
Restaurants in Girona

1. Girona Private Walking Tour with Food Tasting

Plaça de Catalunya, 10, 17004 Girona, Spain Girona Explorers
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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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Reviewed By reitxel

Fabulous experience. Dani is an exceptional guide, very polite and friendly. Very knowledgeable about his city and its history. He didn´t mind to extend the time of the tour as we were enjoying very much his engaging explanations. Strongly recommend to anyone visiting Girona!

2. Hike & Tour Girona

Plaça d’Espanya, s/n, 17002 Girona, Spain GEMMA COLL SABATER
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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)

Reviewed By robi713

Gemma is a passionate, very knowledgeable guide, able to mix wonderful minute details of today’s life in Girona with historical stories and details that make the old town come to life. We definitely plan to go back again!

3. Private Full Day Trip to Medieval Villages of Catalonia + Lunch in a Farmhouse

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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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Reviewed By paacb

Fabulous experience!! Priscila was the best tour guide. She walked us thru Gothic streets and took us to places that was not part of the tour. So worth the tour and highly recommend Priscila who speaks very fluent English and has immense patience. She is extremely knowledgable and engages us in the history of each site we had been to. Perfectly paced tour with a nice coffee break and a decent lunch.

4. Tapas Walking Tour - Girona

La Lleona, 17004 Girona, Spain Tapas walking tour
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We will visit local markets and bars of the old town so we can introduce you the products and groceries that you normally need to prepare tapas and appetizers. After a small introduce we will start the route through the tapas and pinchos bars. Explore a Spanish food tradition on a tapas walking tour Taste gourmet tapas at Girona city Discover the historic old town listen to expert explanations of the local food and wine from a specialist gourmet guide Stop and taste local products at the markets and a variety of bars and restaurants.

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

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Reviewed By Cmrb86

We aren’t well accustomed to tapas food which is why this tour was so appealing to us. The super friendly and knowledgable staff were fantastic and so helpful. As for the food,5 star!!! Now I can safely say we know what to order if we visit a tapas restaurant in the future. Thanks guys!!!

5. Private Medieval Girona and Game of Thrones Live Virtual Tour

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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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Reviewed By bastianr391

Informative yet entertaining tour with a great host. Miquel Arnau was an excellent guide! Highly recommended!

6. Private Girona And Costa Brava Tour - Day Trip From Barcelona - With Pickup

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Escape the crowds of Barcelona and explore another Catalonian city, as well as some of Spain's best beaches, in Girona and Costa Brava tour from Barcelona. This one day trip from Barcelona is a private tour that takes you to see the most important sights in Girona, including the cathedral and city walls, and along the Costa Brava to soak up the sun and coastal views. • Private tour exclusively for your party:Ensures a personalized experience • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Barcelona hotel • See Girona in a single day: Ideal for those with limited time • Learn about local culture and history from your guide • Walk on Hidden Spot Of Girona, Which is Longest City Wall in Europe (Girona City Wall) in this one day trip from Barcelona . • Don't Worry if you have not bring your beach stuffs!! We have everything for you like Beach Blanket and Umbrella . This Girona and Costa Brava tour from Barcelona is recommended for those who are looking for a one day trip from Barcelona.

Inclusions: Pick-up and Drop-Off From Hotel, Cruise Port or Airport ( Feel Free To Bring Your Luggage!), Private Tour / Private Driver Guide, Girona Walking Tour Including GAME OF THRONES, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Exploring In Costa Brava and Lighthouse of San Sebastian

Exclusions: Travel Insurance , Entrance Ticket to Attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By andre_1972p

I definitely recommending this company and this tour as they are very welcoming and doing a job professionally, During a Pandemic (COVID-19) we have been on a business trip in Spain, France and we have had some free days, so it was interesting for us to able to do this tour or not? We have contacted this company and from the first, we received lots of accurate and to the date information about how to traveling in pandemic in Spain, what documents shall we carry on and … They car was extremely clean and leggy, with safety partition and for keeping the risk as low as possible, they were only us in the car and it was completely private tour. The tour was fantastically organized, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and always wearing a mask and we were finding that he is customizing a tour based on our interests. Extremely worthwhile and unique experience and hope this pandemic ended up soon and everybody can travel easily in the world like before .

7. Girona Walking Tour Small Group from Girona

Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain Girona Experience
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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

Reviewed By Ani_Kspain

We were luky to be the only one for that day. So we had a privéd tour. The places they let you see are amazing! The tour was for 2hours and or guid was amazing. Het only point, its a bit expensive for 2h tour.

8. Half-Day Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona with a Guide

Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain Girona Experience
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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

Reviewed By Expedition571617

The tour guide and his coworker were both very friendly and very knowledgeable about the their city. They made the tour very fun and informational. I would highly recommend!

9. Girona and Dali Museum Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-up from Barcelona

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Take a tour through beautiful countryside towards Girona. This old city already existed before the Roman Empire and contains a lot of history.  In the so called ´Old Town´, you will see a lot of traces which lead back to middle Ages. You will also visit the famous Cathedral of Girona and one of the best preserved medieval Jewish Quarters in the world. In Figueres, Dalí's hometown, you will visit the Dalí Museum, considered the largest surrealist object in the world.

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am), Walking Tour by Girona and Figueres, Air-conditioned vehicle, Small-group (maximum 8 people)

Exclusions: Tickets to the Dalí Museum (approx. 14€) To be paid to the guide, the day of your tour., Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By bastianr391

Informative yet entertaining tour with a great host. Miquel Arnau was an excellent guide! Highly recommended!

10. Girona and Costa Brava Small-Group Tour with Hotel pickup from Barcelona

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Ensured small group tour of maximum 8 pax. The only company that brings you by minivan at the heart of Girona city centre. Travel through history in Girona and immerse in the pristine scenery of Costa Brava. Experience a unique landscape along the way and head into the historic town of Girona. Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, have a look to the widest Gothic Cathedral in the world and be surprised by the colourful spectacle of the houses along the Onyar River. After the Girona tour, drive to Costa Brava and breath it's unique surroundings and nature. - Marvel at Girona medieval winding streets and explore the city's Jewish Quarter - Visit a 19th-century iron bridge designed by Gustav Eiffel - Visit the historical town of Pals and the fisherman’s village of Calella - Dip into the crystal clear waters of the Costa Brava - A small group of max. 8 people to ensure a better experience and more personalised attention - Free hotel pick-up and drop-off included - Led by an expert guide

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Walking Tour of Girona, Pals and Calella, Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am), Air-conditioned vehicle, Small-group (maximum 8 people)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By bastianr391

Informative yet entertaining tour with a great host. Miquel Arnau was an excellent guide! Highly recommended!

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