Top Girona Art & Culture

Experience Girona’s history and culture on this small group walking excursion. After meeting up with your guide Plaça de Sant Feliu, spend a few hours exploring this Catalon city’s esplanades, old walls, bridges, and landmarks. Admire the history of the Jewish Quarter and marvel at Roman artifacts, winding streets, and an impressive artistic heritage while learning about the city from a knowledgeable guide.

Get your fix of ‘Game of Thrones’ fantasy drama on this Viator Exclusive tour of the season six filming sites in Girona. Much of the city’s Old Town was transformed into the streets and landmarks of King’s Landing and Braavos, two fictional towns from the HBO hit series. Learn about key filming sites and hear insider gossip about the show from a guide. You’ll also discover some of Girona’s striking landmarks including the Cathedral of Santa Maria.

The historic city of Girona has some of Spain’s best-preserved medieval architecture, but many of the city’s winding streets and narrow alleys are closed to vehicle traffic. Join a local guide for a walking tour of Girona that winds through the Jewish Quarter and Old City; you’ll discover some of Girona’s most magnificent highlights, find hidden squares, and learn about thousands of years of local history.

Discover the 2,000-year history of Girona on a half-day small-group walking tour. Learn about the city’s ancient Roman past and rich artistic heritage as you explore the Medieval Quarter with a local guide. Visit the Cathedral of Santa Maria in Girona, the Arab Baths, and the Jewish History Museum, and stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets of the old Jewish Quarter as you learn about some of the best places to dine and shop while in town.

Journey back in time to medieval Spain on this full-day tour to several of Costa Brava’s most charming villages. See a historic lighthouse in Llafranc, walk a coastal trail to the hillside cottages of Calella de Palafrugell and admire Begur’s imposing castle. In the inland towns of Pals and Peratallada, sample local cuisine and wander down cobblestone streets while learning about the area’s fascinating history from your guide. Numbers are limited to 7 for a more personalized small-group experience.

Explore the life and creativity of Salvador Dalí on this full-day tour to the Spanish artist’s hometown of Figueres and other highlights of the Costa Brava. Visit the spectacular Theatre-Museum Dalí showcasing his drawings, paintings and jewels, and stroll around the bay of Port Lligat, where Dalí lived later in life. You’ll also visit the surreal landscape of Creus Cape Natural Park and indulge in tastings of wine, olive oil and other regional products. Group size is limited to 7 for a more personalized experience.

Discover Catalonia’s Jewish heritage on a full-day tour of Girona and Besalú led by a private guide. Learn about the area’s rich history as you wander the winding streets and unique shops of Girona’s old Jewish quarter, visit the Museum of Jewish History, and explore Besalú’s unique cultural treasures including a Romanesque bridge, a 12th-century Mikveh, and the remains of a medieval synagogue.

Immerse yourself in the work of surrealist painter Salvador Dalí on this all-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup in Girona, travel with your guide and small group in an air-conditioned minivan to significant places in Dalí’s life. Visit the Theatre-Museum Dalí, the village of Cadaqués, and the bay of Port Lligat, where there is a second Dalí museum in the artist’s former home.

The Tomàs Mallol Cinema-Collection Museum is a permanent, non-profit institution, open to the public as a space for scientific, cultural and recreational participation of citizens, and at the service of society and its development. Its origin is found in the acquisition of the Tomás Mallol Collection of cinematographic and precinematographic objects by the City of Girona on January 28, 1994. It aims to become a center of revitalization of the world of cinema and visual shows, thanks to a continuous programming of activities and services that allow interaction with the visitor. Its mission is to favor the understanding and knowledge of the history of the moving image and of the cinema through the conservation, investigation, interpretation and exhibition of various collections, whose objects explain how the images were represented before the cinema and what was the technical process that led to the invention of the cinematograph in 1895.

If you are nature lovers and you like to discover new areas, this is the best option for you!! On this full day tour you will explore different areas, the first area with a lot of history where our guide will explain the medieval and Jewish heritage of Besalú and a second part of the day to enjoy the nature of the Natural Park of La Garrotxa, in the pre-Pyrenees area with more than 40 volcanoes none of them active for thousands of years. You will prove it with your own eyes visiting a Medieval hermitage located in the middle of the crater of one of them. Also you will visit Castellfollit de la Roca to take some photos of the Basaltic cliff and Santa Pau an small village sorrounded by volcanoes. To finish this amazing day, you will have the opportunity to have a walk or to sail at the Banyoles lake , the largest lake in Catalonia. We will come back to Girona city about 5/5.30pm depending on the traffic.

In order to defend itself from enemies and foreign invasions already from the 1st century bC, the city was equipped with a wall that, after 4 expansions, many attacks and thousands of years, is still on its feet. Do you dare to discover it with us? What will we do? The city walls were built to offer additional protection to its inhabitants. From Roman to Modern times, the walls have been modified and improved according to the needs of the time. However, as time went by, the walls have lost their defensive role and, as happened with the city walls of Girona, they have acquired a more symbolic and historical function. In this tour, we will walk along the remaining segments of the walls, discovering their history, the gardens that are part of them and the battles they endured. What we will see: Gardens of the Walls – City Walls – Caserna dels Alemanys – Gardens of the Alemanys – Passeig de la Muralla – Gardens of John Lennon – Walls of Sant Pere – Sant Pere de Galligants.

Calling all football fans, this 8.5-hour tour takes you to Camp Nou, the spectacular stadium home to Barcelona FC, from Costa Brava. Relish exploring Europe’s largest stadium at your own pace as you step onto the pristine pitch, visit the locker rooms, and learn of Barcelona FC’s history in the museum. If you choose an afternoon departure time, experience the enchantment of the Magic Fountain lightshow — one of Barcelona’s most popular attractions — before drop-off on the Costa Brava.

Discover Catalonia’s landscape, history, and cuisine on a full-day tour from Girona to Cap de Creus National Park, the village of Cadaqués, and the mountain monastery of Saint Pere de Rodes, exploring each destination with a local guide. Following a tour of the Benedictine monastery, you’ll also visit a local shop for a tasting of olive oil and locally-produced wines. This 10-hour tour includes pickup and drop-off at Girona hotels, and it’s the perfect way to experience the very best of Catalonia.

Visit Castellfollit de la Roca, Besalú, and Banyoles on a full-day Garrotxa tour from Girona that combines beautiful scenery with medieval villages. For travelers without independent transport, linking up the picture-perfect spots would mean a long series of bookings, but exploring with a guide takes care of logistics while unlocking the Garrotxa’s long history, from stone bridges to cliff-top houses and medieval architecture.

Explore the city of Girona and see some of the filming locations from the popular TV show, Game of Thrones, on this half-day, private tour from Barcelona. Follow your guide around Girona which has represented three important cities in the show: Bravoos, King's Landing, and Antigua. Learn about the real medieval history of the city from your guide and see where famous scenes from the show were filmed.

Combine a trip to the Dalí Theatre–Museum with a walking tour of Girona’s historic center on a full-day excursion that blends surreal art with medieval architecture. Coordinated tours and transfers between the two Catalan cities cuts down on time in transit; that means even more time to browse Dalí’s dramatic artwork and explore cobblestone streets in Girona.

Immerse yourself in Jewish history during this 8-hour (small group tour up to 7 people) of Girona and Besalu. Both are traditional Spanish Jewish communities that have a long history and rich culture. In Girona, wander the Jewish quarter of ‘the Call’ and learn about the important area’s medieval history, including Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars. The Museum of Jewish History is a stop not to be missed. Enter the small city of Besalú via the famous medieval bridge and wander through the medieval and Jewish quarter. Visit a 12th-century Micveh before being returned back to your hotel.

Discover Girona’s highlight sights—and taste your way through its authentic tapas—during this two-in-one, private walking tour. Set off in the afternoon with just your guide for company. You’ll explore the city’s Old Town, will learn about its ancient history, and will even see “Game of Thrones” filming locations. You’ll also follow your guide to locals-frequented enclaves, and will enjoy drinks and snacks en route.

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. 

Pals is a medieval town, full of vaults, horseshoe arches, doorways and Romanesque and Gothic windows, with vestiges with more than 1000 years old. Walking its walls will transport us to the very middle ages Pals, it is surrounded by rice fields, which generate an amazing landscape during flowering. We will continue the route to the city of Girona, known as the city of the 4 rivers, with its own history, and a charming historical center. Next we visit the Arab baths of Girona, built in the 12th century and located inside the convent of the Capuchins. Then we go to the Walls of Girona, used as a defense of the city against possible invaders, today a privileged place where you can enjoy a unique view of Girona. Stop for lunch. We will continue on our way back to Platja d'Aro, 5 km from the Cruise Terminal, for some last purchases. Return to Palamos.

Join us in our Tour of the Jewish Quarter and the City's Walls during 3 hours in Girona’s old town. The jewish quarter is located inside the old town of the city in "Carrer de la Força" and actually is one of the best preserved throughout Europe. We will continue our journey along the historical city center in direction towards the upper part of Girona’s old town to reach the city walls and find out about the origin of the city walls that have defended the city for centuries. This tour is essential to discover the jewish past of Girona and to learn about the history of the city walls that defended the “Gironins” in numerous battles and invasions.

Join us and walk with us in our Monumental Girona Tour throughout the historic quarter and the most important monumental buildings of Girona. The first monument we will be visit in this tour is the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Girona which is located in the upper part of the city with the widest gothic nave in the world t’s gothic nave measuring up to a total of 22,98 meters. We will next visit the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, a Benedictin monastery also known as the <> of the city, located outside the city walls in the historical center of Girona. Come and discover with us the legends, the history and the best kept secrets of the monumental Girona.

Located in La Escala, the SOLÉS Factory-Museum is a family factory since 1888, which has the oldest facilities of all the salting factories of the population, and represents a unique opportunity to learn how the anchovies of La Escala are currently made.

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.