Girona: Game of Thrones Small Group Tour

Girona’s old town supplied the streets, steps, courtyards, and stone walls for Braavos and King’s Landing in season 6 of Game of Thrones. This tour makes those screen locations easy to spot, then puts them back into the real city, where medieval lanes still twist around the cathedral and Jewish Quarter.

I like two things here. First, the iPad scene comparisons show exactly how a familiar shot was framed, which is far more useful than simply pointing at a staircase. Second, the tour gives Girona itself proper attention, with local history, legends, architecture, and practical food suggestions from guides such as Ona, Dylan, Carolina, and Mike.

The main consideration is the walking. The route uses steep stairs, narrow lanes, and uneven old-town streets, and it is not suitable for wheelchair users. The advertised duration is two hours, while the itinerary also notes about two and a half hours, so confirm the exact timing when you book.

Key points at a glance

• Season 6 locations across Girona: See places used for Braavos and King’s Landing, including the cathedral steps, Jewish Quarter, Arab baths, and Sant Pere de Galligants.
• iPad scene matching: Compare real streets and buildings with footage and stills from the series.
• Small groups of up to 10: The limited size gives you a better chance to ask questions and hear the guide in tight lanes.
• A genuine Girona introduction: Learn about the Jewish Quarter, city defenses, cathedral, monastery, and local traditions rather than getting only television trivia.
• Guides with different strengths: Ona, Dylan, Carolina, Mike, Peter, and others have been praised for mixing show details with local stories and useful restaurant advice.
• Good value at $35: You get a guided old-town walk, a local guide, iPad material, and photos for less than many longer city tours.

Starting among Girona’s medieval stones

The tour begins in Girona’s old quarter, near Plaça Sant Feliu and the River Caffe. The booking information also gives Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc as a start and return address, so check the final meeting instructions carefully rather than relying on a quick glance at a map.

This part of Girona rewards arriving a little early. Plaça Sant Feliu sits beside the Onyar River and the Church of Sant Feliu, one of the old city’s most recognizable landmarks. From here, you are already within the stone-built core that gives the Game of Thrones scenes their heavy medieval feel.

The group is limited to 10 people. That matters in Girona, where a guide can easily be swallowed by a narrow lane or lose half the group around a corner. A small group also makes the iPad comparisons easier to see and gives you room to ask about a scene, a building, or the city itself.

The tour is offered in English and Spanish. Guides have included Ona, Dylan, Carolina, Mike, Peter, Quim, Mar, and others. The individual style will vary, but the strongest pattern is clear: guides are expected to know both the filming locations and Girona’s past. Several also offer suggestions for food and drinks at the end, including advice for gluten-free dining.

Sant Martí’s stairs and the first screen connection

The route heads to the stairs of the Church of Sant Martí s’Acosta on Pujada de Sant Domenech. These steps are among Girona’s most recognizable old-town views, with stone walls, church façades, and a steep rise that immediately gives you a sense of the city’s vertical layout.

For Game of Thrones fans, this is where the real city starts to connect with Braavos. The guide uses images on the iPad to show how the production placed actors and camera angles within the existing streets. You can compare the screen version with the actual steps, then notice how much of the atmosphere comes from Girona itself.

The stairs are also a useful warning about the physical nature of this walk. You will climb and descend in an old district that was not built for smooth sightseeing paths. Wear firm, comfortable shoes, and take your time. The tour is short enough to remain manageable for most people who are comfortable walking, but it is not a flat stroll.

The Jewish Quarter’s narrow lanes

From Sant Martí, the group moves into Girona’s Jewish Quarter, known locally as the Call Jueu. The route includes Claveria Street, Sant Llorenç Street, and Cúndaro Street, where the lanes become narrower and more winding.

This is one of the best parts of the tour even if you are only a casual Game of Thrones viewer. The streets show how Girona’s old center developed over centuries, with close-set buildings, stone passageways, stairs, and small changes in level. The guide can explain how these spaces functioned as part of the city rather than treating them as a film set.

The show connection gives you a reason to look closely. A doorway or corner that might otherwise seem like a simple old wall becomes a scene-setting device. The iPad helps you match the production’s framing to the real architecture, while the guide adds context about Girona’s residents, streets, and defenses.

The tight lanes can feel crowded at busy times, and the group may need to pause along the side to let people pass. That is not a flaw in the tour so much as a fact of walking through one of Girona’s most compact areas. A small group helps here.

Cathedral steps and the road toward King’s Landing

The route continues past Girona Cathedral and onto Cartanyà Bisbe Street, near the area of the Casserna dels Alemanys, or German Headquarters. The cathedral is central to the tour because its broad stairs and imposing façade provided some of the clearest visual links between Girona and King’s Landing.

The cathedral’s Baroque façade faces a large staircase that drops toward the square. You will have time to look at the setting from different angles and compare it with the scenes shown on the guide’s iPad. This is the kind of stop where the screen image and the real place can feel surprisingly different. Film editing, costumes, crowds, and camera position turn an actual Catalan square into a fictional capital.

I especially like this part for visitors who want to understand how filming works. You are not just told that a scene was shot here. You can see the relationship between the stairs, the façade, the surrounding buildings, and the camera angle. It helps you notice what the production kept, what it altered, and what your eye may have missed while watching the show.

The cathedral area is also a good place for a short pause. Your guide may use the time to explain Girona’s religious and civic development, not just the fantasy setting. That balance is important. If you have never watched Game of Thrones, the cathedral, steps, and old streets still make for a worthwhile Girona walk.

Arab baths and the Romanesque monastery

The group then follows Ferran, the Catholic Street toward the Arab baths. Despite the name, the baths reflect a Romanesque architectural tradition rather than a straightforward Arab building. The space is valued for its striking columns, stone structure, and sense of enclosure, all of which suit the show’s visual world.

The tour information identifies the baths as one of the stops connected with the filming locations, but entry details are not specified. You should expect to see the surroundings as part of the walking route, and ask your guide what access is available on your date if going inside matters to you.

Next comes Plaça dels Jurats and the magnificent Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. This is one of the route’s strongest architectural moments. The monastery’s stonework and arches provide a dramatic setting, and its scale makes the television connection feel less like a novelty and more like a clever use of an already powerful place.

Guides also use these stops to explain the difference between Girona as a real medieval city and Girona as a production location. The show borrows the city’s age and texture, but the city has its own story, shaped by religion, defense, trade, and changing communities. That extra layer is why this tour works better than a simple checklist of filming spots.

Sant Feliu and the final old-town views

The route finishes around the Church of Sant Feliu, near the starting area, with another grand staircase. This brings the walk back to a familiar landmark and keeps the route centered in the old quarter rather than sending you across the wider city.

The final section is useful for questions and practical advice. Guides such as Dylan, Ona, and Carolina have been praised for suggesting places to eat and drink, while other guides have helped visitors find local shops and family-friendly stops. These tips can be especially useful if you are making Girona a day trip from Barcelona and have limited time after the tour.

The exact return point is given as Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc, while the meeting point is described as Plaça Sant Feliu beside the River Caffe. Since both addresses appear in the activity details, confirm the precise location and route with the operator before setting out.

What the $35 price buys you

At $35 per person, this is a good-value introduction to Girona’s old town if you want both filming locations and local context. You are paying for a live guide, a small group, iPad images, and photos, not merely a printed list of locations.

The value is strongest for first-time visitors. In two to two and a half hours, you see several major areas of the old quarter and get a useful orientation for further exploring. You also avoid spending your own time trying to match screenshots to streets, which is harder than it sounds when many lanes look alike.

The price is less compelling if you want a full historical tour of Girona or a long, detailed study of the production. The Game of Thrones material is central, but the walk also has to cover the city’s main sights within a limited time. Think of it as a focused old-town introduction with a strong television angle, not a complete museum-style history tour.

The high rating of 4.9 from 816 reviews points to a reliable experience, but the guide matters. Ona has been praised for connecting historical facts with show details, Dylan for using the iPad and sharing filming information, Carolina for clear explanations and humor, and Mike for creating a relaxed, local feel. You cannot always choose your guide, so book for the route and format rather than for one specific person.

Who should book this walking tour?

I would choose this tour if you watched Game of Thrones and want to see how Girona became Braavos and King’s Landing. It is also a good fit if you are visiting Girona for the first time and want a guided route through the old quarter without paying for a full-day excursion.

Casual viewers can enjoy it too. The tour is not limited to plot trivia, and several guides have been praised for keeping the history accessible to people who had never watched the series. You will still need some interest in architecture, local stories, or old-town sightseeing to get the most from it.

Families and mixed groups can work well here, provided everyone can handle stairs and uneven pavement. One guide helped a visitor find a toy store for a child, and several guides have adapted their advice to specific needs, including food restrictions. Still, the route is not suitable for wheelchair users, and comfortable walking shoes are essential.

This is also a smart choice for a Barcelona day trip. Girona is reachable by train from Barcelona, and the tour gives you a structured way to see the old town once you arrive. Allow extra time around the tour if you want to explore the cathedral, monastery, museums, or food scene at a slower pace.

Practical details before you reserve

The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time and a reserve-now, pay-later option. Those terms are useful if your Girona day depends on train plans or changing weather, but check the booking page for the current starting times.

The duration is listed as two hours, with the route description also referring to roughly two and a half hours. Build a little flexibility into your schedule, especially if you have a train to catch or a timed museum visit.

The tour runs in English or Spanish and is limited to 10 participants. The price is $35 per person. Wear shoes that grip well, bring water in warm weather, and be prepared for stairs rather than a level pavement walk.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if you want a well-priced old-town walk with a clear Game of Thrones focus and enough local history to make Girona feel like a real place, not just a film backdrop. The scene comparisons on the iPad are the main advantage, and the small group makes the guide’s explanations easier to follow.

Skip it if you dislike guided walks, need step-free access, or want a long and highly specialized study of Girona’s history. For most fans, casual viewers, and first-time visitors, though, this is an efficient way to connect the show with the streets, stairs, churches, and monastery that made Girona so memorable on screen.

FAQ

How long does the Girona Game of Thrones tour last?

The activity is advertised as two hours, while the itinerary also notes a guided tour of about two and a half hours. Confirm the exact timing when you book.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $35 per person.

Where does the tour meet?

The meeting point is Plaça Sant Feliu beside the River Caffe in Girona’s old quarter. The activity information also lists Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc, so confirm the exact meeting instructions before arrival.

Where does the tour finish?

The itinerary lists Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc as the return point.

Which languages are available?

The tour is offered in English and Spanish.

How large is the group?

It is a small-group tour with a maximum of 10 participants.

Will I see actual Game of Thrones filming locations?

Yes. The route covers Girona locations used for scenes connected with Braavos and King’s Landing, including streets, stairs, cathedral areas, the Arab baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and Sant Feliu.

How do the scene comparisons work?

Your guide uses an iPad to show footage and images from the series so you can compare the filmed scenes with the real streets and buildings.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users because it includes stairs, narrow lanes, and old-town walking conditions.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, according to the activity terms. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available.