Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

Girona supplied the stone streets, steep stairways, churches, and medieval corners that became Braavos and King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. This two-hour walk helps you spot the filming angles, then shows the matching scenes on an iPad, so the real city and the television set appear side by side.

I like the scene-by-scene visual comparisons, and I like that the guides fold Girona’s history into the show rather than simply pointing at a doorway. Local guides such as Dylan, Ona, Mike, Claudia, and Pau have been singled out for their warmth, local insight, and easy answers.

The main consideration is that this is an outdoor walking tour with no food, drinks, or museum admission included. On hot days, bring water, and allow extra time to find parking because the old center can be difficult to reach by car.

Key points to know before booking

• Braavos comes to life in the Jewish Quarter: Walk Claveria and Sant Llorenc, streets used for Arya Stark’s scenes.
• The iPad adds useful context: Compare real corners with images and clips from the series at each stop.
• Girona is more than a filming set: The walk covers the cathedral, medieval lanes, Romanesque churches, old baths, and city history.
• The route begins and ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu: You finish near restaurants, historic sights, and the city center.
• Guides bring different local angles: Dylan, Ona, Mike, Claudia, Pau, Mar, and others have led this experience, with several guides connected closely to Girona.
• The price is $38.11 per person: That is fair if you value a guide and visual material, but less attractive if you want church interiors or museum entry.

Why Girona works so well as Braavos

Girona is a clever filming location because its old center has a dense mix of stone lanes, staircases, churches, walls, and small plazas. You do not need elaborate scenery to see why it became Braavos. A narrow lane can feel like a port-city alley, while a staircase beside a church becomes a major television setting with a change of camera angle and costume.

The tour starts at Plaça de Sant Feliu, near the Church of Sant Feliu. From there, you walk toward Església de Sant Martí Sacosta and the Pujada de Sant Domenech, home to the famous Girona staircase. The climb and uneven old paving mean you should wear comfortable shoes.

Your guide explains how the production used Girona in season six, including scenes involving Arya Stark and Jon Snow. The iPad is important here. A still photograph can show you a familiar doorway, but a clip helps you understand how the camera framed the street, how extras moved through it, and how editing changed the sense of place.

That visual aid also helps if you have not watched every episode recently. You can see the real location without needing to remember every plot detail.

The Jewish Quarter and Arya’s Braavos

The route then winds through Girona’s Jewish Quarter, one of the most atmospheric parts of the walk. Streets such as Claveria and Sant Llorenc supplied Braavos, and the narrow lanes make it easy to understand why the production team chose them.

This is where the tour benefits most from a good guide. A simple walk through old streets can become a list of locations. A well-prepared guide instead explains what changed for filming and what remained untouched. You may hear about location scouting, set design, camera placement, and the work required to turn an existing Spanish city into a fictional one.

The old lanes are also a practical reason to take the tour early in your Girona visit. You get a quick sense of the city center, then can return later to explore the streets at your own pace. Several guides also offer suggestions for places to eat and sights to see after the walk.

If your group includes someone who has not watched Game of Thrones, this section still works. The architecture and city story carry the walk, while the show adds a second layer. One guide adapted the presentation for a child who had not seen the series, which gives you a good idea of the tour’s flexibility.

Cathedral steps and King’s Landing scenes

The Cathedral of Santa Maria is one of Girona’s essential sights, and its broad staircase is among the most recognizable stops on the route. Your guide points out how the steps appeared on screen, then gives you time for photographs.

The cathedral’s baroque façade provides a dramatic backdrop, but the visual impact is not only about television. The staircase is steep, open, and easy to appreciate as architecture even if you are not a committed fan. You can also see how the show used the scale of the steps to make ordinary movement feel ceremonial or tense.

The tour takes you around the cathedral and toward the area known as the German Headquarters, a barracks-style fortification used for battle scenes. This section adds a different mood to the walk. The Jewish Quarter feels intimate and enclosed, while the cathedral and fortification give the production more room for crowds and conflict.

You should not expect a full cathedral visit as part of the experience. The focus is on exterior locations and the filming story. If you want to see the interior, arrange that separately and allow additional time.

Old baths, a small plaza, and Sant Pere de Galligants

The route continues to Carrer Ferran el Catolic and an old Arabian bathing complex that once formed part of a convent. The building adds another layer to Girona’s past, and the guide explains how it relates to the filming locations.

The walk then reaches Plaça dels Jurats, a small plaza with a view toward the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. This Romanesque Benedictine structure is known for its cloisters and is among the most memorable architectural stops on the route.

A particularly useful detail for fans is the connection to Samwell Tarly. The Romanesque church is identified as the place used for the scene in which Sam goes to study to become a maester in Oldtown. The show’s fictional setting can feel far away from Girona’s stonework, yet this stop makes the transformation clear.

Again, the value comes from seeing the location while the guide shows the matching screen image. You can study the arches, walls, and surrounding plaza, then notice what the production changed through framing and post-production.

Finishing at Sant Feliu

The walk ends at the Church of Sant Feliu, close to the starting point. This circular route is convenient because you are not left on the far side of Girona trying to find your way back.

That final location also makes sense as a practical finish. You remain in the historic center, so you can continue sightseeing, find a meal, or return to a nearby bus or taxi point. The activity does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, so you need to make your own way to Plaça de Sant Feliu.

The entire experience lasts about two hours. Some groups finish a little early, especially in hot weather, while others spend more time on questions and photographs. The advertised group limit is 100 people, though some departures can be much smaller. A small group makes it easier to hear the guide and ask about local history or filming details.

The guides make the difference

The strongest part of this experience is the human element. Guides have included Dylan, Ona, Mike, Claudia, Pau, Mar, Anna, Kim, and Alexi. Several have close ties to Girona, and some have grown up in or near the city.

Dylan has been praised for combining local history with filming details, and one guide had even worked as an extra during production. Mike has been described as a local who mixes humor with city history, while Ona has been especially patient with older participants and people who move more slowly.

That variety matters because this is not an audio guide. Your experience depends on how your guide explains the locations, handles questions, and sets the pace. English is the offered language, and the guides have been noted for clear English and a friendly approach.

You should also expect local recommendations. Guides may suggest places to eat or explore after the walk, and one guide introduced a Girona-made drink connected with local family traditions. That sort of extra detail can help turn a short themed tour into a useful introduction to the city.

What the $38.11 price includes

At $38.11 per person, the cost is reasonable for a two-hour guided walk in a historic center, especially because the iPad comparisons give the experience more substance than a basic location hunt. You are paying for the guide’s preparation, local knowledge, and ability to connect the real streets to specific scenes.

The value is strongest for three types of visitors:

• You have watched Game of Thrones and want to identify the actual filming places.
• You are taking a day trip from Barcelona and want a compact introduction to Girona.
• You enjoy medieval architecture and local history but want a clear theme to organize your walk.

The value is weaker if you expect a full attraction ticket, a meal, transport, or extensive video material. Food and drinks are not included, and the walk does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. One person also wished for a church or museum entry and more visual material beyond photographs and short scene comparisons.

Bring water yourself. Girona’s old center involves slopes, stairs, and uneven paving, and the heat can make two hours feel longer. The tour is suitable for most people, but anyone with limited mobility should tell the guide at the start. A guide has adapted the pace for older participants, though the route remains a walking tour through a medieval center.

Planning your Girona day around the tour

The tour is easy to combine with a day in Girona because it starts and ends centrally. If you arrive by car, do not cut the timing close. Parking near the historic center can take time, and one late arrival was caused by a search that lasted about 30 minutes before the car was left roughly a mile away.

Public transportation is nearby, and the meeting point is clearly given as Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona. Confirmation arrives when you book. The experience is often reserved about 22 days ahead, so booking earlier is sensible if your schedule is fixed.

You can cancel without a charge up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The experience also requires a minimum number of people, so a departure can be canceled if that number is not reached, with a different date or a full refund offered.

Who should book this walk

I would choose this tour for a Game of Thrones fan who wants more than a list of addresses. The scene comparisons make it easier to understand how production teams use real architecture, and the walk covers the main old-center sights in a manageable period.

I would also recommend it to a first-time Girona visitor who likes history. The show provides the hook, but the cathedral, Jewish Quarter, Romanesque monastery, old baths, and churches give you a useful introduction to the city itself.

I would think twice if your main goal is to enter historic buildings, avoid stairs, or spend several hours on detailed television production analysis. You will see important exteriors, but admission to museums and churches is not included. For a hot day, schedule water and a break before or after the tour.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones walk?

Book it if you enjoy the series and want to see how Girona became Braavos and King’s Landing. The iPad comparisons, local guides, and compact route make the $38.11 price fair, and the walk gives you a solid first look at Girona even if your interest in the show is only moderate.

Skip it if you prefer independent sightseeing or need an indoor activity. You will spend the full experience on foot, mostly outdoors, and the value depends heavily on the guide’s storytelling. For most fans, though, the combination of recognizable scenes, beautiful old streets, and practical city history makes this a worthwhile two-hour introduction.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones walking tour begin?

The tour begins at Plaça de Sant Feliu in Girona, Spain.

Where does the tour finish?

It finishes back at the meeting point near Plaça de Sant Feliu.

How long does the tour last?

The walk lasts approximately two hours.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What Game of Thrones locations are included?

The route includes the Girona staircase near Església de Sant Martí Sacosta, the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the German Headquarters area, the old Arabian baths, Plaça dels Jurats, Sant Pere de Galligants, and the Church of Sant Feliu.

Does the guide show scenes from the series?

Yes. The guide uses an iPad to compare scenes from the series with the real filming locations.

Is food or drink included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Is hotel pickup available?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must make your own way to Plaça de Sant Feliu.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $38.11 per person.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded.