Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour

Girona turns medieval drama into television history. This 90-minute walking tour links six filming locations from Game of Thrones with the real stories of Girona’s Old Town. I like the way it covers the major sites without wasting time, and I especially like that the guide adds Girona’s own history instead of treating the city as a movie set. The small group, capped at 12 people, should also make it easier to hear and ask questions.

The main consideration is the pace. You move from site to site in a short time, with about 15 minutes at each stop. That works well for a first look, but you will not have time for a long visit inside every historic building or a slow photography session at each location.

Key points to know before booking

• Six recognizable filming locations: The route includes Girona Cathedral, the Arab Baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, the German Gardens, Pujada de Sant Domenec, and the Lioness statue.
• A useful mix of fiction and fact: You get scenes from King’s Landing and Braavos alongside stories about Girona itself.
• Small group size: The tour allows a maximum of 12 people, a helpful limit on narrow streets and stairways.
• English language tour: The experience is offered in English and begins at 10:30 am.
• Good introduction to Girona: The route can help you decide which museum, church, or quarter you want to explore more fully afterward.
• Plan for stairs: Pujada de Sant Domenec and the Old Town’s raised gardens require walking uphill and climbing steps.

Why Girona works so well for a Game of Thrones tour

Girona has the right combination of stone walls, steep lanes, old religious buildings, and tucked-away courtyards. The city can play several fictional places without much stage dressing. One turn feels like King’s Landing, while another suggests Braavos.

That change of setting is one of the best reasons to take this tour in person. You are not only hearing that a scene was filmed in Girona. You are standing in the squares and stairways where the visual mood was created. The real city gives the locations more meaning than a list of episode references on a map.

I also like that the tour is not built only for devoted fans. The guide explains Girona’s past and unusual details along the way, so you can still get value if you have forgotten character names or watched the show years ago. A previous guide named Joakim was especially praised for his pride in Girona and for bringing the city to life as a local.

The group size matters here. With no more than 12 people, you should have a better chance of hearing the guide in a small square or while standing near a busy street. It is still a walking tour, not a private tour, but the limit keeps it from feeling like a procession.

Meeting in Plaça de la Independència at 10:30 am

The tour begins at Pl. de la Independència, 19, in Girona, at 10:30 am. That start time gives you a clear morning plan, especially if you are visiting Girona as a day trip from elsewhere.

The tour ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to the Lioness statue and in front of the Basílica de Sant Fèlix. This is useful because you finish near another important Old Town sight rather than being returned to the starting point. You can continue exploring from there, although the tour itself does not include extra admission or a guided visit after the walk.

Give yourself enough time to find the meeting point. The Old Town is easy to explore on foot once you are there, but its streets and squares can make a first meeting place less obvious than it looks on a map. Your confirmation arrives at booking, so check the exact meeting details before setting out.

Girona Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor

The first stop is Catedral de Girona, where the cathedral becomes the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing. You spend about 15 minutes here, with no separate admission charge included for the stop.

This is a strong opening because the cathedral is instantly recognizable to fans. The square provides the setting for scenes involving Jaime Lannister and the Tyrell family, as well as the question of whether Queen Margaery will face the Walk of Shame. The guide can help you connect the real stonework and open space with the scenes you remember from the series.

For a first visit to Girona, the cathedral also gives you a sense of the city’s scale and character. The tour focuses on the filming location, so you should not expect a full interior tour or a long architectural lecture. If the cathedral interests you, treat this stop as a preview and return later with more time.

That is a common theme on this walk. The tour shows you where to look, then helps you choose where to spend more time afterward.

The Arab Baths and Arya’s escape through Braavos

The next stop is the Arab Baths, another location used for Arya Stark’s scenes in Braavos. The stop lasts about 15 minutes and has no separate admission charge listed.

The setting works because the baths offer a very different feel from the cathedral square. Stone columns and enclosed spaces create the sense of a city apart from King’s Landing. The guide connects the location with Arya’s attempt to escape the Waif, giving you a clear reason to examine the structure rather than simply taking a quick photograph.

This is one of the stops where the television connection may matter more than the amount of time spent inside. Fifteen minutes is enough to understand the scene and hear the main explanation, but not enough for an extended visit. If you want to study the baths carefully, you may wish to return on your own.

The route’s short timing keeps the whole experience moving. You will see more of Girona, but you should not expect every stop to work like a museum visit.

Sant Pere de Galligants as the Citadel library

At the Riu Galligants, you visit the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, used as the Citadel Grand Library. Samwell Tarly pretends to become a maester here.

This stop adds a quieter setting to the route. Instead of a public square or a chase scene, you get a monastic building tied to learning and scholarship in the show. The contrast helps show how the production used different corners of Girona to create separate fictional cities and institutions.

It is also a good point for the guide to explain Girona beyond television. The monastery and the river area give you another side of the Old Town, and the guide can connect what you see with the city’s past. The tour information does not promise interior access or a full monastery visit, so consider the stop an introduction rather than a complete cultural visit.

I find this type of stop valuable for people who want more than a photo checklist. You see a filming location, but you also begin to understand why Girona was chosen in the first place.

Jardins dels Alemanys and the Old Town’s high ground

The route continues to Jardins dels Alemanys, a garden high above the Old Town. The visit lasts about 15 minutes.

This stop gives the tour a change of pace. After the cathedral, baths, and monastery, the gardens offer open air and views across the old quarter. The name and setting also remind you that Girona is not flat. Much of the pleasure of the Old Town comes from its changes in level, though those same slopes can make the walk tiring for some people.

The garden is linked to the broader Old Town experience rather than one specific scene listed in the tour details. That makes it useful even if you are mainly interested in Girona itself. You get a pause from close stone streets and a chance to see how the historic center is arranged.

I would bring comfortable shoes and keep your camera ready. The tour is short, and you may want to return later for a slower look at the gardens and the surrounding lanes.

Pujada de Sant Domenec and Arya’s Braavos stairs

Pujada de Sant Domenec is one of the most memorable stops for fans. These are the beautiful stairs where Arya fell in Braavos, and the tour allows about 15 minutes here.

The stairs are a good example of how a real place can gain a second identity on screen. In Girona, they are part of the Old Town’s steep pedestrian routes. In the show, they become part of Braavos and a tense moment in Arya’s story.

This is also the clearest physical warning on the route. You will be walking uphill and climbing steps, not simply moving between flat city squares. The tour information says most people can participate, but anyone concerned about stairs should take the route’s elevation changes seriously.

The reward is visual. The stairs have the dramatic shape that television needs, and the guide can point out how the location was used. You get a better sense of the scene by standing in the space rather than seeing a cropped version on a screen.

The Lioness statue and the Basilica of Sant Fèlix

The final stop is El Cul de la Lleona, known in English as the Lioness’s Ass. The stop offers a look at the front of the Basílica de Sant Fèlix and the rear of the Lioness statue.

It is an amusing finish, and the name is exactly the kind of local detail that helps a city tour feel less formal. The end point is next to the statue, in front of the basilica, so you will know where to continue after the guide says goodbye.

This final location is less about a major Game of Thrones scene and more about Girona’s own personality. That is fitting. The best part of this tour is the way it moves between fictional locations and real city details. You leave with both a set of show references and a better sense of Girona’s streets.

The basilica also gives you another possible follow-up visit. The tour does not include a separate admission or extended interior exploration, so you can decide afterward how much time you want to spend there.

What the 90-minute format gives you

The tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes, with roughly 15 minutes at each of six stops. That is a sensible length for a themed walking tour. You get enough time to understand the route without turning the experience into a full morning of television trivia.

The short format is especially useful if you have only one day in Girona. It gives you a framework for the Old Town and points out places you might otherwise pass without recognizing. One person found it useful as an introduction to the city, then used the remaining time to choose museums and other places for a closer visit.

The tradeoff is depth. You will not get a long historical lecture at every location, and you may feel hurried if you want to linger. I would treat the walk as an orientation tour with a strong theme, not as a replacement for visiting Girona’s major sights independently.

The route appears compact enough to complete in the stated time, but the Old Town includes stairs and uneven walking routes. Wear shoes you can use comfortably for a full city walk.

Price, group size, and overall value

At $33.72 per person, the tour costs more than simply walking to the filming locations with a map. The value comes from the guide’s explanations, the route planning, and the connection between the show and Girona’s real past.

I think the price is reasonable if you are a fan who wants the locations placed in context. It is also fair for a first-time visitor who wants a quick introduction to the Old Town. The maximum group size of 12 is important here, since a guide can give a more personal explanation to a small group than to a large crowd.

The value is weaker if you already know Girona well or only want photographs. You can see the outside of several places without a guided walk, though you would lose the scene-by-scene connections and the local stories.

The experience has a perfect 5 rating from the supplied feedback, with particular praise for the pace, the friendly presentation, and the mix of Girona history with filming locations. Joakim received special praise for waiting patiently when a delayed train caused a late arrival. That does not guarantee the same situation for every group, but it suggests a considerate approach from at least one guide.

The tour is booked, on average, 108 days ahead. That pattern suggests you should plan early if your dates are fixed, especially since the group is limited to 12 people.

Who should book this Girona walk

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Fans of Game of Thrones who want to see King’s Landing and Braavos locations in person.
• First-time visitors who want a quick introduction to Girona’s Old Town.
• People who enjoy history when it is tied to a clear story.
• Day trippers who need a short, organized experience.
• Couples, families, and small groups who prefer a limited group size.

You may want a different plan if you dislike stairs, want long visits inside historic buildings, or prefer to explore without a fixed route. The tour is conducted in English, so you should be comfortable following an English-speaking guide for the full 90 minutes.

The experience allows service animals, is near public transportation, and says most people can participate. It requires good weather and a minimum number of participants. If poor weather or low enrollment cancels the tour, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. After that point, the amount paid is not refunded, and changes made within 24 hours are not accepted.

Should you book the Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour?

Book it if you want a well-paced introduction to Girona that adds television locations to real streets, churches, gardens, and stairways. I especially like the balance between show references and local history. The tour should leave you better oriented, not just amused by a few familiar backgrounds.

Skip it if your main goal is private sightseeing or extended time inside each historic building. For most fans and first-time visitors, though, the 90-minute route, English guide, small group, and six distinct locations make the $33.72 price a sensible way to get started in Girona.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour begin?

The tour begins at Pl. de la Independència, 19, 17001 Girona, Spain.

What time does the tour start?

The scheduled start time is 10:30 am.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to the Lioness’s Ass and in front of the Basílica de Sant Fèlix.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Which language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 12 travelers.

What locations are included?

The route includes Catedral de Girona, the Arab Baths, Riu Galligants and Sant Pere de Galligants, Jardins dels Alemanys, Pujada de Sant Domenec, and El Cul de la Lleona.

Is admission included at the stops?

The listed stops show no separate admission charge for the tour.

Is the tour suitable for most people?

The tour information says most travelers can participate. The route includes Old Town stairs and uphill walking, including Pujada de Sant Domenec.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.