Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour

Girona’s medieval center became King’s Landing, Braavos, and the Citadel in Game of Thrones, and this walk connects those screen locations to the real streets around them. You’ll see the Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor, the Arab Baths as part of Braavos, and the steps where Arya fell.

I like the way the tour adds Girona’s own past and unusual facts instead of treating the city as a film set. I also like the compact 12-person maximum, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. The main drawback is its brisk 90-minute format: you’ll see a lot, but you won’t have much time to linger at each place.

Key points at a glance

• The Cathedral becomes the Great Sept of Baelor, one of the tour’s strongest visual connections to the show.
• The Arab Baths and Sant Pere de Galligants bring Braavos and the Citadel into Girona’s Old Town.
• A local guide such as Joakim can add Girona’s history and personal knowledge of the city.
• The route takes about 90 minutes, with roughly 15 minutes at each of six stops.
• The small group limit is 12 people, a useful advantage on narrow streets and busy squares.
• The $33.72 price is reasonable if you want film locations plus a quick introduction to Girona.

Why Girona works so well for Game of Thrones

The best part of this experience is the contrast between fiction and place. You may arrive thinking mainly about Jaime Lannister, Arya Stark, and Samwell Tarly, then find yourself paying attention to Girona’s stone stairways, old religious buildings, and compact medieval streets.

The route stays in and around Girona’s Old Town. That matters because the stops are close enough to form a coherent walk, but varied enough to keep the hour and a half moving. One moment you are looking at the Cathedral’s broad façade. Soon after, you are in a quieter corner connected with Arya’s time in Braavos.

The tour does not simply point at a doorway and name a scene. Its strongest feature is the link between filming details and local context. The guide explains Girona as a real city first, then shows how its architecture served the fictional worlds of Westeros and Essos.

That approach makes this a good first activity in Girona. You get your bearings quickly, learn which parts of the Old Town deserve a longer look, and can return later to places that caught your attention. One person described the tour as a useful introduction before deciding which museum to visit in greater detail. That is exactly the right way to use it.

Starting at Plaça de la Independència

The walk begins at 10:30 am at Pl. de la Independència, 19. This square is in Girona, close to public transportation, so the meeting point should fit reasonably well into a morning plan.

The start time gives you a clear structure for the day. After the tour, you finish near Sant Feliu and can continue exploring the Old Town, stop for food, or make your way to another sight. If you are arriving from Barcelona by train, allow enough time for delays and for reaching the meeting point. The guide Joakim once waited patiently for a late train arrival, but you should still contact the operator if your plans change.

The experience is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation comes at booking, which makes it easy to keep the details on your phone. The start is not at the Cathedral itself, so check the meeting address before setting out.

The Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor

The first major stop is the Cathedral of Girona, where the building and square become the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing. You spend about 15 minutes here, enough to connect the real setting with the show without turning the visit into a full cathedral tour.

The square is especially useful for fans because it places the actors and scenes in a setting you can understand at a glance. The tour highlights Jaime Lannister and the Tyrell family in this area, along with the possibility of Queen Margaery’s Walk of Shame. The fun comes from seeing the scene in your head while standing in the actual stone space.

I would pay attention to the guide’s explanation of how the square works on screen. Film locations often look larger or more dramatic than they do in person. Here, the value comes from learning how a familiar television setting was created from a real section of Girona.

Admission to the stop is free, so you are paying for the guide’s interpretation rather than for entry into a private attraction. That is a fair arrangement, though anyone wanting a long look inside the Cathedral may need to return separately. The 15-minute stop is focused on the filming connection and the surrounding city, not a full architectural visit.

The Arab Baths and Arya’s escape

Next comes the Arab Baths, also scheduled for about 15 minutes. This location represents Braavos and is tied to Arya Stark’s efforts to escape the Waif.

The change in mood from the Cathedral square is part of the appeal. The first stop is open and ceremonial. The Arab Baths feel more enclosed and atmospheric, which suits Arya’s tense storyline. The guide can help you identify the setting as it appeared on screen and explain how the real building fits into Girona’s Old Town.

Admission is listed as free for the tour, but the schedule still gives you only a short visit. If the Arab Baths are high on your personal list, note the location and consider returning after the walk. The tour’s purpose is to connect several sites in one route, not to provide a long interior examination at every stop.

For me, this is also where the tour’s balance matters. A guide who talks only about the show could make the stop feel like a quick photo opportunity. A guide who adds Girona’s past and unusual details gives the building more meaning, even if you have never watched every episode.

Sant Pere de Galligants as the Citadel

The route continues to the Riu Galligants area and the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. In the show, it serves as the Citadel Grand Library, where Samwell Tarly pretends to become a maester.

This stop gives the tour a different type of connection. The Cathedral and Arab Baths are easy to associate with public squares and action scenes. Sant Pere de Galligants is linked to learning, books, and Sam’s storyline. The building’s religious setting also helps explain why Girona could double for several different places without feeling repetitive.

You spend approximately 15 minutes here. That is enough for the guide to establish the connection and point out the setting, but not enough for a full museum-style visit. If you like architectural details, keep your eyes on the building itself rather than focusing only on the television reference.

The inclusion of this monastery is one reason the tour works for mixed groups. A dedicated fan gets another filming location, while a companion who is less interested in the series still gets a short introduction to one of Girona’s important old buildings.

The high gardens of Jardins dels Alemanys

Jardins dels Alemanys takes the route up into a garden area above the Old Town. The stop is again planned for around 15 minutes.

The supplied details do not tie this garden to one named scene in the same direct way as the Cathedral, Arab Baths, or Sant Pere de Galligants. That makes it a useful pause in the route. You are not simply moving from one famous screen location to another. You get a chance to see Girona from a higher point and experience a quieter part of the old center.

The climb is worth noting. The tour includes stairs and rising streets, and this garden is part of that uphill character. Most people can participate, but you should be comfortable walking through an old city with steps. Wear shoes that feel secure on stone surfaces.

The garden also helps you understand Girona as a place rather than a collection of filming sites. The show may have brought you here, but the views, paths, and setting can help you decide where to wander once the tour ends.

Pujada de Sant Domenec and Arya’s fall

At Pujada de Sant Domenec, you climb the beautiful stairs where Arya fell in Braavos. This is one of the clearest places for a fan to recreate a scene in your imagination, since the steps themselves are the main feature.

The stop lasts about 15 minutes, which gives the guide time to explain the scene and let you look around. The stairs are also a reminder that Girona’s Old Town is not flat. The route is walkable, but it is not a smooth, level promenade.

I would treat this part as both a film stop and a practical preview of the city. If you plan to explore Girona on your own afterward, you’ll know to expect more steps and changes in level. That is not a reason to avoid the tour, but it is worth factoring in if you have limited mobility.

The scene connection gives the stairs a playful quality, yet the location also shows why Girona was chosen for the series. The old stone surfaces and steep passageways create a setting that can look like Braavos without elaborate construction.

Finishing at the Lioness’s Ass

The final stop is El Cul de la lleona, usually translated as the Lioness’s Ass. The meeting details place the end at Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to the Lioness’s Ass and in front of the Basilica of Sant Fèlix.

This is an amusing finish because the landmark has a memorable name and a clear visual reference. You see the Basilica from the front and the Lioness’s Ass from behind, giving the tour a local detail that has nothing to do with Westeros but is easy to remember.

Ending here is useful for planning. You are not returned to the starting square, so make a note of the final location before you set off. The endpoint places you near another important part of Girona’s Old Town, and you can continue from there rather than retracing the whole route.

The tour’s final stop also reinforces its local angle. A purely television-focused walk might end with a famous scene. This one finishes with a Girona landmark and a bit of local character.

A guide-led walk, not a special-effects attraction

The quality of the experience depends heavily on the guide. The strongest fit is a guide who can explain both the production locations and Girona itself. Joakim is a Girona native and has been praised for showing clear pride in his city, while also handling a delayed arrival with patience.

That detail tells you something useful about the style of this experience. You are not being placed on a large coach with a recorded soundtrack. The group has a maximum of 12 people, and the route is led on foot through public streets and open areas.

A small group makes a real difference in Girona’s Old Town. You can usually stay close to the guide, hear the explanation, and ask about a scene or a building. It also makes it easier to keep the group together on stairs and at narrow points.

The tour is offered in English. Service animals are allowed, and most people can take part. Still, the route includes climbing and old-town steps, so consider your own comfort with a 90-minute walk before booking.

Is $33.72 a fair price?

At $33.72 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Girona. You can see the streets and several exterior locations without paying an admission fee. The price makes sense if you want a guide to connect the scenes, explain the city, and keep the route organized.

The value is strongest for a first visit. You get six stops in about an hour and a half, plus an introduction to areas you might otherwise pass without understanding their role in the show. You also avoid spending your first morning trying to match screen images to real streets.

The value is weaker if you already know Girona well or only want to photograph one specific location. In that case, you may prefer exploring independently and spending your money on a museum or longer paid visit. The tour does not include admission tickets, and each stop receives roughly 15 minutes.

For fans, the price is easier to justify because the route includes the Cathedral, Arab Baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, the Braavos stairs, and the Lioness’s Ass. For companions who are not fans, the local history and unusual facts are what make the cost worthwhile.

How to fit the walk into your day

The 10:30 am start leaves the rest of the day open. Since the tour ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu rather than where it begins, you can continue through the Old Town from the final stop.

I would avoid scheduling something that requires you to leave exactly at noon. The advertised duration is approximately 90 minutes, and walking tours can take a little longer if the group has questions or if the guide needs to wait for people to gather.

Book ahead if your dates are fixed. This experience is often reserved well in advance, with an average booking lead time of 108 days. The maximum group size is 12, so popular dates may not have much last-minute space.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made within 24 hours are not accepted for a refund. The activity also depends on good weather and a minimum group size. If weather or insufficient participation forces cancellation, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Who should book this Girona walk?

I would choose this tour if you watched Game of Thrones and want to see the locations without giving up Girona’s own character. It is also a good pick for a first-time visitor who wants a short orientation walk before exploring alone.

Families and mixed-interest groups may find it practical because the route has more to offer than screen trivia. Someone who has never seen the series can still enjoy the old buildings, gardens, stairs, and local stories, though the experience will naturally be more rewarding for fans.

I would think twice if you want a slow, detailed visit inside each building. The tour moves through six stops in 90 minutes, and the admission at each listed stop is free rather than part of a longer guided interior tour. It is an efficient overview, not a full-day heritage walk.

Should you book the Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour?

Book it if you want a focused introduction to Girona with a clear television link. The Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor, the Arab Baths in Braavos, and the Citadel at Sant Pere de Galligants provide the main appeal, while the gardens, stairs, and Lioness’s Ass keep the route tied to the real city.

I especially like the small group size and the chance to learn from a local guide such as Joakim. Just plan for steps, a brisk pace, and short visits. At $33.72, it offers good value for first-time visitors and fans who want context, not just a list of filming sites.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour start?

The tour starts at 10:30 am at Pl. de la Independència, 19, 17001 Girona, Spain.

Where does the tour end?

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

How long does the walking tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

How large is the group?

The tour has a maximum of 12 people.

Are admission tickets included?

Each listed stop has free admission. The tour focuses on guided visits to the locations rather than paid entry attractions.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The activity requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.