Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

Girona supplied the stone walls, steep lanes, cathedral steps, and Romanesque buildings that became Braavos and King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. This two-hour walk connects those screen locations with the real city, using an iPad with scene clips and images so you can match fiction to the exact streets beneath your feet.

I like the mix of film trivia and Girona’s own story, especially in the Jewish Quarter and around the cathedral. I also like the local touch: guides such as Dylan, Mike, Ona, Claudia, and Pau have been praised for answering questions and sharing personal knowledge of the city. The main drawback is that the tour stays outdoors, and it may feel short or light on screen material if you want museum visits, longer clips, or a stop for water.

Key points to know before booking

• See Braavos in Girona’s Jewish Quarter: Walk the lanes of Claveria and Sant Llorenc, where the city’s medieval stonework became part of Arya Stark’s story.
• Compare scenes on an iPad: Your guide uses visual references to show how filming locations changed on screen.
• Visit the famous Girona staircase: The steps beside Sant Martí Sacosta helped create the look of King’s Landing.
• Cover major landmarks in two hours: The route includes the cathedral, German Headquarters, Arab baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and Sant Feliu Church.
• Meet in central Girona: The tour starts and finishes at Plaça de Sant Feliu, with no hotel pickup or drop-off.
• Plan for an outdoor walk: Food, drinks, and entry to other attractions are not included.

Why Girona works so well as a Game of Thrones setting

Girona has exactly the kind of old stone setting that makes fantasy feel believable. Its lanes twist through the Jewish Quarter, stairways climb toward the cathedral, and religious buildings sit close to fortified structures and narrow passages.

The clever part of this tour is seeing two cities at once. You are not simply ticking off filming spots. You are also learning how Girona developed, how its old quarters fit together, and how a real medieval city can be altered by camera angles, costumes, editing, and digital effects.

That wider context matters. The show used Girona as Braavos and King’s Landing, but the locations do not announce themselves. A staircase may look familiar only after your guide points out the angle used for filming. An ordinary lane may become much more recognizable when you see the matching scene on the iPad.

The tour focuses on season six locations. If you have watched the show recently, you will catch more references. If your memory is hazy, the screen comparisons help bring the scenes back.

Starting at Plaça de Sant Feliu

The meeting point is Plaça de Sant Feliu, beside the Church of Sant Feliu. This is a practical central start, but you should allow time to find it, especially if you are arriving by car.

One poor experience came from difficulty finding parking, with the group arriving after the walk had started. The tour company does not provide parking help or hotel transfers, so public transport or an early arrival is the safer plan. The activity is near public transportation, which makes the central meeting point easier if you are coming from elsewhere in Girona.

The walk ends back at the same meeting point. That is useful if you have left bags nearby or want to continue exploring from the city center.

Sant Martí Sacosta and Girona’s famous staircase

From the meeting point, the group heads to Església de Sant Martí Sacosta, near the Pujada de Sant Domenech. The staircase here is one of Girona’s most recognizable sights, and it also helped create the grand stone world of King’s Landing.

This is a good early stop because it shows the basic method of the tour. You see the real steps, then compare them with the filmed version. The screen may frame the location tightly, hide modern details, or make a modest staircase feel more imposing.

The steps are also a reminder that Girona is a walking city in the most literal sense. You will be climbing and descending old streets, so sensible shoes matter. The tour is about two hours, but the surface underfoot and the stairs can make it feel more demanding than the clock suggests.

Braavos in the Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter is the heart of the walk for many fans. The route follows winding streets including Carrer de la Claveria and Carrer de Sant Llorenc, locations used as Braavos.

Here, the pleasure comes from small details. Look at the uneven stone, tight corners, arches, and changing street levels. The show’s production team could use these features to create a city that feels older and larger than the actual filming area.

Your guide explains where Arya Stark and other characters appeared, then uses the iPad to connect the real lane with the scene. This visual aid is more useful than a simple verbal description. It lets you notice the camera position, the direction of movement, and the parts of the street that were changed or removed in the final cut.

I would give this section extra attention even if you are not a serious fan. Girona’s Jewish Quarter is appealing on its own, and the filming story gives you a reason to look closely rather than hurry from one famous building to the next.

The lanes are narrow, so the group may pause in small spaces rather than gather in a broad square. Stay close enough to hear the guide, particularly if the group is large.

The cathedral and the German Headquarters

The route passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria, one of the city’s major landmarks. You get a close look at its baroque façade, while the guide explains how nearby spaces appeared in the series.

The cathedral area is where Girona’s real identity can easily take over from the television connection. The building is not just a backdrop. It gives you a sense of the city’s religious center and the way monumental architecture dominates the upper part of the old town.

The tour also visits the neighborhood around the German Headquarters, a barracks-style fortification used for battle scenes. This section adds a different mood. Instead of narrow domestic lanes, you get a tougher, more defensive setting.

There is time for photographs, though the tour is not built around long photo stops. If you want carefully composed pictures of the cathedral or the streets, you may need to return after the walk. The route gives you an overview and filming context, not a private photography session.

The Arab baths and the convent setting

Next comes Carrer Ferran el Catolic and an age-old Arab bathing complex that once formed part of a convent. This stop helps show how Girona’s buildings have changed function over time.

For a film fan, the interest lies in recognizing how a historic interior or exterior can serve a fictional purpose. For everyone else, the site adds architectural variety to the route. You move from streets and steps to a more enclosed, institutional setting.

Entry to museums or interiors is not listed as part of the experience. That point is worth keeping clear when you book. The guide takes you to the locations and explains their screen use, but you should not expect the price to include a full visit inside every building.

Plaça dels Jurats and Sant Pere de Galligants

The walk continues through the small Plaça dels Jurats to the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. This Romanesque Benedictine structure is known for its cloisters and is one of the strongest stops for both architecture and filming interest.

The monastery’s age and stonework give the tour a change of pace. Its Romanesque character is very different from the cathedral façade, and the cloister area helps you see the layers of Girona’s past.

This is also the stop tied to Samwell Tarly’s studies to become a maester in Oldtown, known in Spanish as Antigua. The location makes sense on screen because the monastery has the solemn, scholarly feel the story needs.

The supplied tour details describe the final stop as a Romanesque church where the Sam scene was filmed. The route information identifies Sant Pere de Galligants as the monastery visit, so your guide will clarify the exact filming angle and building relationship on the day. That distinction is useful because television scenes can combine several nearby spaces.

Finishing at Sant Feliu Church

The walk finishes at the Church of Sant Feliu, close to where you started. This makes the ending easy to manage. You can continue around the old town, find a meal, or use the central location to reach public transportation.

A few guides have also offered suggestions for food and places to explore after the tour. One local guide even introduced a Girona-made drink and explained how families prepare it differently. That kind of extra advice depends on the guide and should not be treated as a promised inclusion, but it can add a pleasant local note.

The tour does not include food or drinks. Bring water, particularly in hot weather. One group ended early because of heat and fatigue and wished there had been time for a drink stop. The route is not long by walking-tour standards, but Girona’s steps and summer sun make hydration sensible.

The guide makes the difference

The guide is the most important variable in this experience. The strongest accounts describe a lively mix of Girona history, Catalan background, location details, and show references.

Dylan has been praised for combining local knowledge with a clear interest in the series. Mike has been described as a Girona local with a funny, effective style, and one group enjoyed his resemblance to Samwell Tarly. Ona has been noted for adapting the pace for older people and answering questions carefully. Claudia, Pau, Mar, Anna, and Alexi have also been singled out for friendly delivery, strong English, and useful explanations.

These names do not mean you can choose a particular guide when booking. The assigned guide may vary. Still, the pattern is clear: this works best when the person leading it can connect Girona’s real past with the production story rather than recite a list of locations.

Group size can reach 100 people, although some departures have been much smaller. A small group makes it easier to ask questions and see the iPad. A large group may require you to stay near the guide and wait for your turn at narrow viewing points.

How much value do you get for $38.11?

At $38.11 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Girona. You are paying for an English-speaking guide, a planned route, and the visual comparison between the city and the show.

The value depends on what you want. For a dedicated Game of Thrones fan, the iPad makes the price easier to justify because it turns vague recognition into a clear before-and-after comparison. You can see how the real staircase, lane, or building was used instead of relying on memory.

For a visitor mainly interested in Girona, the price is reasonable if the guide gives the film stops enough local context. Several guides have done exactly that, covering the Jewish Quarter, cathedral, fortifications, and city history along with the show.

The value is weaker if you expect admission to museums, a meal, drinks, extensive video footage, or a long guided visit inside the buildings. Those are not part of the package. I would think of it as a focused location walk with city orientation, not a full cultural tour of every site.

The activity is often booked about 22 days ahead. That suggests you should reserve early if your Girona day is fixed, though the tour may still have space closer to the date.

Who should book this walk?

You should book it if you love Game of Thrones and want to see the real places behind season six scenes. The tour also suits couples, families, and casual fans who enjoy old-city architecture and want a clear route through Girona.

It can work for a mixed group. One guide adapted the presentation for a child who had not watched the show, giving more attention to the city itself. That is useful if only some people in your party know the series.

I would hesitate if you dislike guided walks, need a long rest break, or want extensive indoor sightseeing. Most people can participate, but the route includes old streets and stairs, and the pace may not suit every mobility level. A guide may adapt, but the tour does not promise step-free access.

English is the offered language. The ticket is mobile, and confirmation is received at booking. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel later, the payment is not refunded, and changes made within that period are not accepted.

My take on the Girona filming-location tour

I like this experience because it gives the show a physical setting. The iPad is the key tool, and the best guides use it to explain not just where a scene was filmed, but how the production turned Girona into another place.

The city itself earns equal billing. You get the Jewish Quarter, cathedral, fortified areas, Arab baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and Sant Feliu Church in one compact route. That is a lot of ground for two hours, though it also means some stops receive only a short explanation.

Book it if you want a lively introduction to Girona with a strong Game of Thrones angle. Skip it if you expect interior admissions, food, drinks, or a full day of detailed filming analysis. Arrive early, use public transportation if possible, wear shoes suited to stone steps, and bring water. For fans, those small preparations help you enjoy the walk rather than spend it solving practical problems.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones walking tour start?

It starts at Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain.

Where does the tour finish?

The activity ends back at the meeting point at Plaça de Sant Feliu.

How long does the walking tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Does the tour include a guide?

Yes. A local guide is included.

How does the iPad add to the experience?

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

Which Girona sights are included?

The route includes the Sant Martí Sacosta area and its famous staircase, the Jewish Quarter, the Cathedral of Santa Maria, the German Headquarters area, the Arab baths on Carrer Ferran el Catolic, Plaça dels Jurats, the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, and the Church of Sant Feliu.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Food and drinks are not included.

Is hotel pickup and drop-off included?

No. You must make your own way to the meeting point, and there is no hotel pickup or drop-off.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

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