Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

Girona’s medieval lanes did double duty as Braavos and King’s Landing in Game of Thrones. On this roughly two-hour walk, you visit the filming locations with a guide who can show you scenes on an iPad, making it easier to spot how the show’s settings were built from real streets and stonework.

I like two things in particular: the screen comparisons help connect the show to the places in front of you, and the tour adds Girona’s own stories rather than treating the city as a film set. The route includes the Jewish Quarter, the cathedral area, and the Romanesque Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants.

One consideration: this is a walking tour through old streets, with a famous staircase along the route, and it does not include food, drinks, or hotel pickup. The tour is in English, and the advertised price is $38.11 per person.

• See Braavos and King’s Landing in Girona: Visit streets and landmarks used for season six scenes.
• Compare screen and street: Your guide brings an iPad to show how locations appeared in the series.
• Follow a route through old Girona: Expect the Jewish Quarter, cathedral surroundings, Arab baths, and Sant Pere de Galligants.
• Get more than filming trivia: Guides weave in Girona’s history, local traditions, and recommendations.
• Plan for a two-hour walk: It begins and ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu.
• Know what is not included: Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not part of the tour.

Girona’s Medieval Streets Become Westeros

The appeal here is the contrast between the city you see and the fictional places you recognize. Girona’s stone lanes and historic buildings gave Game of Thrones a convincing setting for Braavos and King’s Landing. Your guide helps you connect those locations to scenes from the series, rather than leaving you to guess which corner appeared on screen.

That context is useful even if you have watched the show more than once. A tablet lets the guide place a scene beside the real location, so you can compare the camera view with the street itself. It also offers a glimpse of the work behind the illusion: choosing locations and framing them so a real city can serve a fictional world.

The tour is a Viator Exclusive, so it is presented as an experience unavailable through other third-party online sellers. The provider is Girona Experience Tours, and the experience has a 4.9 rating from 406 reviews, with 98 percent of participants recommending it. Those figures are encouraging, though the tour’s real value depends on whether you want both the show and the city explained together.

Starting Near Sant Martí Sacosta

The walk meets at Plaça de Sant Feliu in central Girona. From there, the guide takes you toward Església de Sant Martí Sacosta, near the Pujada de Sant Domènec and its well-known staircase. This is a strong opening stretch: the architecture sets the scene, while the guide introduces the filming and the season six moments associated with the city.

The staircase and church area are worth seeing even if you are not fluent in the show’s plot. You get a feel for the steep, close-set streets that make Girona such a distinctive place to explore on foot. If you are less mobile, keep in mind that the route includes old streets and this staircase area. One guide, Ona, was praised for taking her time with older participants, but the tour is still a walking experience, not a seated sightseeing outing.

Guides can make or break a tour like this. The names associated with strong experiences include Dylan, Mike, Ona, Claudia, Kim, Pau, Alexi, Mar, and Anna. The specific guide you get will depend on the tour date, but the pattern to look for is clear: lively storytelling, a good grasp of local history, and comfort answering questions.

Braavos in the Jewish Quarter

From the church area, the route winds through Girona’s Jewish Quarter, including Carrer de la Claveria and Carrer de Sant Llorenç. These streets featured as Braavos, and the close-up walk is a better way to appreciate their details than a quick pass through town. Look at the stonework, narrow lanes, and changing views as the guide points out where scenes were filmed.

This is where the iPad earns its place. A filming location can seem ordinary until you see how it was framed for the series. Comparing the screen image with the real street helps you understand the difference between the actual place and the finished scene, without needing a long explanation of every production choice.

The Jewish Quarter also gives the guide room to talk about Girona beyond television. Several guides have brought in local history and Catalan context, and one local guide shared family ties to the city going back generations. That local perspective is a useful bonus: the show may get you to Girona, but the streets have stories that do not depend on a camera crew.

Cathedral Views and the German Headquarters

The route passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria and explores the area around the German Headquarters, a barracks-style fortification used for battle scenes. You can stop for photos and get close to the cathedral’s baroque façade. The tour focuses on seeing these places from the outside; no interior visit or admission is specified.

The cathedral area makes a useful counterpoint to the narrow quarter. Here, the scale of the buildings and the open views change the mood of the walk. Your guide can put the filming location in context, then bring your attention back to the real structure and its details.

Do not expect every stop to feel like a set visit. Much of the pleasure is noticing how a real city can shift roles on screen. If you want a tour packed with film clips or access to interiors, this may feel light on production material. The tablet comparisons are a practical visual aid, but the emphasis remains on walking and interpretation.

The Arab Baths and Sant Pere de Galligants

The walk continues to Carrer Ferran el Catòlic and an old Arab bathing complex that once formed part of a convent. It adds another layer to the route: Girona’s built history is not limited to the streets made famous by the show. The bathing complex is part of the city’s broader historical setting, and the guide can help you see how the different periods meet within a short walk.

Next comes Plaça dels Jurats and the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, a Romanesque Benedictine building known for its cloisters. This is one of the tour’s key landmarks, and it carries special interest for series fans because a nearby Romanesque church location is associated with Sam’s journey to study as a maester in Oldtown.

The monastery is a good reminder that the tour is not simply a checklist of screen matches. You see significant Girona architecture while learning how the production used it. If you are mainly after the city’s history, the film references provide an entertaining thread; if you are mainly after Game of Thrones, the architecture gives the scenes a real-world anchor.

Ending at Sant Feliu

The route finishes at the Church of Sant Feliu, close to the starting point at Plaça de Sant Feliu. This makes the tour straightforward to fit into a day in Girona: you return to the central area rather than ending far from where you began. From there, you can continue exploring or find a meal on your own.

Some guides have also offered suggestions for places to eat and things to see after the walk. One guide even introduced the group to a Girona-made drink, but that detail should not be treated as a guaranteed stop or inclusion. Food and drinks are not included, so bring your own water if you think you will want it during the walk. One participant wished there had been time to stop for water, particularly on a hot day.

The experience is listed at about two hours, though one group finished a little early. That can be welcome in hot weather or after a long day on your feet, but it is worth knowing the exact pace and finish time may vary. The tour’s maximum group size is 100, which is a high upper limit rather than a promise of an intimate group. Some participants have had small groups, while the actual size can depend on the date.

What $38.11 Buys You

At $38.11 per person, the main value is the guide’s interpretation, the screen comparisons, and the compact route through central Girona. You are not paying for transport, a meal, or stated entrance fees. You are paying to have the locations identified and explained, and to link them to both the series and the city’s past.

That can be good value if you would otherwise walk past the filming sites without knowing what you were seeing. A guide with local ties or strong enthusiasm for the show can add details that a map cannot, including how filming affected the city and what the camera left out. Several guides have also shared personal connections to Girona, and one guide was even an extra during filming.

The price may feel less compelling if you are not interested in either the series or guided historical context. The tour does not describe museum or church entry, and one participant wanted more visual material than the tablet comparisons. You should book for an outdoor walking tour with explanations, not a behind-the-scenes studio visit.

Booking patterns suggest people reserve about 22 days ahead on average, so leaving it until the last minute may limit your choices. The ticket is mobile, and confirmation is provided at booking. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time; later cancellations are not refundable. If the minimum number of participants is not met, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Who Will Enjoy This Walk

I would put this tour high on the list for Game of Thrones fans who also want to understand Girona itself. The strongest parts are not only the familiar locations, but the way the guide links each one to the city around it. If you have a companion who has not seen the show, the historical material can still give the walk a reason to be worthwhile. One guide adjusted the experience to include a child who was there for the city rather than the series.

It also suits visitors who want a guided introduction to the old center in a short time. In about two hours, you see several major sights and get orientation from someone who can answer questions. The route is on foot, though, so consider your comfort with walking and the staircase area before booking.

Getting to Girona is a separate part of the plan. One participant described it as an easy day trip from Barcelona, but hotel pickup is not included, and this tour does not arrange your transport. Parking can also be difficult: one person arrived late after searching for a place to park, so allow extra time if you are driving rather than arriving by public transport.

Should You Book the Girona Game of Thrones Tour?

Book it if you want to see where the series used Girona and would enjoy hearing the city explained by a local guide. The iPad comparisons, Jewish Quarter lanes, cathedral area, and Sant Pere de Galligants make a satisfying route, while local stories keep it from becoming a string of photo stops.

Skip it if you want interior access, a meal, or a long production-focused presentation. For most people who enjoy the show and want more than a self-guided walk, the mix of filming locations and Girona history makes the $38.11 price reasonable. If you go, arrive with time to spare, wear shoes suited to walking, and bring water on a hot day.

FAQ

How long is the Game of Thrones walking tour?

It lasts about two hours. The actual finish time may vary.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, Spain, and ends back at the meeting point.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What is included in the tour?

A local guide and an iPad for comparing scenes from the series with the real filming locations are included.

Are food, drinks, or hotel pickup included?

No. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refundable.