Game of Thrones fans will clock it fast.

This 2-hour Girona walk ties official filming locations to the real medieval streets that inspired Braavos and King’s Landing vibes, using an iPad to compare scenes to the stone right in front of you.

I especially love how the tour mixes call-by-call street storytelling (the Jewish Quarter lanes and key monuments) with show details so it feels like history and fandom, not one or the other. Another big plus: it’s kept to a small group of up to 10, so your guide can slow down and answer questions without herding anyone.

One consideration: this is mostly walking on uneven old-town streets, so if you hate hills or long stair sections, plan accordingly and wear grippy shoes.

Girona Meets Westeros: What This Walk Really Delivers

This is the kind of tour that helps you see Girona twice: first as a living Catalan city, then as a set that later became part of Game of Thrones. You’ll start up near the Church of Sant Martí’s famous stair area, then work your way through the old quarter’s tight lanes and major landmarks: the Jewish Quarter, Santa Maria Cathedral, the Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligans, and the Church of Sant Feliu surroundings.

What makes it different is the “match it to the show” approach. Your guide uses the provided iPad and photos to show filming areas and help you line up what you saw on-screen with what you’re standing in. The result is a walk that stays fun even if you’re not a die-hard plot tracker.

And because Girona’s layers are visible in one stroll—Romanesque, Baroque, Jewish Quarter alleyways, and remnants of earlier cultures—you end up with more than trivia. You get a sense of how people lived here, and why the show’s art department picked these spots.

Quick hits if you love small details

• Shot-by-shot comparison with the iPad so you can map Season 6 scenes onto real streets
• Call Jueu (Jewish Quarter) lanes plus named stops like Claveria and Cúndaro Street
• Major monuments in a tight route, including Santa Maria Cathedral and Sant Pere de Galligans
• A baroque façade and big stair moments that fit both the city and the show’s look
• Local guide energy: many guides are praised for taking time, explaining clearly, and adding food/drink ideas after

Where You Start: Plaça Sant Feliu and the Old Quarter vibe

You meet in the Old Town area at Plaça Sant Feliu, right beside The River Caffe. The tour listing also provides a nearby starting address: Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc, so if you’re arriving on foot, aim for the square first and then match up with your guide.

Timing-wise, this is a short walking tour, so it’s not about “see everything in Girona.” It’s about seeing the right pieces closely. Expect compact distances, lots of turning corners, and frequent stops where your guide pauses you for explanations and comparisons.

The Pace: 2 hours of walking, mostly stair-and-street style

The experience is listed as a 2-hour duration, with the guided portion shown as about 2.5 hours. Either way, it’s a quick hit. You’ll be moving through Girona’s Barri Vell (old quarter) with minimal downtime.

Because the route includes staircases and older stone surfaces, good walking shoes matter more than you might think. If your feet run hot, carry a little water and take the shade breaks your guide naturally looks for on the way.

Small group matters here. With up to 10 participants, the guide can manage the pace and keep conversations from turning into a lecture where only the front row hears the good bits.

Saint Martí’s Stairs: the first “Braavos” moment

Your walk begins on one of Girona’s most recognizable stair setups: the stairs associated with the Church of Sant Martí s’Acosta, in the area of Pujada de Sant Domenech.

This first stop works for two reasons. First, it gives you a dramatic elevation point early, so your brain starts linking “set look” with “real geography.” Second, stairs are a huge part of how Girona reads on camera—tight streets and sudden rises create that storybook feeling the show likes.

Practical tip: use this moment to get your bearings. You’re about to spend the rest of the walk in lanes that feel similar until your guide names them. Once you know what the guide is pointing at, the city starts to “snap” into recognizable clusters.

Into the Jewish Quarter (Call Jueu): narrow streets with named turns

Then the tour shifts into the heart of the historic maze: the Call Jueu, Girona’s Jewish Quarter. Here you’ll move through specific streets your guide highlights, including:

• Claveria Street
• Sant Llorenç Street
• Cúndaro Street

What you’ll notice fast is how the architecture helps tell the story even before anyone talks. Narrow passages compress the space, and the stonework and street angles create those on-screen lines you’ve probably seen as “westeros scenery.”

This is also where the show-history blend matters most. Your guide uses the iPad to show filming areas, then you compare the on-screen composition with your exact corner in the real city. The tour isn’t just pointing at buildings—it’s teaching you how to look.

Cathedral Santa Maria and the baroque façade stair-to-square moment

After wandering through the Jewish Quarter lanes, you move toward the Cathedral of Santa Maria. This stop gives the walk a wide “anchor” after all the tight streets.

You’ll pass the cathedral area to reach Cartanyà Bisbe Street, which sits in the neighborhood near the Casserna dels Alemanys (German Headquarters). Your guide brings in the show connections here, but you’re also getting a sense of how different eras sit side by side in Girona.

Then it’s back to the cathedral again for something very specific: the baroque façade, plus the large stairs that lead down to the square. This is the kind of visual transition filmmakers love—up high, then suddenly open space below.

If you like photos, this is one of your best windows of the tour. The cathedral steps give you height and leading lines, and you’ll have a clean frame to compare later with what you’ve watched on-screen.

Ferran Street and the Arab Baths: cultural layers in one stop

From the cathedral area, the tour heads to Ferran, a street where you’ll visit the Arab baths.

This part is valuable even if you’re there mainly for Game of Thrones. It’s easy to treat the city like a backdrop, but the baths are a reminder that Girona’s story includes multiple cultural layers. And those layers show up in how buildings were used, adapted, and kept around.

From a show perspective, your guide links this stop to the look of the fictional towns. From a real-world perspective, it’s one of those moments that turns the walk from “cute filming locations” into “why these places worked.”

Plaza dels Jurats to Sant Pere de Galligans: Romanesque calm

Next comes Plaza dels Jurats, and then the tour moves to the magnificent Romanesque monastery of Sant Pere de Galligans.

Romanesque architecture tends to feel solid and grounded—rounder shapes, heavy structure, and a sense of permanence that contrasts nicely with the tighter lanes earlier in the walk. If you’ve been thinking that Girona is all gothic drama and stair angles, this stop cools things down in a good way.

It also makes a strong “pause point.” By the time you reach a monastery setting, your feet deserve a break and your eyes can settle on details without rushing to catch the next corner.

Church of Sant Feliu surroundings: the final grand staircase

The walk ends in the area of the Church of Sant Feliu, including its grand staircase surroundings.

This final segment matters because it rounds out the city-to-show translation. You’ll see how Girona’s design choices—stairs, church façades, and vantage points—can be repackaged into fictional settings with only camera and art direction.

You return to the starting address area: Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc. In practice, you’ll likely finish back near the meeting square in the old quarter so it’s easy to keep exploring after the tour.

The iPad comparison method: how you’ll actually use it

Your guide carries an iPad with show visuals and photos. The goal is straightforward: compare what you’re standing in with the filming location footage.

Here’s how I’d use that tool if it were my first time:

• Watch for the guide to show the scene first, then match the key features (stairs, angles, façade positions).
• Ask where the camera likely stood. Even without an exact mark, your guide’s explanation usually helps you understand why a location reads a certain way on screen.
• Take quick mental notes for what you want to re-find later on your own walk. The old town is easy to get turned around in, and having the “real vs. show” anchor helps.

This is also where the best guides shine. Many reviews highlight guides who take time at each stop and connect show scenes to city history in a clear way.

Some guide names you may hear from different tour groups include Carol, Dylan, Ona, Mike, Miguel, Quim, Peter, Paula, and Pau—and the common thread is strong explanations plus an ability to make the city feel readable, not just scenic.

Price and value: is $35 worth it?

At $35 per person for a short, guided old-town walk, the value is mostly in three places: expert guidance, show matching on the iPad, and the density of stops for the time you spend.

Two hours sounds quick, but the route hits a lot of high-recognition architecture: the Jewish Quarter streets, Santa Maria Cathedral (including the baroque façade and steps), the Arab baths area, Sant Pere de Galligans monastery, and the Sant Feliu staircase surroundings.

Also, the group size cap of 10 participants is part of the pricing logic. You’re paying for a guided comparison experience, not a crowded audio-walk. If you care about seeing why these locations were chosen, the format makes sense.

Who should book this Girona Game of Thrones walk

This tour is a great fit if you:

• Like Game of Thrones Season 6 filming locations and want to connect them to real geography
• Enjoy city walks that mix medieval Girona with show storytelling
• Want a small-group experience where your guide can answer questions
• Prefer guided wandering over trying to plan filming locations on your own

It may not be the best match if you:

• Need wheelchair accessibility (the tour is listed as not suitable for wheelchair users)
• Struggle with stairs and uneven surfaces
• Want long museum-style stops (this is a walking route, not a long indoor program)

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones small group tour?

If you’re visiting Girona and you’re even a little curious about how the show found its look, I’d book it. The short time window keeps it efficient, and the iPad shot comparisons are the difference between a generic “pretty old city” walk and a truly show-linked experience.

My final advice: go in with flexible expectations. You’re not just hunting scenes—you’re learning the city’s layout, the meaning of its landmarks, and how a fantasy show borrows from real design. If you want a walk that makes Girona feel personal fast, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

How long is the Girona Game of Thrones small group tour?

The tour is listed as 2 hours. The guided walking portion is shown as about 2.5 hours, so plan for roughly that time on your feet.

How big is the group?

It’s a small group limited to 10 participants.

What languages are available for the guide?

The live guide speaks English and Spanish.

Where do I meet the guide?

You meet at Plaça Sant Feliu, beside The River Caffe, in Girona’s old quarter. The starting location is also listed as Carrer d’En Jaume Pons Martí, 30Acc.

What does the guide provide?

Included items are a local guide, an iPad, and photos.

Does the tour show Game of Thrones filming scenes on the iPad?

Yes. The guide uses an iPad to show filming areas in Girona so you can compare them with the scenes.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

What should I wear?

You’re advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.

What cancellation policy is offered?

There is free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Can I reserve without paying now?

Yes. It offers reserve now & pay later, so you can book and pay nothing today.