Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

Girona did not need Hollywood to look medieval, but Game of Thrones made excellent use of what was already here. This two-hour walk follows the streets that became Braavos and King’s Landing, with an iPad showing the filmed scenes beside the real places. You get the fun of spotting the magic, plus a useful introduction to Girona itself.

I like the way the guide connects the show to the city’s Jewish Quarter, cathedral, old fortifications, and Romanesque monastery. I also like the scene comparisons, which show how camera angles, editing, and set design changed an ordinary street into Westeros. The main consideration is that this is an outdoor walking tour with no food, drinks, or interior admissions included, so plan for the weather and bring water.

Key points to know before you book

• The iPad comparisons make the filming locations click: You see the actual Game of Thrones scene while standing in the place where it was made.
• The route covers Girona’s best old-town sights: Expect the Jewish Quarter, the cathedral, the famous staircase, the Arab baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and Sant Feliu.
• The tour is about Girona as well as the show: Guides such as Dylan, Ona, Mike, Claudia, and Pau have mixed filming details with local history and practical suggestions.
• It is a two-hour walk with stairs and historic streets: The famous Pujada de Sant Domenech staircase is part of the opening route.
• The $38.11 price buys a focused, guided experience: It makes the most sense if you want context and scene matching rather than simply photographing locations yourself.
• Parking can be difficult in central Girona: If you are driving, allow extra time and consider arriving well before the meeting time.

Starting at Sant Feliu and climbing toward King’s Landing

Meet your guide at Plaça de Sant Feliu, in central Girona. The tour ends back at this same meeting point, which makes the walk simple to fit into a day in the city. It is also a practical starting place if you are arriving by public transport, since the meeting point is near public transportation.

The first walk leads to Església de Sant Martí Sacosta, close to the Pujada de Sant Domenech. This is one of Girona’s most recognizable corners, with the broad stone staircase climbing between old buildings and church façades. In the series, the steps helped create the look of King’s Landing, and your guide explains how the location was used during season six.

The staircase is more than a quick photo stop. It gives you an early sense of the tour’s method: look at the real architecture, then compare it with the carefully framed television image. A church wall, a line of steps, or a narrow passage can look quite different once costumes, extras, lighting, and camera angles are added.

You should be comfortable walking for about two hours, including the staircase. The tour is not described as requiring a special fitness level, and most people can take part, but anyone who finds steps or extended walking difficult should consider that before booking. One guide, Ona, was specifically praised for taking a slower pace with older people and those with limited mobility, though the exact pace depends on the group and guide.

Braavos in the Jewish Quarter

From Sant Martí Sacosta, the route winds into the Jewish Quarter. Girona’s old streets are a natural film set: narrow lanes, worn stone, small plazas, and medieval walls create a strong sense of place without much added decoration.

The streets of Claveria and Sant Llorenc were used as Braavos. This is where the tour is especially useful for fans who remember Arya Stark’s scenes but may not recall exactly how the locations fit together. Instead of wandering through the quarter and hoping to recognize something, you get the scene on the iPad and then see the street in front of you.

The device is an important part of the experience. A still photo can show the angle of a shot, but moving footage helps you understand how characters entered, turned a corner, or crossed a plaza. You also begin to see the work behind the finished episode: the real street is only one piece of the final image.

I would keep your expectations sensible. The tour does not promise costumes, actors, props, or a set visit. The pleasure comes from matching the show to Girona’s real streets and hearing how the locations were used. If you have never watched Game of Thrones, the quarter is still attractive, but some of the references will mean less to you.

The strongest guides add local detail here. Dylan, Mike, Ona, Claudia, Pau, Mar, and other guides have been praised for explaining Girona’s past alongside the filming. One guide grew up in the area and shared family connections to Girona going back four centuries. Another guide had worked as an extra during filming, giving the group a personal link to the production.

The cathedral, staircase, and battle scenes

The walk continues past the Cathedral of Santa Maria. You will see the building from the outside and have time to admire its baroque façade. The cathedral area was used in the show, but it is also one of the places where Girona’s own story matters most.

The cathedral helps break up the television focus with a major architectural stop. Even if you come mainly for the show, you will likely want to pause here for photographs and to take in the scale of the old city around it. The setting gives your guide a chance to explain how Girona became useful to the production and why the city can represent different fictional places within the same episode.

The route then reaches the area around the German Headquarters, a barracks-style fortification where battle scenes were filmed. This part is less about one famous postcard view and more about seeing how a real defensive structure supplied the right mood for conflict.

Bring your attention to the details rather than expecting a dramatic set. Historic Girona remains a working city, not a preserved theme park. The interest lies in recognizing the stonework and spaces that were transformed through filming. Your guide can point out the exact areas and use the iPad to make the connection clear.

The Arab baths and the path toward Antigua

Next comes Carrer Ferran el Catolic and an old Arabian bathing complex that once formed part of a convent. The site is often linked with Samwell Tarly’s storyline, particularly the scene of Sam studying to become a maester in Antigua.

The itinerary information describes the Romanesque church connected with that setting as one of the locations for Sam’s study scenes. This stop gives the tour another change of mood. After the busy streets and battle references, the old bathing complex and church setting bring you back to quiet stone architecture.

It is worth remembering that the tour focuses on viewing and explaining locations from the outside and along the walking route. Food, drinks, and museum or church admission are not included. If you want to go inside a particular building afterward, ask your guide for current advice, then return on your own if access is available.

This is also the point where a water bottle matters. One past participant wished there had been time for a drink stop, and the route does not include refreshments. Girona can be hot, so carry your own water, especially in warmer months.

Sant Pere de Galligants, one of Girona’s finest stops

The route continues to Plaça dels Jurats, a small square beside the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. This Romanesque Benedictine structure is known for its cloisters and is one of the tour’s most rewarding stops, even if you care nothing about Game of Thrones.

Sant Pere de Galligants appears in the series as part of the Antigua setting. The monastery’s stone columns and restrained Romanesque design give it a very different character from the cathedral and Jewish Quarter. Seeing several locations in sequence helps you understand why Girona could play several places in Westeros without feeling repetitive.

I especially like this stop for visitors who want the tour to offer more than filming trivia. The monastery gives you an architectural anchor, while the guide explains its use in the show. You get both the real place and the fictional role, which is the right balance for a city tour built around television.

The itinerary lists repeated stops simply as Game of Thrones scenes, so the precise order and amount of time at each point can vary. The guide may spend longer on a location if the group has questions or if the filming connection deserves more explanation.

Finishing at Sant Feliu

The final stop is the Church of Sant Feliu, close to the starting point. Returning here keeps the tour easy to follow and lets you continue exploring Girona independently after saying goodbye to your guide.

By this stage, the city should feel more legible. You have crossed the old quarter, seen the cathedral district, visited the monastery area, and learned how a production team used Girona’s streets. The walk also gives you a useful orientation for returning to places you want to see more slowly.

This is a good moment to ask your guide for suggestions. Dylan has offered ideas for local places to eat and explore, and Mar has given practical recommendations for continuing around the city. Such advice can be valuable because the tour ends in the historic center, where you can easily continue on foot.

The tour may finish a little before the full two hours, depending on the pace, heat, and group. That is not necessarily a problem, but it is worth knowing if you are booking it mainly to fill a precise time slot.

What the $38.11 price gets you

At $38.11 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Girona. You can visit the old quarter without a guide, and many of the filming locations are visible from public streets.

The price is easier to justify if you value the iPad scene matching and the explanations that connect the show to the city. A guide can save you the work of finding each location, explain what happened in the scene, and point out architectural details you might pass without noticing. You also get the broader Girona background, which turns a fan walk into a proper introduction to the old town.

The tour is listed as a Viator Exclusive, meaning it is offered through that booking channel and not through other third-party online sellers. That matters mainly if you are comparing similar products online. Check what each option includes, since a cheaper self-guided route will not provide a local guide or the scene comparisons.

The group maximum is 100 people, although the experience can be much smaller. One outing had only four people, which allowed plenty of questions and a more personal pace. You should not assume every departure will be tiny, but the possibility of a small group is a pleasant bonus.

Guides make the difference

The tour’s strongest feature is the guide. The format is straightforward, so the quality depends on how well the person leading you explains both Girona and the production.

Guides named in past experiences include Dylan, Ona, Mike, Claudia, Pau, Mar, and Alexi. Dylan has been described as a local and a Game of Thrones fan who showed both still images and video excerpts. Mike has combined Girona stories with humor and filming details, while Claudia has been praised for clear English and a comfortable walking pace.

Ona has handled questions carefully and adjusted the pace for people who were older or less mobile. Pau has been described as patient and willing to answer questions. Alexi has shared personal knowledge of the area and shown exact scenes and photographs at the relevant spots.

None of this guarantees a particular guide on your departure, but it tells you what a good version of the tour feels like: clear English, local context, direct scene comparisons, and enough flexibility to answer questions. If you want only rapid-fire television facts, the history may feel like extra material. I think that history is part of the value.

Practical planning for the walk

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation is provided when you book. The meeting point is Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, and the walk returns there.

If you are driving from Barcelona or another nearby base, do not cut it close. Central Girona parking can be difficult, and one person missed part of the start after spending about 30 minutes looking for a space, then parking roughly a mile away. The operator cannot provide parking, so arrive early or use public transportation if that suits your plans.

Wear shoes suitable for an old-city walk and expect stairs at the Pujada de Sant Domenech. The tour takes place outdoors, and there is no included meal or drink stop. Bring water and allow extra time before the start if you want to find the square without rushing.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour also needs a minimum number of participants, and if the operator cancels for that reason, you are offered another date, another experience, or a full refund.

Who should book this Girona tour?

You should book it if Game of Thrones is a major reason you want to see Girona, but you also want the city explained rather than reduced to a list of filming spots. The tour is particularly good for fans who enjoy comparing a real street with the finished scene and asking how the production used the location.

It also suits first-time visitors who want a compact introduction to the old town. The Jewish Quarter, cathedral, old fortifications, Arab baths, monastery, and Sant Feliu give you a strong first look at Girona in two hours.

You may want to skip it if you prefer exploring alone, want extensive interior visits, or expect props and behind-the-scenes access. The focus is walking, local explanation, and iPad comparisons. It is not a museum tour, food tour, or production-set visit.

Final verdict: a smart pick for fans who want context

I would book this tour for a Game of Thrones fan visiting Girona, especially as a day trip from Barcelona. The show provides the hook, but the city supplies the lasting pleasure: stone lanes, church steps, old defensive spaces, and the Romanesque monastery.

The best reason to go is the combination of filming scenes and real Girona history. Just arrive early if driving, bring water, and expect a walking route with stairs. If those conditions suit you, $38.11 is a fair price for a focused tour led by a local guide who can show you not only where Westeros appeared, but why Girona made such a convincing setting.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones walking tour start?

The tour 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 is the tour?

The walk lasts approximately two hours.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

What Game of Thrones locations are included?

The route includes locations used for Braavos, King’s Landing, and Antigua, including the Jewish Quarter, cathedral area, the German Headquarters, the Arab baths, and Sant Pere de Galligants.

Is the Girona cathedral included?

The route passes the Cathedral of Santa Maria and gives you time to admire its baroque façade. Food, drinks, and other admissions are not included.

Does the guide show Game of Thrones scenes?

Yes. A guide carries an iPad to compare scenes from the series with the real filming locations.

Is food or drink included?

No. Food and drinks are not included in the tour.

Is hotel pickup provided?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You must make your own way to Plaça de Sant Feliu.

How far in advance can I cancel?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the experience’s local start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted or refunded.