Girona Private History Tour
4.5
Girona Private History Tour
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About
The city of Girona is undoubtedly a great unknown to most tourists who arrive in Catalonia. Only 35 minutes from Barcelona with the high-speed train (AVANT) and only 45 minutes from France, the city has witnessed all the great conquests, battles and conflicts throughout history. That is why it retains a great legacy of all ages. Founded by the Romans over 2000 years ago, in Girona you can stroll through the ancient Roman and medieval walls to see the city from the top. The Jewish and medieval quarter of the city is one of the best preserved in Europe, undoubtedly a treasure to discover. Narrow and cobbled streets with history in every corner, in every stone. Cradle of Nahmanides, great Rabbi and Jewish Kabbalist Philosopher of the 13th century. You can visit the bridges on the Onyar River, Gustave Eiffel built the most famous of them and enjoy without haste, the tranquility of a beautiful little city
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Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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What's not included- Visits inside Monuments or Museums
- Start:
- Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, SpainOur meeting point is in Plaça Sant Feliu, beside "The River Caffe", Girona city.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8444P18- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8444P18
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Itinerary
- Plaça de Sant Feliu, 17004 Girona, SpainOur meeting point is in Plaça Sant Feliu, beside "The River Caffe", Girona city.
- 1The tour runs along the Jewish and Medieval quarter, the old walls, the Rarmblas, the bridges over the Onyar River and all the historical areas of Girona. This tour doesn't include visits inside any monument or museum. If you are interested in visiting some of them please let us know and we will try to accomodate you!
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- Kurt L0 contributionsWonderful time hitting the HighlightsWe were fortunate to come during a slow period and we were the only ones on the tour. Gave us lots time to ask questions and learn about the culture of Girona, not just the 3 places we visited. Ona was our tour guide and wow is she a smart individual and a great representative for the tour agency and Girona. She knew so much about the history and the present day that my very intelligent wife was able to have long conversations about all aspects of life and culture in Girona and the US. The cathedral was beautiful and full of cool historical objects dating back to the 11th century. The Arab baths were nice and Saint Feliu Basilica had some interesting history but this high rating was for the Cathedral, the history of Girona, and Ona, our guide. Ona also directed us to the best part of the ancient wall to walk and had plenty of food recommendations for us. She went above and beyond to make our visit to Girona the best it could be. I recommend this tour for anyone visiting Girona.Written 6 November 2024
- ripleycal0 contributionsTerrific tour that dove deep into "Game of Thrones" production as well as local historyJordi our tour guide spoke excellent English and shared with our small group details of local history and architecture and a few current details about things and also showed us several sites used in the making of "Game of Thrones," with full details about the storylines, behind-the-scenes production and even clips and images from the episodes in question. Very informative and illuminating. He also took time to answer questions and even did real-time research if he did not know the answers.Written 6 November 2024
- pepito5060 contributionsSuch a lovely tour! 5 stars!Anna was an exceptional guide! Her English is excellent, and it’s inspiring to see such a young woman with so much knowledge and passion for her city. She brought Girona’s fascinating legends and history to life, sharing unique stories you wouldn’t hear otherwise. Anna’s enthusiasm for her city is contagious, and she makes every stop along the way feel special. I highly recommend her tour for anyone wanting an in-depth, engaging experience in Girona!Written 5 November 2024
- pepito5060 contributionsGreat tour in great city!I had an unforgettable experience with Mike as my guide! His English is flawless, making everything easy to follow, and you can genuinely feel the passion he has for his city and Game of Thrones. As someone who was actually part of the filming as an extra, he adds an incredible layer of insight to the tour, even taking you to the exact spots where iconic scenes were filmed. Mike is funny, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, making the entire experience both entertaining and informative. I HIGHLY recommend him—don’t miss this chance if you’re a GOT fan or just want an amazing city tour!Written 5 November 2024
- Janet880 contributionsBest tour of our trip to SpainAnna gave us the best tour experience during our visit to Spain. We trained to Girona from Barcelona for the day - and they majestic city was a very pleasant surprise. Anna presented it to us in a very thoughtful and detailed way, and we sincerely appreciated it. Thank you Anna!Written 3 November 2024
- sondras3700 contributionsGood, But Could Have Been MoreThere was a small group with the guide, a young woman who has obviously studied the subject. The tour was lovely and informative, but I also thought that Ona wasn't always on topic. She'd just chat for periods of time. I'm not sure if there just wasn't enough to fill the 3 hours, or if she was perhaps bored of leading this tour. Despite that, she did show us interesting points about the Jewish Quarter, The Call, and amplified what we could learn at the museum. I wish there had been a bit more about the colorful houses along the river, the history of the city itself, and the Eiffel Bridge that was unfortunately covered with a sports team's banners while we were there. I'm seeing online that there are eleven bridges in Girona. She didn't speak of this at all. And I didn't learn that the bridge we saw was the Eiffel Bridge from her, but rather from another tourist. The tour was enjoyable and informative, but could have been more.Written 26 October 2024
- mattaC6885ZD0 contributionsHighly recommendOna is a very knowledgeable and personable guide. The tour was very informative and conducted in a casual manner with lots of tips on what to do and see in the region. A stark contrast to all the other huge group tours that were starting in the same place.Written 23 October 2024
- Kevin W0 contributionsFantastic GoT Walking TourGreat tour. Pau was a great guide, mixing GoT insights (and associated clips from the season filmed there) with info on Girona as a city and it's history.Written 21 October 2024
- Elaine G0 contributionsGirona walking tourOur tour guide Peter was truly exceptional and totally engaging in all levels being able to explain the past history sometimes with a modern twist.Written 19 October 2024
- Morbeau0 contributionsDefinitely go on this tour!Eduardo was an excellent guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and delivered his many stories with a nice sense of humour. The three hours flew by and Eduardo's tour really gave us an appreciation to the amazing history of this wonderful city.Written 18 October 2024
- DebandTomTravel0 contributionsGreat way to become acquainted with Girona and learn fun and interesting facts!This tour was full of fun facts and links to the series Game of Thrones. Our guide Eduardo went above and beyond with all kinds of interesting history and connections. He connected with us ahead of time to ensure we would find him at the meeting spot and sent us off with many ideas for the rest of our time in Girona.Written 18 October 2024
- lindamW5968LM0 contributionsWorth a lookGreat orientation to the city with knowledgeable and friendly guides. Small group aspect a bonus. Learned quite a bit of history.Written 17 October 2024
- phrenchphry110 contributionsFun, interactive, and informative tour!Our guide Ona was great! Very knowledgeable and interactive, even though we hadn’t seen Game of Thrones. Ona also gave us great food and drink recommendations around Girona.Written 16 October 2024
- Gailbfamof40 contributionsAmazing tour!Miguel was so full of interesting stories and history of Girona, having been born & bred there! A really great tour taking in Girona top tourist spots & of course highlights from season 6 of Game of Thrones. Miguel was an extra in some scenes & had some funny insider stories! Would highly recommend if you’re a GOT fan 😊Written 16 October 2024
- Journey6798630 contributionsNothing but praise!This was a really impressive tour. Lovely small group headed by our brilliant guide Anna. She managed to give the tour in both Spanish and English without missing a beat! We enjoyed every minute and got a real feel for the history of Girona. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is genuinely interested in the history and ambience of this lovely city.Written 15 October 2024
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pgmbrussels
Brussels, Belgium4 contributions
Aug 2022
The level of English of our guide was below expectations. We speak multiple languages and are used to decoding but it was simply too much work to understand aspects of what the guide was getting at. She also lacked enthusiasm and animation.
Written 17 August 2022
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We so sorry that you have had this problem with one of our guides.
All our guides have the level necessary to be guide so we don't understand why you don't understand the explanacions. Also when you take a Private tour, you can ask everything you don't understand or you need a deeper knowledge.
Sorry for the inconveniences!
Carme Adamuz
Written 22 August 2022
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Erd34000
Englewood, NJ7 contributions
Miguel gave our family including 2 teens and an 11 year old) a private tour of the Jewish history in Girona. Miguel was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging-and extremely passionate about the topic. We are pretty well informed about Jewish history and we learned a ton. Even our children were engaged.
Thank you Miguel for an amazing tour!
Thank you Miguel for an amazing tour!
Written 1 September 2024
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Curiosity675368
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Aug 2024 • Couples
The tour was fantastic and fun! Our guide Miguel was very good and knowledgeable. He provided a lot of great information about the history of Girona and showed some very interesting spots.
Written 31 August 2024
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motia773
Jerusalem District, Israel4 contributions
We had an amazing tour with Sara! Sara is very professional, super nice and helpful. She's local so she has the best stories and anacdotes. She was able to answer any question and show us the most unique places. We highly recommend this tour in Girona!
Written 13 December 2021
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Sandra A
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Dec 2023 • Family
The private tour with Ona was informative and fun. If it had not been for our guide, we would not have seen the most beautiful things about Girona. She shared tips about restaurants and things to do. Highly recommended. Thanks Ona!
Written 31 December 2023
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