Game Of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona

Girona turns into Westeros in two hours. This walking tour shows Game of Thrones filming locations for Braavos and King’s Landing and helps you match what you see on the streets with the show using an iPad.

I particularly like how the guide anchors the magic in real medieval streets and landmarks, not just fan trivia. I also like that you get time to pause for photos and look closely at what made these spots work on camera.

My second favorite part is the Girona side of the story. The route through the Jewish Quarter and the climb around the cathedral area leads right to the Sant Pere de Galligans cloisters, so you end up loving the city even if you came only for dragons.

The one catch: there are no food and drinks included, and the walk includes church stops in real streets, so bring water and wear comfy shoes.

Quick Takeaways

• Scene matching on an iPad at each location, so you see what the camera did with these real corners.
• Braavos and King’s Landing in Girona, tied to specific season six moments and characters like Arya Stark and Jon Snow.
• Jewish Quarter focus along narrow alleys that film used for medieval-looking sets.
• Cathedral Santa Maria and the German Headquarters area, including battle-scene filming spots.
• Sant Pere de Galligans cloisters for a calm, Romanesque payoff after the show’s darker mood.

Why Girona Looks Like Westeros

Girona has a way of feeling both ancient and movie-ready. In this tour, the twist is that you stop thinking of Game of Thrones as something filmed elsewhere. You start noticing why the show makers loved places like stone facades, old passageways, and dramatic church architecture.

The emphasis is on Girona’s transformation into Braavos and King’s Landing, including key season six scenes. You’ll also get character context, with Arya Stark and Jon Snow referenced as you move through the city. That matters because it changes how you look. Instead of scanning for the nearest tourist postcard, you look for sight lines, textures, and street angles that would make sense to a camera crew.

And because the tour includes an iPad comparison tool, it turns “I think I’ve seen this before” into “now I get it.” You can see the shot, then look around and spot the real-world details the show used.

Start at Plaça de Sant Feliu, Then Learn the City’s Tempo

The tour meets in central Girona at Plaça de Sant Feliu (17004). It’s a good starting point because you are already in the thick of the historic center. You also end back near the same spot, so you can keep the rest of your day flexible.

From the first minutes, you’ll feel the pace is designed for walking. You move on foot through the medieval core, with periodic stops where the guide pulls out the iPad and lines up the show scene with the real location. This is not a “bus-to-photo-stop” tour. It’s built for slow attention.

One practical perk: the tour is offered in English, and it’s capped at a maximum of 100 travelers. That big cap won’t matter if your group stays small, but it does suggest this is organized and structured, not a free-for-all.

Església de Sant Martí Sacosta and the Girona Staircase Moment

After meeting, you walk to Església de Sant Martí Sacosta, near Pujada de Sant Domenech. This is where the tour pulls you toward one of Girona’s most famous “how did they build that” visual moments, tied to the Girona staircase area.

Even if you only know Girona from photos, this is the kind of stop where your eyes start working differently. A staircase and a church are simple on paper, but on foot you notice how elevation changes the view. You also notice how angles make stone look different depending on the direction of light.

In a GoT-focused tour, this is more than a pretty viewpoint. It’s a setup moment. The guide connects what you’re looking at to the show’s look, then you move on with that visual framework in mind.

Jewish Quarter Alleys: Claveria and Sant Llorenc as Braavos

Next comes the heart of the “follow the story” part of the walk: the Jewish Quarter, with winding alleyways that make you slow down naturally. The guide guides you through places like Claveria and Sant Llorenc, both of which are discussed as part of the locations used for Braavos.

This section is where you get the most of the “beyond the guidebook” value. The streets are old, yes, but what makes the tour fun is how the guide explains why specific corners work for filmed settings. You start hearing how production teams think about realism, mood, and structure.

Two things tend to make this segment stand out in particular:

• You see the medieval street pattern up close, including the tight scale that’s hard to appreciate from photos.
• You get a sense of how the show uses repetition and texture. When the iPad shows a scene, you can look at the real surfaces and layout that the camera used to create the illusion.

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, this is where your brain starts running the show’s beats. If you’re not, you still come away with a much stronger mental map of Girona’s old neighborhoods.

Cathedral Santa Maria and the German Headquarters Battle Spots

The tour then moves into the cathedral zone, with stops around Cathedral of Santa Maria. You’ll also hear about the German Headquarters, described as a barracks-style fortification where GoT battle scenes were filmed.

This is a great pairing: a major religious monument alongside a more military-feeling structure. The mix helps you understand how varied filming needs were, from grand facades to tougher, more defensive-looking architecture.

You’ll have moments for photos, and then you get up close to admire the cathedral’s baroque façade. That matters because the show’s look is not only about “dark medieval.” It’s about contrast. A baroque front gives you that dramatic, high-detail surface that reads on camera and photographs well.

Here’s a practical tip for this part: wear shoes that handle uneven stone. You will be in and around historic streets and church areas where surfaces do not behave like modern sidewalks.

Carrer Ferran el Catolic: Arabian Baths Turned Convent Space

After the cathedral and battle-scene area, the tour continues to Carrer Ferran el Catolic. This is where you’ll hear about an age-old Arabian bathing complex, once formed part of a convent.

Even if you don’t get the exact details of Moorish influence from this one stop alone, the point is big. Girona is layered. Different cultures and time periods overlap here, and the city keeps parts of that story in its bones.

On a walking tour, this kind of stop works best when you look for what’s present, not what you expect. Ask your guide what to focus on, then look for the structural clues that suggest how the space was used. You’ll leave with a better sense of why Girona feels so specific, not generic.

Plaça dels Jurats and Sant Pere de Galligans Cloisters

One of the most satisfying stops comes at Plaça dels Jurats, where you can admire the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligans. This is a Romanesque Benedictine structure known for its cloisters.

Cloisters are perfect for this kind of tour because they slow everything down. Game of Thrones gets you used to strong emotions and sharp scenes, then you step into a calmer courtyard that makes you appreciate the architecture without needing soundtracks.

Also, this is where Girona starts to show you why the city is worth visiting even if you weren’t counting down to Westeros. The cloisters are tactile, and you can feel the age in how the place is shaped.

If you’re the type who likes “one great thing per stop,” this is the stop you’ll remember most clearly.

Romanesque Stops Linked to Samwell Tarly

The tour also includes Iglesias Románicas connected to a specific filming moment, the scene of Sam studying to be Maestre en Antigua. This is the kind of detail that Game of Thrones fans love because it’s not only about the big battlefield or dramatic city shots.

It’s also practical storytelling. The guide links what you see in Girona to what’s happening in the plot, so it’s not just an art-history walk. You get both the scene reference and the real place that inspired it.

This segment can be especially fun if your guide brings that film-minded habit of pointing out how the production chose what to show. You end up understanding the difference between a location that exists and a location that films well.

Wrapping Up at the Church of Sant Feliu

The tour finishes back at the Church of Sant Feliu, ending near the same meeting point at Plaça de Sant Feliu. Ending in the center is a smart design, because you can immediately continue exploring Girona without adding transit stress to the mix.

If you want to keep the day going, think of this tour as your “set the stage” act. After you’ve seen where Braavos, King’s Landing, and the battle setups were filmed, you’ll spot GoT references in the city even on your own.

And if you like having a plan for the rest of your afternoon, you’re in good shape. This walk gives you direction and context, so the rest of Girona feels easier to navigate.

Value, Price, and What Makes It Worth $38.11

At $38.11 per person for about 2 hours, the price looks fair only if you use the biggest advantage of the tour: the iPad comparisons. Without that, you’d just be doing a standard historic walk with a few Game of Thrones references.

With it, you get a more “show-to-street” experience. Your guide can show you the exact scene alignment at each stop. That makes the tour feel tighter and more purposeful, and it helps you appreciate filmmaking choices like framing and location scouting.

Also, it’s a Viator Exclusive experience, sold in this specific way rather than floating around as a generic copycat. That exclusivity matters mainly because it signals a specific format, including the iPad tool and a route focused on GoT filming spots.

Finally, there’s a timing reality to factor in. At roughly two hours, the tour is short enough to fit into a day in Girona, including if you’ve come from nearby Barcelona. It’s not a full-day commitment, so it’s easier to justify even if you want to balance GoT with other sights.

Who Should Book This Walk (and Who Might Not)

This tour is best if you fall into one of these groups:

• Game of Thrones fans who want their favorite scenes tied to real streets and buildings.
• Architecture and old-city lovers who like walking routes that include major landmarks and quieter cloisters.
• People who enjoy a two-in-one approach, where film references lead you to history you didn’t plan to study.

You might want to think twice if:

• You hate walking or prefer long sit-down breaks.
• You expect food and drinks as part of the package, because none are included.
• You are hoping for a museum-style experience. This is a walking and looking tour, with stops at churches and key landmarks.

On the plus side, guides have shown flexibility for different mobility needs in past groups, including slower pacing when asked. If you need that, it’s smart to mention it at the start so the guide can manage the rhythm.

The Guides Matter: What to Expect from the Experience Style

This tour’s success often comes down to the guide’s delivery. Names that have shown up in past bookings include Dylan, Mike, Ona, Claudia, Kim, Pau, Anna, Mar, and Alexi.

What these guides tend to share is a love for connecting the show to the street. Many put real effort into showing the scene on the iPad at the right moment, then letting you look around and understand why the location worked. Some guides are also locals who add extra personal detail about Girona and what it feels like in daily life.

If you want the tour to feel extra fun, go in with a few scenes in mind, especially ones from season six. That helps you ask smarter questions and keeps the iPad comparisons from feeling like random clips.

Should You Book This Game of Thrones Walking Tour in Girona?

Yes, I’d book it if you want a focused, time-efficient way to see Girona through the lens of film. The iPad scene comparisons are the heart of the experience, and they are what turns a nice walk into a memorable one.

I’d skip it only if you mainly want a relaxed city stroll with no show tie-ins. Since the tour is built around GoT filming locations, the Game of Thrones references are not optional add-ons. They are the organizing thread, and the best results come when you lean into that.

If you’re trying to decide right now, here’s the simple test: if you love the idea of standing in front of a real building and matching it to a specific GoT moment, this is a great way to spend two hours in Girona.

FAQ

How long is the Game of Thrones walking tour in Girona?

It lasts about 2 hours.

Where does the tour start and end?

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

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes a local guide and an iPad to compare Game of Thrones scenes with the real spots.

Are food and drinks included?

No, food and drinks are not included.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour has a maximum of 100 travelers.

Can I get a full refund if I cancel?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid is not refunded.