Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour

Girona’s old town became several corners of Westeros, and this walking tour shows you exactly where. You’ll see the Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor, the Arab Baths as Braavos, and the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants as the Citadel library. The fun comes from matching familiar scenes with the real stone streets around you.

I like the small maximum group of 12, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. I also like the way the tour adds Girona’s own past and unusual facts, rather than treating the city as a simple film set.

The main consideration is the short length. At about 90 minutes, you get a lively introduction, not a full visit to every building or museum. You’ll also spend the whole time walking over old streets and stairs, so comfortable shoes matter.

Key points to know before you book

• Six filming locations in 90 minutes: The route links the Cathedral, Arab Baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, Jardins dels Alemanys, Pujada de Sant Domenec, and the Lioness statue.
• A local-history angle: The guide explains Girona beyond its Game of Thrones connections, which helps you understand the city rather than simply spot movie locations.
• Small group size: The tour accepts no more than 12 people, a useful limit for a guided walk through narrow old-town spaces.
• English at 10:30 am: The tour starts in Plaça de la Independència and ends near the Lioness statue by the Basilica of Sant Feliu.
• Good value for a short city introduction: At $33.72 per person, the price pays for a focused guided route, but not admissions to paid attractions.
• Flexible cancellation: You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Why Girona works so well as Westeros

Girona has the right ingredients for Game of Thrones: steep lanes, worn stone steps, old religious buildings, and a compact medieval center. You do not need to imagine a set built for television. The city itself supplies the walls, stairways, courtyards, and towers.

That makes this kind of tour more useful than a simple list of filming points. You can see how one real place became part of King’s Landing while another suggested Braavos. The guide helps connect those screen locations with Girona’s own story.

The route also gives you a quick orientation to the old town. If you are visiting Girona for only part of a day, that matters. You finish near the Basilica of Sant Feliu with a better idea of which streets, gardens, and museums deserve more of your time.

The tour is offered in English and begins at 10:30 am. Since the group is capped at 12 people, you should get a more personal walk than you would on a large city tour. The total duration is about an hour and a half, with roughly 15 minutes at each stop.

Starting at Plaça de la Independència

Meet at Plaça de la Independència, 19, at 10:30 am. This is a practical starting point because the walk then heads into the old town, where the film locations are concentrated.

Arrive with enough time to find the meeting point. The tour is a walking experience from the beginning, and the old town route includes stairs and uneven historic streets. Public transportation is nearby, though the supplied details do not specify a particular bus or train connection.

The group size makes a difference here. With up to 12 people, you can usually stay close to the guide as the route moves through narrow spaces. If you arrive by train from Barcelona, keep the start time in mind. One particularly helpful detail is that guide Joakim waited patiently when a late train delayed his group, then still provided the planned tour. That does not guarantee the same arrangement every time, but it shows the value of contacting the operator if transport trouble affects your arrival.

The Cathedral as the Great Sept of Baelor

The first stop is Girona Cathedral, presented on screen as the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing. You’ll have about 15 minutes here, with no admission ticket included or required for the tour stop itself.

This is likely the most instantly recognizable location for fans. The broad steps and grand religious setting give the scene a scale that is hard to understand from a television screen. The tour points out where Jaime Lannister and the Tyrell family appear in the square and raises the question of whether Queen Margaery might face the Walk of Shame here.

The value is not only the reference to a major scene. The Cathedral is also a key part of Girona’s old town, so the guide’s local context helps you see it as a real place of worship and architecture, not just a backdrop.

You should not expect a full interior visit or a detailed architectural tour during this stop. The allotted time is short, and the focus is on the filming connection and the surrounding square. If you want to see more of the Cathedral afterward, the guide’s introduction can help you decide where to return.

Braavos at the Arab Baths

Next comes the Arab Baths, another 15-minute stop. In Game of Thrones, this setting represents Braavos, where Arya Stark tries to escape the Waif.

The name can be misleading if you expect a modern spa. The attraction is a historic bathing structure, and its stone columns and enclosed spaces create a strong link to the darker, more tense scenes from the series. The tour uses the location to put Arya’s storyline into physical space.

This stop suits fans who enjoy the chase and survival scenes more than grand palace settings. It also adds variety to the walk. After the open Cathedral area, you move into a more contained historic setting.

Admission is listed as free for the tour. Still, allow the guide to control the timing. Fifteen minutes is enough for the Game of Thrones connection and a quick look, but not a long independent visit. If this location interests you most, note it as one of the places to revisit after the tour.

Samwell Tarly at Sant Pere de Galligants

The route then reaches the Riu Galligants and the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants. On screen, the monastery becomes the Citadel Grand Library, where Samwell Tarly pretends to become a maester.

This is one of the more satisfying stops because the building’s real identity matters. The monastery gives the setting a serious, scholarly feel, while the Game of Thrones story adds a playful layer. You get the fun of recognizing Sam’s location without losing sight of Girona’s own religious and architectural past.

The stop lasts about 15 minutes. That is enough for the guide to explain the filming use and point out the building, but you should not plan on a full museum visit within the tour. If the monastery catches your interest, use the tour as a preview and return later for a closer look, depending on opening arrangements not provided here.

The nearby Riu Galligants also helps you understand the route’s setting. The walk is not confined to one square. It moves through several parts of the old city, linking film locations with Girona’s streets and public spaces.

A high garden at Jardins dels Alemanys

Jardins dels Alemanys provides a change of pace. This garden sits high in the old town, and the tour gives it about 15 minutes.

The garden stop is less about a single famous building and more about the feel of Girona’s upper old town. After the Cathedral, baths, and monastery, you get open space and a different view of the city. The location also shows how the production used Girona’s varied levels and old defensive areas to create the world of Westeros.

You’ll want to listen for how the guide links the garden to the series, since the supplied details do not identify a specific scene or character here. That is a useful reminder that not every stop will deliver the same instant recognition. Some locations are best understood as part of the wider setting.

For anyone interested in taking pictures, this is likely one of the more relaxed moments of the walk. The tour still keeps moving, however, so do not expect a long break or unstructured photo session.

Arya’s stairs at Pujada de Sant Domenec

Pujada de Sant Domenec is one of the route’s most direct scene references. These beautiful stairs are where Arya fell in Braavos.

This stop gives you a clear sense of how Girona’s steep old-town streets helped create the physical challenge of Arya’s story. The stairs are not just scenery. They explain the movement and tension of the scene far better than a flat image on a screen.

The tour allows about 15 minutes here. You will probably want to look up and down the staircase, hear the scene explained, and take photographs. Wear shoes with a firm grip, especially if the weather is wet. The tour requires good weather, and poor conditions can lead to a change of date or a full refund.

The stairs are also a reminder that this is an active walking tour. Most people can participate, according to the supplied accessibility information, but anyone concerned about steep steps should consider the route carefully before booking.

Finishing by the Lioness statue

The final stop is El Cul de la Lleona, known in English as the Lioness’s Ass. The tour finishes at Plaça de Sant Feliu, beside the statue and in front of the Basilica of Sant Feliu.

It is an unusual ending, and that is part of the charm. You see the Basilica from the front and the famous Lioness statue from behind. The location gives the tour a memorable final image rather than ending at an ordinary street corner.

The end point is practical for continuing your Girona visit. You are already near the Basilica and within the old-town area, so you can keep exploring on foot after the guide leaves. The supplied details do not provide directions for onward visits, but the central location makes it a useful place to continue independently.

What the $33.72 price gets you

At $33.72 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Girona. You can see the streets and public viewpoints without paying for a tour. The value comes from having the six locations connected into one clear story, with an English-speaking guide explaining both the television scenes and Girona itself.

The price looks more reasonable if you are a Game of Thrones fan who wants the locations identified accurately. It also works well if this is your first time in the city and you want a quick introduction before choosing where to spend the rest of your day.

The tour does not appear to include paid admissions, meals, or a long visit inside each attraction. Think of it as a guided orientation, not a full sightseeing package. For that reason, I would book it for context and convenience, then budget separate time if you want to explore the Cathedral, Arab Baths, or monastery in greater detail.

The 90-minute length helps keep the commitment manageable. You are not giving up a whole day, and the route covers a lot of ground in a compact format. The tradeoff is that each stop gets only about 15 minutes.

Who will get the most from this walk

I would choose this tour if you fit one or more of these groups:

• You want to recognize Game of Thrones locations without planning the route yourself.
• You are visiting Girona briefly and want a fast introduction to the old town.
• You enjoy hearing local history alongside television trivia.
• You prefer a small guided group rather than a large crowd.
• You want a tour that ends early enough to leave time for independent sightseeing.

Families and casual viewers can still enjoy it, since the guide also explains Girona. You do not need to know every character or scene to appreciate the buildings and streets.

Hard-core fans should keep expectations sensible. The tour covers six locations, but it is not a full production study, and the information provided does not promise clips, costumes, behind-the-scenes material, or exclusive access. Its strength is the physical route and the guide’s storytelling.

Practical details before you reserve

Confirmation arrives at booking, and the tour accepts mobile tickets. Service animals are allowed, and the experience is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the stairs and old-town walking surface deserve attention.

The activity depends on good weather. If the operator cancels because conditions are poor, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the 10:30 am start are not accepted for a refund. These cutoffs use Girona local time.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones walk?

Book it if you want a compact, well-organized route through Girona’s best-known filming areas, especially if local context matters as much to you as television references. The combination of the Cathedral, Arab Baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, old-town garden, Arya’s stairs, and the Lioness statue gives you a useful first look at the city.

I would be less keen if you want long interior visits, extensive free time, or a full-day Girona tour. At $33.72, the experience makes the most sense as a guided introduction. The small group, English format, and guide Joakim’s reported patience with delayed arrivals add practical appeal, while the short schedule keeps the walk easy to fit into a day trip.

FAQ

Where does the Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour start?

It starts at Plaça de la Independència, 19, 17001 Girona, Spain.

What time does the tour begin?

The tour starts at 10:30 am.

Where does the tour finish?

It ends at Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to the Lioness’s Ass statue and in front of the Basilica of Sant Fèlix.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Which language is offered?

The tour is offered in English.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 12 people.

Which Game of Thrones locations are included?

The route includes Girona Cathedral, the Arab Baths, the Riu Galligants and Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, Jardins dels Alemanys, Pujada de Sant Domenec, and El Cul de la Lleona.

Are admission tickets included?

Each listed stop shows admission as free for the tour.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.

What happens if bad weather cancels the tour?

You can choose a different date or receive a full refund if poor weather causes the cancellation.