Girona: Game of Thrones Walking Tour

Girona supplied the medieval setting that made King’s Landing, Braavos, and Oldtown feel like separate places. On this two-hour walking tour, you follow the show through steep lanes, stone stairways, courtyards, and city corners that doubled for the Seven Kingdoms. You’ll see where Arya trained to become a Faceless Man and where the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor appeared on screen.

I like the way the route links television scenes with real Girona, rather than treating the city as a simple backdrop. I also like the compact length and the English-speaking guide format, which leaves room in your day for Girona’s museums, food, and independent wandering. The main drawback is the terrain: stairs and uneven Old Town streets make this a poor fit if you have mobility limitations.

Key points to know before you book

• Arya’s Girona training ground: Visit locations connected with Arya Stark’s struggle to become a Faceless Man.
• The Great Sept steps: See the Cathedral of Girona area used for one of the show’s most recognizable religious settings.
• Several Seven Kingdoms in one city: Girona represented King’s Landing, Braavos, and Oldtown.
• Two hours on foot: The short format works well before lunch or as an introduction to the Old Town.
• A guide-led route: The tour is in English, and Johnny is one named guide praised for his professional approach and passion for the work.
• Stairs are part of the story: The route is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

Why Girona worked so well for Game of Thrones

Girona has the kind of Old Town that needs little dressing for a medieval television drama. Narrow lanes climb between old stone buildings, staircases open onto small squares, and major religious sites give the city an unmistakable sense of scale. The production used these features to make Girona serve several places in the fictional world.

That is the useful thing about this tour. You are not only ticking off filming spots. You are seeing how one compact Spanish city could become King’s Landing in one scene, Braavos in another, and Oldtown later in the story. The guide helps connect those changes to the streets around you.

If you know the series well, you’ll recognize the locations quickly. If you only watched part of it, the route still gives you a practical introduction to Girona’s Old Town. The show adds a layer of fun, but the actual reward is walking through the city’s medieval core with a reason to pay attention to its details.

The tour begins by meeting your guide and the rest of the group beneath the biggest tree next to the newsagents. That meeting point is simple, but you should allow enough time to find it. The information provided does not identify the newsagent by name, so check the exact map pin and starting time when you book.

Stairs Sant Martí Sacosta and Arya Stark’s hard lessons

Stairs Sant Martí Sacosta is one of the route’s most important stops. The staircase and surrounding lanes were used for scenes connected with Arya Stark as she trained and fought to become a Faceless Woman.

This is where the show’s physical action connects strongly with Girona itself. The steep stone setting gives Arya’s scenes a natural sense of danger and effort. You can picture why the production chose the location: it already has the cramped, enclosed feel needed for a chase, a confrontation, or a hard lesson.

Your guide will explain the connection between the real site and the scenes shown on screen. That context matters because a filming location can look ordinary if you only see it as a quick photo stop. Once you understand what happened there, the stairs become one of the more memorable parts of the walk.

You should also expect to climb. The route is not presented as an accessible stroll through flat streets, and the mobility warning is important here. Comfortable shoes are a sensible choice, though no special equipment is mentioned.

The Jewish quarter and Girona’s maze of stone lanes

The Jewish Old Quarter adds atmosphere and helps explain why Girona could play more than one fictional city. Its lanes and close-set buildings create the enclosed urban feel that the series needed for Braavos and other medieval locations.

This section should appeal even if your interest in Game of Thrones is casual. You are walking through a real part of Girona, not a temporary set. The television connection gives you a framework for noticing the shape of the streets, the changes in level, and the way the Old Town opens and closes around you.

The guide also gives you background on Girona before the main filming-location walk begins. That is a useful touch. Without a little city context, the tour could become a string of scene references. With it, you can better understand why the production chose Girona and what the show brought to the city.

The exact order of the stops is not provided, so the route may vary. You should expect the Jewish quarter to be viewed from public streets and spaces, as the tour includes outside visits to the main attractions rather than interior admissions.

Girona Cathedral and the Great Sept of Baelor

The Cathedral of Girona is the visual centerpiece of the tour. Its broad staircase and imposing stone frontage were used as the steps of the Great Sept of Baelor, one of King’s Landing’s key locations.

The stop works on two levels. Fans get a direct link to a major story setting, while everyone else gets to see one of Girona’s most striking architectural spaces. The scale of the staircase gives you a break from the narrow lanes and makes the scene easy to recognize.

There is also a spoiler connected with the Cathedral and its appearance in the series. The tour description specifically points to the spectacular destruction of the Cathedral, so you may hear details about an important event. If you have not finished the show, tell the guide before the relevant explanation, though the available information does not promise a spoiler-free version.

The visit is outside. That means the tour is focused on the filming connection and the exterior setting, not on a cathedral interior visit or a separate religious-art tour. If you want to go inside afterward, plan that as your own activity and check opening arrangements separately.

Jurats Square and the city’s Old Town settings

Jurats Square is another stop where Girona’s public spaces became part of the fictional world. Squares like this give the production more room than the narrow stairways and alleys, while still keeping the rough stone character that defines the Old Town.

I like this kind of stop because it shows that filming locations are not always grand monuments. A square can matter because of its shape, surrounding buildings, sightlines, or position along a route. Your guide can point out how the space was used and help you match the real setting with its appearance on screen.

The tour is designed to cover all the Game of Thrones filming locations included in the route. That makes it more useful than a single photo stop at the Cathedral. At the same time, two hours is a brisk period for covering several sites, hearing the explanations, and keeping the group moving through Girona.

You should think of this as a focused introduction, not a full-day city tour. It will give you the filming connections and some local context, but it will not replace a slower visit to Girona’s museums, churches, or food spots.

Bridge of Galligants and the Oldtown connection

Bridge of Galligants is included among the locations visited. Its presence helps show how Girona represented different parts of the Seven Kingdoms, including Oldtown.

The bridge and the nearby area add another change of setting to the walk. After the stairs, lanes, and Cathedral, this stop helps widen your sense of the filming map. You begin to see that the production did not rely on one famous monument. It used a group of connected locations across the Old Town.

For a fan, that makes the experience feel complete. You can trace several story worlds through a real city in a short period. For a general visitor, it gives you a clear route through parts of Girona you might otherwise pass without knowing their screen role.

As with the other locations, the visit is outside. You are paying for the guide’s route and explanations rather than entry to a special attraction. That is worth remembering when you compare the $33 price with a ticketed museum visit.

What the $33 price gets you

At $33 per person, this is a moderate price for a two-hour guided walk. The value depends on how much you want the interpretation. If you already know Girona well and only want to take pictures at the filming spots, you could walk through the Old Town independently. You would miss the organized route and the scene-by-scene connections, though.

I think the price makes more sense for three kinds of visitors. First, dedicated fans get a compact way to locate the major sites. Second, first-time visitors to Girona get a guided orientation to the Old Town. Third, anyone traveling on a tight schedule can cover several places without spending half a day planning the route.

The tour includes all the listed Game of Thrones filming locations and outside visits to the most famous attractions. It does not list admission to interiors, food, transport, or other extras. You should view the price as payment for the live English guide and the themed walking route.

The reservation terms also help with planning. You can reserve now and pay later, and you can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. Those options are useful if your Girona day depends on train plans or changing weather, though the activity remains a walking tour rather than an indoor backup.

The guide makes the difference

The guide is central to the value of this experience. The tour is conducted in English with a live guide, so you are not simply following a printed map or listening to a recorded app.

Johnny is one guide specifically named in the available information. He was praised for being professional and for treating the work as a passion. That points to the sort of guide you want on a themed walk: someone who can keep the television references interesting while also giving the city itself some attention.

Guide quality can vary from one departure to another, and no fixed group size is provided. Still, the format gives you a chance to ask questions as you go. If you want specific scene details, ask early about the Arya locations, the Great Sept staircase, or the scenes filmed around Bridge of Galligants.

The tour is offered in English only. If you need another language, this is not the right choice based on the information available.

Who will enjoy this walking tour

You are a strong match for this tour if you have watched Game of Thrones and want to see the locations without arranging the route yourself. It also suits a first visit to Girona, since the filming sites lead you through several central parts of the Old Town.

The two-hour length works well as a morning activity, an afternoon break, or a first look before exploring on your own. It is short enough to combine with other Girona plans, but long enough to cover the Cathedral, Jewish quarter, Jurats Square, Bridge of Galligants, and the other listed locations.

I would be cautious if stairs are difficult for you. The tour is specifically marked as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments, and the route includes steep Old Town areas. Anyone who dislikes television-themed sightseeing may also find the format too focused on the show, although the city setting gives the walk broader interest.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones tour?

Book it if you want a guided connection between Girona’s real medieval streets and the fictional worlds of King’s Landing, Braavos, and Oldtown. At $33, the best value comes from the guide’s explanations, the organized two-hour route, and the chance to see several sites without planning each location yourself.

Skip it if you prefer independent sightseeing, need an accessible route, or have no interest in Game of Thrones. For fans, the Cathedral steps and Arya’s training locations are the strongest reasons to go. For everyone else, the tour still works as a themed introduction to Girona, provided you are comfortable walking uphill and climbing stairs.

FAQ

Where does the Girona Game of Thrones Walking Tour take place?

The tour takes place in Girona, in Catalonia, Spain. It covers the Old Town and several Game of Thrones filming locations.

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $33 per person.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet under the biggest tree next to the newsagents.

Which Game of Thrones locations are included?

The route includes Stairs Sant Martí Sacosta, the Jewish Old Quarter, Girona Cathedral, Jurats Square, and Bridge of Galligants, along with the other listed filming locations in Girona.

Is the tour suitable for people with mobility impairments?

No. The tour is marked as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments.

Can I cancel the booking?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.