Game of Thrones Girona Walking Tour

Girona’s Old Town becomes King’s Landing, Braavos, and the Citadel on this compact walking tour. You’ll see the Cathedral used as the Great Sept of Baelor, the Arab Baths where Arya Stark fought to survive, and the steps where Arya fell in Braavos. The show gives you the hook, but Girona itself supplies the real pleasure.

I like the way the guide adds Girona’s own history instead of treating the city as a film set. I also like the small group limit of 12, which should make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions. The main drawback is the pace: six stops in 90 minutes means you’ll get the story and the setting, but not much time for long visits inside each place.

Key points at a glance

• The Cathedral becomes the Great Sept of Baelor, one of the tour’s most memorable filming locations.
• The Arab Baths and Sant Pere de Galligants connect Girona with Arya’s Braavos and Samwell Tarly’s Citadel.
• A local-history focus gives you more than a list of television locations.
• The route takes about 90 minutes and covers six stops in the Old Town.
• The group is limited to 12 people, a useful size for a guided city walk.
• Joakim, a Girona native, has guided the walk and has patiently waited for delayed arrivals in at least one case.

Why Girona works so well as a Game of Thrones setting

Girona does not need much stage dressing. Its old stone lanes, steep stairways, church fronts, and enclosed courtyards already have the weathered look the series wanted. The tour uses that setting well, moving through a compact part of the Old Town rather than sending you across the wider city.

For you, that means the walk has two layers. You can match locations to scenes, but you can also learn how the real city fits together. A guide who explains local customs, odd facts, and Girona’s past gives the tour more staying power than a simple list of filming points.

The route is also short enough to fit into a day trip or a larger Girona visit. At 10:30 am, it gives you a clear introduction to the Old Town early in the day. You can then return to the places you liked best, visit a museum, or explore at your own pace.

Starting at Plaça de la Independència

The meeting point is Plaça de la Independència, 19, near public transportation. The tour begins at 10:30 am, so arrive with enough time to find the square and locate the guide. Your mobile ticket is accepted, and confirmation comes at booking.

The walk finishes at Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to the Lioness’s Ass and in front of the Basílica de Sant Fèlix. That start and finish arrangement is handy because you do not have to retrace the full route to collect your belongings or continue sightseeing.

The route is not presented as a strenuous hike, and most people can take part. Still, this is an old-city walk with stairs and uneven historic streets. Wear shoes you can comfortably use on stone paving, and remember that the guide has only 90 minutes to keep the group moving.

The Cathedral and the Great Sept of Baelor

The first stop is Girona Cathedral, used as the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing. You’ll have about 15 minutes here, enough to connect the broad church frontage and surrounding square with scenes involving Jaime Lannister and the Tyrell family.

This is likely the visual high point for many fans. The setting has scale and drama, and the contrast between the real religious site and its fictional role gives the guide plenty to explain. You may also hear the teasing question of whether Queen Margaery will make the Walk of Shame here.

Admission to the stop is listed as free, but that does not necessarily mean the tour includes a separate interior visit. The focus is the filming location and the guide’s explanation, not an extended cathedral tour. If you want to study the building closely or see more of the interior, plan to return after the walk.

I like beginning here because it quickly proves that Girona is more than a backdrop. The Cathedral is a working monument in the real city, and the television connection gives you an easy way into its architecture and setting.

The Arab Baths and Arya’s fight in Braavos

The next stop is the Arab Baths, where the story shifts from King’s Landing to Braavos. This is tied to Arya Stark’s attempts to escape the Waif, so the mood changes from royal ceremony to pursuit and danger.

You’ll spend about 15 minutes here. The stop works best if you remember that the show’s fictional city is built from several real places. Girona does not become Braavos in a literal sense, but the stone rooms and old-city setting help explain why the producers chose it.

The tour gives you the scene connection without asking you to spend hours inside one attraction. That keeps the walk moving, though it also means you may want extra time later if the Arab Baths interest you beyond the series.

For a first visit to Girona, this stop adds variety. You are not seeing only churches and grand squares. The route takes you into a different kind of historic space, one that feels closer to the tense, enclosed world of Arya’s storyline.

Sant Pere de Galligants as the Citadel Grand Library

At the Riu Galligants, the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants becomes the Citadel Grand Library. This is where Samwell Tarly pretends to become a maester, giving the location a strong connection to the show’s scholarship and power struggles.

The river setting and monastery architecture make this stop different from the Cathedral and the Arab Baths. You get another view of Girona’s old buildings and a reminder that the city’s filming appeal comes from its variety. Within a short distance, the production found places suitable for royal drama, street chases, and a vast fictional library.

Again, the listed stop lasts around 15 minutes. That is enough for an explanation and a few photographs, but not a full study of the monastery. I would treat this walk as an orientation. If Sant Pere de Galligants catches your interest, mark it for a separate visit rather than trying to squeeze everything into the guided stop.

This is also where the local-history element matters most. A good explanation of the real monastery gives the location meaning after the television connection fades.

The elevated gardens of Jardins dels Alemanys

Jardins dels Alemanys takes you to a garden high in the Old Town. The stop lasts about 15 minutes and offers a change from enclosed stone buildings and narrow streets.

The supplied details do not identify a specific major scene here, so the value is the setting itself and the way it fits the Old Town route. You can expect the guide to connect the garden with Girona’s filming atmosphere and explain why high points and old fortifications are useful locations.

This is a good place to notice the shape of the city rather than focus only on individual scenes. The tour’s appeal is partly visual: you move through different textures and levels of Girona instead of standing in one square and hearing a list of facts.

The possible tradeoff is that a short stop in a garden may feel less essential to a dedicated fan than the Cathedral or Arab Baths. I see it as a breathing space in the route, and a chance to appreciate the real city between the bigger television references.

Pujada de Sant Domenec and Arya’s Braavos stairway

Pujada de Sant Domenec is one of the clearest examples of Girona’s natural drama. The tour takes you up the beautiful stairs where Arya fell in Braavos.

You’ll spend about 15 minutes here, but the stop may feel more active than the others because you are dealing with a real climb. Take your time on the steps and watch your footing. The guide needs to keep the group on schedule, so this is not the place for a long pause unless the group has room in the timing.

For me, this is the kind of film location that works best in person. A screen can show the action, but standing on the stairs lets you see the slope, the stonework, and the tight relationship between the surrounding buildings. You understand why the scene had such physical force.

It is also a useful reminder that this tour is a walking experience first. The show is the theme, but you are still exploring Girona on foot, with its steps and old paving under your shoes.

The Lioness’s Ass and Basílica de Sant Fèlix

The final stop is El Cul de la Lleona, commonly translated as the Lioness’s Ass. You’ll see the Basílica de Sant Fèlix from the front and the famous statue from the back. The tour ends here at Plaça de Sant Feliu.

This is a playful finish to a route that has included royal politics, assassins, libraries, and monasteries. The name may sound crude, but it is a memorable local landmark and an easy place to identify once you know it.

Ending here also makes practical sense. You finish in a recognizable square rather than returning to the starting point. From there, you can continue exploring or use the nearby transport connections.

The stop is less about a major plot scene than about Girona itself. That is a welcome choice. A tour built only around screen references can leave you with little reason to remember the real city. This ending brings the focus back to local character.

What the $33.72 price gets you

At $33.72 per person, this is not the cheapest way to walk around Girona. You are paying for a guided route, an English-speaking guide, and the convenience of linking six locations in a short time.

The value depends on how much structure you want. If you already know Girona well and can identify the filming places yourself, you may prefer a free self-guided walk. If this is your first visit, the tour saves you from piecing the route together and gives you context as you go.

The small maximum of 12 people helps justify the price. A group of that size is more personal than a large coach-style outing, and you should have a better chance of hearing explanations in the narrow Old Town streets.

The strongest value comes from the combination of screen trivia and city orientation. One guide, Joakim, is a Girona native who has shown patience with delayed arrivals from Barcelona. That kind of local connection can make a short tour feel more useful, especially if you want advice on what to see afterward.

Timing, comfort, and who should book

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, with about 15 minutes at each of six stops. That pace suits fans who want a focused introduction rather than a full-day production tour.

You should book it if you enjoy Game of Thrones but also want to understand the real places around you. It works especially well for first-time visitors, couples, small groups, and anyone using Girona as a day trip from Barcelona. The English-only format is clear from the booking details, so you should be comfortable following an English-speaking guide.

The walk may be less suitable if you want long interior visits, extensive photography time, or a slow architectural tour. It is also worth remembering that the experience requires good weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not met.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but the old-city stairs and paving are practical considerations.

Should you book the Girona Game of Thrones walk?

Book it if the series gives you a reason to explore Girona, but you want more than a checklist of filming spots. The best parts are the Cathedral, the Arab Baths, Sant Pere de Galligants, and the stairway at Pujada de Sant Domenec. The local-history angle and 12-person limit add real value.

Skip it if you prefer to wander without a schedule or want to spend substantial time inside each monument. For everyone else, $33.72 buys a well-organized introduction to one of Spain’s most atmospheric old cities, with enough Game of Thrones detail to keep fans interested and enough Girona context to make the walk worthwhile.

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 scheduled start time is 10:30 am.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Where does the tour finish?

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

How many people can join the tour?

The group has a maximum of 12 participants.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

Which Game of Thrones location is the Cathedral?

Girona Cathedral becomes the Great Sept of Baelor in King’s Landing.

Which location represents the Citadel Grand Library?

The Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, at the Riu Galligants, represents the Citadel Grand Library.

Is the tour accessible by public transportation?

Yes. The tour is near public transportation.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund.