The best and most pleasant way to discover both the history of Girona and its gastronomy, helped by a local guide.
The visit includes a walk through the entire monumental area of the city, the guide will explain from the outside all its main monuments, the Basilica of Sant Feliu, the Cathedral, the Arab Baths, "el Cul de la Lleona", the Barrio Jew, the Walls, the Ramblas, the Bridges over the Onyar River...
More than 2000 years of history that will be covered in a couple of hours and then enjoy a tasting of local products such as sausages, cheeses, our favorite desserts. All accompanied by our DO Empordà wine or one of our beers.
An experience they will not forget!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Bottled water
✔ Local guide in English and Spanish
✔ Dinner
✔ The drinks included during the tasting will be either local wine or beer
✖ Entrance to any monument or museum. We explain them all from the outside.
✖ tips
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to "Cafeteria The River". Girona city.
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Girona Cathedral
You will see the building from the outside, we do not go inside and your guide will explain its architecture, its history and what is inside. This way they will have all the information and they will be able to decide if they want to visit it at another time on their own.
2
El Cul de la lleona
The guide will explain what they have to do if they want to return to Girona! This statue represents one of our most popular legends!
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Arab Baths
The guide will explain the history, its architecture and its curiosities. Why are they called Arab Baths if they are not Arab? Discover this mystery...
4
The Museum of Jewish History
They will visit the Jewish Quarter of Girona, one of the best preserved from the Middle Ages in Europe. Discover its beautiful corners and alleys. We did not enter the Jewish Museum, but this place deserves a deep explanation since it was one of the 3 Synagogues that Girona had in the Middle Ages.
5
Passeig de la Muralla
Fully walled city in the middle ages. Today we have a kilometer of them left. We will see the different periods of its construction and we will climb one of its towers to see the city from its roofs.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Rambla De La Llibertad
We will walk along this magnificent boulevard next to the Onyar River and its Bridges.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles)
Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it is one of the treasures that will surprise you in Girona city.
Duration: 10 minutes
8
Placa de la Independencia
One of the busiest squares in the Old Quarter of Girona. Famous for its arcades where you can find terraces of very lively bars and restaurants!
Duration: 10 minutes
9
El Foment Tavern, where you will taste a selection of the best local products from this area. They will be able to try our cheeses, sausages and other seasonal products. You can also try our typical desserts such as "el Xuixo". All accompanied by Designation of Origin Empordà wine. Our best wines or beer or water if you prefer.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
