Girona Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Girona tours and things to do in Catalonia: wander the labyrinthine medieval old town and one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish Quarters, climb the vast cathedral steps made famous by Game of Thrones, photograph the colourful houses along the Onyar River, and day-trip to the Costa Brava and Dalí’s Figueres. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Girona by interest
Whatever brings you to Girona — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Girona
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Onyar Houses
Colourful riverfront.
Cathedral
Gothic nave & steps.
Jewish Quarter
The medieval Call.
Costa Brava
Rugged coast.
Dalí Museum
Surrealist Figueres.
Catalan Tapas
Local food.
Cathedral Steps
Game of Thrones.
Medieval Walls
City ramparts.
40 min awayCosta Brava
Rugged coast.
40 min awayDalí Museum
Surrealist Figueres.
40 min awayBarcelona
The capital.
City awayCathedral Steps
Game of Thrones.
City awayJewish Quarter
The medieval Call.
City awayCatalan Tapas
Food tour.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Girona visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Warm, blooming and less crowded — ideal.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Hot and lively, great for the Costa Brava.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Warm days and quieter streets — lovely.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Mild and quiet, good for the old town.
Flower festival
May brings the famous Temps de Flors.
Best overall
May, June and September for fine weather.
One day
The old town, cathedral and Call.
Two days
Add a Costa Brava or Figueres trip.
Three days
Add Barcelona and a food tour.
For history
The old town and Jewish Quarter.
For GoT fans
The Game of Thrones filming sites.
For the coast
A Costa Brava day trip.
On foot
The old town is small and best on foot.
By train
High-speed trains link Girona and Barcelona.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach the Costa Brava and Figueres.
By car
A car helps for exploring the coast.
Where to stay
Stay in or near the old town.
Euro
Spain uses the euro; cards widely accepted.
Old town
Wander the Call’s lanes early to beat crowds.
Cathedral
Climb the steps for the view and the nave.
Game of Thrones
A guide points out the exact filming spots.
Costa Brava
Bring swimwear for the coves in summer.
Dalí Museum
Book Figueres tickets ahead in peak season.
Local food
Try Catalan tapas and local wines.
GoT tours
Game of Thrones tours fill up — book ahead.
Costa Brava trips
Coast tours fill up — reserve early.
Dalí trips
Figueres tours fill up — book ahead.
Walking tours
Old town tours fill up — reserve early.
Food tours
Tapas tours fill up — book ahead.
Summer & May
Summer and the flower festival are busiest.
Old town tour
Around €30–50 for a walking tour.
GoT tour
About €35–70 for a Game of Thrones tour.
Costa Brava trip
Roughly €49–90 for a coast day trip.
Dalí trip
Around €99–140 for a Figueres day trip.
Food tour
About €45–80 for a tapas tour.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Girona through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Old town & flowers.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Costa Brava.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Quiet streets.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely.
- Best for
- Quiet city.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mild.