Girona Jewish Heritage small group from Girona
Description
The Jewish neighbourhood of Girona is one of the best preserved in Europe. This district located in the heart of the city is full of ancient remains from its Roman and Medieval past. Known popularly as the "Call", this area was home to 1000 inhabitants during the Middle Ages, making it one of the most important Jewish communities in Spain's history. As you explore the pretty narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter, the hometown of Nahmanides, the Medieval Kabbalistic philosopher, you'll visit the spots where the city's 3 synagogues were located, you will find out all about the customs and traditions of the Jewish people. You'll also visit the Museum of Jewish History to learn about their way of life. Your guide will then lead you around the labyrinthine streets while explaining the history of the Expulsion of the Jews in 1492, an act that ended 600 years of coexistence. After this visit you'll have newfound knowledge of about the influence that the Jewish community left in Girona.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will have a guided visit to the Girona Jewish quarter, one of the most well preserved from the middle ages in Europe and enjoy a guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History, the last Sinagogue of the city before the expulsion in 1492.
You will be able to have a visit (tickets included to the Museum of Jewis History of Girona.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Girona has a lot of steps and slopes so this activity is not recommended for people with mobility problems
- Wheelchair not accessible.
Reviews(83)
Dylan was a fantastic guide . Knowledgeable , interesting ,able to talk about lots of topics . Good pace and great company . Would recommend highly
Ona was a great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful.
Guide Pau had a wealth of knowledge, but tour could have been a bit more condensed. Would have liked more time at the museum
Very easy to book tour - company was responsive to my questions via WhatsApp. Ona was knowledgeable guide, also appreciated her recommendations for where to eat and other places to visit.
Great Experience. Dylan was awesome and truly cared about the tour and allowing us to learn as much as possible. Supposed to be a small group but it ended up being only my wife and I.
Carolina was a caring and very educated guide who spoke perfect English. She made the history come alive
Ona was our guide for the Jewish Heritage tour in Girona. Ona falls into the category of top guides. My wife described her as a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable, engaged with the group extremely well, responded to all questions, provided detailed answers to the questions, and continued to check if the information she shared was understood and if the person had further questions.
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide, Carolina, was very knowledgeable and personable, and she gave us a terrific tour. I would highly recommend this tour.
Very informative and friendly. Carolina was delightful. It was such a well rounded tour, Girona history, Jewish history with a little GOT thrown in as well!
The tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. He had time for conversation and any questions. He seemed sincerely very interested in the subject matter.
