Private Full-Day Girona GOT and Costa Brava Tour
Description
See some of the 'Game of Thrones' filming locations in Girona's old town and get enchanted by the beauty of medieval village Pals and of fishing village Calella de Palafrugell. You will be picked up from your hotel in Barcelona and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Girona where your walking tour of the city begins. See the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the cathedral of Santa Maria and the Jewish quarter. Next, we head to the medieval village of Pals where you should try a rice casserole for lunch before we stroll through its historic romanesque centre. The last stop of the day is at a beautiful fishing village Calella de Palafrugell on the shore of Costa Brava, where you can swim in the clear waters, soak up the sun, or take a walk along the shore.
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Itinerary
Drive from Barcelona to Girona (70 minutes). See the column of the lion and the outside of Sant Feliu church where the legend of 'Sant Narcis and the flies' emerges and get details about Girona's local heroes Sant Narcis and Sant Feliu (20 minutes).
From the church of Saint Feliu we start a walk to the monasteries of Sant Pere Galligants and the square of the judges, where we see some of the filming locations of Game of Thrones. From here we cross walk along the city walls heading towards the cathedral.
After crossing the city gates, we come to the cathedral of Santa María, former Roman temple and important filming location for Game of Thrones. Walk of the Jewish Quarter down to Pujada de San Domenech.
We cross the Onyar river and see the colourful houses built along the riverside. This is the compulsory selfie location.
Drive to the medieval village of Pals (40 minutes) where you have the opportunity to eat unforgettable rice and seafood dishes. After lunch we have a walk of the marvellous historical center with its fortress, the church of Sant Pere and the tower of the hours.
Time to relax and to enjoy the amazing landscapes of Costa Brava and the Mediterranean charms of former fishing village Calella de Palafrugell. Feel free to swim in crystal clear water when the temperatures allow it.
Return to Barcelona
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please indicate your hotel from where you are picked up
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation from Barcelona to destinations and back is included and takes about 4 1/2 hours.
Reviews(48)
We spent A wonderful time with Andres he show everything and more and told us a lot of history of the place I recommend him if you want to see all the monuments with history
Andre was so knowledgeable and kind. He taught us a lot of information about Girona, and he knew the best spot for a lunch break in Pals. We truly enjoyed our time with him!
Can’t say enough wonderful things about this tour and would not hesitate to recommend it! Our entire family had a great time!
Andre is so so knowledgeable on all subjects. He was like a walking Wikipedia and taught us not only things about the sights but current events, world history, fashion and so much more. He is very kind. And we enjoyed the places he showed us very much. Know that the tour doesn’t include entry to the churches in Girona but getting the history from outside. There was 40 min of free time. Tour from 8:30am-7pm and is a very leisurely pace.
So many beautiful places to see and learn about - loved every minute and Andre was the perfect guide! Thank you for a wonderful day!!
We had a great, full day with Andre. He arrived at 8:30 AM and kindly dropped us to our dinner restaurant at 8:00 PM! During our drive to Girona, Andre provided a detailed history lesson of the region, conflicts, and power struggles that he then referenced throughout the day. Girona and Pals were scenic and interesting. Short time in Costa Brava, which was stunning. Andre was flexible, let him know your interests. Thank you Andre.
Andre was awesome, calm and knowledgeable. We had a great time touring around Girona and the Cataluna coast. From music, to photography, to social media, to tourism, to football to history we pretty much covered everything. Ah, yes, we also stopped at local cafes and fantastic ‘Arroz’ restaurant where we had delicious lunch. If you are looking for a day-trip from Barcelona don’t look elsewhere - Andre got you covered! As a great ‘foodie’ he also gave us excellent recommendations in Barcelona.
Andre was punctual and friendly. He is knowledgeable in the history of the places that he brings us to. Had a relaxed breakfast and lunch. Tour was almost 11 hrs by the time we get back to the hotel.
Guide spoke English and did a good job showing us around. We were picked up from the hotel at 8:30am and got back at 6pm. Good information. We saw the places where Game Of Throne scenes were filmed. Over all good experience and value. I would highly recommend it.
My husband and I really enjoyed our full-day tour to Girona, Pals, and Palsfugell with André. Communication with André before the tour was excellent, pick-up at our hotel was prompt, and his SUV was very comfortable. On the drive to Girona, André gave us lots of information about the history of Barcelona and of Catalonia. When we arrived at Girona, we first stopped at a café for cappuccinos, and then started the walking tour of the historical part of the city. André showed us the important sites, and explained the historical importance. He also had video clips from the Game of Thrones, showing the exact spots where scenes from the series were filmed. After Girona, we drove to Pals, where we first had lunch. We enjoyed the lunch special of salad, a seafood rice casserole (like paella), a dessert, and a drink. After lunch, André gave us a walking tour of the charming medieval town. Afterwards, we drove to the seaside town of Palafugell where my husband and I enjoyed free time exploring the beach area. André is exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of Barcelona, of the Catalonia region, of the places we visited, and of the world in general. He also talked to us about contemporary life in Barcelona today and in the towns we visited. It was wonderful to spend the day with such a knowledgeable local resident!
