So much history!
Girona is one of the most beautiful and least-known cities in Spain, yet it has so much to tell. With more than 2,000 years of history, the city still preserves sections of its Roman, Carolingian, and medieval walls — and you can actually walk along them to see the city from above the rooftops! We also keep the original route of the Roman Via Augusta, a Jewish Quarter considered one of the best preserved in medieval Europe, a bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel…
First, we will enter the old town to visit the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, a former Benedictine abbey and a true gem of Catalan Romanesque architecture. We will cross the Galligants River to discover the Arab Baths, the gateway to the Archaeological Walk, where we will see beautiful terraced gardens stretching along the Carolingian wall.
We will continue walking and come across the Gironella Tower, from where we will access the upper part of the city walls. Once there, we will begin walking along them and, in addition to learning about Girona’s Roman, Carolingian, and medieval history, we will enjoy privileged views of the city.
Next, we will descend from the walls and head toward the German Barracks and the Gardens of La Francesa, where the Charlemagne Tower stands — the only remaining tower from the Romanesque cathedral of Girona.
The free tour will also take us past the Convent of Sant Domènec and the Les Àligues building, which was the first location of the University of Girona. Finally, we will walk down the Pujada de Sant Domènec to reach Plaça de l’Oli and the Rambla de la Llibertat, the heart of the old town, where the tour will come to an end.
Small groups
We work with small groups of up to 15 people to guarantee the highest quality of our services. This number is usually reached only during high season; normally, groups are much smaller.
Duration
2 hours
Languages and schedules
Spanish, English, and Catalan when there is a minimum number of participants.
English:
Contact
+34 646 274 307 — Carmen (call or WhatsApp)
or via the contact form.
Please remember
When registering, please indicate how many adults (+18 years) and children are in your group, as well as the children’s ages.
Cancellations
If for any reason you cannot attend the tour, please contact us as soon as possible to inform the guide. In this type of tour, where you decide how much to pay, not showing up without notice may cause unnecessary travel expenses for the guide. You may be the only clients who have booked for that day.
What you will see during the tour
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Basilica of Sant Feliu (outside)
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The Lioness’s Bottom
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Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants (outside)
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Arab Baths (outside)
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Archaeological Walk Gardens
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Gironella Tower
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Girona City Walls
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German Barracks
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La Francesa Gardens
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Charlemagne Tower
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Cathedral of Santa Maria (outside)
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Convent of Sant Domènec (outside)
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Pujada de Sant Domènec
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Rambla de la Llibertat
