Girona and Besalú Jewish History Tour: Medieval Bridge Call

Walk the narrow streets of the Call, then cross Besalú's medieval bridge into another Jewish quarter frozen in time.

A private 7-hour tour of Girona and Besalú explores two of Catalonia's best-preserved Jewish communities, with a guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History in Girona and an exclusive walk through the medieval Jewish quarters of both cities. The tour includes a local guide, museum entry, and air-conditioned minivan transport. Groups stay under seven people. Available in English or Spanish from Girona.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Girona Cathedralpass by
2. Passeig de la Murallapass by
3. Girona Jewish Quarter2h
4. Onyar Riverpass by
5. Besalúpass by

Explore Girona and Besalu Jewish history

• Walk Girona Jewish Quarter
• Visit Museum of Jewish History
• Pass by Girona Cathedral
• See Onyar River
• Walk along old Girona walls
• Pass by Eiffel bridge in Girona
• Enter Besalú via medieval bridge
• Explore Besalú Jewish quarter

The experience

The Call, Girona's Jewish quarter, is one of Europe's most intact medieval Jewish neighborhoods, and this tour gives you a guide to navigate its narrow, winding streets and explain the history layered into every corner. You'll visit the Museum of Jewish History for a guided hour inside, learning about figures like Nahmanides, one of the greatest Kabbalah scholars, whose work shaped the community here. The tour also takes you along Passeig de la Muralla, the old city walls, where you can see Girona from above and spot the Onyar River dividing the medieval side from the modern one.

From Girona, the minivan carries you to Besalú, a small medieval city that enters via one of Spain's most impressive bridges: a structure so notable it predates the Eiffel Tower by a decade. Once across, you walk through Besalú's own Jewish quarter with your guide, seeing how this community lived and worshipped in the Middle Ages. The return to your hotel closes the day.

What’s included

• Local guide in your chosen language.
• guided entry to the Museum of Jewish History.
• air-conditioned minivan transport from and to your hotel.
• all museum tickets.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour por la historia judía de Girona y Besalú desde la ciudad de Girona, en españolGuide in Spanish · 09:00

Tour of Girona City, departing from Girona, in English09:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Girona Experience Tours

Is this one for you?Book the English-language option if you want detailed context about Nahmanides and the medieval Jewish communities. Choose Spanish if you prefer to experience the quarters at your own pace with a local guide who can answer questions as you walk. The seven-hour span means you see both cities without rushing, though you'll want to arrange your own lunch during the day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly is the Call in Girona?

The Call is the Jewish quarter of Girona, a neighborhood of narrow medieval streets that is one of the best-preserved Jewish communities in Europe. You walk through it with your guide to learn its history and see how residents lived during the Middle Ages.

How long do we spend at the Museum of Jewish History?

The guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History lasts about an hour and is included in the tour.

What is special about the bridge in Besalú?

Besalú's medieval bridge is one of the most impressive bridges from the Middle Ages in Spain and was built ten years before the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Is lunch included in this tour?

Lunch and drinks are not included. You'll need to arrange your own meals during the day.

Can I book this tour for just one person?

A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour accommodates up to seven people maximum in the private minivan.