Girona, Hostalric Castle & La Roca Village tour from Palamós

Medieval fortress, Gothic cathedral, and outlet shopping in one day from the port

A full-day tour departing from Palamós cruise terminal visits Girona's old town and cathedral, includes a guided tour of Hostalric Castle with a local expert, and ends at La Roca Village for discounted luxury shopping. The itinerary covers medieval history, regional gastronomy, and retail in a single nine-hour outing with pickup and return to the port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Girona, Hostalric, and La Roca Village

• Depart from Palamós cruise terminal
• Visit Stone Bridge in Girona
• Tour Barri Vell old town
• Visit Girona Cathedral
• Walk along Girona city walls
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Guided tour of Hostalric Castle
• Shop at La Roca Village outlet
• Return to Palamós cruise terminal

The experience

The tour starts at the Palamós cruise terminal and heads inland to Girona, known as the city of four rivers. You walk the Stone Bridge for views of the Onyar River and the colored houses that line its banks, then move through Barri Vell, the old town's maze of narrow cobblestone streets. Girona Cathedral stands at the center: a Baroque facade fronts the widest Gothic nave in the world, and the building is recognizable from Game of Thrones filming. A walk along the old city walls rounds out the Girona portion before lunch at a local restaurant.

Hostalric Castle comes next, where an accredited local guide leads a tour lasting roughly ninety minutes. The guide explains how this medieval fortress evolved into a modern defensive structure, walking you through the construction methods and fortification details. You access the knight's room, the noblest chamber of the old castle, and finish in the courtyard overlooking the Montseny massif and surrounding mountain ranges.

La Roca Village, about forty minutes from Barcelona, closes the day. The outlet has over 150 boutiques from national and international brands offering discounts up to 60% on luxury goods. The complex itself mimics Mediterranean architecture and Gaudí style, with restaurants and sensory experiences beyond shopping. The tour returns you to the Palamós cruise terminal at the end of the day.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish throughout the itinerary.
• visits to Girona Cathedral and old town, Hostalric Castle with guided tour, and La Roca Village.
• small group of up to eight participants.
• pickup and drop-off at Palamós cruise terminal.

Information

Lasts 9h, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 450 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Under 11: can't be booked

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by BARCELONA LANDS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're docking at Palamós and want to skip arranging your own transport inland. The guide-driver handles the route, timing and return to the port, leaving you free to focus on the medieval sites and shopping.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is Girona Cathedral famous for besides its architecture?

Girona Cathedral has the widest Gothic nave in the world and served as a filming location for the Game of Thrones series, making it one of the most recognizable sites in the old town.

How long does the guided tour of Hostalric Castle take?

The guided tour of Hostalric Castle lasts approximately one hour and thirty minutes, led by an accredited local guide who explains the fortress's evolution from medieval castle to modern fortification.

What kind of discounts are available at La Roca Village?

La Roca Village offers discounts up to 60% on luxury brands across more than 150 boutiques from national and international firms.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You stop at a local restaurant in Girona where you can order and pay separately for regional gastronomy.

How does pickup work if I'm staying on a cruise ship?

The tour includes pickup and drop-off at the Palamós cruise terminal, so you board from the port and return there at the end of the day.