Girona Medieval Tour: Cathedral, Arab Baths & Jewish Quarter

Four centuries of Girona history in one morning, on foot through the quarters where it happened.

A guided walking tour of Girona's Medieval and Jewish quarters lasting about three hours, with entrance to the Cathedral, Arab Baths and Sant Feliu Basilica included. The tour starts at Plaça Sant Feliu and covers the city's Roman walls, the Onyar River and the narrow streets of El Call, Girona's historic Jewish Quarter. A minimum of two people per booking is required. The tour operates in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Girona Arab Baths20m · entry included
2. Girona Cathedral40m · entry included
3. Girona Jewish Quarter30m
4. Passeig de la Muralla20m
5. Onyar Riverpass by

Guided tour of Girona's main sites

• Meet at Plaça Sant Feliu
• Visit the Arab Baths
• Tour the Cathedral of Santa María
• Visit inside the Basilica of Sant Feliu
• Explore the Jewish Quarter "El Call"
• See the Eiffel bridge from outside
• Walk along the Roman and Medieval walls

The experience

Girona sits on a hill over 2,000 years old, and this tour moves through the layers. You start at Plaça Sant Feliu and walk into the Cathedral of Santa María, where the guide explains the building's place in the city's long history. From there you move to the Arab Baths, one of the few remaining structures of that era in Catalonia, then into Sant Feliu Basilica itself. The guide is a local expert in the city's history, so the stops are not just monuments. They are the places where Girona's story actually happened.

The Jewish Quarter, known as El Call, takes up a large part of the walk. The streets are narrow and steep, winding between buildings that date back centuries. You'll also climb the Roman and Medieval walls that ring the old city, which gives you the view from above: the Onyar River dividing the old quarters from the new city, and the layout of Girona spreading out below. The tour includes a stop at the Eiffel Bridge, built by Gustave Eiffel a decade before he designed the Paris tower. All entrance fees are included, so there's no stopping to buy tickets at each site.

The walk is about three hours and covers a lot of ground, with stairs and slopes throughout because the city climbs. Bring comfortable shoes and water. The tour usually starts at 11 a.m., though other times can be arranged if you contact the operator. If you're coming from Barcelona, the AVANT high-speed trains take 35 minutes to Girona. From the station it's about a 20-minute walk to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Professional guide expert in Girona's history.
• entrance to Girona Cathedral, Arab Baths and Sant Feliu Basilica.
• walk along the Roman and Medieval walls.
• guided tour of the Jewish Quarter (El Call) and the Onyar River viewpoint.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tour in English11:00A half-day walking tour of Girona that includes admission to its main monuments: the Gothic Cathedral of Santa María, the Museum of Jewish History and the Arab Baths.

Tour en EspañolGuide in Spanish · 11:00Guided walking tour of the main monuments of Girona city, with admission tickets included: the Cathedral, the Arab Baths and the Jewish Museum.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 15

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Girona Experience Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided deep dive into Girona's Medieval and Jewish quarters with monument entrances included, rather than exploring independently or booking separate site visits.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

What exactly is inside the Girona Cathedral that the guide shows you?

The Cathedral of Santa María is the main religious building in Girona's Medieval Quarter, and the guide takes you inside to explain its role in the city's history and architecture. Entrance is included in the tour price.

Are the Arab Baths actually open to walk through, or do you just see them from outside?

The Arab Baths are a guided visit with entrance included, so you walk through the structure itself. They're one of the few remaining examples of Arab-era construction in Catalonia.

How steep are the Medieval walls, and can you walk the whole length of them?

The walls have stairs and slopes throughout because Girona is built on a hill. You walk along the Roman and Medieval walls to see the city from the top, but the terrain is uneven. The tour is not recommended for people who need wheelchairs or have difficulty walking on slopes and stairs.

What is the Eiffel Bridge, and why is it in Girona?

The Eiffel Bridge is a structure built by Gustave Eiffel about ten years before he designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It's one of Girona's treasures and you see it during the tour as part of the city's architectural heritage.

Do I need to book the tour in English or Spanish, or can I choose on the day?

The tour operates in either English or Spanish, and you choose the language when you book. You must select one at checkout. The guide will be a professional speaker in that language.

Is there a minimum group size, or can I book alone?

A minimum of two people per booking is required. If you're traveling solo, you can still book and be paired with another group, or contact the operator to discuss options.