Girona: Old Town Food & Legends Walking Tour with Tastings

Summary

Wander Girona’s old lanes, taste xuixo, cross bridges & hear legends

You’ll step into Girona’s tangled old streets with a local guide who knows every hidden corner and story. Taste warm xuixo pastry in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, sip ratafia liquor, cross legendary bridges, and hear wild legends under ancient stones. It’s less about ticking sights off a list and more about feeling the city breathe around you.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked under an archway just as the bells from Girona Cathedral started up — not a bad soundtrack for wandering these old stone streets. Our guide, Marta, waved us over to a little square I’d probably have missed on my own. She kept slipping in stories about Roman walls and medieval plots while pointing out how the sunlight hit the colored houses along the Onyar river. It’s funny, you always think you’ll remember every detail but then there’s this smell of fresh bread from somewhere and your brain just floats off for a second.

I tried saying “xuixo” like Marta did (she laughed — apparently my Catalan is hopeless) before biting into one of those custard-filled pastries right in the Jewish Quarter. It was still warm, flaky sugar sticking to my fingers. We sipped ratafia too — this herbal liquor that honestly tastes like someone bottled a forest. I wasn’t sure at first but it kind of grew on me after a few sips. There was this moment when we crossed one of those iron bridges, and she pointed out an ice cream shop that’s apparently world-famous? I didn’t expect to be hungry again so soon but here we are.

The old town is a maze — narrow alleys where you catch bits of conversation echoing off stone walls, and sometimes you turn a corner and it’s just quiet except for pigeons shuffling around. Marta told us about Game of Thrones filming here (I admit I tried to spot something familiar but mostly just admired how ancient everything felt). The church of Sant Feliu was our last stop; she spun some wild legends about saints and dragons that made me wish I’d paid more attention in history class. By then my feet were tired but I kind of wanted to keep wandering anyway.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Girona's Old Town and Landmarks

• Marvel through the Old Town streets
• Cross an old bridge with river views
• Walk through La Rambla marketplace
• Visit a romantic Game of Thrones spot
• See Girona Cathedral from outside
• Discover Sant Feliu church legends
• Cross a famous bridge near ice-cream place

Top questions

How long does the Girona walking tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed, but expect a moderate-paced walk covering main Old Town highlights with stops for food tastings.

Is food included on the Girona history & food tour?

Yes, you’ll try xuixo pastry and ratafia liquor during the tour.

Do you visit inside Girona Cathedral?

No, you see Girona Cathedral from outside while learning about its history.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness due to walking through old streets and uneven surfaces.

Are there Game of Thrones filming locations on this tour?

Yes, your guide will point out spots used in Game of Thrones during your walk through Old Town Girona.

Is pickup included for this Girona walking tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; the meeting point is likely central within Girona Old Town.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through Girona’s Old Town with stories from a local expert, two tastings — warm xuixo pastry and ratafia herbal liquor — plus all local taxes covered along the way.