Girona Old Town Walking Tour: Medieval Streets & Guide

Roman walls, medieval ramparts, local legends and a cream-filled pastry at the end

A private walking tour of Girona's Old Town with a local guide in English or Spanish, covering Roman remains, medieval city walls, the Jewish Quarter and local landmarks over two hours. The tour finishes with a traditional xuixo tasting at a local bakery and ends with personalized restaurant and café recommendations for the rest of your day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Girona's Old Town and Traditions

• Meet guide and introduction
• Discover Roman city walls
• Admire Girona Cathedral exterior
• Walk medieval city walls viewpoints
• Hear local legends and hidden streets
• Taste traditional xuixo pastry
• End tour with local recommendations

The experience

You meet your guide in Girona's historic center and walk through medieval streets on cobblestone and uneven surfaces, moving at a pace that lets you stop for photos and questions. The route takes in the oldest preserved sections of the Roman walls, the exterior of Girona Cathedral with its famous staircase, and a stretch along the medieval city walls where you get panoramic views back over the Old Town. Comfortable shoes matter here. The city has steps and slopes throughout.

The guide shares stories about the Lioness, the Flies of Saint Narcís, the Witch and other local legends while steering you into hidden corners most visitors miss. You spend time in the Jewish Quarter, one of the best-preserved medieval Jewish neighborhoods in Europe, learning its history as you walk. The tour is private to your group only, so the pace and focus stay yours.

At a traditional local bakery, you taste Girona's xuixo (a cream-filled pastry that is a local tradition) before the guide walks you back to the historic center. You leave with recommendations for where to eat, drink and explore on your own for the rest of the day.

What’s included

• Private local guide in English or Spanish.
• two-hour walking tour of the Old Town.
• access to medieval city walls and Roman wall sections.
• Jewish Quarter exploration.
• exterior visit to Girona Cathedral.
• traditional xuixo pastry tasting at a local bakery.
• photo stops throughout.
• personalized local recommendations for dining and further exploration.
• private tour for your group only.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private walking tour of Girona, lasting 2 hoursGuide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00

Reduced priceGuide in English or Spanish · Available from 6 Mar 2027Discounted rate

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:00

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 refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Visit Barca

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a guide who knows Girona's stories and hidden corners. The private format means you set the pace and the guide tailors stops to what interests you. The two-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Is entry to Girona Cathedral included in the tour?

No, the cathedral visit is exterior only. You see the impressive façade and famous staircase from outside, but entry to the interior is not part of the tour.

How much walking is involved and what are the streets like?

The tour covers two hours of moderate walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces with steps and slopes throughout Girona's Old Town. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are essential. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for people with mobility impairments.

What is xuixo and when do we taste it?

Xuixo is Girona's famous cream-filled pastry, a local tradition. You taste it at a traditional local bakery near the end of the tour, before returning to the historic center.

Can I do this tour alone, or do I need a group?

A minimum of two people is required to book this private tour. Once booked, the tour is private to your group only, so you won't be joined by other travelers.

What happens after the tour ends?

The tour finishes in Girona's historic center, where your guide provides personalized recommendations for restaurants, cafés and other places to explore independently for the rest of your day.