Excursion Discover medieval girona tour at Palamos

Discover the medieval city depicted in the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones, during this immersive, half-day sightseeing excursion.

Girona, Historic City Centre, Guided Walking Tour, Game of Thrones Filming Locations

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 60-75 minutes drive to Girona. The 'Immortal City', beautiful Girona is rich in historic treasures, making it one of the most interesting monumental cities in Spain. Upon arrival, walk from the parking lot to its historic city centre, then begin your guided walking tour through the lovely streets and squares of the Old Town. Along the way, marvel at your surrounds, and discover why this beautifully-preserved medieval town was chosen as the location for filming scenes from the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones.

Jewish Quarter & Museum, Arab Baths

A visit is made to the interesting area of El Call (the Jewish Quarter). Upon arrival, walk through one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters inhabited for almost seven centuries and visit the Jewish Museum. The main aim of the Museum is to preserve and reflect the history of the Jewish communities of Catalonia, which throughout the entire medieval period formed part of, and made a decisive contribution to the history of the country and its cultural and scientific development.

At the very heart of the Jewish Quarter are the Arab Baths with their beautiful arches. In spite of its name, the 12th-century construction of the baths is in the Western-Romanesque style.

Pastry Pause

Following your tour, proceed to a local restaurant to enjoy a coffee or tea and taste a couple of local mini sweets like "xuixo", a viennoiserie pastry typical from Girona. It is a deep-fried, sugar-coated cylindrical pastry filled with crema catalana.

After this delicious pause, walk with your guide back to the coach parking lot, then re-board your coach and commence the approximately 60-75 minutes drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Palamós, Historic City Centre, Game of Thrones Filming Locations, Jewish Quarter, Arab Baths, City Walls, Gironella Tower, Typical Pastry & Coffee

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking for approximately 2.8 miles (about 5.5 kilometres), at times over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, with some steps to negotiate. This tour is not suitable for guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a sweater or light jacket, and local currency for purchases from the ship. The tour sequence may vary.