Historical Girona

220

Free cancellation until 48h
per group of up to 10 people

Historical Girona Tour

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Dive into the history of Girona with the help of a local historian and live the past so present in the city. Enjoy the journey from our origins to today!

  When: every day
  Where: Plaça Independència
w  Languages: Catalan & Spanish

}  Time: on request
  Duration: 3 hours
  Price: from 220€ per group

Are you passionate about history? Do you like Girona and want to dive into the city’s past? Don’t hesitate anymore and join us on this journey through the city’s history, from its Roman origins to the present day.

Led by a local historian, we will start the tour talking about the beginnings of the city: the reason for its foundation, its location, the Roman start… Some history that will  for sure surprise us as we begin to walk through Girona.

Little by little we will delve into the centuries and centuries of life in the city, passing through Visigoths, Muslims, Franks and Carolingians while enjoying the alleys, squares, gardens and the Jewish Quarter, discovering what happened in each specific place.

We will go through the historical events chronologically until we reach the most modern part of the Barri Vell and the Mercadal, as we discover the last centuries of the city’s history, up to the present day. Wonderful!

Highlights of the Historical Girona Tour

N  Immerse yourself in the past and the history of Girona with a 100% local historian
N  Live the Roman Gerunda, an important city located on the Via Augusta
N  Get to know the Carolingian past in the time of the Hispanic Mark
N  Discover the important Jewish heritage of Girona by walking along the Call
N  Marvel at the city’s most recent medieval history

What we’ll see in the Historical Girona Tour

  The Roman and Carolingian cities
 Barri Vell and Mercadal
  Walls, gardens and promenades
  Cathedral and Sant Feliu Basilica

  Jewish and Medieval Girona
  Onyar river and Bridges
  Sant Pere de Galligants Monastery
  Your own private guide

Meeting Point

  Meeting Point: Plaça Independència

Under the biggest tree and next to the newsagent’s, the fountain and the underground WC.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the tour?

The Historical Girona Tour lasts for 3 hours, approximately.

What happens in Easter, Christmas and national holidays?
On those days, the Girona Historical Tour operates on the holidays!
Does the tour operate if it rains?
In certain cases we can cancel the tour. Should this happen, we would notify you via WhatsApp or email as far in advance as possible.
Is it suitable for people with reduced mobility or babies in a stroller?
In this tour there are some sections with a slope and some stairs, which can be avoided without a big detour.

220€

per group of up to 10 people

Free cancellation until 48h before

No need to print the booking

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