History, Legends and Food

Learn about Girona’s history, from its Roman origins to the present, discover our weirdest legends, and sample the best local delicacies along the way: a xuixo and some ratafia. Delicious!

HIGHLIGHTS

N  Explore the narrow streets, squares and alleys of the Old Town
N  Listen to mysterious legends about nuns and Dalí…
N  Taste Girona’s most famous delicacies: the xuixo. and the ratafia
N  Learn about Girona’s more than 2.000 years of history
N  Become a local and decide to move here for life

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Learn about the Cathedral from your local expert guide — one of the most important symbols of the city, together with the Basilica of Sant Feliu.

Cross some of the most emblematic bridges, enjoying unique views of the colorful houses of the Onyar river. And get lost in the labyrinth of streets of the Old Town, discovering unique spots, corners, squares and streets while hearing some of the strangest legends and stories.

Try, right in the heart of the Jewish Quarter, our two most famous delicacies: the xuixo, a pastry made of baked dough and filled with custard, and ratafia, our most famous liquor made of 40 different herbs and green nut. So good!

All of this, and a lot more, in this fantastic trip to the past, present and future of our city. Don’t miss it!