Walking Tour in Girona History and Gastronomy with Tasting

4.8 (5 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

The best and most pleasant way to discover both the history of Girona and its gastronomy, helped by a local guide.

The visit includes a walk through the entire monumental area of the city, the guide will explain from the outside all its main monuments, the Basilica of Sant Feliu, the Cathedral, the Arab Baths, "el Cul de la Lleona", the Barrio Jew, the Walls, the Ramblas, the Bridges over the Onyar River...

More than 2000 years of history that will be covered in a couple of hours and then enjoy a tasting of local products such as sausages, cheeses, our favorite desserts. All accompanied by our DO Empordà wine or one of our beers.

An experience they will not forget!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Girona Experience Tours

Ages: Adults (0–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Local guide in English and Spanish
Included: Alcoholic beverages: The drinks included during the tasting will be either local wine or beer
Included: Dinner: At the end of the tour through the medieval and Jewish quarter of the city, you will be able to taste a series of local products such as cheeses, sausages, wines and typical desserts of the city.

Not included

Not included: Entrance to any monument or museum. We explain them all from the outside.
Not included: tips

Itinerary

Catedral de Girona

Passing by

You will see the building from the outside, we do not go inside and your guide will explain its architecture, its history and what is inside. This way they will have all the information and they will be able to decide if they want to visit it at another time on their own.
El Cul de la lleona

10 min

The guide will explain what they have to do if they want to return to Girona! This statue represents one of our most popular legends!
Arab Baths

Passing by

The guide will explain the history, its architecture and its curiosities. Why are they called Arab Baths if they are not Arab? Discover this mystery...
The Museum of Jewish History

Passing by

They will visit the Jewish Quarter of Girona, one of the best preserved from the Middle Ages in Europe. Discover its beautiful corners and alleys. We did not enter the Jewish Museum, but this place deserves a deep explanation since it was one of the 3 Synagogues that Girona had in the Middle Ages.
Passeig de la Muralla

20 min

Fully walled city in the middle ages. Today we have a kilometer of them left. We will see the different periods of its construction and we will climb one of its towers to see the city from its roofs.
Rambla De La Llibertad

10 min

We will walk along this magnificent boulevard next to the Onyar River and its Bridges.
Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles)

10 min

Designed by Gustave Eiffel, it is one of the treasures that will surprise you in Girona city.
Placa de la Independencia

10 min

One of the busiest squares in the Old Quarter of Girona. Famous for its arcades where you can find terraces of very lively bars and restaurants!
Stop 9

one hour

El Foment Tavern, where you will taste a selection of the best local products from this area. They will be able to try our cheeses, sausages and other seasonal products. You can also try our typical desserts such as "el Xuixo". All accompanied by Designation of Origin Empordà wine. Our best wines or beer or water if you prefer.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to "Cafeteria The River". Girona city.

End point

Plaça de Sant Feliu, next to "Cafeteria The River". Girona city.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Small Group in English

product tasting: At the end of the tour you will be able to taste a selection of products from the area accompanied by DO Empordà wine, beer or water
In Spanish small group

product tasting: At the end of the tour you will be able to taste a selection of products from the area accompanied by DO Empordà wine or beer or water.