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Private Day Trip From Barcelona to Girona

About this experience

Take a private Day Trip to Girona with a local guide-driver picking you up directly from your hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy the scenic route to Girona mountain range. The journey passes through some of the most beautiful sceneries in Catalonia. Our drivers are not licensed tour guides but are very knowledgeable of the places visited and will share all the necessary historical information and their local perspective.

If you are a fan of "Game of Thrones", you will visit some of the show's main filming locations including the impressive Girona Cathedral. Take a stroll along the Onyar river and take photos of the iconic little colored houses. Wander around the historic Jewish Quarter where you can admire numerous works of Catalan architecture like the Gothic Collegiate Church of Sant Feliu. There is also the opportunity to visit the nearby medieval towns of Pals or Peratallada.

After a tour full of scenic locations, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation in Barcelona.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr
  • Private experience

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Day Trip to Girona
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Fuel and Tolls
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Personal English-Speaking professional Driver

Not included

  • Tickets for all attractions
  • Beverages and meals
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Official Tour Guide - Our drivers are English Speaking and very knowledgable of the places visited

Itinerary and highlights

The medieval town of Girona is the city where scenes for Braavos, Oldtown and King's Landing were filmed in season 6 of HBO's hit TV series, Game of Thrones.

Built in the 11th century in the Romanesque architectural style, Girona Cathedral became a Game of Thrones star in season six of the series.

The Onyar River runs through the heart of Girona offering an unforgettable sight with its rainbow-colored-buildings alongside the river.

Located within the Força Vella, the Jewish Quarter or Call is one of the city's most emblematic areas. It consists of a labyrinth of narrow streets and patios.

Pals is a picturesque medieval town in Catalonia at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants, and Guell.

Located 22 kilometers east of Girona the Peratallada Town preserves a typically medieval urban layout until today.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Barcelona. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Welcome Pickups (Barcelona)

Accessibility and practical details

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Traveler pickup is offered from any central hotel or location in Barcelona. Please note that pickup from the airport/port/train station is not included in this booking. Our operators are not official tour guides but English-speaking professional drivers and Locals that have been provided with all the necessary historical information about the sights visited. They cannot accompany you into the sights but will provide extended historical and local information to help you get the feeling of the city.
  • For 1-4 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
  • For 5-8 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Traveler pickup is offered for any central hotel or location in Barcelona.

Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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