GIRONA WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Game of Thrones on the Stones: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Girona’s On‑Screen Cities
An exclusive two-hour walking tour by Girona Explorers that visits the exact Girona locations used for HBO’s Game of Thrones—this guide explains what you’ll see and why those sites mattered during filming.
Game of Thrones on the Stones: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Girona’s On‑Screen Cities.
In 2015 Girona became a global filming stage for HBO’s Game of Thrones; this compact, two-hour walking tour leads you through the city’s cobbled lanes and landmarks that doubled for the Grand Sept of Baelor, Braavos, Oldtown and other on-screen locales, and relays the stories of a production that transformed the city for weeks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Catedral & the Grand Sept of Baelor
The tour visits Girona’s cathedral and the locations presented on screen as the imposing Grand Sept of Baelor—one of the most recognizable on‑set transformations in the city.
Braavos and the Hidden Alleys
Winding, narrow streets in Girona stood in for Braavos on the series; the route threads those alleys and explains how filmmakers used the city’s medieval fabric to create a different world.
A City Transformed by Production
The 2015 production enveloped Girona: casting attracted thousands and the city lived through intense, memorable weeks—an aspect of the tour that explores the social and cultural imprint left by the shoot.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
Over two hours the guide leads a concentrated loop through Girona’s historic core, stopping at each of the city locations used in the series—from the cathedral squares that became the Grand Sept to the quay and alleys that doubled for Braavos and Oldtown—interweaving on‑set anecdotes with the places themselves.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who might want to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration stated as two hours; the tour visits outdoor and city sites in Girona.
Operated by Girona Explorers.
No specific equipment list is provided in the supplied materials; check with the operator for any recommendations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Tour Joc de Trons?
The tour lasts two hours.
Which Game of Thrones locations in Girona does the tour visit?
Stops include the Grand Sept of Baelor (cathedral area), Braavos (narrow streets), Oldtown (Antigua), Desembarcament del Rei, Passeig Arqueològic and the Monestir de Sant Pere de Galligants.
Who runs the tour?
The Tour Joc de Trons is operated by Girona Explorers.
When did Girona host Game of Thrones filming?
Girona was used as a filming location for the series in 2015.
Is the tour focused only on the production, or on the city too?
The tour focuses on the filming locations and the stories around production while taking you through the city’s historic sites that doubled for on‑screen places.