Girona and Blanes Small-Group 'Game of Thrones' Day Trip from Barcelona
by Explore Catalunya
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 8 and a half hours and starts near the Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona. Guests meet the guide and prepare for the day before departing through the Eixample district. The drive to Girona takes roughly one hour, during which the guide provides a short history of Barcelona and Catalunya. In Girona, the tour lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on filming locations from the sixth season of 'Game of Thrones.' Visitors follow the paths of characters like Arya, Jaime, and Margaery Tyrell while the guide shows photos that explain the production process. Guests taste an ice cream shaped like Ser Jaime's golden hand and have time to walk Girona’s medieval streets, including the Jewish quarter and its historic architecture. After some free time, the group travels to Blanes for lunch. Lunch takes place in a family-run restaurant in Blanes on the Costa Brava, where homemade sangria and various local dishes are served. Following lunch, the tour visits Castillo de Garcimunoz, a medieval castle from the 13th and 14th centuries with well-preserved remains and views. After about 30 minutes there, the group returns to Barcelona, ending the day at Plaça Catalunya, where guests can take public transport onward. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a local guide, lunch, and the themed ice cream but excludes hotel pickup and gratuities. The tour is conducted in English.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
At 8.45am, the day starts at the main office next to the Palau de la Musica. The guide meets the group, there is time to use the restrooms, and possibly grab a quick coffee before the tour begins. The guide explains the plan for the day while waiting to depart.
15 min
Eixample
At 9.00am, the group leaves Barcelona through the Eixample district. The guide provides a brief history of Barcelona before passengers relax during the 60 minute drive to Girona.
Girona
Arrival in Girona around 10:00am. The guide introduces the city and Catalunya’s history before leading a 90-minute visit to key 'Game of Thrones' filming locations connected to characters like Arya, Jaime, and Margaery Tyrell. Photos are shown at each site to explain filming details. Guests try an ice cream shaped like Ser Jaime's golden hand. Free time is provided to explore Girona’s medieval alleys, Jewish quarter, and historic buildings. The group then travels to lunch.
90 min
Blanes
At 1:00pm, the tour stops in Blanes, known as the Gateway to the Costa Brava. Lunch is served in a family-run local restaurant, beginning with homemade sangria and followed by a selection of local starters, main courses, and dessert.
120 min
Castillo de Garcimunoz
At 4.00pm, the last stop is a well-preserved medieval castle with pleasant views. The castle dates back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with enough remaining structures to indicate its original size. After some free time, the group heads back to Barcelona, arriving at about 5:30pm.
30 min
Placa Catalunya
The day ends between 5.30 and 5.45pm at Plaça Catalunya. From here, guests can take the metro or a taxi back to their hotel, or ask the guide for dinner recommendations.
Meeting point
All of our tours meet at our Explore Catalunya office, which is directly across from the outside cafe area of the Palau de la Musica. We advise that you arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
Depending on the size of the group and the traffic restrictions on the day of the tour, your tour will finish back at the office, or in Placa Catalunya, which is an easy 3-5 minute walk from the office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Girona and Blanes Small-Group 'Game of Thrones' Day Trip from Barcelona
by Explore Catalunya
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
This small-group bus tour lasts about 8 and a half hours and starts near the Palace of Catalan Music in Barcelona. Guests meet the guide and prepare for the day before departing through the Eixample district. The drive to Girona takes roughly one hour, during which the guide provides a short history of Barcelona and Catalunya. In Girona, the tour lasts about 90 minutes and focuses on filming locations from the sixth season of 'Game of Thrones.' Visitors follow the paths of characters like Arya, Jaime, and Margaery Tyrell while the guide shows photos that explain the production process. Guests taste an ice cream shaped like Ser Jaime's golden hand and have time to walk Girona’s medieval streets, including the Jewish quarter and its historic architecture. After some free time, the group travels to Blanes for lunch. Lunch takes place in a family-run restaurant in Blanes on the Costa Brava, where homemade sangria and various local dishes are served. Following lunch, the tour visits Castillo de Garcimunoz, a medieval castle from the 13th and 14th centuries with well-preserved remains and views. After about 30 minutes there, the group returns to Barcelona, ending the day at Plaça Catalunya, where guests can take public transport onward. The tour includes air-conditioned transport, a local guide, lunch, and the themed ice cream but excludes hotel pickup and gratuities. The tour is conducted in English.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palace of Catalan Music
At 8.45am, the day starts at the main office next to the Palau de la Musica. The guide meets the group, there is time to use the restrooms, and possibly grab a quick coffee before the tour begins. The guide explains the plan for the day while waiting to depart.
15 min
Eixample
At 9.00am, the group leaves Barcelona through the Eixample district. The guide provides a brief history of Barcelona before passengers relax during the 60 minute drive to Girona.
Girona
Arrival in Girona around 10:00am. The guide introduces the city and Catalunya’s history before leading a 90-minute visit to key 'Game of Thrones' filming locations connected to characters like Arya, Jaime, and Margaery Tyrell. Photos are shown at each site to explain filming details. Guests try an ice cream shaped like Ser Jaime's golden hand. Free time is provided to explore Girona’s medieval alleys, Jewish quarter, and historic buildings. The group then travels to lunch.
90 min
Blanes
At 1:00pm, the tour stops in Blanes, known as the Gateway to the Costa Brava. Lunch is served in a family-run local restaurant, beginning with homemade sangria and followed by a selection of local starters, main courses, and dessert.
120 min
Castillo de Garcimunoz
At 4.00pm, the last stop is a well-preserved medieval castle with pleasant views. The castle dates back to the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, with enough remaining structures to indicate its original size. After some free time, the group heads back to Barcelona, arriving at about 5:30pm.
30 min
Placa Catalunya
The day ends between 5.30 and 5.45pm at Plaça Catalunya. From here, guests can take the metro or a taxi back to their hotel, or ask the guide for dinner recommendations.
Meeting point
All of our tours meet at our Explore Catalunya office, which is directly across from the outside cafe area of the Palau de la Musica. We advise that you arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
End point
Depending on the size of the group and the traffic restrictions on the day of the tour, your tour will finish back at the office, or in Placa Catalunya, which is an easy 3-5 minute walk from the office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.