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title: Private Full-Day Girona GOT and Costa Brava Tour
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type: tour
city: Barcelona
country: Spain
price: 170
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.81
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 540
duration_max_minutes: 660
languages: [de, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 71 of 100 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Private Full-Day Girona GOT and Costa Brava Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Girona's old town, Pals and Calella de Palafrugell form the route of this private tour for your party. Barcelona hotel pickup and private transport are included; lunch is extra and a moderate level of fitness is required. 4.81 from 48 reviews at €170 per person for 9h–11h.

In our comparison: #71 of 100 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See some of the 'Game of Thrones' filming locations in Girona's old town and get enchanted by the beauty of medieval village Pals and of fishing village Calella de Palafrugell. 

You will be picked up from your hotel in Barcelona and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Girona where your walking tour of the city begins. See the Monastery of Sant Pere de Galligants, the cathedral of Santa Maria and the Jewish quarter.

Next, we head to the medieval village of Pals where you should try a rice casserole for lunch before we stroll through its historic romanesque centre. 

The last stop of the day is at a beautiful fishing village Calella de Palafrugell on the shore of Costa Brava, where you can swim in the clear waters, soak up the sun, or take a walk along the shore.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 490 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 08:30: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 490 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €170 per person
- Duration: 9h–11h
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Out of Barcelona
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Spanish
- Start times: 08:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.81 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 48.

- 5 stars: 44 (92%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical knowledge and local food stops, but some find the guide's conversational style overbearing.

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations of Catalan history and its wider European context
- A varied mix of historic towns and coastal scenery
- Well chosen cafes and local restaurants for food stops
- Flexible plans that accommodate family interests
- Film clips help connect Game of Thrones scenes to Girona locations

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy the guide's discussions, while others find the conversational style overbearing

Written by Guidekin from the 44 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-01-08 to 2026-05-13); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Private transportation

## Not included

- Lunch

## Itinerary

1. **Esglesia de Sant Feliu** (1h 30m) - Drive from Barcelona to Girona (70 minutes). See the column of the lion and the outside of Sant Feliu church where the legend of 'Sant Narcis and the flies' emerges and get details about Girona's local heroes Sant Narcis and Sant Feliu (20 minutes).
2. **Passeig de la Muralla** (30m) - From the church of Saint Feliu we start a walk to the monasteries of Sant Pere Galligants and the square of the judges, where we see some of the filming locations of Game of Thrones. From here we cross walk along the city walls heading towards the cathedral.
3. **Catedral de Girona** (35m) - After crossing the city gates, we come to the cathedral of Santa María, former Roman temple and important filming location for Game of Thrones. Walk of the Jewish Quarter down to Pujada de San Domenech.
4. **Eiffel Bridge (Pont de les Peixateries Velles)** (15m) - We cross the Onyar river and see the colourful houses built along the riverside. This is the compulsory selfie location.
5. **Pals** (2h 40m) - Drive to the medieval village of Pals (40 minutes) where you have the opportunity to eat unforgettable rice and seafood dishes. After lunch we have a walk of the marvellous historical center with its fortress, the church of Sant Pere and the tower of the hours.
6. **Calella de Palafrugell** (1h 30m) - Time to relax and to enjoy the amazing landscapes of Costa Brava and the Mediterranean charms of former fishing village Calella de Palafrugell. Feel free to swim in crystal clear water when the temperatures allow it.
7. **Barcelona** (2h) - Return to Barcelona

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 08:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 490

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Transportation from Barcelona to destinations and back is included and takes about 4 1/2 hours.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €340 | €170 |
| 4 | €540 | €135 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips start at €38 per person.

## Compared with other Day Trips

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #71 of 100** | €170 | 9h–11h | 4.81 (48) | private |
| [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (5116) | shared |
| [Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel, Cliff Jump & lunch Small Group](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-kayak-snorkel-cliff-jump-lunch-small-group/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.97 (1120) | shared |
| [Costa Brava Tour: Easy Hike, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona](/spain/barcelona/tours/costa-brava-tour-easy-hike-snorkel-cliff-jump-from-barcelona/?format=md) | €85 | 9h | 4.99 (418) | shared |

Ranked #71 of 100 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €545, median €109; typical length 9h. 29 of 100 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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