Girona Jewish Heritage Exploration: Dive Into Spain's Rich Jewish History

Discover the rich Jewish history of Girona, Spain, as you explore the well-preserved Jewish Quarter. Visit synagogues, learn about customs and traditions, and delve into the city’s Jewish heritage.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Girona - You will have a guided visit to the Girona Jewish quarter, one of the most well preserved from the middle ages in Europe and enjoy a guided visit to the Museum of Jewish History, the last Synagogue of the city before the expulsion in 1492.
What's Included
  • Expert historical guide for Girona
  • Entrance fees to the Girona Museum of Jewish History
  • Guided tour of the Girona Museum of Jewish History
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The Jewish sector in Girona, regarded as one of the best conserved in Europe, nestles in the core of the city. Brimming with historical remnants from the Roman and Medieval periods, this community, often referred to as the ‘Call’, once housed around 1,000 people during the Middle Ages, making it a vital part of Spain’s Jewish heritage. As you wander…

Location
Plaça de Sant Feliu
Meeting point in Girona city: Plaça Sant Feliu, beside "The River Caffe"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Joshua_m
Dec 24, 2024
Bravo - Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I would recommend for anyone wanting to better understand the history of girona.
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Emanuel
Nov 17, 2024
Wonderful tour of the Jewish Quarter - This past week, my wife and I enjoyed an excellent tour of the Girona Jewish Quarter. Our guide, Mike (or Miguel) is extremely knowledgeable about both the general history and the medieval Jewish history of the area. The Old City of Girona is beautiful and atmospheric; it was used to film scenes from Game of Thrones. And the still evident signs of medieval Jewish life in the area is absolutely fascinating. In short, this is a highly worthwhile and enjoyable tour.
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Ellen_h
Nov 13, 2024
An introduction to Jewish history in Girona. - Seeing a display of the wall that enclosed the Jewish quarter. It was interesting. I liked the museum.
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Michael_c
Oct 26, 2024
Fantastic and fascinating tour - Our guide Pete was fantastic. Personable, and very very knowledgeable about the long and fascinating history of the Jews in Girona and the city itself. A terrific experience for my wife and I.
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Crystal_k
Oct 20, 2024
Girona Jewish Herotage Tour - Miguel was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Jewish history of Girona. We hope to come back to Girona with our family to explore more with this guide
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Joguir
Oct 12, 2024
We were hoisted short - We were with Anna as Guide and her tour and totally excellent explanations. Fully recommended, we will repeat.
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Dianne
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent tour of the Jewish Quarter in Girona - We had an absolutely fascinating tour of the Jewish quarter in the Jewish history Museum in Girona. Mike/Miguel is an outstanding guide who knows so much and cares deeply. We are changed forever by what we saw and heard. Highly recommend!
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Teri_m
Sep 18, 2024
Mike was a great guide! - Mike, our guide, brought the history of Girona alive through stories and personal conversation as a lifelong resident of Girona. His knowledge of Jewish history and Jewish practice is extensive and goes beyond only what it would seem he needed to know for the tour alone. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the visit to the Jewish museum.
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Gumby001
Dec 12, 2024
Good Introduction To The Jewish History Of Girona….. - During our 4 day stay in Barcelona, my wife and I decided to make a side trip to Girona so we could see the Old Town and remnants of their Jewish community. Here are the pros and cons. Pros: - Our guide, Ona, walked us through the Medieval Old Town of Girona with an emphasis on items of Jewish interest. She offered lots of anecdotes and stories about various historical people and places along the way. - The most time…1 out of the 3 hour tour…was spent at the Jewish Museum which was certainly worth the visit. - Ona was friendly so we were also able to get to know her on a personal level. Our train got a late start (30 minutes) so I reached her by phone and made simple arrangements to meet. - Cost of the tour was very reasonable…$98 for 2 people. Cons: - Girona is about 40 miles northeast of Barcelona using the high speed train. That might not be a con. In fact, I like trains. But the train station in Barcelona is huge and a zoo. - While Ona was full of information, her accent was quite strong which made understanding her words a bit difficult when she spoke more quickly at times. All in all, it was a worthwhile tour and one we will not forget.
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Sondras370
Oct 26, 2024
Good, But Could Have Been More - There was a small group with the guide, a young woman who has obviously studied the subject. The tour was lovely and informative, but I also thought that Ona wasn't always on topic. She'd just chat for periods of time. I'm not sure if there just wasn't enough to fill the 3 hours, or if she was perhaps bored of leading this tour. Despite that, she did show us interesting points about the Jewish Quarter, The Call, and amplified what we could learn at the museum. I wish there had been a bit more about the colorful houses along the river, the history of the city itself, and the Eiffel Bridge that was unfortunately covered with a sports team's banners while we were there. I'm seeing online that there are eleven bridges in Girona. She didn't speak of this at all. And I didn't learn that the bridge we saw was the Eiffel Bridge from her, but rather from another tourist. The tour was enjoyable and informative, but could have been more.
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