Jewish Girona:
Half-Day Trip
into the Past
Half-Day Trip
into the Past
Discover one of Europe’s
best-preserved Jewish quarters.
best-preserved Jewish quarters.
Jewish Life Inside Medieval Girona
This half-day tour begins in Barcelona and takes us to the historic city of Girona, by train or by private car, depending on your preference.
Along the way, I’ll share the historical background of the region and place Girona within the wider story of Jewish life in medieval Catalonia, so the visit begins even before we arrive.
Once in Girona, we’ll walk through El Call of Girona, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval Jewish quarters, and talk about the people who lived here — families, scholars, merchants, and community leaders — and about what daily Jewish life looked like behind these stone walls.
We’ll explore how the Jewish community functioned within a Christian city, how it was organized, and how learning, work, and religious life were balanced in this close-knit neighborhood.
A central part of the visit is the Museum of Jewish History, located in a former synagogue complex, where documents, objects, and inscriptions help place Girona within the broader world of Jewish life in medieval Spain.
This tour doesn’t focus only on names and dates.
We look at the places that remain, the traces left in stone, and the legacy that still shapes Girona today.
Once in Girona, we’ll walk through El Call of Girona, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval Jewish quarters, and talk about the people who lived here — families, scholars, merchants, and community leaders — and about what daily Jewish life looked like behind these stone walls.
We’ll explore how the Jewish community functioned within a Christian city, how it was organized, and how learning, work, and religious life were balanced in this close-knit neighborhood.
A central part of the visit is the Museum of Jewish History, located in a former synagogue complex, where documents, objects, and inscriptions help place Girona within the broader world of Jewish life in medieval Spain.
This tour doesn’t focus only on names and dates.
We look at the places that remain, the traces left in stone, and the legacy that still shapes Girona today.
Highlights of Our Tour
- Take a scenic journey through Catalonia by train or by private car
- Walk through El Call of Girona, one of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarters
- Visit the Museum of Jewish History
- Learn about Jewish daily life, education, and professions
- Explore Girona’s role as a center of Jewish learning
- Enjoy a personalized tour tailored your interests
Tour Details & Your Comfort
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Format: Private half-day trip from Barcelona to Girona, by private car with a driver or by train, a walking tour in Girona -
Duration: About 6 hours in total, including travel time and time for lunch in Girona -
Start/End Point: Your hotel in Barcelona -
Comfort & Pace: The pace is set by you. I take extra care on uneven areas. -
Languages: English -
Optional: Can be combined with a visit to Rupit village Or extended to the coastline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Just reach out to me through the inquiry form. We’ll choose the best date and shape the tour around your interests.
Entrance tickets to the Jewish Museum are included in the tour price. You won't have to wait in line or worry about purchasing them separately.
You’re in good hands. I can plan routes with minimal stairs and avoid steep streets, I know many places to sit and relax on the way and for day trips, we travel by private car/van. And we can always get a taxi if necessary.
If the weather isn’t great, we can adjust the route to include more covered areas.
In severe weather, we’ll simply reschedule to a more comfortable day.
In severe weather, we’ll simply reschedule to a more comfortable day.
Because every private tour is tailor-made. Tell me your dates and interests, and I’ll send you a clear, personalized quote.
Let’s Plan Your Barcelona Trip!
Send me your details,
and I’ll reply with the itinerary tailored for you.
and I’ll reply with the itinerary tailored for you.
Contacts
I believe travel should feel personal, not like checking off a list.
If you're curious, I’d love to plan something special with you.
If you're curious, I’d love to plan something special with you.
Email: jane@jewish-barcelona.com
Phone and WhatsApp number + 34681377290
Phone and WhatsApp number + 34681377290
