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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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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Jowjane
Sep 18, 2024
Exceptional tour - We were met by Mike, the most enjoyable, entertaining and incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable guide. We learned so much from him about the Jewish experience though out the history of Girona and about the Catalonian identity and much more
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David_w
Sep 18, 2024
Exceptional tour with Mike - We were met by Mike, the most enjoyable, entertaining and incredibly intelligent, knowledgeable guide. We learned so much from him about the Jewish experience though out the history of Girona and about the Catalonian identity and much more
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Yaron
Aug 31, 2024
Girona - Jewish history tour - We had an exceptional experience on this tour, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Mike, our guide, possesses an impressive depth of knowledge about the Jewish history of Girona. His passion and expertise truly brought the rich history of the area to life. My son and I were captivated by the stories and insights he shared, which made the history accessible and engaging for both of us. Mike’s ability to weave historical facts with compelling narratives made the tour not only educational but also genuinely enjoyable. We walked away with a much deeper understanding and appreciation of Girona’s Jewish heritage, and the experience was a highlight of our visit. If you’re looking to delve into the Jewish history of this beautiful city, Mike is the perfect guide to take you on that journey.
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Sheila
Aug 20, 2024
A Journey Through Time - Pere, our guide, took us on a magical journey through the twisting alleyways and cobbled streets of Girona’s Jewish Quarter - giving us a unique and fascinating insight into the community’s history and culture. Pere’s amazing enthusiasm and knowledge managed to ‘transport’ us back to the 14th, 15th centuries and beyond. Would highly recommend this tour - you’ll come away far more enlightened about this important era of Catalonia’s history.
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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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From $48
up to 15 guests
2 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).