Girona Figueres and Dali Museum Day Trip from Barcelona

Girona Figueres and Dali Museum Day Trip from Barcelona

We will start this full day excursion in the city of Girona, where we will take a guided tour of the historic center, in which the Cathedral, the Jewish quarter, the Arab baths and the old walls stand out. Then you will have free time to visit the city at your leisure, and discover the corners that served as a backdrop during the recording of the famous show Game of Thrones. For the second part of the tour we will go to Figueras, where we will visit the Dalí Teatre-Museu, which houses the largest art collection that represents the artistic evolution of the surrealist genius Salvador Dalí.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Girona Cathedral (Catedral), Placa de la Catedral, s/n, 17004 Girona Spain

During the Muslim period, 715-785, the building worked as a mosque. This Gothic church has the second biggest nave in the world, with 22.98m width, only after Saint Peter Basilica in the Vatican, with 25m width. The Cathedral is located in the middle of the old city and in the highest part.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Esglesia de Sant Feliu, Pujada De Sant Feliou 29, 17004 Girona Spain

This was the main temple of the city until the construction of the Cathedral. The church is dedicated to Sant Feliu, a martyr who died during the Christian persecution promoted by the roman emperor Diocletian. Inside the church there is the tomb of saint Narcissus.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Sant Pere de Galligants, Carrer de Santa Llúcia, 8, 17007 Girona, Spain

Built in Romanesque style actually has the archaeological museum of Girona.

Stop At: Girona Jewish Art, C/Ballesteries, 17004 Girona Spain

Both Jewish quarters from Girona and Besalú are the best preserved in Europe.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Banys Àrabs, Carrer del Rei Ferran el Catòlic, s/n, 17004 Girona, Spain

This structure is known under the name of Arabic bath because its architecture has the clear influence from the Muslim architecture.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Girona City Walls, Carrer dels Alemanys, 20, 17004 Girona, Spain

From the French gardens we can start the way through the ancient city walls. From there we have great panoramic views of the old city.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Dali Theatre-Museum, Gala-Salvador Dali Square, 5 Salvador Dali 5, 17600, Figueres Spain

It holds the biggest collection of artwork that represent the artistic evolution of Salvador Dalí, from his origins to his latest works that are considered the top of the Spanish surrealism.

After a small introduction about the history of the museum and Dali’s live and career, you will be given plenty of free time to explore the museum and also Figueres by yourself. At the fixed time we will take the bus back to the centre of Barcelona.

Duration: 2 hours