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Jewish Quarter Tour + Museum of Jewish History

Follow in the footsteps of one of Spain's significant historic communities on this tour through Girona's Jewish Quarter, including a visit to the Museum of Jewish History.

  • 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 153 reviews

Follow in the footsteps of one of Spain's significant historic communities on this tour through Girona's Jewish Quarter, including a visit to the Museum of Jewish History. Discover the blend of Roman, Medieval, and Jewish heritage from various historical periods.

Jewish Quarter Tour + Museum of Jewish History

Meet in Plaça de Sant Feliu square to begin your guided tour of Girona's Jewish neighborhood, one of the best-preserved in Europe. This district retains its original appearance and is rich in ancient remains from its Roman and Medieval past. Known as the "Call", it had one thousand inhabitants during the Middle Ages, marking it as a key Jewish community in Spain's history.

Explore the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter, the hometown of Nachmanides. You will visit the sites of the city's three synagogues.

The guided tour will cover the customs and traditions of the local Jewish community, their tools, and house designs. The tour includes a visit to the Museum of Jewish History to learn about their lifestyle.

Your guide will navigate the labyrinthine streets while discussing the history of the Expulsion of the Jews in 1492, which concluded 600 years of coexistence. The tour lasts three hours, concluding with a deeper understanding of the Jewish community's influence in Girona.

Children under 11 years old

This tour is free for children under 11. The entrance fee to the Museum of Jewish History is not included and must be paid on the day of the tour.

Included

  • English speaking guide
  • Entry to the Museum of Jewish History

Not included

  • Entry to the Museum of Jewish History for children under 11 years old

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Carrer de Trasfigueres, 3, 17004 Girona (Girona), Spain

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