1. Walk the Passeig de la Muralla
The 1.5 km elevated walk on the medieval Carolingian walls is the single best free experience in Girona. Panoramic views of the Cathedral and the Old Town. Hours 8:00 to 21:00 in summer. Read the full guide to Passeig de la Muralla.
2. Cross the Pont Eiffel
The red iron bridge over the Onyar designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1877. Free, open 24 hours, the most photographed bridge in the city. More on the Pont Eiffel and Onyar bridges.
3. Onyar coloured houses from Pont de Pedra
The classic Girona postcard. Stand on the Pont de Pedra at 10:00 looking north and you have the colourful east bank facades framing the Cathedral. Best free photo of the city.
4. Get lost in El Call (Jewish Quarter)
One of the best preserved medieval Jewish quarters in Europe. The streets are free, only the museum costs 4 euros. Self-guided route through El Call.
5. Aperitivo on Placa de la Independencia
Technically the vermut costs 3 euros, but watching sunset under the 19th century porticoes is priceless. Where to eat on Placa de la Independencia.
6. Cathedral steps and Sant Marti church
Walk up the 90 Baroque steps where Cersei did the Walk of Shame in Game of Thrones. The exterior of the Cathedral and Sant Marti are free. Cathedral interior costs 15 euros (combined ticket).
7. Sant Pere de Galligants cloister exterior
The 12th century Romanesque monastery has one of the most beautiful cloisters in Catalonia. Exterior free, museum interior 4.5 euros. Worth visiting both ways.
8. Jardins dels Alemanys ruins
Hidden gardens behind the Cathedral with the ruins of an 18th century barracks. Free, quiet and one of the best sunset spots away from the crowds.
9. Devesa park
Catalonia’s largest urban park, with 100 year old plane trees that form a green tunnel in summer. Free open-air markets every Tuesday and Saturday. 10 minute walk from the Old Town.
10. Time the Temps de Flors festival (May)
If you visit in mid-May the entire Old Town becomes a free open-air flower exhibition with 130+ installations. Full Temps de Flors 2026 guide.
Bonus: Free walking tours
Several local guides run tip-based free walking tours that meet at the Cathedral steps daily at 11:00. Standard route covers the Old Town, Cathedral, Jewish Quarter and Arab Baths exterior in 2 hours.
Frequently asked questions
The Passeig de la Muralla, the 1.5 km elevated walk on the medieval city walls. It offers the best panoramic views of the Cathedral and the Old Town, is open from 8:00 to 21:00 in summer and entry is free.
The exterior, the famous 90 Baroque steps and Sant Marti church next door are free. The Cathedral interior, cloister and Tapestry of Creation cost 15 euros (combined ticket). Sundays from 17:00 the Cathedral is free for residents but not for tourists.
Yes, the medieval streets of El Call are free and open 24 hours. Only the Museum of Jewish History (Bonastruc ca Porta) charges 4 euros. Sundays from 10:00 to 14:00 the museum is free.
Yes. Tip-based free walking tours meet at the Cathedral steps every day at 11:00 and 16:00. Standard route covers the Old Town, Cathedral, Jewish Quarter and Arab Baths exterior in 2 hours. Tip 5 to 10 euros per person.
A frugal day in Girona costs around 25 euros: 4 euros for the Jewish Museum, 3 euros for the Arab Baths, 8 euros for a menu del dia lunch, 3 euros for vermut and 7 euros for a coffee and pastry. The walls, Pont Eiffel, Onyar houses and Plaza Independencia are all free.
