Step into the captivating realm of Girona’s history and flavors with The 11 Tastings of Girona tour. In this 3-hour walking journey, the city’s 2000-year-old cultural heritage comes alive. From its strategic Roman origins to its medieval treasures, Girona‘s story unfolds against the backdrop of its well-preserved architecture. Wander past iconic landmarks like the Cathedral and the Basilica of Sant Feliu, absorbing the echoes of centuries. As you cross bridges with postcard-perfect views of the Onyar river, the city’s colorful charm envelops you. The enchantment deepens within the labyrinthine streets of the Old Town, where hidden corners reveal stories of ages past, and where we will stop in different locations to sample some of our best local delicacies. Amid this historical tapestry, our 11 delectable tastings will mirror Girona’s evolution. With each local delicacy, you’ll not only savor the present but also immerse yourself in the past. The 11 Tastings of Girona is more than a tour; it’s an embrace of heritage and flavor that spans generations. Join us and seize the chance to discover Girona’s essence through an unforgettable sensory journey.

Explore the Empordà region, where there are vineyards all over the landscape, taking advantage of the slopes of the Albera mountains. As you tour the countryside, you will be able to taste locally-made sausages, anchovies, olive oil and cheese.  You will visit boutique wineries with an exclusive production. The owners will be present to explain all about the process of making wine. In guided visits to the cellars, you will be able to see how they combine tradition with new technologies. At each winery, you will be able to taste a selection of their best wines. You’ll also have the possibility to stroll around the vineyards and see how the grapes grow.

This experience is a combination of a walking tour through the historic area of the city of Girona, the monumental neighborhood, the Jewish quarter, the Rambla, the bridges over the Onyar river, etc., plus a visit to an specialized tavern to taste the best products that the gastronomy of this area offers. In total we will be together for more than 3 hours. Girona has a high quality gastronomic products. One way to enjoy all the products that the area offers us is in small portions such as tapas or pintxos. We will accompany you to the more specialized taverns to enjoy these small art pieces of Girona and Catalan Gastronomy in general. You will taste local cheeses and sausages, anchovies from La Escala, Iberian ham, the typical sweet from Girona, the Xuixo, and other spectacular products that will surely surprise you. All these products combined by any of the fantastic wines that this country offers. We have more than 50 wineries in the province that nowadays, have nothing to envy to other wine regions of Spain or France. Our D.O (origin denomination) Empordà has become the pride of Girona in recent years. They produce white, rosé and especially red wines of excellent quality. If you do not like wine or cannot drink it, you can taste some beer, or other non-alcoholic drink.

The Costa Brava, the “rugged coast”, is named as such due to its high, sheer cliffs and numerous rocky coves. It is home to small medieval towns, fishing villages, and secluded beaches, most of which are largely only reachable by boat or narrow coastal trails. Being one of the few authentic and pristine coastlines in the western Mediterranean, you will get to experience quaint fishing villages, local markets, city gardens, short walks to secluded beaches and great panoramic lookout points over this paradise. After a fantastic 3-course lunch in a traditional restaurant, your guide will lead you through the charming Old Town of Girona, where you will get to see highlights such as the Cathedral, Roman and medieval wall, Rambla de la Llibertat, Onyar River houses and bridges, Jewish Heritage Museum and more, before driving back to Barcelona. This flexible, small-group tour is a great option for all ages of travelers with varying cultural, religious and architectural interests.

Enjoy a full day tour departing from Girona city to explore the most breathtaking part of the Costa Brava area, near the border to France! The first visit will be in the Natural Park of Cap de Creus located to the North-East of the Iberian Peninsula, where we can enjoy from the cliffs of spectacular views over the Gulf of Roses. We can visit the lighthouse and walk around to see the vegetation and rocky formations that characterize it (between June and September this part of the Natural Park is closed due the high risk of fire). After we will go to Cadaqués, the place more often reproduced in paintings by Dalí and where the artist lived for many years (cala de Portlligat). we will be able to walk through the town, its streets made with spike-shaped stones, its beaches and visit the Church of Santa Maria located in the highest area of the village. After lunch we will visit the impressive monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, situated in a privileged place, in the Verdera mountains, within the Rodes mountains chain at 520m high with a visual domain of the Bay of Port de la Selva and the northern part of the massif of Cap de Creus. The origin of the monastery is wrapped by the legends, linked to archaeological and historical questions, gives the site a certain air of mystery. part of the legend, the monastery and in particular his Church is regarded as one of the main exponents of the Romanesque in Catalonia for their great originality. To finish the route we will have a tasting of wines with D.O. Empordà and olive oil in Empordàlia Cellar and its local shop products