Muralles de Girona

The Muralla de Girona is basically the city’s ancient security system, except instead of CCTV and alarms, you get 2,000 years of stone, towers, and judgmental views over everyone below. Built and rebuilt from Roman times through medieval upgrades, these walls have seen invasions, sieges, and now tourists cautiously checking their phone battery before climbing. Walking along the walls feels heroic for about five minutes, then turns into a scenic endurance test. In return, you’re rewarded with sweeping views of the old town, cathedral, Sant Feliu, and red-tiled rooftops stretching in every direction. It’s the kind of panorama that makes you stop talking and start pretending you’re a medieval guard on duty. Important modern day footnote. This is also a known spot for the bird poo distraction scam, which occasionally turns into pickpocketing if you are too busy cleaning imaginary droppings off your shoulder. Keep your belongings close, your awareness closer, and do not accept help from overly friendly strangers with tissues. Not flat, not fast, and definitely not naive-tourist friendly. But if you enjoy history, dramatic viewpoints, and staying alert while admiring ancient stonework, the Muralla de Girona delivers beautifully. A place where ancient engineering meets modern scams, proving that while the walls still stand strong, human creativity has sadly evolved too.

Beautiful walk with amazing panoramic views over Girona’s old town and cathedral. Peaceful, historic and completely free, this is a must-see spot, especially at sunset.

These ancient city walls wrap around Girona like a stone hug from the past, and climbing them is basically a rite of passage for anyone visiting the city. Get welcomed to some of the best views of Girona you’ll ever lay eyes on. Red rooftops, cathedral towers, rolling hills…. Walking along the wall feels like a mix of exploration and cardio—you get narrow pathways, occasional stair surprises, and plenty of photo ops **REMINDER: Do be wary however of bird poop" or "mustard" scam, a common distraction technique used by pickpockets. Anyone that comes with you with tonnes of wet tissues offering help like a good samaritan after you’ve gotten a splash of “green poop” and starts wiping you down: thats a red alert. Great to just let them know you’re fine on your own and ask them to stay away. Never allow any stranger near you especially if you are travelling alone. ***

Girona is a beautiful city full of history, with its colorful houses along the river, impressive cathedral, and charming old town. Perfect for walking, enjoying local food, and exploring its medieval streets.

We walked along the base of the wall for a while, then used one of the access points to go up and walk along the top. Nice views of the city and the hills beyond from several spots.

Free and magnificent views: a must do in Girona. There's also a peaceful park at the end of the murallas where you can hear a guitarist. Get your trainers ready: there are lots of stairs and some parts are a bit slippery.

We took a day trip by train from Barcelona to Girona, and it was absolutely worth it. There’s an audio tour available for the interior of the church, while exploring the outside grounds is free. Not only did we get to see filming locations from Game of Thrones, but we also enjoyed wandering the property and taking in the spectacular views.

We stopped in Girona just for a day on our way back from Morocco, and walking along the Muralles was one of the highlights. The views over the city and nearby hills are stunning, and the historical atmosphere is really strong here. It happened to be during the flower festival, which made everything feel extra magical. It's a beautiful mix of nature, history, and peaceful city vibes. Would definitely come back to explore more. 📌 Interesting fact: The Girona city walls (Muralles de Girona) date back to Roman times and were expanded during the medieval period. Today, you can walk long stretches of the restored walls for free and enjoy panoramic views of the historic center and the surrounding area.

Ever wish you could travel in a time machine? Walk the 9th century walls of Girona and it might feel like you've stepped back in time. I've developed a fear of heights in my old age, but that only meant it took me longer. There's no charge (!) for this amazing historic site, you really want to spend a few hours strolling (and climbing). Make sure your phone or camera has a full charge.

Walking around the old city area of Girona was one of the highlights of our Barcelona trip, and walking on the old city walls was the pinnacle of that experience, both literally and figuratively! The wife and I visited Girona during the off-peak season, and it was nice to be able to stroll around the picturesque old city without running into too many people. Most tourists were hanging out around the shop/restaurant part of the city and around places like Girona Cathedral. Passeig de la Muralla, the old walls, is rated on TripAdvisor as the #1 thing to do in Girona, yet it saw only a fraction of the foot traffic. Which was great for us! Girona's walls were originally constructed by the Romans, with foundations dating to possibly the 1st century BC. Much of the present-day walls were constructed between the 9th to 17th centuries. The walls offered protection from the outside and a sweeping view of the city inside. Parapets interspersed along the walls, accessible via circular stairs, offer even better views still. The walls look out loftily towards old landmarks nearby and the modern city and large park (Parc de la Devesa) behind. The walkaway on top is fairly narrow, so two people have to squeeze past each other. There are several access points to get up onto the walls, but they do require being able to walk up some stairs. The unsupervised, simple and beautiful experience is what makes a visit to Passeig de la Muralla so wonderful. Definitely worth a visit, but shh, don't tell anyone else.

Walk along the old Roman walls and get to know the city. Plenty of viewpoints, quite a few hidden gardens and towers, and just charming!

The Girona City Walls (Les Muralles de Girona) are an open, unsupervised attraction allowing tourists and locals to freely walk on top of the city's famous 9th-century stone barrier including long straight stretches and distinguishing towers. The 3/4-mile walk called "Passeig de la Muralla" offers a free, healthy, and impressive array of excellent views from various vantage points of the city and surrounding countryside with Pyrenees mountains in the distance. Of course, the Girona City Walls are also historic and considered the longest Carolingian walls in Europe. Some sections date back to Romans during the 1st century, but most of the wall was built during the 9th century or restored after being destroyed by invaders or city growth. Numerous entry and exit points exist along the wall, so, feel free to start at one end (say by Catedral de Girona) to walk the entire distance or simply join the wall walk wherever you discover it. Either way, Les Muralles de Girona are a free 5-star attraction for walking and seeing history of northern Catalonia's largest city.

Girona has one of the most complete set of city walls of any large town in Spain, and they have recently completed a programme of works to make them accessible for visitors to walk: in fact, it is possible to walk around almost the entire old part of the city. Although not for those with a fear of heights - the walls are very high and very sheer in places - the parapets actually provide perfectly good protection, and they afford excellent views across the city, as well as providing a bird's eye view of many gardens and courtyards, so you can see how locals really live! Note: a complete tour of the walls requires some stamina, as there are a lot of steps.