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Scavenger Hunt in Girona: what to do today?

An urban scavenger hunt through Girona's historic centre: geolocated clues, challenges and a story that unlocks at every checkpoint. No live guide, at your own pace, with the Touryteller app. Also searched in Spanish as "yincana" or "gymkhana".

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ROUTE DETAILS

Duration85 min
Distance~2 km on foot
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
LanguagesCatalan · Spanish · English
Start pointBarri Vell

What to see in Girona in a day: the scavenger hunt route

Six real stops to complete the scavenger hunt on foot.

Plaça de la Catedral

Girona Cathedral

Its Gothic nave is 22.98 metres wide — the widest Gothic nave in the world (only surpassed by basilicas in other architectural styles, like St. Peter's in the Vatican). The 90-step Baroque staircase is now one of the city's most photographed spots.

Carrer de la Força, 8 (Museu d'Història dels Jueus)

El Call (Jewish Quarter)

Jewish presence in Girona is documented since 888; the Call as a defined quarter has existed since 1160. It's one of the best-preserved medieval Jewish quarters in Europe. On 10 August 1391, the Call suffered a violent assault, part of the wave of anti-Jewish attacks that swept the Crown of Aragon that year.

Carrer Ferran el Catòlic, s/n

Banys Àrabs (Arab Baths)

Despite the popular name, they aren't Arab: they're Romanesque baths from the 12th century (first documented in 1194), North African-inspired in style but built with fully Romanesque technique.

Girona's medieval walls

Passeig de la Muralla and Torre Gironella

The walkway runs along the top of the city's medieval walls, with views over the Barri Vell and the Cathedral. Torre Gironella, at the far end, was the Call's last refuge during the 1391 assault.

Pujada de Sant Feliu

Basílica de Sant Feliu

It holds eight Roman and early Christian sarcophagi reused as medieval tombs. Its bell tower, now truncated, lost its top section to lightning in 1581 and was never fully rebuilt after further damage in 1651.

Onyar riverbank

Cases de l'Onyar

The colourful façades over the river, painted under artists Ansesa and Faixó, are Girona's most photographed postcard view — and a good way to close the route before crossing back into the Barri Vell.

THE CALL AND THE 1391 ASSAULT

On 10 August 1391, Girona's Call suffered a violent assault, part of the wave of anti-Jewish attacks that swept the Crown of Aragon that summer (the same phenomenon that struck Barcelona's Call weeks earlier). Part of the community took refuge in Torre Gironella, atop the city wall, seeking the protection of the castle.

This isn't a legend with a magical ending: it's a documented, serious chapter of the city's history, and the reason the Museu d'Història dels Jueus, today at the heart of the Call, exists precisely to preserve that memory.

Girona's Barri Vell: capitals of different empires, stacked on top of each other

Few cities let you walk, in 90 minutes, from one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters to baths with an Arab-inspired name that are actually Romanesque, passing along the way a cathedral with the widest Gothic nave in the world. Girona's Barri Vell is literally built in layers: each conquest or change of power added a new layer without fully erasing the last, so the city holds some curious contradictions — like its "Arab baths" never actually being Arab.

How to get to the starting point

Girona station (high-speed + regional)High-speed and regional services; the Barri Vell is a 10-15 minute walk away.
On footThe whole Barri Vell route is pedestrian and compact, with no need for local transport.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Touryteller scavenger hunt in Girona?
It's a walking route through Girona with geolocated clues: at each stop the app unlocks a story and a challenge you must solve to move to the next checkpoint. There's no live guide — you play at your own pace with your phone.
How is this different from a traditional free walking tour?
On a free tour you walk in a group behind a guide at a fixed time. On a Touryteller scavenger hunt you choose when to start, progress by solving challenges instead of just listening, and the story is written by a local creator, not a generic script.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. Download the app, pick the route and start whenever you like, any day of the week.
How much does the Girona scavenger hunt cost?
Free. It's one of the free routes in Touryteller's catalogue.
How long does the route take?
85 minutes on foot through the Barri Vell.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. The clue-and-challenge format usually works well for families; check the difficulty and accessibility note below before bringing a stroller.
Do I need an internet connection during the route?
You need one to download the route and verify your position by GPS at each checkpoint. Once the content is downloaded, much of it works with limited connectivity.
Can I play it in Catalan?
Yes. The app is available in Catalan, Spanish and English — you can choose your language before starting.
Where exactly does the route start?
In Girona's Barri Vell (the exact point is revealed when you start the route in the app).
How many people can play together?
There's no limit on how many people can walk together; each participant needs the app on their own phone to track progress.
Do I need to download anything before arriving in Girona?
Just the Touryteller app (iOS or Android). The specific route is downloaded from the app once you select it.
Is this route guided by a real person?
No, it's self-guided. The narrative is written or recorded by a local creator, but there is no live guide accompanying the group during the walk.
What happens if it rains?
You can still do the route, but since it's entirely outdoors and on foot, in heavy rain it's better to postpone it or take short breaks under cover.
Do I need to be in good physical shape?
Not particularly: the Barri Vell is compact and mostly flat, though with some cobbled streets and steps along the city walls.
Can I pause the route and continue another day?
Yes, your progress is saved in the app and you can resume from the same checkpoint whenever you like.
Is there a prize or reward for finishing the route?
Completing every checkpoint unlocks the final part of the story and adds points to your explorer profile in the app.
How is a Touryteller scavenger hunt different from an outdoor escape room?
An outdoor escape room usually centres on solving one single closed puzzle in a limited space. A Touryteller scavenger hunt combines several independent challenges spread across real checkpoints in the city, with verified historical content at each stop.
Who creates the stories and challenges for the route?
Local creators with real knowledge of the city: historians, guides, residents or content creators who publish their routes through Touryteller's Creator Studio.
Can I do a similar scavenger hunt in another city?
Yes. Touryteller has active routes in Barcelona, Lleida, Badalona, Blanes and Kraków.
Can separate groups play and compare scores?
Each person progresses with their own app, so two groups can do the same route separately and compare times or points afterwards.
Are the Banys Àrabs actually Arab?
No: despite the popular name, they're 12th-century Romanesque baths, North African-inspired in style but built using Romanesque technique. It's one of the route's most surprising facts.
Who built Girona's famous "Eiffel Bridge"?
The Pont de les Peixateries Velles was designed by municipal architect Manuel Almeda Esteva; Gustave Eiffel's company only built it, after winning the construction contract in 1877. The bridge's own plaque credits the Eiffel firm as builder only, not designer.
What's the real Girona tour in the app?
"Girona: Passeig per la Girona Medieval" is a free 85-minute tour centred on Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarter, the city walls, the cathedral and the Arab baths.

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