Girona: Jewish Heritage Tour with Museum Entry
ID: GYG1037013-1598679
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore Girona's Jewish heritage with a local jewish guide. Visit the Jewish Quarter, the Museum of Sephardic History, and the monument to Anne Frank.
Begin your journey in Girona, a city once known as “The Mother of Israel.” Walk through narrow alleys, quiet courtyards, and ancient stones, where one of the most influential Jewish communities in Europe once thrived.
Learn about Girona's Jewish community, which made up 10% of the local population and was a center for the study of Kabbalah, attracting Jewish sages from all over the known world.
Visit the Jewish Museum, climb up to the monastery where the Statute of the Inquisition was once written, and stop at the monument to Anne Frank. If desired, visit the modern synagogue, located in a medieval building.
Learn where Jews lived, worked, and prayed, how they earned a living, and how they were persecuted. Hear lesser-known facts about how medieval persecution shaped modern traditions and visit hidden corners known only to locals.
Highlights
- Discover the rich Jewish history of Girona with a local jewish guide
- Explore the Jewish Quarter, one of the best-preserved in Southern Europe
- Visit the Museum of Sephardic History and learn about Jewish culture
- See the monument to Anne Frank and hear stories of Jewish resilience
- Learn about the history of the Inquisition and its impact on Girona
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through narrow alleys and climbing to a monastery.
Guide is a member of the local Jewish community.
Near the monument to the lioness
INCLUDED
- Licensed guide
- Visit to Jewish Museum
- Visit to Jewish Quarter
- Visit to Anne Frank monument
- Visit to modern synagogue (optional)
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
