Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Tarraco Roman ruins of Tarragona on our signature day tour with 2 expert guides on a captivating journey back in time to Roman Tarraco, the biggest Roman city on the Iberian Peninsula.
This driving and walking tour, picks you up at your Barcelona hotel or apartment and visits all the most important Roman ruins, Tarragona's charming medieval old quarter and outside views of the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy also a visit to the Roman quarry and a walk on the spectacular Roman aqueduct.
The tour ends with a drop-off at your Barcelona hotel or apartment.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick-up & Drop-off from your Barcelona hotel/apartment or the WTCB Cruise Terminal
✔ Free bottled water throughout the tour
✔ Private Tour - Team of two guides/drivers
✔ Transport in spacious air-conditioned Renault Traffic minibus
✔ Tickets for Roman Circus and Amphitheatre
✖ Lunch and snacks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Exe Plaza Catalunya
2. Hotel Casa Sagnier
3. Via Sants Hotel Barcelona, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
4. Mediterranean Youth Hostel
5. TOC Hotel Las Ramblas
6. Arcelon Hotel
7. Ramblas Budget Apartments
8. Hotel Boutique Mirlo Barcelona
9. The Hoxton, Poblenou
10. Green House Hotel
11. Numa I Seda Apartments
12. Catalonia Avinyo
13. Yurbban Ramblas Boutique Hotel
14. BYPILLOW Mothern
15. Hostal Raval Rooms
16. H Regas
17. Murmuri Residence Concepcio
18. Hotel Reding Croma Barcelona
19. Hostal San Pau
20. The Social Hub Barcelona Poblenou
Additional Info: Please type your Barcelona Hotel, Apartment or cruise ship name (World Trade Center WTCB terminals only). We also pick up in Sitges and Castelldefels.
Itinerary
1
Barcelona
7.30 AM - We pick you up at your Barcelona hotel, apartment, or WTCB cruise ship - and head south towards Tarragona.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
The Roman quarry of El Mèdol. We start our exciting journey through time and Roman history with a visit to the El Mèdol Roman quarry outside Tarragona to see where many of the huge stone blocks for the structures in Tarragona’s Roman city were quarried over 2000 years ago.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Pont del Diable
Roman Aqueduct. Next we visit the soaring arches and arcades of Tarragona’s spectacular Roman aqueduct, the Pont del Diable, (Devil’s Bridge). We can actually walk on the remains and your expert guide explains how the Romans were able to build this amazing structure that brought fresh water into Tarraco’s sewers, baths and fountains.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Mediterranean Balcony
Our first stop in Tarragona is at the "Balcony of the Mediterranean" which has magnificent views of Tarragona's El Miracle beach and Costa Dorada coastline. On this part of the tour your expert guide takes you on a walk around the main attractions of Tarragona's Roman city, which in ancient times was named Tarraco.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Circ Roma
Roman circus chariot racing circuit. Next we experience Tarragona's Roman circus where thrilling chariot races took place cheered on by 30,000 ecstatic spectators. You guide takes you to see both the outside and inside of one of the best-preserved circuses in the Western world. We also visit the Praetorium building to enjoy roof-tops views of the Roman and medieval city area.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Anfiteatro
Roman amphitheatre. We start by literally walking in the footsteps of Roman gladiators in the arena of the well-preserved Roman amphitheatre. Here your guide brings to life how 14,000 spectators experienced the gory to-the-death battles of gladiator fighting.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Antiga Casa Del Consolat Tarragoni
Medieval Tarragona. Your guide takes you a short stroll through Tarragona’s charming medieval town where many remnants of Roman history are still evident. Here we might stop for a refreshment break on a lovely plaza with a back-drop of Roman walls.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Catedral Tarragona
Tarragona Cathedral. On this walk we pass by Tarragona’s impressive medieval cathedral featuring a gothic portal. The cathedral was built on the remains of the religious site dating back to the Roman Empire.
Duration: 5 minutes
9
Murallas de Tarragona
Roman city walls. We finish the walking part of the tour at the Roman city walls, built in the 2nd century - and the oldest Roman construction still conserved outside Italy, the wall originally ran some 3500 metres. Today, around 1100 metres are still intact and border the present day Tarragona medieval quarter.
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Portal Del Roser / Rosario
We finish this tour with a snack lunch, which guests can choose to have in the medieval quarter - or in a picturesque setting outside the city. Lunch can be adapted to suit the guests’ wishes and weather. (Meals are not included in tour price.)
Duration: 60 minutes
11
Barcelona
We drive back to your hotel/apartment in Barcelona
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
