Experience a captivating 5-hour tour through the heart of Roman history with a journey to Tarragona, located along the stunning Mediterranean coast. Travel in a private vehicle with comfort from Barcelona to the beautiful Costa Dorada.
Step back in time as you explore Tarragona’s ancient ruins, including its Roman city walls, the majestic forum, and the stunning Roman amphitheater, one of the best-preserved in the world. An expert guide will share fascinating stories and insider facts, bringing the ancient history of Tarraco—as it was known in Roman times—back to life.
This exclusive tour offers a more personalized experience with private transport, ensuring comfort and convenience as you explore one of Catalonia's most significant sites.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking to immerse yourself in the culture of ancient Roman times, this tour provides a perfect blend of history and stunning Mediterranean scenery.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town
✔ Entrance to Tarragona Circus (Roman events venue)
✔ Private tour for undivided attention from your guide
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre
✖ Food and drinks
✖ 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: - We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Itinerary
1
Passeig de Gracia
Start this tour directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. We come to pick you up, so please be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying.
Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Barcelona Cathedral, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.
3
Casa Mila - La Pedrera
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4
Pont del Diable
Before entering the city, get amazed by the ingenuous construction of the Devil’s Bridge. This aqueduct of 711 feet (217 meters) long and 85 feet (26 meters) high, is a spectacular example of the advanced Roman engineering. The Devil’s Bridge provided Tarragona with water right up until the 18th century. Take amazing pictures of this ancient bridge surrounded by woodlands.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Antiga Casa Del Consolat Tarragoni
Start a walking tour through the old town of the city and let yourself go through a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and shady squares. Soak up the atmosphere and imagine what it must have felt like to live here during the middle ages or the Roman Empire times.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
Anfiteatro
Get the chance to get inside of the amphitheatre of Tarragona, the 13th UNESCO listed Roman remains. The amphitheater was cut into the hillside leading up from the beach at the start of the second century AD and used to stage Gladiator contests and public executions.
Duration: 60 minutes
7
Murallas de Tarragona
You will see the Roman walls of the city, the oldest construction of the Roman Tarragona since they go back to the foundation of the initial military camp or the immediately later period.
Duration: 30 minutes
8
Catedral Tarragona
Have a look to the Cathedral, declared a National Monument and a Cultural Good of National Interest.
9
Monumento a los Castellers
Pass by a surprising monument of Castellers and learn from your passionate guide about this typical Catalan tradition of human tower building. This massive creation, formed by a total of 219 figures, is 11 meters high and weighs about 12 tons. A must-see while being in Tarragona.
10
Mercado Central de Tarragona
This basic but beautiful stop is fundamental to understanding Tarragona. The main market, Mercat Central, is located just off Rambla Nova and is housed in a Modernist hallmark building of 1915. This is where the heartbeat of the city lies and where to find fresh and seasonal products of the nearby rural area.
Duration: 30 minutes
11
Pass in front of the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, a public museum with elements and remains of its rich past. It promotes the recovery, conservation, research and dissemination of heritage from the Roman city of Tarraco and its area of influence. Listen to your guide to find out interesting stories of the Roman civilization.
12
Model of Tarraco
Understand the urban development of Tarragona through the Tarraco Model in front of the museum: a magnificent scale model of Tarraco of the 2nd century BC, in its period of maximum splendour.
13
Mediterranean Balcony
The Balcony of the Mediterranean is a prominent viewpoint at the end of La Rambla Nova, from which you can enjoy a wide panorama over the coast and the Mediterranean sea. Enjoy the fresh Mediterranean breeze while admiring beautiful views.
Duration: 60 minutes
14
Passeig Arqueologic
Enjoy a walk into history through the Roman remains of Tarraco. It is SO old and as you walk underneath it’s imposing structure, you feel as if you are stepping back in time and treading in the footsteps of the Roman soldiers. Touch the stones, it’s ‘real’ history!
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Private tour for undivided attention from your guide
