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An ancient stone aqueduct with multiple arches, surrounded by lush greenery and trees. 1
A stone staircase with a black balustrade leading up to a building entrance. 2
A narrow street flanked by historic buildings with balconies and hanging laundry. 3
A group of people standing on a terrace overlooking a historic amphitheater with a view of the sea. 4
A woman and a child standing on a balcony overlooking ancient ruins by the sea. 5
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Two thousand years ago, Tarraco was the capital of Rome’s largest province in Hispania, and on this private half-day tour from Barcelona you will walk through what remains of it, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private vehicle.

    Drive south along the Costa Daurada to Tarragona, where your guide will take you along the Roman city walls, among the oldest Roman constructions outside Italy, and through the remains of the forum, once the heart of the city’s political life.

    Then discover the amphitheatre, set right above the beach, where crowds gathered to watch gladiator fights with the Mediterranean shining behind the arena. Along the way, your guide will adapt the pace and the stories to your interests.

    • Private half-day trip with hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Walk along Tarragona’s Roman walls
    • Explore the UNESCO-listed Roman city of Tarraco
    • See the amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean

Activity location

  • Pont del Diable
    • Tarragona Sant Pere, Outside of Town on N240
    • 43006, Tarragona, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Pont del Diable
    • Tarragona Sant Pere, Outside of Town on N240
    • 43006, Tarragona, Spain, Spain

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Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private tour for only you and your group.
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:30
Price details
฿8,607.66 x 2 Adults฿17,215.32
Total
Price is ฿17,215.32
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional local guide
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Tarragona Circus (Roman events venue)
  • Inclusions
    Private tour for undivided attention from your guide
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Private tour for undivided attention from your guide

Activity itinerary

Barcelona (Pass by)

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.

Pont del Diable

  • 30m
Before entering the city, get amazed by the ingenious construction of the Devil’s Bridge. This aqueduct of 711 feet (217 metres) long and 85 feet (26 metres) 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.

Tarragona

  • 1h
Arrive in Tarragona, the city the Romans called Tarraco and made the capital of their largest province in Hispania. Today its Roman remains, scattered through the modern city, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Murallas de Tarragona

  • 15m
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.

Tarragona Circus

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the vaulted passages of the Roman circus, where crowds once cheered on chariot races. Large parts of it lie hidden beneath the buildings of the old town and are among the best preserved in the Roman West.

Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona (Pass by)

Have a look to the Cathedral, declared a National Monument and a Cultural Good of National Interest.

Monumento a los Castellers (Pass by)

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 metres high and weighs about 12 tonnes. A must-see while being in Tarragona.

National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona (Pass by)

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 civilisation.

Model of Tarraco (Pass by)

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.

Mediterranean Balcony

  • 15m
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.

Anfiteatro

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Get the chance to get inside of the amphitheatre of Tarragona, the 13th UNESCO listed Roman remains. The amphitheatre 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.

Location

Activity location

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    Pont del Diable
    • Tarragona Sant Pere, Outside of Town on N240
    • 43006, Tarragona, Spain, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Pont del Diable
    • Tarragona Sant Pere, Outside of Town on N240
    • 43006, Tarragona, Spain, Spain

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