Private Tarragona Tour with 2 Guides and Tarragona Cruise Pickup

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Free bottled water throughout the tour
Private Tour - Team of two guides/drivers
Transport in spacious air-conditioned Renault Traffic minibus
Pick-up & Drop-off from Tarragona Cruise Ship terminal or hotel
Tickets for Roman Circus and Amphitheatre

Lunch and snacks
Gratuities

Overview

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 Tarragona cruise ship or hotel and visits all the most important Roman ruins, Tarragona's charming medieval old quarter and outside views of the magnificent cathedral. Enjoy also a scenic drive on the Via Augusta Roman coast road and an afternoon visit to the Roman quarry and a walk on the spectacular Roman aqueduct. The tour ends with a drop-off at your Tarragona cruise ship or hotel.

Pickup points

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Ac Hotel Tarragona Avenida De Roma 8, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43005
Alexandra Aparthotel Rambla Nova, 71, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43003
Aparthotel Acuario C/ Amadeus Vives, 12-14, , La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43480
Astari Hotel Via Augusta 95 - 97, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43003
B&B HOTEL Tarragona Urbis Center Placa de Corsini, 10, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43001
Catalunya Express General Contreras 16, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43004
Ermita Hotel Carretera San Salvador, Sant Salvador, Spain, ES
Estival Park Silmar Carrer del Cami del Raco 15, , La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43481
Express Tarragona Hotel Salou Plaza Corts Catalanes 4, Salou Area / Costa Daurada, Salou, Spain, ES, 43005
H10 Imperial Tarraco Rambla Vella 2, Center, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43003
H10 Imperial Tarraco, Tarragona Passeig Dde Les Palmeres S/n, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43003
Hostal Alhambra Tarragona Avinguda D'Estanislau Figueres 51, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43002
Hostal Patio de la Luna by Vivere Stays Via Augusta, 147, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43007
Hotel Best Terramarina Paseo Pau Casals, 108, , La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43481
Hotel Canada Carretera de Valencia 211, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43006
Hotel Cosmos Av. Estanislao Figueras No 57, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43002
Hotel Lauria Rambla Nova 20, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43004
Hotel MR Francoli, 57-59, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43006
Hotel Mansion de Lucy en PortAventura World Av. Pere Molas, S/N, Salou, Spain, ES, 43840
Hotel Mas la Boella Autovia Tarragona-Reus (T-11), Salida 12, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43110
Hotel Nuria Via Augusta 145, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43007
Hotel Pigal Cardenal Cervantes 6, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43001
Hotel Placa de la Font Placa de la Font, 26, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43003
Hotel SB Express Tarragona Plaza De Les Corts Catalanes 4, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43005
Hotel Sant Jordi Via Augusta 185, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43007
Hotel Sb Ciutat Tarragona Placa Imperial Tarraco, 5, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43005
Hotel Tarraco Park Crta de Valencia, 206, Antigua Nacional 340, km. 1159, Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43006
La Hacienda & PortAventura World Av Pere Molas S/N Km 2, La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43840
La Pilarica Cerrar Smith, 20, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43004
Mare Internum Hotel 1 Carrer del Prat de Ponc, , Pineda de Mar, Spain, ES, 43481
Oassium Hotel at Estival Park Passeig de Pau Casals, 53, La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43481
Ohtels La Hacienda Plaza De La Union Europea, 1, , La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43481
Pineda Park Amadeu Vives 32, , La Pineda, Spain, ES, 43481
PortAventura Hotel Colorado Creek Av. De L'alcalde Pere Molas, S/n, Vila Seca, Spain, ES, 43480
PortAventura Hotel Mansion de Lucy Avinguda Alcalde Pere Molas, S/N, Vila Seca, Spain, ES, 43840
Residencia Universitaria Sant Jordi Rambla del President Lluis Companys, 5, , Tarragona, Spain, ES, 43005
Salou Aquamarina Emili Vendrell 17, , Vila Seca, Spain, ES, 43481

Pickup details

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Itinerary

N/A

We pick you up at your Tarragona cruise ship or Sitges Hotel and drive to the center of Tarragona to start your tour.

30 minutes
Mediterranean Balcony

Our first stop is 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.

15 minutes
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.

1 hour
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.

1 hour
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.

30 minutes
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.

5 minutes
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.

10 minutes
Portal Del Roser / Rosario

We break for 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.)

1 hour
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Scipio's Tower, Roman tomb. After being picked-up by our mini-van driver, we drive outside Tarragona along the Costa Dorada coastline on the route of the old Roman road, Via Augusta. Here we pass by the 1st-century funeral monument, Scipio's Tower, which is the most famous tomb in the Tarragona region.

30 minutes
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The Roman quarry of El Mèdol. Next we drive 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.

45 minutes
Pont del Diable

Roman Aqueduct. We end our exciting journey through time and Roman history by driving to 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.

1 hour
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We drive back to your cruise ship for your drop-off.

1 hour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Private Tarragona Tour with 2 Guides and Tarragona Cruise Pickup | 8 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

Overview

Pickup points

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Itinerary

N/A

Mediterranean Balcony

Circ Roma

Anfiteatro

Antiga Casa Del Consolat Tarragoni

Catedral Tarragona

Murallas de Tarragona

Portal Del Roser / Rosario

N/A

N/A

Pont del Diable

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Sample Menu

Additional Info

Free Cancellation

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