Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour

Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
Roman Tarragona Private Half Day Tour - In out Barcelona Tours
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Private Tour · Half Day

Taragona

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Duration : 5h · Half Day
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Discover the well preserved Roman city of Tarraco, the ancient capital of ‘Hispania Citerior.

Summary

Travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire on this half-day outing to historical Tarragona. Two thousand years ago, this was the capital of ‘Hispania Citerior’, one of three Roman provinces on the Iberian Peninsula. First, your expert local guide will pick you up at your Barcelona accommodation in a comfortable car or minivan. From there, you will journey to the past, to when gladiators, centurions and ruthless emperors wrote the mythical history of an almighty empire.

Tour highlights

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed ancient Roman ruins of Tarragona

  • Follow in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors on a Roman history tour of Tarragona.

  • Learn about the history of 'Hispania Citerior,’ one of three Roman provinces on the Iberian Peninsula.

  • Uncover the ancient relics of the city’s 2,000-year history.

  • A private tour for undivided attention from your guide

Tour information

Languages

On request (English or spanish)

Included
  • Professional local guide
  • Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town
  • Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre
  • Entrance to Tarragona Circus
  • Private tour to ensure a personalized experience
Not included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food or beverages

Points of interest

  • LES FERRERES AQUEDUCT:
    Also known as the Devil’s Bridge, the aqueduct originally ran for about 15 km to supply water to the city. Today, it is one of the most spectacular and barely known examples of Roman engineering in Catalonia.

  • ROMAN FORUM TARRAGONA:
    The town center is still located as where it stood 2,000 years ago. This area of Tarragona is marked by traces of Roman architecture, and a medieval history combined with a modern style.

  • ROMAN CIRCUS:
    This ancient circus is one of the best preserved in the world. Its 325-meter tribune once held 25,000 spectators.

  • ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE:
    Visit the ruins of the amphitheater, idyllically located by the sea. Imagine the bloody matches in which gladiators fought to the death.

Tour Description

This private tour is perfect for those who wish to learn about and experience the fascinating history of Catalonia. Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire by touring the beautiful city of Tarragona on the Costa Dorada. As the former capital of ‘Hispania Citerior’, one of three Roman provinces on the Iberian Peninsula, Tarragona offers over 2,000 years of history to explore.
Our expert guide will pick you up in a comfortable private transport, and journey to the ancient Roman city of Tarraco. Discover a time when gladiators, centurions, mighty legions and ruthless emperors wrote the mythical and bloody history of the Roman Empire.
Tarragona is located 100 km south of Barcelona, ​​on the Costa Dorada. This beautiful natural environment is known for its crystal clear waters and the golden shimmer of its soft sandy beaches. Tarragona’s historical center, with its colorful and narrow streets, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city is also home to one of the best preserved Roman archaeological sites in Spain.
You’ll first stop just before entering the ancient “Tarraco” to marvel at the Les Ferreres Aqueduct. This magnificent structure, built by the Romans, is also called 'The Devil’s Bridge'. It is 217m long and 26m high - a spectacular example of engineering ahead of its time!
On the walking tour that follows, you will discover the many preserved remains of ancient Roman civilization. Visit the ancient walls surrounding the city and one of the best-preserved circuses in Europe, hidden under nineteenth century constructions.
Catch glimpses of the ancient Roman Forum, which has served as Tarragona’s city center for 2,000 years. We’ll finally arrive to the stunning Amphitheatre, located on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea. During the second century this was the center of entertainment for civilians, a setting for bloody gladiatorial battles and circus acts with wild animals.
The tour will finish on the so-called “Balcony of the Mediterranean.” Our guide will explain how its proximity to the Sea has affected the history of “Tarraco” for thousands of years. This is a very special lookout indeed; a place from which you will have the chance to enjoy beautiful views of the historical city and the sea stretching forth toward the horizon in the distance.

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