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City of Tarragona (approx. 8 hours)

Product no.: 1501

On this tour, accompanied by our guide, discover the city of Tarragona, a city founded by the Romans and declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Roman ruins in Tarragona are some of the most important and best preserved in Europe. Visit the most important ruins from the Roman period, the historical and medieval centers, and the more modern, commercial district of the city.

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City of Tarragona

On this day trip from Barcelona, accompanied by our guide, discover the city of Tarragona, a city founded by the Romans and declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. The Roman ruins in Tarragona are some of the most important and best preserved in Europe. Visit the most important ruins from the Roman period, the historical and medieval centers, and the more modern, commercial district of the city.

Itinerary:

Barcelona
Roman Aqueduct
Roman Walls
El Roser city gate and Plaza del Pallol (miniature model of Tarragona)
City Hall (tomb of James I of Aragon)
Cathedral
Provincial Forum
National Archaeological Museum
Praetorium and Roman Circus
Roman Amphitheater
Balcó del Mediterrani (viewpoint)
Free time in the shopping district
Return to Barcelona

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Duration: Approx. 8 hours

Included in the price:

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or at the meeting point by our official tour guide.
The services of an official tour guide (approximately 8 hours).
Travel in a private vehicle with driver (maximum 8 hours).

Not included in the price:

Lunch.
Entrance fees.

Comments:

This tour does not run on Mondays.
There will be a break during the tour for lunch.
On Sundays and public holidays, the visit to the interior of the cathedral will only include permitted areas; these may be limited by mass or religious celebrations that are in progress.
As you will be accompanied by an official tour guide, you will not have to wait in line to enter any of the attractions visited.

Included in the price:

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or at the meeting point by our official tour guide.
The services of an official tour guide (approximately 8 hours).
Travel in a private vehicle with driver (maximum 8 hours).

Not included in the price:

Lunch.
Entrance fees.

Comments:

As you will be accompanied by an official tour guide, you will not have to wait in line to enter any of the attractions visited.

1. Barcelona You will leave your hotel to travel to Tarragona, approximately 90 km from Barcelona.
	Before arriving in Tarragona stop briefly to admire the impressive Roman aqueduct, known as the “Pont del Diable” or Devil’s Bridge, which was constructed in the first century AD.
3. Roman walls (visit around the interior) When you arrive in Tarragona, you will see the Roman walls, considered the largest Roman monument in Spain.
	4. El Roser city gate and Plaza del Pallol (miniature model of Tarragona) You'll continue on to El Roser city gate and Plaza del Pallol, where you will see a large model of Tarragona and find out how the city was organized in Roman times.
5. City Hall (tomb of James I of Aragon) (visit of the interior) You will also go to Tarragona City Hall, where the tomb of James I the Conqueror, King of Aragon, Majorca and Valencia and Count of Barcelona, can be seen.
	6. Cathedral (visit to the interior) You will see inside the cathedral. Construction began on the cathedral in 1171 and was completed in 1331. The building encompasses a number of architectural styles. Among the most important artistic works housed here, the magnificent tableau of Santa Tecla, the patron saint of Tarragona, is particularly interesting and is considered one of the best examples of Gothic art in Catalonia. The main altar, the renaissance organ and the seats of the choir are also extraordinary pieces of art.
7. Provincial Forum You will be able to see the remains of the ancient provincial forum, which was one of the main economic and political centers of the Roman Empire.
	8. National Archaeological Museum (visit inside) You will continue the tour with the fascinating Archaeological Museum, in which an important collection of objects found in the city and its surrounding area is exhibited: remains of sculptures, buildings, ceramics, coins and a variety of Roman tools.
9. Praetorium and Roman Circus (visit around the interior) The Praetorium is also known as the palace of Pilate. Legend has it that Pontius Pilate was born in Tarragona when his father was governor of the city.
	You will also visit the Roman Circus, a splendid construction from the end of the first century that was built to host chariot races.
10. Roman Amphitheater (visit around the interior) The tour continues with a visit of the Roman amphitheater, one of the most symbolic sites of the city’s Roman past. The amphitheater was the venue used for gladiators to fight wild beasts.
	11. Balcó del Mediterrani (viewpoint) You will wander on to the Balcó del Mediterrani, one of the tourist symbols of the city. It is an elevated viewpoint some 35 meters above the sea, providing incredible views of the Mediterranean.
12. Free time in the shopping district You will have free time should you wish to do any shopping.
13. Return to Barcelona You will have free time should you wish to do any shopping.