Tarragona: guided walking tour of Roman Tarraco
2-hour guided tour of Tarragona's Roman heritage with an official guide: the walls, the model of Tarraco, the circus vaults and the amphitheatre by the sea. Guided in Spanish or Catalan. Rated 4.7/5 from 334 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Official city guide
- The oldest Roman walls outside Italy
- Circus vaults entry included
- Amphitheatre by the Mediterranean
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
Tarraco is a World Heritage Site, and without a guide it's just stones. At €15, with an official guide and circus entry, it's the best first step to understand the city. Note it's in Spanish or Catalan.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Entry to the Roman circus
Not included
- Entry to other monuments
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
- Cap in summer
Things to keep in mind
- The tour runs in Spanish or Catalan
- No suitcases or large bags
Meeting point
Itinere Tarragona, Baixada del Roser, 8, Tarragona.
Be at the Itinere office by the Portal del Roser 10 minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- The Roman walls, the oldest outside Italy.
- The model of Tarraco.
- The Roman circus vaults.
- The amphitheatre by the sea.
How it works
You meet at the Itinere office by the walls and walk the old town with the guide, seeing how Roman remains blend with today's houses, go into the circus vaults and finish at the amphitheatre viewpoint.
Who I recommend it for
- First-time visitors to Tarragona.
- Roman history fans.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish or Catalan.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do we go inside the amphitheatre?
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How much walking?
Is there an English version?
Related reading on our guides
→ Roman Tarraco: what to see and how to visit it (combined ticket)
A guide to Roman Tarraco in Tarragona: amphitheatre, circus, forum, walls and aqueduct. What to see, the combined ticket, the route order and the Tarraco Viva festival.
→ Tarragona in one day: Roman Tarraco by the sea
What to see in Tarragona in one day: amphitheatre, circus, cathedral, walls and the aqueduct. An hour-by-hour route through Roman Tarraco, where to eat and PortAventura nearby.
→ PortAventura World: a guide to visiting it (tickets, parks and tips)
A guide to PortAventura World: the three parks (PortAventura, Ferrari Land, Caribe), tickets and days, how to skip queues, with kids and how to get there from Tarragona or Barcelona.
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