Travel back in time to the ancient capital of Hispania and enjoy the modern charm of Sitges. Live a day in the warmer shores of Catalonia. You will first travel to Tarragona, also known by its ancient name 'Tarraco', and then make your way to beautiful Sitges. Finish the day in San Sebastian, the best urban beach in Europe.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional local guide
✔ Walking tour of Tarragona & Sitges Old Town
✔ Entrance to Tarragona Circus (Roman events venue)
✔ Small Group tour of max 8 people
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona city (between 8 and 9 am)
✔ Entrance to Tarragona Amphitheatre
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Sixties Rambla
2. Casa Lirio
3. Hotel Barcelona Center
4. Diamante
5. Sercotel Amister Art Hotel
6. Aparthotel Senator
7. Aparthotel Bertran
8. Hotel & Spa Villa Olimpica Suites
9. Roulette ZT Hotels 4
10. Hotel Chi
11. Hotel Condal
12. Catalonia Plaza Catalunya
13. Mosaic Barcelona By Ona
14. Renaissance Barcelona Hotel
15. Hotel Del Mar
16. Hotel Duquesa de Cardona Barcelona
17. Barceló Sants
18. Abba Sants Hotel
19. Royal Ramblas Hotel
20. Hostal Rio de Castro
Additional Info: - We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking.
- Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field.
- We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Itinerary
1
Passeig de Gracia
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.
Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Barcelona Cathedral, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.
2
Pont del Diable
Get on the road to head to Tarragona, a beautiful secret of the Mediterranean Coast. Tarragona is home to one of the most important and best preserved Roman archeological sites of the country, declared as World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Discover the many well preserved remains of this civilization in a walking tour of the Old Town with an expert and passionate guide.
Before entering the city, get amazed by the ingenuous construction of the Devil’s Bridge. This aqueduct of 711 feet (217 meters) long and 85 feet (26 meters) 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.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
Casco Antiguo de Tarragona
Start a walking tour through the old town of the city and let yourself go through a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and shady squares. Soak up the atmosphere and imagine what it must have felt like to live here during the middle ages or the Roman Empire times.
Duration: 1.5 hours
4
Anfiteatro
Get the chance to get inside of the amphitheatre of Tarragona, the 13th UNESCO listed Roman remains. The amphitheater 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.
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Murallas de Tarragona
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Catedral Tarragona
Have a look to the Cathedral, declared a National Monument and a Cultural Good of National Interest.
7
Monumento a los Castellers
Pass by a surprising monument of Castellers and learn from your passionate guide about this typical Catalan tradition of a human tower building. This massive creation, formed by a total of 219 figures, is 11 meters high and weighs about 12 tons. A must-see while being in Tarragona.
8
Mercado Central de Tarragona
This basic but beautiful stop is fundamental to understanding Tarragona. The main market, Mercat Central, is located just off Rambla Nova and is housed in a Modernist hallmark building of 1915. This is where the heartbeat of the city lies and where to find fresh and seasonal products of the nearby rural area.
Duration: 60 minutes
9
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 civilization.
10
Model of Tarraco
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 splendor.
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Once in Sitges, enjoy a walking tour through the streets and most hidden corners of its historical center. Discover examples of architectural modernism like Casa Bacardi and get to know about the history of the Bacardi family. If you wish, take the time to sip a refreshing cocktail made by the hand of professional barmen and have a look at the secrets of the art of melting different flavors into colorful and tasty drinks.
On sunny days, you can either take the time to relax and take a dip into the clear waters of the San Sebastian beach, known as one of the best urban beaches in Europe.
Duration: 3 hours
12
La Playa de Sitges
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Duration: 60 minutes
13
Passeig Maritim
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Duration: 60 minutes
14
Church of Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla
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Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Small-group tour for 8 people or fewer
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
