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An ancient amphitheater with a partially intact stage and seating area, surrounded by modern buildings and a coastline. 1
A large ornate ship sculpture with a red and gold banner in the background. 2
A historic building with a clock, flag, and a plaza with outdoor seating. 3
An ancient stone archway with a metal gate, part of a historical structure. 4
A stone ruin with a doorway, surrounded by modern buildings. 5
By Tarragona Walking Tours

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,442 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Explore Tarragona as if a close friend were showing you around.

    During this walking tour, you'll travel through more than 2,000 years of history, exploring Roman remains, medieval streets, and Mediterranean views that make Tarragona so distinctive.

    Along the way, you'll discover much more than the city’s famous landmarks. Ancient secrets are still hidden behind the doors, windows and façades of seemingly ordinary shops and buildings: details that most visitors pass without ever noticing.

    You'll experience Tarragona not as a collection of cold facts and dates, but as a city whose past is still part of everyday life.

    Come with curiosity and allow yourself to fall in love with this ancient Mediterranean city: a place so remarkable that it even captivated a Roman emperor more than 2,000 years ago.

    • Duration: between 2 hours and 2h30
    • Ideal for solo travellers, couples, families and curious explorers

Activity location

  • Volta del Pallol
    • Placa del Pallol, s/n
    • 43003, Tarragona, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Portal del Roser
    • Via de l'Imperi Romà
    • 43002, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain

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English Tours - Summer

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
P 1,441.83 x 1 AdultP 1,441.83
Total
Price is P 1,441.83
Until Sun, Sep 20

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exclusive digital guide post-tour with more than 200 recommended places
  • Inclusions
    Stories, legends and historical context about Tarragona
  • Inclusions
    Local recommendations based on your interests and what is happening in the city
  • Inclusions
    Live walking tour with an English-speaking guide
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Entry to museums and paid monuments

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Murallas de Tarragona (Pass by)

Discover Tarragona’s impressive Roman walls, built more than 2,200 years ago to protect ancient Tarraco. They are among the oldest Roman walls preserved outside Italy and still surround much of the city’s historic centre.

Volta del Pallol

  • 10m
See how Roman, medieval and modern Tarragona meet in the same square. Ancient structures from the Provincial Forum were reused in later buildings, creating layers of history that are sometimes hidden behind ordinary façades.

Pilon's Street

  • 5m
Walk along Carrer del Comte, popularly known as Pilons Street. Its colourful bollards are painted by residents and local artists, transforming this small historic street into a creative open-air gallery that changes every year.

Placa De La Font (Pass by)

Visit one of Tarragona’s liveliest squares, home to the City Hall, restaurants and café terraces. Beneath the square lie parts of the enormous Roman Circus, where thousands of spectators once watched chariot races.

Ajuntament de Tarragona

  • 5m
Discover an unusual Modernist monument designed by the famous Catalan architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner to honour King Jaume I. Its boat-shaped design is filled with symbols connected to the king, Catalonia and the Mediterranean.

Placa dels Sedassos

  • 5m
Admire a colourful mural that creates a 3-D illusion of balconies, local characters and everyday life. The square also preserves part of the stands of the Roman Circus, connecting contemporary street art with Tarragona’s ancient past.

Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona (Pass by)

See Tarragona’s magnificent medieval cathedral, built at the highest point of the Old Town. Its façade combines Romanesque and Gothic elements and features impressive sculptures, a large rose window and stories connected to Santa Tecla.

Forum Provincial Tarraco (Pass by)

Experience a lively local square built around the remains of the Roman Provincial Forum. An ancient wall stands beside homes, bars and restaurants, showing how Tarragona’s Roman heritage continues to form part of everyday city life.

Circ Roma (Pass by)

Discover the remains of one of the best-preserved Roman circuses in the Western world. Chariot races once entertained thousands of spectators here, and parts of the ancient structure remain hidden beneath Tarragona’s streets, shops and buildings.

Anfiteatro (Pass by)

Enjoy one of Tarragona’s most spectacular views: a Roman amphitheatre overlooking the Mediterranean. Gladiator fights and animal hunts were held here, and the site later became an important place in the history of early Christianity.

Mediterranean Balcony

  • 5m
Finish the tour at one of Tarragona’s most iconic viewpoints. From the Balcony of the Mediterranean, enjoy sweeping views of the sea, the beach and the Roman Amphitheatre, and discover the local tradition of touching its iron railing for good luck.

Location

Activity location

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    Volta del Pallol
    • Placa del Pallol, s/n
    • 43003, Tarragona, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Portal del Roser
    • Via de l'Imperi Romà
    • 43002, Tarragona, Catalunya, Spain

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