About this experience
This tour will give you an idea of the glorious civilisations around the Mediterranean Sea since Phoenician times til nowadays. Get an idea of ancient Roman capital Tarraco and enjoy the trendy beach town of Sitges on the way back.
This tour starts with the hotel pickup in Barcelona. We travel in a comfortable air-conditioned SUV to Tarragona where we stop for a photo at the Devil's Bridge before we start a walking tour of the city at the Balcony of the Mediterranean . We walk along the seafront to the amphitheater, then we walk to the circus, the forum and the cathedral.
We enter Santa Tecla cathedral, a masterpiece of gothic architecture built on top of the foundations of a Roman temple. After the visit, we can stay in the area for a yummy lunch in the center of town.
In the afternoon we commute to the trendy beach town of Sitges, where you have time for shopping, a sunbath or a chilly time in a street café.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr–11 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr–11 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Private transportation
- Entrance to the Episcopalian museum
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
Drive from Barcelona to Tarragona (70 minutes). Take some nice panorama shots at the Balcony of the Mediterranean (20 minutes).
From the Balcony of the Mediterranean we start a walk to the ancient Roman amphitheater and to the city walls where we also see the old circus and the Pretorian tower (70 minutes).
After a short walk of the historical city center of Tarragona, we visit the cathedral of Santa Tecla with its marvellous gothic cloister and its crypt built on the foundations of Tarragona's most important temple in Roman times. The cathedral is a masterpiece of Mudejar architecture of the gothic period. After so much history, you have the chance to eat delicious local food in one of the restaurants below the church.
After a relaxing drive of 50 minutes we come to the fancy beach town of Sitges. Sitges is known for lifestyle, wellness and creativity. Feel free to swim or to have a sunbath on one of the wide and clean beaches, get lost in one of the fashion boutiques in the center or in one of many deli shops or tapas bars.
Return to Barcelona
Meeting and pickup information
- Please indicate your hotel from where you are picked up
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Out of Barcelona
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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