Things to Do in Tarragona
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All cities have something special... Tarraco is no exception!
Come and discover this ancient Roman city with me, a local.
Seeing so many centuries of history in one city makes it incredibly interesting.
People living inside the remains of an old circus, a bank built in one of the original arches, the oldest store in Catalonia, Roman inscriptions engraved in stone, parking on the first floor and not underground... everything explained in an easy going and fun way.
Our stops:
- The roman walls
- Gate of San Antonio
- The facade of the old Santa Tecla Hospital
- Tarragona Cathedral
- The oldest store in Catalonia
- Forum Square
- Royal Square
- The roman circus
- Town Hall Square
- The roman amphitheater
- The Balcony of the Mediterranean
* You will discover our food, drinks, traditions, culture, curiosities, sayings and much more!
When the tour ends you will know exactly how to continue your visit in Tarragona and its surroundings, because at the end I have a surprise for you.
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- Corners with traces of the Roman past that are part of local life
- Historic houses: Casa Canals, Casa Castellarnau, and Casa Sefús
- Medieval streets
- Plaça de la Font and the mausoleum of Jaume I of Aragon
- Plaça dels Sedassos
- Tarragona Cathedral (exterior)
- Portal del Carro and the story of Sant Magí
- Balcón del Mediterráneo
Discover the magic of Tarragona on our exciting Free Tour! Join us on an unforgettable journey through the history and beauty of this charming city as we explore its most emblematic corners. Are you ready to be surprised? Go for it!
We will meet at the Portal del Roser to begin our adventure next to the iconic wall of Tarragona , the oldest construction of the Roman Tarraco and one of its symbols.
We will walk through the picturesque streets of Cavallers and Major , where you can admire the architecture with a medieval air and feel the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Our route will take us to the staircase that leads to the Pla de la Seu , in the Upper Part of Tarragona, where we will be welcomed by the majestic Cathedral of Santa Tecla , built on Roman, Visigoth and Arab sites and whose Gothic rose window will impress you. Nearby, the historic Forum Square awaits us, the ancient center of Roman social and political life, of which here we can see marvelous vestiges.
But there is still much more, since we will approach the National Archaeological Museum and stop in front of the imposing Torre del Pratorio or Castillo del Rey, strength where we will find the statue of a mythical character. Do you want to meet Augusto ? The first Roman emperor will welcome us looking at the sea to tell us about the splendor of this magnificent city's past.
Can you imagine what the exciting chariot races were like? We will head towards the Roman Circus , an architectural complex that ended up becoming embedded in the urban center of Tarragona, a fact that makes it one of the best preserved in the world.
From here our steps will take us to the UNESCO Plaza , located at a point that connects the upper part and the maritime neighborhood. This place commemorates the declaration as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. of the archaeological complex of Tarraco, which includes a total of fourteen protected enclaves!
The time to end the visit is approaching, so we will have to do it in style. We will access the Miracle Park , a Roman garden terraced with native Mediterranean plants and which acts as a prelude to the Amphitheater , an impressive venue built near the sea where all kinds of shows were held, such as gladiator fights.
To finish, we will say goodbye from the Balcón del Mediterráneo , a very special viewpoint for the people of Tarragona located at the end of the Rambla Nova , from which you can enjoy a privileged panoramic view of the Mare Nostrum, the port and the amphitheater. The perfect corner to recommend the best places to taste the city's rich cuisine , a mix of fresh fish with local agricultural products, to combine with excellent wines or the typical vermouth as an aperitif.
Have we whetted your appetite? Don't think twice and join our fascinating Free Tour of Tarragona! We guarantee you a unique experience, full of history, beauty and fun.
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Tarragona es una ciudad llena de fantasmas, misterios y horrores. Acompáñanos a mirar fijamente al abismo y, como decía el afamado escritor Stephen King, puede "que el abismo también mire hacia tí".
Atrévete a pasear con nosotros por las calles de Tarragona y descubrir los secretos macabros que en ella se esconden. Daremos inicio a nuestro viaje en el Portal del Roser donde nos espera el espíritu de Agnes Sibil·la para contarnos su trágica historia.
A continuación, visitaremos a Agapito en la Plaza del Pallol, pero hay que ser buenos, sino se enfadará y nos reprendera. En el Arc d'En Tonda conoceremos los peligros de los callejones de la ciudad, pero nada comparable al gran incendio que sacudió Tarragona en el 2006, del que sabremos más en el Carrer Comte.
Una dulce niña y su piano nos darán la bienvenida en la Casa Castellarnau, una casa modernista preciosa que guarda un triste secreto. Pero si de secretos hablamos nada puede hacerle sombra a la Calle Mayor y su inconfundible olor a chocolate.
En este punto del recorrido llega el momento de conocer el horror que se vivió en el Barrio Judío y los espíritus malignos de los lémures que habitan el Foro Romano. El horror de las matanzas no acaba aquí, puesto que en la Casa Corderet y la Calle Merceria llegará la Guerra de Independencia.
Para finalizar, y más estando en Tarragona, hablaremos de su patrona Santa Tecla y su martirio.
Ahora la pregunta es, ¿podrás soportar tanto horror?
If you like Tarragona because of its history, you will love to immerse yourself in its legends. Labyrinthine alleys where the secrets, the mystery and the less known face of the Roman city await you. Discover a different Tarragona, discover Mysterious Tarraco. The visit will start at the Portal del Roser, through which we will enter the Upper Part of the city, and sheltered from its walls we will discover corners full of history ... hidden. Being a street tour, we will not enter the places we visit, but equally the mystery will be palpated in the environment. The exteriors of the Castellarnau haunted house, the Cathedral of Santa Tecla or the dwelling of an evil tenant, will be some of the stops we will make, among others, during the route. And with luck we will be accompanied by a very peculiar being all the time. So you have to keep your eyes and mind wide open. The route will end at the Balcón del Mediterráneo. Go ahead and discover the Mysterious Tarraco with me in a fun and entertaining way.
If you've never been to Tarragona, are traveling with children, or just want to get straight to the main information, join me as I explain the basics and essentials of this beautiful city on my one-and-a-half-hour tour.
We'll begin our tour of the ancient Roman capital by visiting the Mediterranean Balcony, the most important balcony for Tarragona residents, overlooking the MARENOSTRUM, located at the end of Rambla Nova.
Once we've met everyone and explained what the tour will entail, we'll leave one of the best views of the city and head to the Amphitheater, where we'll explain one of the most important sites in the city and, formerly, in the country, and delve into the history of the ancient Romans. It's one of the best-preserved in the entire WORLD!
We will continue walking until we come across the doors to the Roman Circus where I will explain some of its curiosities.
By the way, have you ever wondered who the first Roman emperor of the city of Tarraco was? Well, you can find out next to the Praetorium Tower, where you'll get an idea of who he was and what his intentions were for this wonderful city.
Walking toward the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, we'll come across the Forum Square, the former center of social and political life. Upon reaching the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, built on Roman and Moorish sites, you'll be able to admire its beauty and learn more about it.
We will end the tour at the Walls, which are located in front of the Rambla Vella, where I will explain what happened to part of them and how the Ancient Tarraconensis that we know today as TARRAGONA ended.
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