Things to Do in Tarragona
Free tour in English! (Get ready to travel back in time to ancient Tarracco!)
Informative historal and cultural small group tour of Tarragona covering the main attractions of both modern and historical Tarragona, finishing off in the impressive Plaça de la Font where you can have your lunch or go for a 'vermut' (drinks and nibbles) if desired after the tour.
During the tour, I will mainly be touching on Tarragona's Roman and Medieval history, in addition to some interesting and curious Spanish and Catalan traditions and culture 🙂
Main Attractions we will visit:
- Plaça del mercat/Plaça Corsini (Market square/Corsini square)
- Foro de la Colonia (Colonial Forum)- temporarily closed for renovation work
- Rambla Nova
- Mediterranean Balcony
- The Roman Amphitheatre
- The Roman Circus
- Colla Jove Xiquets de Tarragona
- Santa Tecla Cathedral (where the Ancient Temple of Augustus used to lie)
- Plaça del Rei (King's Square)
- Plaça del Forum (Forum Square)
- Plaça dels Sedassos (Sedassos Square)
- Plaça de la Font (Fountain Square)
...and some other suprises! 😉
So get ready to explore and create some new memories together on your upcoming trip to Tarragona!
Please note that:
- These are small group tours so the spaces are limited, however, if there aren't enough spaces left for the tour you would like to attend, please get in touch with me directly as sometimes adjustments can be made 🙂
- This is a free tour so entry is not included to any of the sites that we will pass by (we will be viewing them only from outside, but they are all mostly open air so we will still be able to get a fairly good view!) 🙂
- Make sure you bring plenty of water, a hat and sun cream (especially during the summer months as it can get very hot and all of the sites are outdoors)! It's good to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately for the expected weather conditions before leaving for the tour.
- This tour can last anywhere between 2 and 3 hours depending on the pace of the group and crowdedness of Tarragona on the day.
- The minimum total number of attendees for the tour to go ahead is 4 (you will be informed if the limit has not been reached before the start of the tour).
-The photos above depict a few of the sites we will encounter on the tour 🙂
If you wanna know about it's history, local stories and anecdotes, modern facts, tips for food and drinks...
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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
- The jewish quarter
- 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.
You want to join me?
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.
We will wait for you!
Join me on this free tour through the living remains of ancient Tarraco, one of the great jewels of the Roman Empire in Hispania.
We will walk through its monumental remains—the circus 🎪 , the theater 🎭 , the walls 🏰—while I transmit to you the passion for a city that was a center of power, culture, and life.
But Tarragona is not only Roman: we will discover how different civilizations have left their mark, layer upon layer, creating an urban palimpsest unique in the world.
Let yourself be surprised by the stories that lurk beneath every stone and be inspired by my enthusiasm for this wonderful city.
On this trip to the Congost de Mont-Rebei we'll see the best natural areas in Catalonia. We'll also visit the beautiful towns of Arbeca and Montblanc.
I was born and raised in Tarragona, and although I have lived in different places (Cádiz, Canada, Azores) my city will always be the most special and the one I love the most, that is why I would like to show it to you so that you feel like locals and take home a nice memory of it.
In this tour, we are going to see the main spots of Tarraco (the Roman city), other emblematic places of the city, and the places where life and traditions of the city occur.
We are going to learn about history but also about culture, traditions, gastronomy and much more.
You will finish this tour enjoying the city as a local.
I invite you to Travel in a very special Time Machine.
In my Free Tours I love to mix present with past and this tour of the authentic Roman Tarragona will make you feel like a true Roman, walking through the streets of Tarraco .
Discover with me stories, traditions, and different places in the Old Town (High Part) of Tarragona.
We are going to immerse ourselves fully in the Roman city.
Together we will unearth the Roman monuments hidden in our magnificent medieval Old Town.
Let's make a resurgence the entire Roman Circus of Tarraco, recovering each of its pieces hidden under today's streets. You can relive the chariot races.
You are going to know the Walls, the Temple of Augustus (Current Cathedral of Santa Tecla), the Forum Square, and of course, the majestic Amphitheater , where you will discover the secrets of the Gladiators, and where we will end our Free Tour.
We will approach "Tocar Ferro" to our beloved Mediterranean Balcony, one of our most beloved traditions.
You can also ask me about what activities to do in my city and province, and learn about our gastronomy, among many other surprises...
With this Free Tour of Tarragona you will feel like a true Tarragona native....
Come to enjoy!!!
Places in Tarragona that you will visit on this Free Tour:
- Walls
- Temple of Augustus (Santa Tecla Cathedral)
- Forum Square
- Roman circus
- King's Square / Praetor's Tower
- Plaza de la Font (City Hall)
- Amphitheater
- Mediterranean Balcony
- Other surprises...
Useful information for the traveler:
- It is a Free street tour so we will not enter the monuments.
- This Free Tour only goes out when there are reservations. Contact me to make sure there is availability on the day you are interested in.
- It is advisable to put the telephone number in the reservation so that we can inform you if there are changes or unforeseen events.
- If you need to change the time, contact me for availability.
- The little ones will also have a great time.
- Pets are welcome. The tour is outdoors.
- The route may vary depending on the circumstances of the day. Always with prior notice or explanation.
- If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask me when you book.
We'll have a great time!
Extra information: I have an external microphone (you don't need headphones)
Plan your stay in my city and province with InesperaTa. Just contact me and we will plan your trip together (Free)
For any other questions, do not hesitate to write to me. Thank you!!!
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.
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?