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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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?
Enjoy Tarragona on a free tour that will tell you the history of the city, accompanied by anecdotes, curiosities, traditions, and gastronomy. We will meet in front of the Portal del Roser and from there we will begin our visit through the old town of Tarragona. We will visit essential places such as the model of Tarraco, the ancient Provincial Forum, the imperial cult site where the Tarragona Cathedral is located today, the Circus, and the Roman Amphitheater, ending at the Mediterranean Balcony to enjoy the best view over the Mare Nostrum. Discover this Mediterranean city with us in an easy and fun way.
With radio guide included!
IMPORTANT! ESSENTIAL TOUR WHERE THE MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ARE EXPLAINED IN 1:30 HOURS! If you have never been to Tarragona, are traveling with children, or simply want to get straight to the main information, join me as I explain the basics and essentials of this beautiful city with my one and a half hour tour.
We will start our route through the ancient Roman capital, meeting at the Mediterranean Balcony, the most important balcony for the people of Tarragona with views of the MARENOSTRUM, located at the end of the Rambla Nova.
Once we have all met and introduced what the tour will consist of, we will leave aside one of the best views of the city and head towards the Amphitheater where we will explain one of the most important places in the city and formerly in the country. It is one of the best-preserved in the WORLD!
We will continue walking until we come across the gates to the Roman Circus where I will explain some of its curiosities.
By the way, have you ever wondered who was the first Roman emperor of the city of Tarraco? Well, you can discover it next to the Pretorium Tower where you can get an idea of who he was and what intentions he had in this wonderful city.
Walking towards the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, we will come across the Forum Square, where the old center of social and political life was located. Upon reaching the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, built on Roman and Arab sites, you will be able to observe its beauty and learn more about it.
We will end the tour at the Walls, located in front of the Rambla Vella, where I will explain what happened to part of them and how the ancient Tarraconensis ended, which we know today as TARRAGONA.
I am a native guide from Tarragona and one day I thought that I should do a tour that was somewhat different from the rest, more original and interactive so that walkers of any age or intellect could understand the historical richness of this city.
We begin the tour at the Balcony of the Mediterranean. A picture-postcard view, from where we will sail to the beginning of Tarraco's history.
We will continue to have the Amphitheater, where we will learn about the distractions of the Roman people and their gladiatorial combats.
Our next stop will be the Roman Circus. We'll experience a thrilling and unique spectacle from that era. We'll also visit the Praetorian Tower and learn about its various uses over 2,000 years.
We will continue to see a part of the Roman and medieval wall, of which there will be many things to tell within its stones.
We will go into the old town until we reach the modernist building that now houses the offices and rectorate of the Rovira i Virgili University; we will learn about its architecture and its original use.
We continued our short trip to observe two buildings: the old Seminary and the Archbishop's Palace.
Next, we approached the facade of the cathedral, with its Romanesque and Gothic art, to explain the details of its facade, but also stories and fables from its interior.
Our short journey comes to an end in the Forum square, a social place for gatherings and ancient conspiracies.
I'd like us all to learn together on this tour, making it educational, fun, and interactive, with surprises and touches of humor. See you in Historic Tarragona! Until next time!
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We begin the tour on the Mediterranean Balcony. A postcard image, as we navigate to the beginning of the history of Tarraco.
We will continue with the Amphitheater, connecting the entertainment of the Roman people and the six gladiator games.
Our proper stop is going to be the Roman Circus. Coneixem an exciting and unique spectacle of the time.
We will go to explore the Praetorian Tower and its different uses in the 2,000 years.
We will continue to see a part of the Roman and medieval wall of which inside the six stones there will be many things to tell.
We will pass inside the ancient building to arrive at the modernist building and the current offices and rectorate of the Rovira Virigili University, where we will discover the original architecture and its original building.
Continue our small trip to observe two buildings. The old Seminary and the Archbishop's Palace.
Next, we will discuss the façade of the cathedral with Romantic and Gothic art to explain the details of its façana but also the stories and fables of its interior.
Our small journey arrives at its final end at the Plaça del Fòrum, a social gathering of chatter and ancient conspiracies.
I would like this Tour to learn together, to be didactic, happy and interactive with both surprises and notes of humor. See you in Historic Tarragona. See you soon
