Tarragona and Sitges Tour with Small Group and Hotel Pick Up





Description
Experience the charm of Catalonia's coast as you begin your journey in Sitges, a picturesque town famed for its golden beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich artistic heritage. Stroll through its scenic streets, relax by the sea, and soak in the town’s unique cultural vibe. Next, step back in time with a visit to Tarragona, the ancient Roman city known as Tarraco, home to a UNESCO World Heritage site where history comes alive. Explore the well-preserved Roman ruins, including stunning amphitheaters, aqueducts, and the iconic Roman walls, offering a glimpse into the region's ancient past. End your day at San Sebastián Beach, widely regarded as one of the best urban beaches in Europe, where you can unwind and soak up the Mediterranean sun. Whether you're passionate about history, a lover of beautiful beaches, or simply seeking a relaxing day by the sea, this tour has something for everyone.
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Itinerary
Start this tour directly from your hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. We come to pick you up, so please be sure to let us know exactly where you are staying. Enjoy an overview of Barcelona city along the route, pass by Catalunya Square, Barcelona Cathedral, Passeig de Gracia and the Gaudi Houses, such as the Batllo and the Pedrera, and many other highlights.
Get on the road to head to Tarragona, a beautiful secret of the Mediterranean Coast. Tarragona is home to one of the most important and best preserved Roman archeological sites of the country, declared as World Heritage Site of UNESCO. Discover the many well preserved remains of this civilization in a walking tour of the Old Town with an expert and passionate guide. Before entering the city, get amazed by the ingenuous construction of the Devil’s Bridge. This aqueduct of 711 feet (217 meters) long and 85 feet (26 meters) high, is a spectacular example of the advanced Roman engineering. The Devil’s Bridge provided Tarragona with water right up until the 18th century. Take amazing pictures of this ancient bridge surrounded by woodlands.
Start a walking tour through the old town of the city and let yourself go through a labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets and shady squares. Soak up the atmosphere and imagine what it must have felt like to live here during the middle ages or the Roman Empire times.
Get the chance to get inside of the amphitheatre of Tarragona, the 13th UNESCO listed Roman remains. The amphitheater was cut into the hillside leading up from the beach at the start of the second century AD and used to stage Gladiator contests and public executions.
You will see the Roman walls of the city, the oldest construction of the Roman Tarragona since they go back to the foundation of the initial military camp or the immediately later period.
Have a look to the Cathedral, declared a National Monument and a Cultural Good of National Interest.
Pass by a surprising monument of Castellers and learn from your passionate guide about this typical Catalan tradition of a human tower building. This massive creation, formed by a total of 219 figures, is 11 meters high and weighs about 12 tons. A must-see while being in Tarragona.
This basic but beautiful stop is fundamental to understanding Tarragona. The main market, Mercat Central, is located just off Rambla Nova and is housed in a Modernist hallmark building of 1915. This is where the heartbeat of the city lies and where to find fresh and seasonal products of the nearby rural area.
Pass in front of the National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona, a public museum with elements and remains of its rich past. It promotes the recovery, conservation, research and dissemination of heritage from the Roman city of Tarraco and its area of influence. Listen to your guide to find out interesting stories of the Roman civilization.
Understand the urban development of Tarragona through the Tarraco Model in front of the museum: a magnificent scale model of Tarraco of the 2nd century BC, in its period of maximum splendor.
Once in Sitges, enjoy a walking tour through the streets and most hidden corners of its historical center. Discover examples of architectural modernism like Casa Bacardi and get to know about the history of the Bacardi family. If you wish, take the time to sip a refreshing cocktail made by the hand of professional barmen and have a look at the secrets of the art of melting different flavors into colorful and tasty drinks. On sunny days, you can either take the time to relax and take a dip into the clear waters of the San Sebastian beach, known as one of the best urban beaches in Europe.
Enjoy the view of the Mediterranean and if time allows, take a dip at one of the most famous beaches of Europe.
The main highlight of Sitges, the church of Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla is famous with its great view and photo spots. It was build back in 17th century and became a symbol of the city ever since.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will pick you up from any hotel or apartment in Barcelona city. Please make sure to include the address of your accommodation when booking. - Even if your Hotel is not listed, you can type it down in the field. - Unfortunately, we are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off services at the cruise terminal or the airport. - We will send a message the day before departure through the booking system to inform you of the specific pick-up time at your hotel as well as the name of your guide and the telephone number.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Small-group tour for 8 people or fewer
Reviews(1,549)
Diego F. was an excellent tour-guide who made this day an unforgettable experience, thank you so much Diego!
We had a tour with Diego and overall it was a good experience. There was a rough start as the rental car company gave him a van that had one fewer seats than needed so we had to swap it out. Unfortunately this meant we fell behind following our friends in another van on the same tour. Diego did all he could to make up time so we could meet up with them eventually which we did in Sitges and it was much appropriated. Diego was very knowledgeable and friendly so conversation with him was very pleasant. There were some additional challenges at the end as one of the tour members had a bag taken out of the car even though we were told multiple times to take anything valuable with us. Diego did all he could to help her even when she was being a little hostile towards him. I would gladly go on another tour with this company and definitely with Diego as he was very professional the whole time.
Tarragona and Sitges was the best tour ever. Our guide Eduardo was amazing and best driver. Totally recommend.
Guide was great and the sites were amazing to see. ................................................ .
Miquel was fantastic! You can tell he really enjoys and cares about your experience. No gimmicks. His jokes are good too
Our tour guide Miquel was fantastic, he was very knowledgeable and took our family picture. Highly recommend this tour Tarragon and Sitges have beautiful views and a lot of history.
My experience at this tour with Vincent & Joaquín as our guide and driver has been phenomenal. Thank you guys for this really interesting, informative, funny and beautiful tour. ☺️ Couldn't have been any better!
Eduardo was a fabulous guide—so knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! He made sure everyone was comfortable and got great pictures! We could not have asked for a better day!
Eduardo's tour was amazing! Hotel pickup and drop off was really convenient, Eduardo was very punctual and he made sure each hour was worth it. He was able to get us watch the Castells - human tower festival in Tarragona, a truly unforgettable experience! We got good tips from Eduardo for lunch spots in Sitges, food at Cafe Sardina was excellent. Thank you for the wonderful tour, highly recommended !
Eduardo, our guide, picked us up punctually and throughout the trip he gave us information about the places we were passing through; before arriving in Tarragona, he stopped at the aqueduct and kindly offered to take photos of us with our phones, which he continued doing all day. In Tarragona, he wonderfully explained all the Roman ruins as well as the importance of the city and did everything possible so that we could see the human towers of the festivities. Upon arriving in Sitges, he pointed out the best options for eating, getting ice cream, going to the bathroom, or touring the old town; then, after free time, back in the car, he continued pointing out sites in Sitges, showed us the important hotels, the houses of famous people, the golf course, ...., and returned us to the hotel along the charming coastal road. In summary: a great guide, friendly, a good conversationalist, always attentive to our needs, who filled the day with curious anecdotes and helped us make the most of the day... In summary: a 10 for the guide who made the excursion memorable!



