Private Full-Day Tarragona and Sitges: A Showcase of Mediterranean History and Culture
4.6
13 Ratings
Tarragona

This journey is the perfect selection for tourists fascinated by history, cultural heritage, and the livelihood beyond the usual routes of the Mediterranean. This exploration provides insight into the fascinating civilizations that have thrived around the Mediterranean Sea from the era of the Phoenicians up to the present day.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mediterranean Balcony - Drive from Barcelona to Tarragona (70 minutes). Take some nice panorama shots at the Balcony of the Mediterranean (20 minutes).
  • Murallas de Tarragona - 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).
  • Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona - 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.
  • La Playa de Sitges - 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.
  • Barcelona - Return to Barcelona
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Entrance to the Episcopalian museum
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Mediterranean Balcony
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(13 Ratings)
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Phil_v
Jan 19, 2024
Very informative, historical trip with a very knowledgeable guide. - Wonderful trip and guide. Andre is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about Catalan culture. Highly recommended to anyone interested in learning the history of the incredible, ancient city of Tarragona from of Roman > Middle Ages > to modern times. The charming, nearby city of Sitges was also very interesting to visit.
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Taylorhodges29
Aug 2, 2023
Historic and memorable - We had an amazing day with Andre. He is an incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining host. We learned so much about the rich culture of Catalonia, its people, and its history. It was a truly enriching experience that I highly recommend to any traveler looking to experience the real Spain. Muchas gracias, Andre!
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Footprints736275
Jul 9, 2023
Fantastic Tour - The trip to Tarragona and Stiges was very worthwhile. The experience was enhanced by Andre, our amazing tour guide. His knowledge and insights were incredible, and therefore we not only enjoyed the fantastic views and places, but were able to place everything in the right historic context!! Andre was also very attuned to our needs and was very accommodating to our wishes and interests. We absolutely recommend this tour.
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Ryan_m
Jul 7, 2023
A Must-Do Day Trip - I would highly recommend that anyone staying in Barcelona for more than a couple days takes advantage of this amazing day trip to Sitges and Tarragona. Both cities offer unique experiences, and Andre is an incredible person to have lead you on the way. He was very flexible when a member of our group didn’t feel well to start the day, and we pivoted to Sitges before Tarragona. We had a great time grabbing some coffee and food, relaxing on the beach, and checking out the local shops. We were then ready to explore in the afternoon, and the history and culture of Tarragona did not disappoint. From the Roman bridge outside of town to the ruins within, as well as the cathedral and all of its history, Tarragona was a incredible experience. All of that was made demonstrably richer by Andre’s immense knowledge of both local historical details and overarching historical themes. I would not do this trip with any other tour guide - to do so would be to lose much if the value of this trip. Our group had a wonderful time, we learned a lot, and I sincerely hope to take another day trip with Andre in the future.
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572sandraj
May 5, 2023
A must do if you want to really to experience the area! - Prompt pickup, knowledgable, fun, and informative. We enjoyed our time and would recommend! Great way to spend a day with personalized service. We observed amazing architecture, cathedrals, and enjoyed good food and drinks. I recommend anyone to do a personal tour instead of a large “bus” tour with people you don’t know!
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Lilian_t
May 4, 2023
Out of Barcelona - Terragona and Sitges Private Tour - The whole day private drive/walking tour, from Barcelona, was fully covered by guide, Andre, who detailed the history of the Roman legacy in Terragona, Spain, with good knowledge and enthusiasm! It was well paced, and included Sitges beach town on the way back to Barcelona. It was great that Andre went the extra mile to answer our varied questions and capture our attention. Keep it up!
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Dante_d
Mar 19, 2023
Excellent! - We had a great day with our personal service with Andre and we booked another. Car is clean and he is extremely knowledgeable about all things outside of Barcelona. Also multi-lingual and shared views on books and philosophy to boot! Also, Terragona is absolutely perfect and not crowded.
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Jessica_d
Jun 22, 2023
Excellent and ad-lib day! - Andre was excellent. He was super open to my and my students particular interests. He knows a lot about a lot! He took a but to fully open up as a guide but it was great. I recommend him and his tour company.
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