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Roman exploration in Cartagena (Spain) walking tour

2h 30min4.3 / 5 · 95 reviews on Viator / Tripadvisor
Roman Theatre
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Roman Theatre

About this experience

Learn about the 3,000-year history of Cartagena on an approximately 2-hours and a half walking tour that follows the Roman route. See important Roman monuments and ruins. Join our expert guides on a wonderful walking tour of this ancient city, where you can enjoy panoramic views of Cartagena, historically known as 'Little Rome'. As you walk through the city, you will also have the opportunity to visit the Roman Theatre, as well as passing by another gem from Roman times: the Roman Forum district, an archaeological park containing various buildings such as the public baths, the Isis temple, a section of the Forum and the Roman Assembly, to name a few. To top off this great experience, you will enjoy a special tapa and a drink of your choice (soft drink, beer, or a glass of local wine).

What to expect

  1. Stop 1 · 45min

    Roman Theatre of Cartagena archeological site, The theatre began to build at the end of the 1st S. c., coinciding with the period of greatest urban swing of the Roman colony. Close to the theatre are the remains of the Cathedral.

  2. Stop 2 · 30min

    A drink and a tapa

  3. Stop 3

    A nice well explained walk throught the old city center that wont leave you indifferent

  4. Stop 4 · 45min

    Exterior of the roman baths and forum of the city in the heart of the historical center of Cartagena, amazing excavations.

What’s included

  • Official Tour Guide
  • Entrance to the Roman Theatre archeological site
  • A tapa (snack) and a drink (soft drink, beer, or a glass of local wine)
  • Entrance to Roman Forum archeological site

Not included

  • This is a walking tour. No form of transport is included at any point during the tour.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

ROMAN TOUR

A stroll through the historical center of the city accessing the main monuments of Roman times.

Meeting & pickup

  • Your tour departs from Restaurant Mare Nostrum. If you are arriving by cruise ship, proceed up the main pier until you reach the restaurant, which is a white building with golden letters. Our guides will meet you in the pedestrian area and will be wearing white tops and blue lanyards.

End point

  • Your tour departs from Restaurant Mare Nostrum. If you are arriving by cruise ship, proceed up the main pier until you reach the restaurant, which is a white building with golden letters. Our guides will meet you in the pedestrian area and will be wearing white tops and blue lanyards.

• We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and walking shoes, and bringing sun cream and water. • If you have not already done so and are arriving on a cruise ship, you must advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port.

Before you go

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a walking tour. No form of transport is included at any point during the tour.

Cancellation policy

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