Tarragona · Tarragona, from the Balcó to the Part Alta
Roman Tàrraco: the Amphitheater, the Circus, and el Pretori
The anchor microtour and the reason Tarragona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the amphitheater's ellipse against the Mediterranean, the arena where Bishop Fructuós was burned alive, and the best-preserved Roman circus in the West, saved because the medieval city was built over its vaults. It ends on Rambla Vella, unknowingly walking the circus's starting line.
The route
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Hear how it sounds: the start of the first stop.
How it works
Short walks, neighborhood by neighborhood
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Frequently asked questions
How long is “Roman Tàrraco: the Amphitheater, the Circus, and el Pretori”?
About 26 minutes on foot: 1.1 km with 11 stops.
How much does it cost?
€0.99, a one-time purchase in the app. If you change phones, you get it back with “Restore purchases”. You can also buy all the tours in Tarragona together in a pack for €4.99.
Where does it start and how do I get there?
Starts a 7-minute walk from Estació de tren de Tarragona (Renfe) · R14/R15/R16/R17, Rodalies. The starting point is marked on the map on this page.
What languages is it narrated in?
In Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. You choose the language in the app, and it changes both the text and the narration voice.
Do I need an internet connection?
Download the tour before you set off, ideally on Wi-Fi. Location works by GPS, without mobile data.
How does it work?
Install Citourfy, find “Roman Tàrraco: the Amphitheater, the Circus, and el Pretori” in Tarragona and buy it for €0.99. Then go to the starting point and walk: the narration starts on its own by GPS as you reach each point.
Don't have the app?
- Install Citourfy from the App Store.
- Open Citourfy on your iPhone.
- Search for "Roman Tàrraco: the Amphitheater, the Circus, and el Pretori" in Tarragona and buy it for €0.99.
What to see in Tarragona on foot
Other tours in Tarragona
- La Rambla Nova and the Balcó del Mediterrani · 43 min · Free
- La Catedral, the Carrer Major, and the Call · 32 min · €0.99
- Tarragona of Legend: A Night Walk · 40 min · €1.49
- La Plaça de la Font, the Guilds, and the Walls · 45 min · €1.49
- El Serrallo: the Fishermen's Quarter and Tarragona's Port Side · 42 min · €1.49
Near Tarragona
- Montblanc · The walled royal town of the Conca de Barberà, with its walls, Santa Maria la Major and the Pont Vell.
- Sitges · A town of indianos and painters, from the station to the sea.
- Montserrat · The saw-toothed mountain above the Llobregat, with its monastery, the Moreneta in the basilica and viewpoints over the void.
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