Sitges Old Town Audio Tour: Walk, Listen & Explore Solo

Summary

Explore sitges old town with stories art and seaside air

You’ll wander Sitges Old Town at your own pace with an audio guide in your ear — hearing tales of Roman soldiers, rum legends, and bohemian artists as you go. Pause for sea air or museum visits whenever you want. This self-guided walking tour lets you feel both local history and present-day rhythms — perfect if you want freedom plus real stories.

What’s the experience like?

Fumbling with my headphones outside the Pic Nic beach bar, I caught that salty breeze everyone talks about in Sitges. The audio tour kicked in right as a couple of locals strolled past, laughing about something I couldn’t catch — but it set the mood. The voice in my ear (John, an Aussie who’s clearly made this place home) started weaving stories of Roman soldiers and wild artists. I liked that I could just wander along Platja de la Ribera without anyone rushing me or waving a flag.

There’s this bit where you pass the Bacardi monument — yeah, the rum guy was from here, which I didn’t know. The guide explained how he basically changed the world of cocktails from this little Catalan town. I stopped to smell the seaweed drying on the rocks and tried to imagine what it must’ve been like when Sitges was just a sleepy fishing village. A group of kids ran by chasing each other, their shouts echoing off the church walls. It felt oddly timeless.

I took my time at Palau De Maricel and peeked into a couple galleries nearby — one had these wild splashes of color that made me think of Rusinol (the artist everyone here seems to love). At Cau Ferrat Museum, I listened to a story about his parties and honestly wished I could’ve crashed one. The sun kept shifting on the white walls, making everything look kind of unreal for a second. Didn’t expect to feel so pulled in by all these layers of history and art — but there it was.

The app’s directions were easy enough even for someone like me who gets lost in supermarkets. And if you want to linger somewhere or double back for another look at the Church of St Bartholomew and Saint Tecla (I did), nobody’s stopping you. That freedom is half the charm. I still think about that view over Cap de la Vila plaza as dusk started settling in — not sure why it stuck with me, but it did.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Self-guided walking tour of Sitges

• Start at Boardwalk by Pic Nic beach bar
• Walk along Platja de la Ribera boardwalk
• Pass Monumento a Bacardi
• Pass Xiringuito beach bar
• See Baluard Plaza military structure
• View Church of St Bartholomew and Saint Tecla
• Marvel at Palau De Maricel building
• Pass Museu de Maricel gallery and museum
• Pass Museu Del Cau Ferrat
• Pass Santiago Rusinol monument
• Stroll through Cap de la Vila plaza

Top questions

Is this Sitges Old Town audio tour guided by a person?

No, it's a self-guided audio tour using an app on your phone.

How long does the walking tour take?

The route takes about 45 minutes but you can linger at stops as long as you like.

Where does the Sitges audio tour start?

The tour begins on the Boardwalk in front of Pic Nic beach bar.

Do I need internet access during the walk?

No, offline access is included once you've downloaded everything before starting.

What are some highlights on this day trip?

You’ll see places like Cau Ferrat Museum, Maricel Museum, Palau De Maricel, and more local landmarks.

Is there pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is needed; you start independently at the designated spot.

Can I use this audio tour from home?

Yes, there’s a virtual option so you can listen from anywhere before or after your booking date.

Is this walk suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, though note that some parts are hilly but generally manageable for most people.

What’s included

Your experience includes lifetime English access to the self-guided audio tour via VoiceMap app for Android or iOS—plus offline maps and geodata so you don’t need internet while exploring Sitges Old Town at your own pace.