Tarragona and Sitges tour from Barcelona: Roman ruins and beaches

Ten hours, three stops: Barcelona's Gaudí streets, Tarragona's Roman amphitheatre, and the Mediterranean at Sitges

A ten-hour guided tour from Barcelona takes you to Tarragona, the ancient Roman city of Tarraco, and the beach town of Sitges, with hotel pickup and a small group of eight or fewer. You walk the old town past the amphitheatre, Roman walls, and the 217-meter aqueduct called the Devil's Bridge, then explore Sitges' modernist architecture and swim at San Sebastián Beach, one of Europe's best urban beaches. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your option. All entry fees and transport are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Passeig de Gràciapassing by
2. Les Ferreres Aqueduct30m
3. Tarragona Amphitheatre1h 30m · entry included
4. Sitges1h

Explore Barcelona, Tarragona, and Sitges

• Hotel pick up in Barcelona
• Overview of Barcelona city highlights
• Travel to Tarragona
• View Devil’s Bridge aqueduct
• Walking tour of Tarragona Old Town
• Visit Tarragona Amphitheatre
• See Roman walls of Tarragona
• Pass by Tarragona Cathedral
• See Castellers monument
• Visit Mercat Central market
• Pass National Archaeological Museum
• View Tarraco Model scale model
• Travel to Sitges
• Walking tour of Sitges historical center
• Visit Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla church
• Relax or swim at San Sebastián Beach

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Barcelona hotel between 8 and 9 am, and the drive south passes Passeig de Gràcia, the Cathedral, and Gaudí's Batlló and Pedrera houses. Once in Tarragona, you'll see the Devil's Bridge first: a 711-foot Roman aqueduct 85 feet high, built to carry water to the city until the 18th century and now surrounded by woodland. It's the kind of engineering that photographs well and explains why the Romans held this coast.

The walking tour moves through narrow cobbled streets and shaded squares of the old town, stopping at the Tarragona Amphitheatre, where you go inside to see where gladiator contests and public executions took place in the second century AD. You'll also pass the Roman walls, the oldest structures in the city, the Cathedral (a National Monument), and the Mercat Central, a 1915 Modernist market building where the city's daily life still happens. The guide points out the Castellers monument, a 12-ton human tower sculpture 11 meters high that represents a Catalan tradition, and the Tarraco Model, a scale reconstruction of the city in its second-century peak. The National Archaeological Museum sits nearby if you want context for what you're seeing.

Sitges comes next, with time to walk the historical center and see modernist buildings like Casa Bacardi. On sunny days you can swim at San Sebastián Beach, widely regarded as one of Europe's best urban beaches, or sit with a drink and watch the Mediterranean. The church of Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla, built in the 17th century, sits on a rise with views worth the walk. The return to Barcelona happens in the late afternoon, and the whole day (drive, walking, entry, guide) is arranged before you book.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Spanish.
• walking tour of Tarragona's old town and Sitges' historical center.
• entry to the Tarragona Amphitheatre and Circus.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel or apartment pickup and drop-off in Barcelona between 8 and 9 am.
• small group of eight people or fewer.

Options for this experience

3 options

Small Group Tour in English08:30Pickup is included

Small Group Tour in Spanish08:30Pickup is included

Private TourGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00A private tour just for you and your group. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (under 10)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by In Out Barcelona Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the English or Spanish small group tour if you want a set schedule and the company of other travelers. Pick the private option if you're traveling with family or friends and prefer to move at your own pace without a fixed departure date. Both include the same sites and guide, so the choice is about how many people you want around you and whether you need a specific language.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 10).

What's included in the entry fees for Tarragona?

The Tarragona Amphitheatre and the Circus (Roman events venue) are both included in the tour price. You walk through the old town and see the Roman walls, the Cathedral, and other sites without additional charges. The guide explains what you're standing in front of.

Can I choose between a shared group tour and a private one?

Yes. The small group tour in English or Spanish keeps numbers to eight people or fewer and departs on set dates. A private tour option is also available at checkout, so you can book for your group alone if you prefer.

What is the Devil's Bridge and why is it worth seeing?

The Devil's Bridge is the Les Ferreres Aqueduct, a Roman structure 217 meters long and 26 meters high that supplied Tarragona with water until the 18th century. It's a working example of Roman engineering and sits in woodland, making it a striking stop before the city itself.

Is there time to swim at San Sebastián Beach?

Yes, if the weather is good. After the walking tour of Sitges and a look at the modernist architecture, you have time to take a dip in the water or relax on the sand before heading back to Barcelona.