Roman exploration in Cartagena (Spain) walking tour
Back at the ship by about 12:30 pm, 4 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 3 h 30 min to spare.
Safety margin
- 9:00 amShip docks in Cartagena20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
- 9:20 amLeave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
- 9:40 amEarliest tour startTour runs 2 h 30 min. Latest sensible start: 1:10 pm.
- 12:10 pmTour ends20 min back to the pier
- 12:30 pmBack at the gangway4 h 30 min before all aboard
- 5:00 pmAll aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours
Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.
About this tour
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).
Max 30 per group English, Spanish
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.
Itinerary
- 1Stop 1Roman 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.
- 2Calle MayorA drink and a tapa
- 3Gran HotelA nice well explained walk throught the old city center that wont leave you indifferent
- 4Museo Foro Romano MolineteExterior of the roman baths and forum of the city in the heart of the historical center of Cartagena, amazing excavations.
Meeting point and getting there
Start 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.
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.
From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point
Good to know
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Operated by Mediterranean Unique Experience. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.
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