Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona worth booking?
Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona is a 8-hour experience in Barcelona, Spain, from $778 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $778 per person
Travel in an elegant and comfortable vehicle. In the morning, your driver meet you in Barcelona City and will drive you around a piece of Roman Spain: in Tarragona, the old Roman city of Tarraco, Visit the: Amphitheatre, the Roman Circus, the walls, the Cathedral... In the afternoon, you will be headed to the charming coastal village of Sitges, passing by the Arc of Barà (a Roman triumphal arch) and stopping by the enchanting Roc de Sant Gaietà. Your driver will not join you while you visit your desired stops by foot or while you go inside a monument; your driver will be inside the vehicle waiting for you.
What you get
About this experience
Travel in an elegant and comfortable vehicle. In the morning, your driver meet you in Barcelona City and will drive you around a piece of Roman Spain: in Tarragona, the old Roman city of Tarraco, Visit the: Amphitheatre, the Roman Circus, the walls, the Cathedral... In the afternoon, you will be headed to the charming coastal village of Sitges, passing by the Arc of Barà (a Roman triumphal arch) and stopping by the enchanting Roc de Sant Gaietà. Your driver will not join you while you visit your desired stops by foot or while you go inside a monument; your driver will be inside the vehicle waiting for you.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Baby chairs and boosters for children (On Demand)
Not included
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Pont del Diable
The Acueducto de les Ferreres, also known as Puente del Diablo, is a Roman archery that is part of the aqueduct that used to bring water from the Francolí River to Tarragona (old Tarraco), from a distance of 25 km. The archery is located at the outskirts of the city of Tarragona and it's considered World Heritage by the Unesco, thanks to being one of the only monuments from Roman times that stills remains in good condition.
20 minutes here · Admission included
Placa De La Imperial Tarraco
The Tarraco Imperial Square is the Kilometre Zero of Tarragona.
Pass by without stopping
La Rambla Nova
The Rambla Nova is a street in the city of Tarragona. It is the main promenade of the city and the center of the daily life of the citizens. It includes terraces, restaurants and elegant shops, as well as the headquarters of different private and public corporations. In the Rambla you will see many interesting examples of architecture of the XIXth and XXth Centuries. At its east end, you will find the Balcón del Mediterráneo (Balcony of the Mediterranean), a lookout from where you can see the coast and the sea.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Monumento a los Castellers
The Monumento a los Castellers, is a monument made in honor of the castellers, work by the Catalan sculptor Francesc Inglés y Garcia. It is located in la Rambla Nova of Tarragona and it depicts a life-sized 4 in 8 human tower. It was inagurated the 29th May 1999. A "castell" is a Catalan tradition. It consists of human towers of different sizes. The "castellers" are the people who build those towers.
5 minutes here · Admission included
El Serrallo
The Serrallo is a maritime neighborhood with a traditional charm where you can find houses of fishermen in pastel colors, cosy tapa bars and a wide peatonal walk with a lot of seafood and Mediterranean restaurants. In front of these, there are las Fonts de Serrallo (the Serrallo Fountains), a complex of fountains decorated with modern sculptures. Along the port, there is a seafront with palm trees in direction to the nineteenth-century Church of Sant Pere. You can arrive there by feet or bicycle.
10 minutes here
The Playa del Miracle, is situated in the urban-maritime front of the city of Tarragona, under the Balcón del Mediterráneo and to the north of the Sports Port. Only 5 minutes apart from the city center.
Pass by without stopping
Observation area with sea views, as well as to the port, the beach and the Roman amphitheatre.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Anfiteatro
The Tarraco Amphitheatre is a Roman building built close to the sea, outside the wall of the city of Tarraco, capital city of the Roman province of Hispania Citerior Tarraconensis. It is considered part of World Heritage by the Unesco.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
A magical space in front of the sea located at the heart of Tarragona. Enjoying this authentic Roman garden is an absolute luxury, just in front of one of the most emblematic monuments of Tarraco, located close to the Via Augusta and with exceptional views to the Amphitheatre.
10 minutes here · Admission included
The Roman circus of Tarraco is a Roman building conserved in Tarragona. It was built thanks to the Concilium Provinciae Hispaniae Citerioris, yearly meeting of the representatives of the province of Citerior. It was located close to the Fórum Provincial de Tarraco, inside of the walled enclosure of the inferior terrace of the upper part of Tarraco. It is considered part of the World Heritage by the Unesco.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Torre del Pretorio Romana
Roman Tower, built around the 73 AD, traversed the circus and connected the Lower City with the forum.
5 minutes here · Admission not included
It is one of the locations where the medieval atmosphere of the city is best preserved. Presided by the Cathedral, there is a series of gothic mansions, between which the old rectory stands out, as well as the Casa Balcells, very well preserved. Close to the previous locations, at the end of Calle Major, the highlights are the house of the abbot of Poblet, the building of the Old Town Hall, with a notable courtyard and main floor, and the arcades of the Calle Merceria (XIV Century).
30 minutes here
Catedral Tarragona
The Catedral Basílica Metropolitana y Primada de Santa Tecla, commonly known as the Tarragona Cathedral, is a cathedral built in Early Gothic Style. It is located at the upper part of Tarragona, over a place that was already occupied before with a Roman temple dedicated to imperial cult (the Temple of Augustus), a visigoth cathedral and an arab mosque.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Murallas de Tarragona
The Walls of Tarragona are a militar enclosure with Roman origin that remain around the old town of the city. It is considered to be part of the World Heritage by the Unesco. They are the oldest construction of Roman Tarraco.
10 minutes here
The Archeological Walk runs along the kilometer of Roman Wall that surrounds the old city of Tarragona, between the original wall and the countermure, added later. You can see the modern additions and visit the tower of the Archbishop and the tower of Minerva. At the Paseo Arqueológico that surrounds part of the historic center you can visit the Roman wall. It is the oldest wall of Hispania and one of the most important remains of Old Tarraco.
30 minutes here
Arco de Triunfo de Bara
Arch of Bará is a triumphal arch built by the Romans around 20 km north-est from Tarragona, at the village of Roda de Bará. It is included in the Archeological Group of Tarraco, declared World Heritage by the Unesco.
Pass by without stopping
El Roc de Sant Gaieta
Typical fishermen villa, Mediterranean style, located at Roda de Bará, in front of the sea, called Roc de Sant Gaietà. Its construction began in 1964 and ended in 1972. Inside the streets of Roc de Sant Gaietà you will find wonders in Romanesque, Arabic and Gothic styles.
45 minutes here
Sitges
Sitges is a coastal city in Catalonia, at the south-est of Barcelona, surrounded by the mountainous Natural Park of Garraf. It's known thanks to its Mediterranean beaches and its promenade amidst big mansions. Its old town and surrounding streets are full with shops, restaurants, and a lot of bars and clubs with gay scene. At the Museo Maricel and the Museo del Cau Ferrat you can find Catalan and Spanish artworks.
60 minutes here
Passeig Maritim
Mediterranean, calming and captivating: this is how the Paseo Marítimo of Sitges is. With a distance of 2,5 km that starts at the emblematic Church of San Bartolomé and ends at the mythic Hotel Terramar, Sitges offers a placid walk by the sea.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Church of Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla
The church of San Bartolomé and Santa Tecla is the parochial church of Sitges, built in the XVIIth Century with numerous late modifications. Its assymetric siluette, above a hill that presides the beach, is one of the most emblematic images of the village of Sitges.
15 minutes here
Palau de Maricel
Maricel Palace, or Maricel de Terra, is part of the novecentista artistic complex of Maricel, located at the historic center of Sitges. The Novecentismo is a Spanish artistic and cultural movement from the beginning of the XX Century. It is a building built between 1913 and 1916; today houses cultural activities and rents spaces.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, pt, uk, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- J&G Elegance Cars
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Baby chairs and boosters for children (On Request)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
J&g gave us one of our best Barcelona experiences!
Simply unbelievable! We had them pick us up from The airport and then on our last day we asked them for a tour of Barcelona beach side cities. They went Above and beyond. First they upgraded our car to a Mercedes s series. Then our driver Boris is so friendly and knowledgeable. We had one of our favorite days when him when he took us to to terragona and then had lunch at stiges at a restaurant Boris recommended before our flight. Best lunch we had at Barcelona. What was most touching is that as we left for th airport he asked that we text us from home to let jk Know we arrived safely. What a gentleman! Pls use This company and ask for Boris you will not be disappointed.
via Tripadvisor
Full day with Great views
Pedro picked us up right on time and the fun began. Pedro was open to questions and shared his knowledge of the area / sites was helpful. Nice full day out of Barcelona
via Viator
A sat with Pedro
Our guide, Pedro, was informative, full of historical facts and a good driver! We saw Roman ruins in and around Tarragona. Lunch sitting by the Mediterranean. Doesn’t get much better than that!
via Viator
Great for kids, driver was flexible
This was a lovely trip! It was beautiful to see Tarragona. The Roman ruins are absolutely amazing! Because we had the kids our guide stopped at a small beach in between there and Sitges to swim. It was so kind of him. Also got a lot of info from the driver about the area. He was kind, funny, and spoke good English. Only reason I gave the tour a four instead of five because I didn’t realize it was only a driver and not a guide for the specific locations. So, be prepared (plan ahead what you want to see, and you’ll need to buy tickets to see the Roman ruins) to walk around on your own once you get there - it wasn’t that big of a deal.
via Viator
Quality and Customer Service 5 Stars
Best way to end our 16 day European vacation. Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city of Barcelona...a nice man picks us up at our hotel and gives a personalized tour focusing on Ancient Rome while highlighting other cultural aspects of the towns of Tarragona and Sitges. Amazing views of an Ancient Roman Aquaduct and stunning views of an Ancient Roman Amphitheater await your tour. The city of Tarragona has beautiful ruins, churches, cafés, and shops. Fastforward to Sitges. Sitges reminded me of a small Miami Beach with beautiful beaches and amazing restaurants and bars. The star of the tour was our tour guide. He was a former hotel concierge whose vast knowledge and kind demeanor made us thrilled, amazed, and dumbfounded with informational and entertaining stories. We are extremely grateful.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by J&G Elegance Cars, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 51.1.
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Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Barcelona.
How much does Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona cost?
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Prices start at $778 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Barcelona usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Barcelona is not rushed.
Is Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Barcelona, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Barcelona can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Barcelona and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Barcelona within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Barcelona?
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Barcelona's Gaudí sites are capacity-limited and the official timed tickets go first, so most of the market is resellers with a guide attached. We weight those heavily on whether the guide is an architecture specialist. Beyond Gaudí, the tapas crawls in Gràcia and the Montserrat day trips carry the highest rankings in the city. On Outty we rank every Barcelona experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from Barcelona, Gràcia Tapas and Vermouth Crawl, Girona & Dali Museum Small Group Tour with Pick-up from Barcelona. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Barcelona?
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May, June, September and October. Sagrada Família light is best mid-morning. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Barcelona?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona?
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Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; In-vehicle air conditioning; and Baby chairs and boosters for children (On Demand). Not included: Lunch; Admission fees; Admission fees; and Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 459 listed pickup locations in and around Barcelona. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona offered in?
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It is offered in Russian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Barcelona. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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