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Cartagena, Spain: Panoramic Double-Decker Bus Tour

Cartagena, Spain: Panoramic Double-Decker Bus Tour

Climb aboard a double-decker bus and go on a tour of Cartagena in Spain. The bus is equipped with a spoken explanation of the city’s highlights so you don’t miss any details. Enjoy the bus tour before stopping for an hour of free time to explore the city center and Cala Cortina beach. Ride through the old Cartagena and see its walls, buildings, and archaeological remains. Then, drive into the modern Cartagena, entering the commercial city center. Enjoy an hour of free time to explore your way. See city monuments and other places of interest as you stroll around. Take in views of the city’s waterfront and bay with its numerous “shore batteries.” If you’d like, head to the only urban beach in the city, Cala Cortina. At the end of the tour, head back to the meeting point.

Cartagena: Roman Theater, Forum, Castle and Panoramic Lift

Cartagena: Roman Theater, Forum, Castle and Panoramic Lift

Save money and visit 4 top museums and archaeological sites in Cartagena with this convenient combo ticket and optional audio guide. Get 1-time entry to the Roman Theater, Roman Forum Museum, Panoramic Lift, and Conception Castle and take advantage of transportation discounts. Start with any of the 4 attractions and get up to 15 days to visit each one after the first activation. Get exclusive discounts on tourist transports by simply showing your confirmation voucher at the tickets counter. Visit the Roman Theater Museum and journey into one of the most surprising discoveries of the city in recent decades. Marvel at the most important part of the site: the Roman Theater itself, one of the largest in Spain with a seating capacity of 7,000. Head to the Roman Forum Museum that stands at the entrance to one of the largest urban archaeological parks in Spain. Throughout its various halls, where a careful selection of pieces is exhibited, learn about the long history of the old Carthago Nova. Stroll through important remains of the glorious Roman era. Spot the Curia, or local senate, with its richly decorated marble pavement. See the Colonial Forum, the city’s neuralgic center, the distribution of which symbolized at various levels the hierarchy between the divine and the human. Visit the Sanctuary of Isis where the mystery cults of the Egyptian gods were celebrated, the old roads with cart tracks, and the port’s thermal baths and its magnificent entrance portico with its original flooring. Finish your visit to the Roman Forum Museum at the atrium building, with its high walls and pictorial decorations that transport you to the great banquets of the Roman Empire. Witness next the fortress of the Castillo de la Concepción (Conception Castle), one of the best points to discover the city and acquire an overview of its 3,000 years of history. Take in the best panoramic views of the city and its natural harbor atop the fortress, which is easily reached via the Panoramic Lift (included) to avoid having to walk up the hill.

Cartagena : Roman Theatre Museum Entry Ticket

Cartagena : Roman Theatre Museum Entry Ticket

Learn about the historical processes by which the Roman Theater in Cartagena was buried until its re-discovery. Step into the "Passageway of History” and learn about the development of the theater site dating back to the 1st century B.C. Find out how plays were performed during Roman times and the political implications of the Roman art world. See the remains of a Roman house with mosaic tiles, which was destroyed during the construction of the theater. Discover the history of Roman Spain with an entry ticket to the fascinating Roman theater in Cartagena.

Cartagena: Panoramic Lift & Conception Castle Ticket

Cartagena: Panoramic Lift & Conception Castle Ticket

Enjoy a hilltop castle from the Middle Ages along with city views, a history center & a panoramic lift in the center of the city of Cartagena. Set out on this journey through history from the Castillo de la Concepción. The medieval fortress of the Castillo de la Concepción is the best starting point to discover the city. The audio guides allow you to soak in the sight at your own pace. Acquire an overview of its 3,000 years of history. The Castillo de la Concepción stands on the hill of the same name, which has been home to a Roman temple dedicated to Asclepius, a Moorish fortress, a medieval castle, and a siren from the Civil War. Get panoramic views of the city and its natural harbor from the fortress. Get into the panoramic glass cabin to enjoy views of some of the most emblematic buildings of the city such as the remains of the Roman amphitheater with the superimposed Bullring or the military constructions of the 18th century, the Autopsy Pavilion, the Marina Hospital and the Antiguones Barracks. Reach the highest point of the Concepción Hill with the Panoramic Lift. Its 45 meters save the existing height between Gisbert Street and the top of the hill where the Torres Park and the Concepción Castle await you with the best views of the city and its bay. Admire the fishing port of Santa Lucía and the building of the Auditorium and Palacio de Congresos El Batel.

Cartagena: Guided Walking Tour with Tapas and Drinks

Cartagena: Guided Walking Tour with Tapas and Drinks

The “Tapa” has become a hallmark of the Spanish culture. On this excursion you’ll be able to enjoy several exquisite tapas and beverages during a delightful tour in the city of Cartagena. Your visit will begin at Cartagena harbor where you’ll meet your professional guide, who will answer any questions you have about local gastronomy and the history and culture of Cartagena. Truly emblematic places will be visited, such as the Consistorial Palace, Calle Mayor (a great example of Modernism in the city), the Casino, the Gran Hotel, San Francisco square, Casa Maestre of Cartagena... Several stops will be made during the visit to taste typical Spanish tapas, a real pleasure for all senses.

Cartagena: Punic Wall, Roman Theatre & Roman Forum Museums

Cartagena: Punic Wall, Roman Theatre & Roman Forum Museums

Explore the main archeological sites in Cartagena: Discover Punic Wall the oldest remains in the city which dates from the 3rd century BC. You will be able to know how Cathaginias settle down the city of Qart Hadast and hoy it was conquest by the Romans during the Second Punic Wall. Continue your visit in the Roman Theatre Museum, located in Cartagena´s Town Hall Squeare. The museum courtesy of the ingenious design by architect Rafael Moneo, you will start the visit in the Palacio de Riquelme, the building which provides entry to the museum, and then follow a history-themed passageway under the street to reach a new museum space, where the most emblematic pieces of all those found in the excavations are displayed. Visiting the museum will discover the history, architecture, works of art of this incredible roman monument, to finish in the Roman Theatre itself, one of the largest in Roman “Hispania”, with a seating capacity of 7,000, you will live an amazing experience. Roman Forum Molinete Museum is the best way to end a visit along the main sites of Cartagena; due to it is the largest urban archaeological parks in Spain. Start the tour in the museum, where throughout its various halls, where a careful selection of pieces is exhibited, you will be able to learn about the long history of Cerro del Molinete from today back to the old Carthago Nova. The visit concludes with a tour of important remains of the glorious Roman era that invite you to stroll through them: the Curia or local senate with its richly decorated marble pavement; the Colonial Forum, the city’s neuralgic centre, the distribution of which symbolised at various levels the hierarchy between the divine and the human; the Sanctuary of Isis where the mystery cults of the Egyptian gods were celebrated; the old roads with cart tracks; the port’s thermal baths and in particular its magnificent entrance portico with its original flooring; and to finish the Atrium Building, with its high walls and pictorial decorations that transport you to the great banquets of the Roman Empire.

Cartagena: Guided tour by boat to the Isla de las Palomas

Cartagena: Guided tour by boat to the Isla de las Palomas

Complete and entertaining boat tour in which we start from the Port of Cartagena, sighting the Military Arsenal, the Navantia Shipyards, several coastal batteries such as the Fort of Christmas, the Punta de la Podadera, La Algameca Chica, El Arco de Amalia, La Algameca Grande; where the famous Moscow gold departed, La Torrosa Island, Fatares beach; with its peculiar reddish and greenish colors of the rocks on the cliffs, and finally we skirt the island of Las Palomas; the only place in the Region of Murcia where the Cinderella Shearwater nests. The route includes commentary in Spanish and English. The boat is crewed by a professional skipper. Boat for only 12 passengers. WC and BAR on board.

Cartagena: Ancient Roman Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

Cartagena: Ancient Roman Walking Tour with Entry Tickets

Come and have a wonderful tour by the hand of our expert guides in this ancient city where you will enjoy a panoramic view of Cartagena, historically known as little Rome. In addition while walking trough the city you will be able to visit the Roman Theater and have a look at the Roman Forum. To conclude you will end this great experience with a special Tapa and a drink(soft, beer or wine, you choose!).

Cartagena: Roman Forum Entry Ticket

Cartagena: Roman Forum Entry Ticket

Experience the Roman Forum in Cartagena, Spain, a museum that allows you to delve into the 19th- and 20-century histories of the Cerro del Molinete Archeological Park. Throughout its three floors, see a selection of the most significant pieces found in the excavations around the Forum, which includes the painting Apollo and the Muses, and many other famous works of art. Conclude the tour by viewing sites and remains from the glorious Roman era. There is the Colonial Forum, the Sanctuary of Isis, the port's thermal baths and ancient roads, and the Atrium House. Marvel at the beauty throughout this magnificent museum and be transported back to the Roman Empire.

Cartagena: Guided boat tour of Cartagena and Algamecas Port

Cartagena: Guided boat tour of Cartagena and Algamecas Port

Guided boat tour in which we depart from the Boat Dock in the Port of Cartagena, sighting the Military Arsenal, the Navantia Shipyards, several coastal batteries such as the Christmas Fort, the Punta de la Podadera, La Algameca Chica, El Arco de Amalia, La Algameca Grande; where the famous Moscow gold departed, the Cortina Cove, and the interior of the port dock including the Fishing Port of Santa Lucia. The route includes commentary in Spanish and English. The boat is crewed by a professional skipper. Boat for only 12 passengers. WC and BAR on board.

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We were extremely lucky because we had the best guide you can imagine, Jose. He spoke excellent English, was very enthusiastic and knew a lot about everything we asked about.

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Great tour! the entrance to the roman theater is difficult to find so try to do it first you pass it and may miss it.

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Great tour! the audio guide isn't worth the extra it was hard to get to work and hard to follow..

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It was nice to do everything on our own. Some of the audio guides were hard to follow along.

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Perfect! Easy to follow and easy to check in at each attraction.