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Roman Theatre, Cartagena

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.

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.

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.

Sample delicious local food and delightful different drinks on a tapas walking tour of the port city of Cartagena. Hear all about local history as you stroll its streets, and top off your experience with a visit to the city's imposing Roman Theater. Meet your guide for a walking tour of the city. Learn about local culture, customs, and food as you taste a variety of tapas from the city's traditional bars and restaurants. Immerse yourself in an experience where each tapas is accompanied by a different drink. Eat and drink like a local with tapas featuring local products and the locations often off the tourist track. Listen to explanations from your guide as you eat and drink your way round this evocative city. Complete your experience with a visit to the Roman Theater at Carthago Nova. Marvel at a venue dating from the 1st century BC and regarded as one of the most important Roman theaters in the Iberian Peninsula.

The experience is a journey back in time through the senses, tasting products and wines as they were made in Roman times. This experience is possible by recreating the wines and products such as cheese and sauce made from the studies of various universities in Spain from the remains found in the excavations. Live a few minutes as a roman accompanied by our experts who will push the button of this time machine. This includes a visit to the Casa de La Fortuna (if it is Monday and it is not open we will see other ruins from the outside) and to Cartago Mundi, the local store where you can dress up as a Roman and buy nice souvenirs in their little boutique.

Embark on a full-day shore excursion from the port of Cartagena to the city of Murcia. Explore the Iberian region of Murcia, called Europe’s orchard because of its long agricultural traditions and for its fruit, vegetable, and flower production and exports. Be picked up straight from the pier and start your tour by heading to the city of Murcia which is located only 50 km (31 miles) from port. On the way, stop at the baroque sanctuary of Fuensanta virgin located at a natural park with great views of the city of Murcia and the Segura valley. When you reach Murcia, visit the old quarter with its magnificent Cathedral which has been expanding for 500 years. At the end of your visit, return to Cartagena to discover the historic port city, the Roman theatre, and the old city quarters. Include a visit to the Conception Park to enjoy impressive panoramic views from the historic castle. At the end of the tour, return safely to your ship before departure time.

On this outdoor walk, accompanied by an archaeologist, we will contemplate some of the most outstanding monuments of the city. As we walk through the marble-covered streets, we will discover exciting sites that changed the fate of the city forever. The National Museum of Subacuatic Archaeology, the incredible Roman theatre, the forum district, sites hidden in plain sight in the middle of the historic centre... each of these discoveries allowed the transformation of the most militarised port and mining city in Spain into one of the most popular cultural tourism destinations in the country. Come with us and discover with our passionate guide and archaeologist how this transformation took place and the projects that will mark the future development of the city. Our tour is conducted in small groups to make your visit more comfortable. This allows us to better adapt to the interests of our visitors and answer every question that arises during the tour. -Meeting place: Restaurante Cuarenta y Tres, 43 To get there, just walk in a straight line from the cruise terminal. At the end of the promenade, on the left hand side, you will see a brown building with a large number 43 on the façade. We will be waiting for you there. -Place of completion: Next to Cartagena Town Hall, 500 metres away from the port, or directly back at the meeting point, depending on your own decision. -To be considered: This tour is entirely on foot. Not suitable for clients with serious mobility issues. Bring comfortable shoes, water and sunscreen. On sunny days we also recommend a hat.

Join a local guide to discover the must-see sights of Cartagena, a city full of history with vestiges of different periods and styles. Explore the city's historic center, Roman Theatre, and more on this free walking tour. Meet your guide at the Plaza del Puerto de Cartagena, next to the flag. The first thing you will see is the port itself, the hallmark of this 3,000-year-old city and the reason for its past and present wealth. Continue walking along the sea until you reach the area of the Naval Museum, where Isaac Peral’s prototype submarine is located. From there, walk to the Plaza Héroes de Cavite, with its imposing obelisk that pays homage to the fallen. Walk to the Town Hall Square, with its masterful Town Hall, one of the jewels of the city’s modernism. Then, walk into the historic center of the city towards its main monument: the Roman Theatre. After this obligatory stop, continue walking towards the heart of the city, discovering some of the busiest places in the city, such as the Plaza San Francisco, a key place for gastronomy and leisure in Cartagena. From the Plaza San Francisco, access the Roman Forum district, where you will have the opportunity to climb up to the Cerro del Molinete hill to enjoy both its views and the Archaeological Park that is located there. From there, border the hill to access Santa Florentina street, with its bakeries and famous churreria, which connects to the Calle Mayor of Cartagena, the heart of the historic center of the city. End the tour next to one of the city’s emblematic buildings: the Gran Hotel.