Port
Cartagena, Spain
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$160
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Cartagena was a primary Roman colony in 54 BC, known as Carthago Nova (New Carthage). Visit two of the most important archaeological sites in the city on this very special experience not normally available to the public.
Walk with your guide through the Old Quarter, an archaeological treasure buried beneath the modern city of Cartagena since its heyday two millennia ago. Your guide explains the relevance of this stronghold and its wonderful history, from the Phoenician and Roman eras to today. Visit the Roman Theatre and experience a virtual step back in time to the 1st century BC.
Next, meet the curator of the Roman Forum district -- one of the largest urban archaeological sites in Spain. He will personally welcome you and offer firsthand information about recent finds among the excavations. Stroll through this enormous complex, walking through the Roman streets, the thermal bath complex, the banquet rooms, and the religious area. The temples here, dedicated to oriental gods, will come to life through a virtual-reality experience, illustrating how these areas looked back in the Roman Era.
Please note: The Roman Theatre is closed on Mondays. This is a walking tour and the distance covered is significant. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, gravel, and many steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations.