Private Tour of Cartagena Historical Center with Roman Theatre

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Immerse yourself in Cartagena’s history with this private tour that takes in its historic center and culminates with the entrance to the impressive Roman Theatre, one of the most striking archaeological sites in Spain. We will start next to the Consistorial Palace and, after an introduction to the city’s Roman past, access the museum and theater, discovering how this gem remained hidden for centuries. We will continue through the most representative streets of the old town, such as the elegant Calle Mayor, and admire from the outside monuments such as the Old Cathedral, the Casino, the Grand Hotel or the Punic Wall. We will also approach the port, where Cartagena shows its most Mediterranean face.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Abaq DMC Spain

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accredited Official Guide
Included: Admission fees: Tickets to the Roman Theatre of Cartagena

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The Plaza del Ayuntamiento is one of the most elegant and representative spaces in Cartagena. Located in front of the port, this semicircular square constitutes the institutional heart of the city and a magnificent point for understanding its urban evolution between the 19th and 20th centuries. Surrounded by modernist buildings and open to the sea, it offers a perfect first impression of the historic Cartagena and port.
Stop 2

Passing by

The Consistorial Palace, home of Cartagena City Hall, is one of the most emblematic modernist buildings in the city. Built at the beginning of the 20th century by architect Tomas Rico, it stands out for its elegant white marble facade, metal domes and decorative richness of its architectural details. From the outside you can see the prosperity Cartagena experienced during the mining and industrial boom.
Stop 3

one hour Admission included

The visit to the Roman Theatre is one of the highlights of the tour. Discovered in 1988 after centuries hidden under later constructions, this impressive 1st century B.C. theater was ordered to be built in the time of Emperor Augustus. The tour begins at the museum, designed by architect Rafael Moneo, where the history of the find and the importance of the old Carthago Nova are explained, to continue with access to the theater itself, one of the best preserved in Hispania.
Stop 4

Passing by

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, known as the Old Cathedral, is located next to the Roman Theatre and is one of the oldest temples in Cartagena. Its history dates back to the 13th century, after the Christian reconquest of the city. Although it was severely damaged during the Civil War, its remains retain great historical value and evoke the different religious and architectural stages of the city.
Calle Mayor

Passing by

The Calle Mayor is the main artery of Cartagena’s historic quarter and an authentic open-air museum of modernism. Along this elegant pedestrian street line some of the most representative buildings of early 20th century bourgeois architecture, built during the time of economic prosperity of the city. Walking through it allows you to appreciate the decorative richness of its facades, balconies and viewpoints.
Stop 6

Passing by

Casa Cervantes is one of the most spectacular examples of Carthagenian modernism. Designed by architect Victor Beltrí at the beginning of the 20th century for an influential family linked to mining, the building stands out for its lush facade, ornate balconies and rich sculptural details. Today it is one of the architectural symbols of the city.
Gran Hotel

Passing by

The Gran Hotel is another masterpiece of modernism in Cartagena, also designed by Victor Beltrí. Opened in 1916, it was conceived as one of the most luxurious hotels in the city at the height of economic splendor. Its facade, richly decorated with sculptural elements, wrought iron and ceramics, reflects the refined and cosmopolitan taste of the Carthaginian bourgeoisie of the early twentieth century.
Plaza De San Sebastian

Passing by

Plaza San Sebastián is a key point for understanding Cartagena’s urban expansion in the 19th century. In this space is the historic Puerta de Madrid, one of the entrances to the walled city, and several buildings representative of the growth of the city beyond its original walls.
Punic Wall

Passing by

The remains of one of the oldest fortifications in the Iberian peninsula are preserved in the surroundings of the Punic Wall. Built by the Carthaginians in the third century BC during the Second Punic War, this wall was part of the defensive system of the city founded by Asdrúbal. The visible remains allow us to understand the strategic importance of Cartagena in the ancient Mediterranean.
Puerto De Cartagena

Passing by

The port of Cartagena has been, since ancient times, one of the most important natural ports in the Mediterranean. Today the promenade combines history and contemporary life, overlooking the Military Arsenal, the lighthouse and the hills surrounding the city. Walking through this space allows us to understand the deep link between Cartagena and the sea, present from Phoenician, Roman and even today.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Next to the City Hall of cartagena

Your guide will pick you up at the specified meeting point and wear an identifying pendant with the name of the guide himself.