The 15 Tarragona Day Trips from Barcelona That Earn Their Price

1.Tarragona and Sitges Tour with Small Group and Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,211 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Leave Barcelona with a guide such as Eduardo, Diego, Miquel, or Lluís for a 10-hour small-group outing. Walk Tarragona’s Roman ruins, see the Devil’s Bridge and amphitheater, then enjoy Sitges’ old town, San Sebastian Beach, and Mediterranean views.

“Stunning view along the route! The guide was super informative, friendly and knowledgeable. We came in winter time and not a lot of tourists which makes it better.”

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2.Tarragona & Sitges Full Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 428 reviews · 10 hours · from $116Best value

Travel from Barcelona in a private minivan with up to eight people, visiting Tarragona’s Roman aqueduct, circus, forum, walls, and sea-facing amphitheater before exploring Sitges. Guides such as Miquel, Ramon, Eduardo, and Lluis lead the day in English or Spanish, with time for lunch and San Sebastián Beach.

“Miguel was a most knowledgeable and entertaining guide. A good mix of Roman and Catalonian history and culture. Expect lots of walking and look forward to a dip in the sea at Sitges”

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3.Tarragona and Sitges Small Group Tour – Roman History & Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 339 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Barcelona to Tarragona, the Pont del Diable aqueduct, Roc de Sant Gaieta, and Sitges. English-speaking guides such as Sergio, Rod, Xavier, and Henrique have led this 10.5-hour day, mixing Roman sites with beach time, cafes, and free exploration.

“The guide himself, felt like we were out with a favourite uncle. Enjoyed free time and the bonus festival of Santa Tecla in Tarragona. Topped off with beautiful weather and great food.”

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4.Tarragona & Sitges Small Group Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 79 reviews · 11 hours · from $117

Travel from Barcelona with an English-speaking guide to Tarragona’s Roman aqueduct, amphitheater, circus, cathedral, and Old Town. After a stop at Roc de Sant Gaieta, spend the afternoon in Sitges, with time for lunch, shops, whitewashed streets, and the beach.

“fabulous day. Steven our Guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Really loved Sitges.”

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5.Tarragona Private Tour with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $276

Travel from your Barcelona hotel to Tarragona in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide. See the Roman aqueduct, amphitheatre, circus, city walls, old town, market, Cathedral, Castellers monument, and Mediterranean Balcony. Guides may include Ramon, Nuria, Kurt, or Eduardo.

“Recommended. Very knowledgeable guide, you learn a lot about the history of the region and she made sure we saw all the must-see placesl”

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6.Private Tarragona and Sitges Tour with Hotel pick-up from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $324

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide and vehicle, traveling from Barcelona to Roman Tarragona and coastal Sitges. See the Devil’s Bridge, Roman circus, forum remains, walls, and amphitheater, then stroll Sitges’ old streets and seafront. Guides such as Lluis, Ramon, Kurt, and Nuria have received strong praise.

“Tarragona was amazing! And Ramon our guide made the entire experience so worthwhile. This is the second time we toured with him. He’s very knowledgeable and shared information with us in a very understandable manner.”

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7.Private Full-Day Tarragona and Sitges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $216

Travel by private vehicle from Barcelona to Tarragona and Sitges with guide Andre, or Andres in one reference. See Roman walls, an amphitheater, the cathedral, and Tarragona’s museum, then enjoy Sitges beaches, shops, and tapas bars at your own pace.

“This tour is run by a group called Out of Barcelona and our guide was able the show us a good time despite all the problems our situation put on the event. Because we ended up having to have this tour on Easter monday some of the usal stops were closed. However he was still able to get us good views and insights of these sights. He was also vary receptive to our situation and adapted accordingly. Partly because we did ended up booking the tour the evening before he did end up calling us a little late that night to confirm details and that we wanted to go through…”

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8.Tarragona and Sitges Private Day Trip from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $480

Travel by private minivan from Barcelona to Roman Tarragona, the seaside village of Roc de Sant Gaieta, and beachy Sitges. An English-speaking guide such as Arnau, Jordi, Enrique, or Alex leads the day, with free time for lunch, shopping, sightseeing, or swimming.

“Absolutely wonderful!! Our private 4-person tour started with a detailed history of Barcelona on our way out of the city. Our guide was FANTASTIC and took the opportunity to give us an overview of the major sites we saw along the drive to Tarragona. Once in Tarragona, we visited the Roman Aquaduct - fascinating! Then there was a walking tour of the city with free time to explore afterwards.So many ruins and historical places to see - we were intriqued by them all. Next we visited Sitges and were given the opportunity to have lunch, hang out on the beach or simply walk around the city. There was the perfect…”

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9.Private Half-Day Tarragona Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 5 hours · from $271

Travel from Barcelona to Tarragona in a private minivan with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk Roman streets, see the sea-facing amphitheater, visit the circus and Forum area, stop at the Mediterranean Balcony, and explore Les Ferreres Aqueduct.

“Kurt was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information regarding the area. We enjoyed his insight and personable nature. The town of Tarragona is very historically interesting, and picturesque.”

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10.Private Full-Day Tarragona and Sitges Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 10 hours · from $271

Travel from Barcelona by private transport with a Spanish or English-speaking guide to Roman Tarragona and seaside Sitges. Walk beside the Devil’s Bridge, Forum, city walls, circus, and amphitheater, then explore modernist Sitges before free time at San Sebastián Beach. Guides include Ramon, Ruben, Eduard, and Nuria.

“Outstanding .. Eduard was full of indepth history and a great conversationist”

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11.Tarragona Culinary Experience: Olive Oil & Iberian Ham Delight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $228

Travel from Barcelona, Sitges, or Tarragona with guide Ivan for Roman Tarragona, the Circus museum, a ham and cheese lunch, and a guided tasting at Molí d’Oli Mas Montseny. The private seven-hour outing includes hotel pickup, transport, lunch, and olive oil samples.

“It was a great tour. It was my first private tour and I wish all of them could be like that. Ivan was knowledgeable and it was feat to have a discussion about the Roman ruins. He answered every question we had. We had extra time before the olive oil tasting. Instead of just waiting around, Ivan took us to Rey’s and we saw an amazing house (with all of its original 1800s features) and the birthplace of Gaudi.”

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12.Tarragona & Sitges Guided Day Trip with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $224

Travel from Barcelona with guide André or another English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide to ancient Tarragona and coastal Sitges. Walk past Roman ruins, enter Santa Tecla Cathedral, enjoy lunch, then spend 1.5 hours shopping, relaxing, or sightseeing by the sea.

“The day was full of impressions and new facts about the history of the territory of nowadays Spain, its population and religion also. It was a fantastic experience with a gentle guide André. Thanks to him, I have had a new and fresh look at all the surrounding buildings and details I haven't took attention to. We photos we took were also very memorable.”

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13.Full Day Visiting Tarragona and Sitges from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Barcelona with Pedro or another English-speaking driver, visiting Tarragona’s Roman ruins, cathedral, coast, Roc de Sant Gaietà, and Sitges. You set the pace, but plan ahead for self-guided monuments and extra entrance fees.

“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…”

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14.Private Tour to Tarragona

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Barcelona to Tarragona by private vehicle for an eight-hour Roman history tour. Visit the amphitheater, ancient walls, Archaeological Walk, and old city lanes with a driver-guide such as Pedro or Nacho. Transport, water, and tolls are included, while Coliseum admission costs extra.

“The visit to Tarragona proposed by Nacho was unique, we saw a city that we already knew for work with a completely different look. Thank you!Auto-translated”

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15.Barcelona To Tarragona-Salou-Cambirlls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

TAXI2BCN provides a private, one-way transfer from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Tarragona, Salou, or Cambrils. Your driver meets you with a name sign, helps with luggage, and drives you in an air-conditioned vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi. Hotel, cruise-port, and train-station pickup is also available.

“Service was reliable, safe, and on time. Driver was waiting upon my arrival and provided easy meet up directions. Would definitely use this service again”

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