Barcelona to Tarragona: Private day trip

Augustus himself wintered in the city formerly known as “Tarraco” after his conquest of Hispania in the Cantabrian wars in the early 1st century BC, and bestowed it with many titles of honor. In fact, the city’s ancient Roman archaeological complex has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can take in historical sights such as the Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragon, reputed to be the finest cathedral in Catalonia due to its grandiose stature and flying buttresses. Just a short walk away, the Tarragona Amphitheatre, built during the 1st century BC, sits on the shore and invites visitors to admire the ancient arena which seated up to fifteen thousand spectators. For those interested in venturing away from the city center, the Pont del Diable is worth a visit. Walking paths scattered around this Roman-age bridge make it easy to exploring the surrounding ruins.