Full Roman Tour Merida
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We will start our visit in the cozy Villa of the Amphitheater, and enter its bedrooms and kitchens with colorful mosaics where lavish banquets were held. We will enter the best preserved Roman circus in Europe, with stands and paths prepared for the exciting quadrilateral races. In the Roman Baths, you can see how the numerous pools were heated or cooled through ovens and the incredible snow pit. In the Temple of Diana, we can participate in the religious sphere of worship of the gods and the emperor. We will walk through the remains of the Roman Forum, with artisan shops of terracotta and mosaic, typical of Merida. As we enter the amphitheater, we will experience the famous gladiatorial battles, fights with beasts and even ship battles. We will finish at the magnificent Teatro Romano de Mérida, where every summer we revive the spirit of classical theatre in a festival with renowned actors.
Inclusions
What's included
- Final gifts.
- Radio guides for all customers.
- Games and activities for children.
What's not
- Access ticket sold exclusively by the Archaeological Consortium of Merida
- Museum Ticket
Itinerary
Visit the interior of a Roman villa, its bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchen and gardens.
Take a close look at one of the four aqueducts in the Roman capital of Lusitania.
Experience the spectacular quadriga races in the best preserved Roman circus in Spain
Observe the three swimming pools of a Roman public bath complex and the operation of the water heating system. Enter the only Roman snow pit in Spain.
Learn about the religious ceremonies of the Roman imperial cult and the goddess Diana, and check out the fascinating mix of Arab and Renaissance architecture in the palace inserted inside.
Walk through the ancient Roman trade forum.
Experience the famous gladiatorial struggles, learn about the types of combats, and go down to the lionboxes.
Learn about the history of the best Spanish Roman theatre and its international classical theatre festival.
Guests choosing the "Monuments + Museum" option will take an extra guided tour of the Mérida Archaeological Museum after a half-hour break. There you can learn about the fascinating artifacts found in the city’s many excavations.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The guide will be in front of the house, wearing a hat.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- LucíaTeGuía
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mérida
- Its from-price is 67% above the median of the 11 experiences we list in Mérida.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 11.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mérida
Mérida, the capital of Extremadura in western Spain, holds one of the largest Roman sites in the country, founded as Augusta Emerita in 25 BCE.
The Romans founded Mérida as a colony for veteran soldiers, and its theatre, amphitheatre and great bridge over the Guadiana river still stand. The Roman theatre, built about 16 BCE, is still used for performances each summer, during a festival of classical drama.