Private Historic Walking Tour in Merida
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Stroll amongst the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Archaeological Ensemble of Mérida, including the Los Milagros Aqueduct and the Roman Temple to Diana, beside the picturesque Arab Alcazaba citadel. Explore the city’s iconic remains of the Roman Theater and the Amphitheater adjoining each other. You will get to see the peculiar hybrid of the Roman Temple to Diana and a Renaissance structure. Gaze at the amazingly pristine Arab citadel and visit Los Milagros Aqueduct to learn about the ingenuity of Roman engineers.2 hours
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Entrance fee: Roman Theatre, Circus, Alcazaba, Morería, Crypt, Mithraeum & Columbarium - 16 € pp
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Roman Theatre of Merida
Calle de Margarita Xirgu s/n, , Merida, Spain, 06800Visit the city’s emblematic complex of the Roman Theatre and the Roman Amphitheater, dating back to when Mérida was the majestic capital of Roman Lusitania. First, walk by the Roman Theatre. Before the full excavations of 1910, only its upper grandstand emerged on the ground. They were referred to as "The Seven Chairs" where several Moorish kings are believed to sit by the locals. Its semicircular walls are intact and the back wall of the stage has been beautifully restored.
Only some steps away, you arrive at the adjacent Amphitheatre. Likewise, the colossal remains are striking surviving examples of the ancient Roman colony in Spain with well-preserved tiered auditoriums and a grand pit arena in between.25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Next, stop by the Roman Temple to Diana. One interesting fact is that the temple served as the foundation and the cover of a 16th-century Renaissance palace whose ruins can still be seen at the site, thanks to which it is in an exceptional state of preservation.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Alcazaba
Paseo de Roma s/n, Merida, Spain, 06800As you continue, you get to see Alcazaba, a rare Arab monument in the ancient Roman city. The seemingly pristine 7th-century fortress, surrounded by an extended water moat and palm trees, is a lively reminder of the Moorish rule over the city.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Puente Romano
P.0 Roma, 1A, , Merida, Spain, 06800Stroll along the Roman Bridge over the Guadiana River, a romantic-looking ancient bridge. It is one of Spain's largest Roman bridges. The sixty-arches bridge is still in use for pedestrians. From there, you can sightsee the scenic landscapes of the Guadiana River and the nearby Lusitania Bridge, a famous contemporary work.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Walk through the Trajan Arch, an ancient gateway located along one of the main thoroughfares in the past. Despite not being an especially significant sight today, the antique arch used to be the main portal between the city’s civic area and provincial area back in Roman times.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Basilica de Santa Eulalia
Avenida Extremadura 13, Merida, Spain, 06800The next step is the Basilica of Santa Eulalia, dedicated to the martyr Saint Eulalia, the city's patron saint. The present Romanesque church was built in the 13th century on the ruins of a basilica destroyed by the Moors. In 1990, an impressive cemetery underneath the church, which features important Roman and Visigoth remains, was discovered.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Acueducto de los Milagros
Avenida de La Via de La Plata S/N, Merida, Spain, 06800The tour ends at the Los Milagros Aqueduct, a masterpiece of engineering that would have supplied water to present-day Mérida. More than eight hundred meters of the twenty-seven-meter-high hydraulic system, a relatively small stretch, still stands. What’s more, from there, you can admire another nice-looking Roman bridge over the Albarregas river nearby. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Outside the Teatro Romano Merida, at the main entrance, your tour guide shall be waiting with a Signboard.View Location
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The tour ends at the Los Milagros Aqueduct. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Operated by BlackBuck TravelsCreated on 26 Jan 2024Created on 24 Jul 2024
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