Old Town Tarragona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old Town Tarragona
Popular places to visit
Tarragona Cathedral
Set high on a hill overlooking the city, this gothic cathedral is home to an outstanding collection of medieval art.
National Archaeological Museum of Tarragona
Explore a fascinating archeological museum to find a vast collection of Tarragona’s Roman relics. See mosaics, jewelry and statues of gods.
Tarragona Roman Wall
Stroll along a picturesque promenade to see the towers and gates of the wall that surrounded Tarragona in Roman times.
Roman Circus
You can learn about the history of Tarragona when you stop by Roman Circus. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Plaza de la Font
Plaza de la Font is just one of the places to see in Tarragona, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Rovira I Virgili University
Walk around the campus at Rovira I Virgili University during your visit to Tarragona. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.
Activities
Salou: Siurana Medieval Village Guided Tour w/ Hotel Pickup
Salou: Priorat tasting Wine-Cellar Tour with hotel pickup
Tarragona Cathedral Entrance + Audio Guide (WebApp)
Caves prehistory of Esplugues with hotel pickup
Our pick of the best Old Town Tarragona Hotel Deals
Merceria 1 by Unik Tarragona
H10 Imperial Tarraco
Absolutely everything was wonderful!!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hotel SB Ciutat Tarragona
Warm welcome at reception. Room lighting poor, not helped by faulty light. No bedside power sockets for charging. Breakfast average and not particularly fresh near the end of service. Parking handy as little on street parking in vicinity but €17/night.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Salou - Adults Only
Clean, great shower! Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic with a great range of options. Only issue is many area restaurants were closed and it was so cold outside!
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Ohtels Belvedere
Lovely staff who couldn’t do enough. Room was lovely and clean Menu options were varied and good Choices
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
AC Hotel Tarragona by Marriott
Check in efficient, all areas clean and service was friendly
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tarragona
La Móra
Travellers to La Móra praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by La Mora Beach and Cala de la Mora.
