Full Merida Tour with Tickets: In-depth Exploration of City History with Expert Guide
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41 Ratings
Mérida
A unique tour not to be skipped for those desiring a comprehensive understanding of the city and its past. Key historical monuments will be visited, all under the guidance of a knowledgeable and committed tour guide.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Active Travel & Events - Starting Point: Activa Tours Office
- Estatua Puerta de la Villa - Brief description of the tour. Historical introduction of the city. Maximum Decumano
- Plaza de Espana - Where you can meet, among other unique buildings in the city, the Co-Cathedral of Santa María and the Palacio de los Vera - Mendoza.
- Archaeological area of Morería - We will access this spectacular enclosure preserved under the Ministry building. The guide will explain to you this excavation where you can step on Roman roads more than 2000 years old, and admire the remains of spectacular Roman houses with the Casa de Los Mármoles. A walk through history from the foundation of the Roman city, to the most current era, with Visigoth and Muslim vestiges
- Roman Bridge - You cannot miss the Roman Bridge of Mérida: the longest in the Iberian Peninsula. Currently in use for pedestrian traffic. We will also admire and explain the rest of the bridges that cross the Guadiana, among them, the Lusitania Bridge, the work of the architect Calatrava
- Alcazaba - Spectacular building that guarded the city in Muslim times. We will access this large enclosure and climb the wall to see the bridges in their entirety and admire the views. We will also access the cistern that supplied the city with water.
- Templo de Diana - Without doubt one of the most spectacular Roman remains in the city. Surprising the tourist who wanders through Mérida and, suddenly, from among the buildings, this temple dedicated to the worship of the Emperor comes out to meet them
- Portico del Foro - Remains of the Roman Forum Municipal Forum
- Anfiteatro Romano de Merida - We will access the sand of this spectacular Roman monument. From there it is easy to imagine the wild beasts and the brave gladiators
- Roman Theatre of Merida - Undoubtedly, the “Crown Jewel” emeritense. Impressive enclosure that came to house up to about 6000 spectators in Roman times. Currently, headquarters of the International Theater Festival of Mérida.
What's Included
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- Entrance fees included for all listed monuments
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- Enjoy the full experience with an official tour guide
Additional Information
- It is mandatory to go to the visit with headphones to connect to the radio guide. If you do not have a headset, we will offer you to buy new ones for € 0.50
Location
C/ José Ramón Mélida, 32b
Calle José Ramón Mélida
We leave from our local office in Mérida, in the street of the Nal Arte Romano Museum
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(41 Ratings)
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Cynthiamara_b
Mar 2, 2024
Excellent tour of Merida - Our guide Alícia knew her history really well and took us through all the ruins that the Romans left behind in Merida. We really enjoyed this tour.
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408richied
Feb 8, 2024
Must visit - We bought tickets on site and there was no long lines, considering it was peak season. Parking is available around the area , we did walk a little from the parking going to the ruins. A must do tour when you visit Spain Extramadura Region!
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Tour12429690719
Dec 27, 2023
Worth - The guide was charming, everything was well explained and enjoyable. And the perfect route, a good connection with Mérida
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Monrealmillan
Nov 1, 2023
Spectacular - Spectacular.
You have to go at least once in your life to a concert, a play or any performance.
Unique stage, spectacular acoustics.
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Carmenvb8729nt
Oct 26, 2023
Free tour in Merida - We did a tour of the city of Mérida and another night tour with a visit to the theater and the amphitheater. Our guide, Carlos, explained to us perfectly the Roman history of the city (very summarized, obviously) in a very entertaining and very clear way. If we went back there, we would surely repeat.
Mérida is a very charming city that is worth visiting.
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Antoniofrancisco67
Aug 8, 2023
Highly recommended. - Very entertaining and well explained, almost 4 hours, they provide a deep vision of the Sisterhood of Mérida. The girl is very friendly, always aware of the visitors.
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V5131ydsallyc
Jan 17, 2023
Excellent activa tour with Paula - This tour was absolutely excellent, full marks . Our very knowledgeable guide Paula ,spoke perfect English and was extremely knowledgeable , she made the tour so interesting. If you come to Merida you really should do this tour , we have learned so much , many thanks to Activa tours but especially to Paula .
Regards,
Sally & Kenny
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Mjosep360
Apr 5, 2024
A little short - Maybe it falls a little short. Neither the house nor the circus is explained, to which you have to go on your own and without a guide. Good explanation of the guide, Alicia
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Compass36109673277
Sep 11, 2023
History and modernity - City with fabulous historical richness. It's worth visiting and even repeating.
The visit in August was difficult due to the high temperatures that were recorded. It will be easier to enjoy everything the city has to offer in spring or autumn.
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X5080zjcarmenf
Mar 29, 2024
We left halfway through the tour and I had to buy amphitheater tickets again - The guide was unfriendly. I drew the attention of other children outside the group as if they were my children who did nothing and like this many other examples
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