Cruising into the port at Murcia? A local guide is waiting to take you away from the crowds, on a private tour of Murcia.

Find the perfect itinerary below, or design your own Murcia tour and experience the best of the region with a friendly and knowledgeable ToursByLocals guide.

Murcia

Cartagena: 4 Hour Mediterranean private tour with Transport

Start this tour by meeting your expert guide who will introduce Cartagena with a panoramic drive.

We will introduce the history of Cartagena visiting the Interpretation Center of the Punic Walls, one of the oldest archeaological rest in Cartagena. The best site in Cartagena under my opinion!

We will have time for a panoramic drive into the main sites of the city, either modern or historical places.

In Calle Mayor we will have a general idea about the modernism in Cartagena: The Town hall, the Cervantes house and the Great Hotel.

Our last stop will be for the stunning Roman Theatre Museum visit, an spectacular site with more than 2000 years of history.

Finish the tour tasting some local tapas and drinks, why not?¿

Discover one of the most important harbours of the Mediterranean Sea.

Be the first to see & feel the 30 year ago just discovered the Spanish ancient capital of the ROMAN EMPIRE. As well as outgoing ones: we'll see how the archeologist are still working on more.

This Spanish cultural hot spot elegantly blends its Art Nouveau architecture with ancient heritage and a key naval port. The Cartagena city harbour has been a prized city since the Carthaginian times until even during the 18th century when it was made the capital of Spanish Navy's Maritime Department. Today, it still maintains the flavour of an Empire.

We'll be around all this majesty and will find spots to feel the Mediterranean flavour itself when stopping for its culinary specialties as well. Immediately you will feel surrounded by the majesty of Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman and Moorish heritage.

Own ryhthm tour- walking distance from Cruise. (Also focus family, walkers/wheelchairs)

Walking Cartagena visit Roman Theather, Forum and Castle (optional): 3000 yrs heritage'

Cartagena & La Manga (Spain) shore excursion Mediterranean experience

First of all we will go to La Manga "the Sleeve" is a strip of land of de 24 km long. Its foundation was caused because of the sand sedimentation of the dominating currents of the area.

Driving back to Cartagena we will stop in the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos.

After this tour related with nature, we will take a special road back to Cartagena which drives next to Portman bay. This bay was founded by romans.

Next stop will be in "La Concepción" Castle, to get there we will take the panomic elevator, from there where we will have great panoramic views of the Royal Marine.

We will introduce the history of Cartagena visiting the Interpretation Center of the Punic Walls and the Roman Theatre discoved by chance and recently restored.

In Calle Mayor we will have a general idea about the modernism in Cartagena: The Town hall, the Cervantes house and the Great Hotel.

** All my tours are customizable, please if you have any preferences or any thoughts let me know and I will offer my best.

- Ticket to the Interpretation Center of Punic Walls+panoramic elevator/lift

Discover one of the most important harbours of the Mediterranean Sea

Cartagena: The Mediterranean Pearl Half Day Shore Excursion

Cartagena is one of the oldest cities of the whole mediterranean coastline, so this tour is going to show you the highlights of this fascinating city.

We are going to go back on time more than 2300 years to see the oldest remain standing in the city: The Punic Wall. The punic people, or carthaginians are the ones who founded our city and built the first defensive system of Cartagena which for sure will impress you.

After knowing the origin, you will get to know the 600 years of Roman presence visiting the most important archaeological site of Cartagena, its stunning Roman Theater, which is going to make you feel like if you were in that same age, walking down the original steps like the romans did.

After that we are going to see the Art Noveau buildings located in the downtown which are the result of mining at the outskirts of the city in the XIX Century and the prosperity brought by them.

*This tour can be tailor made to focus on a specific age (Roman, medieval, art nouveau houses, etc).

3000 years of history are waiting for you to enjoy them!

Cartagena has a lot of history to be discovered. As a guide who is in love with this city, I would like to take you on a private tour which immerses the visitor in more than 2500 years of history. This city offers the traveler testimonies of history in each Street, in each square.
Different civilizations came to this port and conquered the city.

We have time to learn about the Carthaginians & Romans, founders, and conquerors of the city, and the magnificent city they were able to build: Roman theatre, amphitheater, baths, walls, archaeological sites. . .

Cartagena was founded with the name of Quart-Hadast, in the year 229 b. C. by Asdrúbal. It was just for a short period, as later came the Second Punic War and Romans dominated the city.

The military past of Cartagena focused on the naval base, is also featured in this tour, as well as the mining heyday, with its gorgeous façades. And for your free time, tips about shopping streets & tapas restaurants with a real Spanish touch.

Cruise terminal at the port in Cartagena. Sailing Yacht A, largest yacht in the world, can be seen in the background.

Discover the highlights of this historic city!

Half Day Cartagena City Private Tour

Archaeological Tour Through Millennial Cartagena

In this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Roman Theatre, one of the biggest in Spain (it could shelter 6000 people), built under Emperor Octavio Augusto's principality; the Byzantine Wall, the Roman Forum District (the hugest archaeological park in Cartagena). Here, you will see the building remains like the public baths, an eastern cult temple and rests of houses with well-preserved mosaics).
We will visit the Punic Wall, the oldest archaeological remains in the city, built by the Carthaginians in the 3rd century BC, to defend the city against the Romans.

These are archaeological wonders that characterised this ancient European city; actually, one of the most important during the Roman Empire era.

Discover the past of this Mediterranean jewel

Cartagena 4 Hour Private Roman Walking Tour

Start this Cartagena 6h Roman  tour visiting the Interpretation Center of Punic Walls. It's a "must-see" place because it's the origin of Qart-Hadast, later converted it into Cartago Nova.

We will continue with our panoramic drive exploring the  strategic harbor , we will have time to enjoy it too from different panoramic points of view. We will have a look to the Roman Amphitheatre, a quiet unique site in this historial city of Cartagena (spain).
We will explore also the new and modern areas of Cartagena.

Our last stop for this Roman part will be at the Roman Theatre, visiting the Museum specifically designed by Rafael Moneo. Over there you will discover why the Roman Theatre was discovered some years ago.

Once we finish the historial part we will have time for tapas, lunch (NOT included) or to explore the city. The guide will suggest the best places where to have a real local experience enjoying the gastronomy,

** All my tours are customizable, please if you have any preferences let me know

Special Cartagena (Spain) experience with local expert guide.

Cartagena 6h local experience with transport up to 6 people.

Cartagena (Spain) shore excursion Mediterranean experience

Start this tour with a panoramic drive in Cartagena for admiring this wonderful city.

We will introduce the history of Cartagena visiting the Interpretation Center of the Punic Walls, one of the oldest archeaological rest in Cartagena.

Next stop will be in "La Concepción" Castle (outside visit), to get there we wil take the panoramic elevator/lift, there we will have great panoramic views of the Royal Marine, the Roman Theatre (outside visit)and the Roman Amphitheatre. We will have some time in the flag's explanade for admiring the special shape for this port and the different curiosities of this Mediterranean lands.

In Calle Mayor we will have a general idea about the modernism in Cartagena: The Town hall, the Cervantes house and the Great Hotel.
Finish the tour tasting some local tapas and drinks, why not?¿

** All my tours are customizable, please if you have any preferences or any thoughts let me know and I will offer my best.

- Ticket to the Interpretation Center of Punic Wall+panoramic elevator/lift

In this tour, you will be able to visit some Art Nouveau buildings that characterized the beautiful architecture of Cartagena's old town.
You will enter the eclectic-style Town Hall: this public building shows off the economic wealth that the city experienced at the beginning of the 20th century. We will see the House Aguirre, with a luxurious ballroom, tearoom and a facade full of fantasy and symbolism, and its Regional Modern Art Museum (where nationally and worldwide prestigious painters and sculptors exhibit their works).

The Caridad's Basilica is an eclectic nineteenth-century church dedicated to the city patroness with important religious sculptures and paintings. After seeing that, we will get to a charming Pub located in a historic building from 1880. Here, Hans Christian Andersen lived. You will be offered a typical local home-made snack.

House Maestre (a typical Modernist building in Cartagena)

detailed of a Versailles ballroom in a modernist house

When architecture becomes pure fantasy

Modernist-eclectic tour

Murcia, Capital of the Region: Shore Excursion

Let me show you the Capital of the Region of Murcia. Discovering the 7th most populated city in Spain is a trip to the past through its beautiful streets and squares.

The catholic Cathedral of St Mary is the most important monument of the downtown (old town) together with the so called Royal Casino, the City Hall Building and the Segura River.

Discover with me why the heart of a King was burried in the Cathedral or how this city became the cultural center of Spain during the moorish domination.

Also the visit to the Fuensanta Shrine will leave you with no words. The stunning views of the Segura River Valley and the City are totally worthy, as I tell you all the secrets of that magical place.

* If you have a specific itinerary in mind send me a message and I'll customize the tour for you.

Experience in half day this Jewel of the Mediterranean with your local guide!

Murcia City: explore a hidden spanish gem!

Murcia, the regional capital, is located in the heart of the Segura Valley, an oasis in one of the driest areas in Europe. Founded by the Moors in the 9th century AD, this city will delight you since the very beginning.

We will visit its gorgeous Cathedral (entrance fee not included). It was completed in 1467 although work continued on its construction up until the 18th century, which is why it is made of a variety of artistic styles. It has a bell tower 95 meters high which took over two hundred years to build and is the tallest of its kind in Spain. The Chapel of Los Vélez has a flamboyant Gothic style and a star-shaped vault.

The Gentleman's Club, known in the city as "Royal Casino", has witnessed the social life of Murcia since the 19th century. Every room is inspired by a different place in Europe. You should not miss the English Library and the Rococo Ball Room.

The best views of the city can be enjoyed from the Baroque "Fuensanta Sanctuary", built in a natural park.

Cathedral entrance fee
Real Casino entrance fee

Cathedral of Murcia. Cardinal Belluga square.

A bustling city with a display of baroque architecture and spanish lifestyle

The places we will visit during this tour are various:

- the Navy Museum, where there is an interesting collection of Spanish flags and coats of arms, alongside several medical and technical army tools from different periods. Its Submarine Chamber, the first modern submarine invented in the world by the native engineer Isaac Peral, is exhibited here;
- The Military Museum, located at the old artillery headquarters. It offers a thorough array of weapons and tanks from several historical periods;
- The Catamaran, a tourist ship from where you will see the outstanding natural bay surrounded by mounts and where old fortresses are erected;
- Fortress of Navidad: the ship will drive us to this building, set at a privileged location and harboring the Centre for Interpretation of Defensive Architecture in Cartagena and the Mediterranean.

Discover the strong character of a city imbued with an army culture

Military Heritage Tour

Amazing Cartagena and Murcia 6 Hours Excursion

Explore 2 cities in a complete Cartagena and Murcia shore excursion 6h with your local guide-driver!!

Meet your guide very close to the port and start this wonderful 6h tour driving to Murcia: the capital of this Region. Once in Murcia we will go to the historical city center for discovering the Cathedral, and the Royal Casino (outside visit).

If time allows we will have the chance to disver the Fuensanta Sanctuary.

Once we know a little bit more about this area we will drive back to Cartagena in a panoramic drive, exploring the orange fields and all the agriculture area.

In Cartagena we will have time for visiting the Punic Wall, a "must-see" site in Cartagena and also, if times allows we will take the panoramic elevator/lift to discover the Roman Theatre from the Castle explanade.

It will be a great time in the historical city where Carthaginians and Romans met once in the history and now it's your time!!

Cathedral of Murcia
Punic Walls
Panoramic Elevator

Discover this 2 wonderful cities: Cartagena & Murcia with your local and profesional guide

Join me on this exclusive tour where we will visit 2 different unique places in Cartagena. Let your senses feel my land and its legacy going 2000 years back by discovering a small family winery where we still grow a native type of grape from this city as well as the "monastrel" grape. We will see the fields, wine tanks and the beautiful tasting room where you will enjoy this two wines together with some typical sausages, cheeses and olives from our land.

Then we will move to the world wide known Licor 43 Factory, which is considered as one of the most famous alcoholic drinks since decades ago(this is the only factory in the world). Over there get ready to get to know a whole world of flavors which are made with this "liqueur", visit the factory (if possible) and taste one of its outstanding recipes: Ginger Ale 43. Also there fabulous museum about the history of the company is visited.

Finally we will go back to the city and you choose to continue on your own at the city center or going back to the ship.

Wine & Liqueur 43 Tasting, an unforgettable experience

VIP Cartagena Exclusive Tour

Murcia 4h private guided tour with transport

Murcia 4 hours private guided tour, begin enjoying the panoramic views of Murcia's horchard and lemon trees plantations. We will include in this private guided tour the visit to the horchard's Museum, where to explore the local life and the tools used in the horchard.

Then we will move to the Fuensanta Sanctuaary where to admite the sculpture for the Murcia's patronesse

Discover the most important temple in the Region, the cathedral of Murcia is a magnificent mixture of styles, a catalogue of stone which summarizes more than six centuries of art and history. The Capilla de Los Vélez covered by a ten-pointed star vault and profusely decorated it is one of the best parts of the cathedral.

Continue this Murcia 4 hours private guided tour, enjoying this spectacular city, walking in its main streets and squares full of life, full of history. Admire the "Real Casino of Murcia" with its different rooms and halls.

** All my tours are customizable, please if you have any preferences or you're more than 6 ask me!

Royal Casino of Murcia
Cathedral of Murcia

Explore this beautiful city with your LOCAL guide and discover amazing views and stories

Cartagena Punic walls and Old Quarter Roman sites. Cartagena city center off beaten areas as well.

Good news! Cartagena Old quarter city center is a flat area. Fantastic.
Here we could walk up to 20 minutes. . . here and there. . . also accessible for wheelchair.

This tour will also show also unique places and sites, we could chose tour in some different sites off beaten areas if you like, not missing the center of course.

The perfect tour to relax, enjoy and do some exercise. Get your comfy shoes and I will lead you all around whichever you preference is. Stroll interesting streets, viewing the development of a before depressed area. . .

Learn about our underwater treasures from XVI - XVII American trips. . . .
The first Submarine invented is also here. .
You'll learn about how and why our fascinating ancestors settled here 3000 years ago, Iberian, Carthagenean, Roman ancient stories. . . I love to share the stories of people that walked these streets and made its history.

I am also a foodie, so we can discuss Spanish specialities.

Join me!

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