What You Will Do
A special visit that should not be missed if you want to know in depth the city and its history. We will access the main monuments of the historic center always accompanied by an expert and dedicated guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We leave from our local office in Mérida, in the street of the Nal Arte Romano Museum
1
Active Travel & Events
1 minute
Starting Point: Activa Tours Office
2
Estatua Puerta de la Villa
5 minutes
Brief description of the tour. Historical introduction of the city. Maximum Decumano
3
Plaza de Espana
15 minutes
Where you can meet, among other unique buildings in the city, the Co-Cathedral of Santa María and the Palacio de los Vera - Mendoza.
4
Archaeological area of Morería
30 minutes
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
5
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
6
Alcazaba
30 minutes
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.
7
Templo de Diana
15 minutes
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
8
Portico del Foro
10 minutes
Remains of the Roman Forum Municipal Forum
9
Anfiteatro Romano de Merida
30 minutes
We will access the sand of this spectacular Roman monument. From there it is easy to imagine the wild beasts and the brave gladiators
10
Roman Theatre of Merida
40 minutes
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.
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