From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges
At a glance
From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges is a 45m – 1h private experience in Barcelona, Spain, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $14.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap app for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 45m – 1h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see Sitges Old Town without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable audio tour.
• Inhale the same sea air that attracted resting Roman soldiers and edgy artists including Santiago Rusinol
• Hear from producer John Hipper, an Australian now living in Spain
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this is a hilly walk.
What's included
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This self-guided audio tour begins on the Boardwalk in front of Pic Nic beach bar. You'll hear a bit about the history of Sitges and about how we work before getting started.
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Stop 2
As you walk along Platja de la Ribera on the boardwalk, you'll hear some of Sitges’ centuries-old history.
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Stop 3
While passing by the Monumento a Bacardi (the monument to Bacardi), you'll learn how Facundo Bacardi Masso, of Bacardi Rum fame and a Sitgetan, invented the first white rum in the world.
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Stop 4
The tour passes by Xiringuito, the first beach bar in Spain.
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Stop 5
On this tour, you'll hear about Baluard Plaza, the imposing structure from where the military defended the town in the 1700s.
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Stop 6
On this tour, you'll see the most photographed site in Sitges, the Church of St Bartholomew and Saint Tecla
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Stop 7
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to marvel at Palau De Maricel, a magnificent building set up to attract even more artists to the town.
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Stop 8
Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to look at some of the prominent galleries and museums including Museu de Maricel, and hear how this artistic movement and its members helped to shape the Sitges that you can see today.
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Stop 9
You'll pass by Museu Del Cau Ferrat on this tour, the home of Catalan Modernist movement leader, Santiago Rusinol.
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Stop 10
You'll pass by the monument of Santiago Rusinol. You'll hear a couple of stories about the hedonistic lifestyle of artist Santiago Rusinol, who was key to Catalan Modernism in Sitge.
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Stop 11
On this tour, you can look forward to strolling through Cap de la Vila plaza, an area once known as “the end of the village” and now part of the town’s centre.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges take?
The experience lasts about 45m – 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $14.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Lifetime access to this tour in English; VoiceMap app for Android and iOS; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Where does it start?
Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after…
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Barcelona.
