From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges

4.6
(18 reviews)

45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

The tour ends in Carrer Primer de Maig by the promenade.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As you walk along Platja de la Ribera on the boardwalk, you'll hear some of Sitges’ centuries-old history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Xiringuito, the first beach bar in Spain.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll hear about Baluard Plaza, the imposing structure from where the military defended the town in the 1700s.

    Admission ticket free
  • Church of Sant Bartomeu & Santa Tecla (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll see the most photographed site in Sitges, the Church of St Bartholomew and Saint Tecla

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by Museu Del Cau Ferrat on this tour, the home of Catalan Modernist movement leader, Santiago Rusinol.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaça Cap de la Vila (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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