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Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
We will start our visit in the cozy Villa of the Amphitheater, and enter its bedrooms and kitchens with colorful mosaics where lavish banquets were held. We will enter the best preserved Roman circus in Europe, with stands and paths prepared for the exciting quadrilateral races. In the Roman Baths, you can see how the numerous pools were heated or cooled through ovens and the incredible snow pit. In the Temple of Diana, we can participate in the religious sphere of worship of the gods and the emperor. We will walk through the remains of the Roman Forum, with artisan shops of terracotta and mosaic, typical of Merida. As we enter the amphitheater, we will experience the famous gladiatorial battles, fights with beasts and even ship battles. We will finish at the magnificent Teatro Romano de Mérida, where every summer we revive the spirit of classical theatre in a festival with renowned actors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be in front of the house, wearing a hat.
Itinerary
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1
Visit the interior of a Roman villa, its bedrooms, dining rooms, kitchen and gardens.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Take a close look at one of the four aqueducts in the Roman capital of Lusitania.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Experience the spectacular quadriga races in the best preserved Roman circus in Spain
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Observe the three swimming pools of a Roman public bath complex and the operation of the water heating system. Enter the only Roman snow pit in Spain.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Learn about the religious ceremonies of the Roman imperial cult and the goddess Diana, and check out the fascinating mix of Arab and Renaissance architecture in the palace inserted inside.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
Walk through the ancient Roman trade forum.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Experience the famous gladiatorial struggles, learn about the types of combats, and go down to the lionboxes.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8
Learn about the history of the best Spanish Roman theatre and its international classical theatre festival.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
Guests choosing the "Monuments + Museum" option will take an extra guided tour of the Mérida Archaeological Museum after a half-hour break. There you can learn about the fascinating artifacts found in the city’s many excavations.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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