Top Things to do in Cartagena
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What to do and see in Cartagena, Region of Murcia: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Segway Tours Ensegway, Quality Guided Tours, Dejate Guiar por Cartagena, Mirador del Roldan, Museo Del Teatro Romano, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica, Portuskayak, Tourist Boat, Museo Naval, Playa de Calblanque.
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1. Segway Tours Ensegway
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
This Segway tour will drive you from the port to the Plaza de Espana across the pedestrian center, contemplating the vestiges of Roman Cartagena and the most beautiful examples of modernist architecture that characterizes the city. We will reach the University and Naval Museum area (with a visit to the Isaac Peral submarine), ending the tour with a visit to the midage castle of the Torres Park.
2. Quality Guided Tours
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5.0 based on 98 reviews
Quality Guided Tours - Private Tour Guides in Cartagena (Spain) - Shore Excursions is a company developed by two sibling now stablished in Cartagena (Spain): Ana & Jordi Linares. We started our company offering the best private tours and shore excursions 10 years ago in Valencia and now we are in Cartagena (Spain) and also available in Alicante, Elche, Benidorm, Murcia, etc. . Private tours: gastronomy, heritage, history, cooking. The best local experience!
3. Dejate Guiar por Cartagena
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5.0 based on 59 reviews
Essential Cartagena This tour begins with a friendly and relaxed walking tour through the harbour promenade, the Naval Museum with the Isaac Peral's Submarine and the historical Modernist district. We finish visiting one of the newest archaeological jewels in Spain, Museum and Roman Theatre. End of the visit and our services. Every day. No minimum customers required. Rate: €35 + VAT per person. Museum tickets are not included
4. Mirador del Roldan
5. Museo Del Teatro Romano
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4.5 based on 2,866 reviews
By visiting the Museum of the Roman Theatre you will encounter one of the most surprising discoveries of the city in the last decades. Thanks to the ingenious design of the architect Rafael Moneo, you will start your tour of the Palace of Riquelme, the first building of the museum, and then follow the historical hallway located under the street to then move to the new space that collects the most emblematic pieces of all found in the excavations. Using modern stairs you will come to the second tunnel, this time is under the medieval church of Santa Maria, a construction superimposed to the old theatre which increases its uniqueness and attraction. After this, the second corridor, will take you to the most relevant part of the museum, the Roman Theatre, one of the largest in the Roman Hispania with capacity for 7,000 people.
Reviewed By marftrip - Kernersville, United States
This is a wonderful museum/archaeological site, but there’s much more than it appears upon entering. The entryway leads you under other buildings, which allows you to experience foundations from different time periods along with a history of the site, a architectural history of a Roman theater and displays of artifacts found at the site. You eventually emerge near the top of the Theater, but are able to wander up and down, and on to the stage. It’s definitely worth the time and small entry fee, but allow time to explore and enjoy. (Most of the museums offer a multi-ticket, which lets you buy entry to 4/5/6 museums for a reduced price. I did four in one day, and barely made it before they closed.)
6. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica
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4.5 based on 680 reviews
Reviewed By rochesterrambler - Rochester, United Kingdom
One could probably spend a whole day at this museum if they were to read everything and use all of the interactive exhibits. With displays including items from ancient coins and pottery to large sections of ancient ships, this museum is incredible. By just pushing a button, see how large, heavy objects are lifted from the sea bed with compressed air all inside a class tube.
7. Portuskayak
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Company dedicated to the activities of sea kayaking and adventure for all levels. Excursions, voyages, sightings and adventure
8. Tourist Boat
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Throughout history, the port of Cartagena has been the starting point of innumerable adventures and exploits. Go to sea on our Tourist Boat and discover a different view of the city sailing at 2.5 knots by the in the dock sheltered from its maritime accidents. Castles, coastal batteries, lighthouses and docks open your eyes as witnesses of the military, strategic and commercial importance of the bay. A voiceover in several languages will help you to know the evolution of the port . You will disconnect for a while from the hustle and bustle of the city and you can complete your sightseeing by disembarking at the Christmas Fort to learn firsthand about the military life in Cartagena's fortresses during past centuries. The imposing view of the sea front will accompany you on the way back and will remain in your eyes mind after putting your feet on the ground.
9. Museo Naval
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4.5 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By bockscar1 - Los Angeles, United States
What a wonderful museum! Well worth the visit if you’re interested in this history. I spent over two hours taking my time. Throughout the museum are big placards with well-written, concise, informative English. They do a wonderful job of summarizing each section’s relevance to the bigger historical picture. These placards establish an easy to follow narrative arc for the entire museum. Artifact and model captions are Spanish only. Too bad. The models are stunning. Really great collection. Minimal captions in Spanish only that don’t do them justice. Sad that for all the amazing work that went into these models there is not more historical discussion around how to appreciate them. I wish there were more narratives around specific engagements and relevant strategic, operational, and tactical considerations for each. Interestingly the highlighted engagements mostly laud Spanish victories. Scarcely a mention of Trafalgar, the Spanish American War, or Republican losses during the Spanish Civil War. As of the day I visited, 9 December 2020, this museum is open 10am-2pm. Another military museum nearby, the Military Historical Museum of Cartagena, is also open the same hours. I suspect most people interested in this history would combine both in the same day as I did. Not enough time. I wish these museums found a way to make that work. For anyone interested in military history or history in general, this museum is a must-see.
10. Playa de Calblanque
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4.5 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By Ju38 - York, United Kingdom
Natural beach and coves. Stunning setting. Take everything you need with you as there are no facilities whatsoever but that keeps this area beautiful and natural. Lifeguards are present in peak season. We drove to the plentiful parking areas (which are free) however I believe in peak season you park up before entering and they provide a bus to the coves. Plenty of walking to be had around the nature reserve too, provided the sun isn’t too hot! My favourite beach for sure!
