Guided Tours

Guided Tour of The Ruins of Empúries

Discover the Ruins of Empúries where the two ancient civilizations of the Greek city of Emporium and the Roman city of Emporiae unite.

Highlights

Take a guided tour and uncover the mysteries of Ampurias, the most visited archaeological site in Catalonia.
Discover ancient Greek and Roman life at the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia through fascinating artifacts.
Visit the ruins of the temple of the god Serapis and the temple of Asclepius, the god of medicine.
Admire the stunning Roman mosaics decorating the floor of the 2,000-year-old house along with beautiful depictions of nature and mythological scenes on-site.
Did you know? Empúries was founded by Greek colonists from Phocaea in Asia Minor around 575 BC, making it one of the oldest Greek settlements in Spain.

Inclusions

Entrance to the Ruins of Empúries
Guided tour

Exclusions

Audio Guide

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your Experience

Walk in the Footsteps of Ancient Civilizations at Empúries

Enter an invisible time portal as you explore the excavations of Empúries. You can visualize the ancient cities of Emporium and Emporiae coming to life before your eyes with the beautiful blue Mediterranean on the Gulf of Roses in the backdrop. Visiting the ruins has been made effortlessly simple due to the walkways and well-placed detailed placards in English and Spanish describing what each area was used for. It will take you around 2 hours to wander through the ruins and discover the rich history at the Archaeology Museum of Catalonia at Empúries where objects uncovered during the excavations are put up in a remarkable display, offering a glimpse into Greek and Roman lifestyle.

Discover the Legacy of Roman and Greek Architecture

As you walk amidst the remnants of the Roman city, you will find the Roman baths, the amphitheater, the forum, impressive mosaic floors of the houses and some of the city’s shops, and can very well imagine the city brimming with life. In the Greek city, you will come across the remains of the defensive walls, a temple, the public square and market and the remains of the ancient port jetty when you walk down to the beach. You will also come across the ancient Greek sculpture of Asclepius, God of medicine . Towards the end, you can also take a dip into the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

An ample amount of walking is involved in this activity with uneven terrain. Please wear comfortable shoes.
We recommend you bring along sunscreen and a hat.
Suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility.
Some parts of the Roman city are not accessible for people in wheelchairs or who have difficulty walking due to stairs and the terrain.
The archeological site is dog-friendly. They must be on a leash for the safety of other visitors.
There is no onsite parking but affordable facilities are available nearby.

Operating Hours

Daily from 10 am to 8 pm

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