Be enchanted by the majesty of the Roman theater and amphitheater of Merida on a guided tour accompanied by an expert guide. You will see one of the most representative monuments of the city and discover its history, anecdotes and curiosities.
You will meet the guide at the entrance of the monumental complex to start the tour, which will begin exploring the Roman Theatre, will walk up the steps and contemplate the grandeur of an ancient construction.
You will learn the difference between theater and amphitheater, while the guide will lead you to the amphitheater, ancient enclosure shows gladiatorial opened in year 8 B.C., with whom formed the large public area shows the old Emerita Augusta.
The amphitheater was the setting not only for gladiatorial games, but for other popular shows like hunts wild animals and the struggle between wild animals in artificial scenarios recreating forests, jungles or deserts lagoons.
Enraptured admiring a colossal building whose capacity was approximately fifteen to sixteen thousand spectators.
The amphitheater was abandoned in IV B. C. and until the early twentieth century remained partially buried.
After its restoration, from 1933 to the present, it is the grand stage of the long history of the International Festival of Classic Theater of Merida, which undoubtedly is a luxury to enjoy a theatrical performance at a summer night in the same place where already more than two thousand years ago.
Not included
Child: € 16
Ten en cuenta
- The use of comfortable shoes is recommended.
Cancelación
Meet your guide at the Roman Theater Square, in front of the main entrance of the Roman Theater. All details about meeting point will be indicated on the voucher you will receive after your booking.
How do I make a reservation?
What are the payment methods?
Single payment: The payment of the total amount will be made at the time of booking. Cash payments are not accepted on the day of the visit.
Payment the day of the tour: A first payment of a percentage of the total will be required at the time of booking and the second payment of the remaining amount you will pay at the destination on the day of the activity, in cash or card, as indicated. Please note that only payments in local currency will be accepted (for example in Spain only EUROS will be accepted).
Payment in 2 installments: It will be necessary to pay a first payment of a percentage of the total amount when making the reservation. The second payment of the remaining amount must be made before the day of the activity, on the deadline indicated. In case of reaching this date and the pending amount has not been paid, the reservation will be cancelled and the amount paid initially will be refunded. Please note that this payment method is applied to reservations whose departure date is more than 30 days from the reservation date. For reservations whose departure date is within the following 30 days, 100% of the amount will be charged at the time of booking.
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Spain | Mérida
Merida Theatre & Amphitheatre Tour
Fall in love in Mérida walking by the Roman Theatre and Amphitheatre accompanied by an expert guide. Enjoy an ancient monumental complex declared World Heritage Site by Unesco.
The archaeological site of Merida, where the Roman Theater and Amphitheater is located, is one of the major archaeological sites in Spain, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.
Be enchanted by the majesty of the Roman theater and amphitheater of Merida on a guided tour accompanied by an expert guide. You will see one of the most representative monuments of the city and discover its history, anecdotes and curiosities.
You will meet the guide at the entrance of the monumental complex to start the tour, which will begin exploring the Roman Theatre, will walk up the steps and contemplate the grandeur of an ancient construction.
You will learn the difference between theater and amphitheater, while the guide will lead you to the amphitheater, ancient enclosure shows gladiatorial opened in year 8 B.C., with whom formed the large public area shows the old Emerita Augusta.
The amphitheater was the setting not only for gladiatorial games, but for other popular shows like hunts wild animals and the struggle between wild animals in artificial scenarios recreating forests, jungles or deserts lagoons.
Enraptured admiring a colossal building whose capacity was approximately fifteen to sixteen thousand spectators.
The amphitheater was abandoned in IV B. C. and until the early twentieth century remained partially buried.
After its restoration, from 1933 to the present, it is the grand stage of the long history of the International Festival of Classic Theater of Merida, which undoubtedly is a luxury to enjoy a theatrical performance at a summer night in the same place where already more than two thousand years ago.
Not included
Ten en cuenta
- The use of comfortable shoes is recommended.
Cancelación
Meet your guide at the Roman Theater Square, in front of the main entrance of the Roman Theater. All details about meeting point will be indicated on the voucher you will receive after your booking.
How do I make a reservation?
What are the payment methods?
Single payment: The payment of the total amount will be made at the time of booking. Cash payments are not accepted on the day of the visit.
Payment the day of the tour: A first payment of a percentage of the total will be required at the time of booking and the second payment of the remaining amount you will pay at the destination on the day of the activity, in cash or card, as indicated. Please note that only payments in local currency will be accepted (for example in Spain only EUROS will be accepted).
Payment in 2 installments: It will be necessary to pay a first payment of a percentage of the total amount when making the reservation. The second payment of the remaining amount must be made before the day of the activity, on the deadline indicated. In case of reaching this date and the pending amount has not been paid, the reservation will be cancelled and the amount paid initially will be refunded. Please note that this payment method is applied to reservations whose departure date is more than 30 days from the reservation date. For reservations whose departure date is within the following 30 days, 100% of the amount will be charged at the time of booking.