Why choose this Barcelona tour ?
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.
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What makes From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges a unique experience ?
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.
As you walk along Platja de la Ribera on the boardwalk, you’ll hear some of Sitges’ centuries-old history.
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.
The tour passes by Xiringuito, the first beach bar in Spain.
On this tour, you’ll hear about Baluard Plaza, the imposing structure from where the military defended the town in the 1700s.
On this tour, you’ll see the most photographed site in Sitges, the Church of St Bartholomew and Saint Tecla
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.
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.
You’ll pass by Museu Del Cau Ferrat on this tour, the home of Catalan Modernist movement leader, Santiago Rusinol.
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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges
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From a Roman Village to a Resort Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Sitges Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
