Tarragona Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Tarragona is docked, but the berth is too far to walk comfortably, so use the bus to Camp de Mart at the edge of the old town. From there, walk the Roman walls, cathedral and the sea-view amphitheatre. Barcelona is about an hour away but makes for a rushed day.

Getting ashoreShip docks

Distance to townSources disagree: the cruise port lists 'City center: 5.8 km' and What's In Port says about 2 km. The ship bus drops you at Avinguda Catalunya by the Camp de Mart, at the edge of the old town (Tarragona Turisme).

Gateway forRoman Tarraco (amphitheatre, circus, walls), cathedral, Serrallo fishermen's quarter, Barcelona (about 1 hour)

Port bus / shuttle to Old town (Camp de Mart)About 10 minutes · Unverified (cruise port lists shuttle 'under request')

On the chart

Where Tarragona lies

Where your ship docks

Ships dock at Moll de Balears (Tarragona Turisme). The port has one cruise terminal and three berths on 1,429 m of quay (Tarragona Cruise Port).

Shuttle. Bus between the ship and Camp de Mart (Tarragona Turisme); the port says shuttle is 'under request', so cost depends on your line.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Port bus / shuttle to Old town (Camp de Mart)	About 10 minutes	Unverified (cruise port lists shuttle 'under request')
Taxi to Old town	Unverified	Unverified

Port bus / shuttle to Old town (Camp de Mart)

Time About 10 minutesCost Unverified (cruise port lists shuttle 'under request')

Take the bus from the terminal.
Get off at Avinguda Catalunya, Camp de Mart.
Return from the same stop.

Ask your ship if the shuttle is free.

Taxi to Old town

Time UnverifiedCost Unverified

Taxi rank at the terminal (Tarragona Cruise Port).
Radio Taxi: 977 22 14 14.

Worth the trip

What to see

Roman amphitheatre

Arena overlooking the sea; part of a UNESCO site.

How: Walk down from the old town.
Time: 45 minutes
Tickets: Unverified

Cathedral

Honey-coloured cathedral at the top of the old town.

How: Walk from Camp de Mart.
Time: 1 hour
Tickets: Unverified

Roman walls (Passeig Arqueològic)

Walk along the oldest Roman walls outside Italy.

How: Next to Camp de Mart.
Time: 45 minutes
Tickets: Unverified

Roman circus and Pretorium

Chariot-racing tunnels and a tower with views.

How: Walk.
Time: 45 minutes
Tickets: Unverified

Serrallo fishermen's quarter

Seafood and romesco sauce (Tarragona Turisme).

How: Taxi or walk from the port side.
Time: 1.5 hours
Tickets: Free

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

Take the bus to Camp de Mart.
Walk the Roman walls promenade.
Up to the cathedral; wander the old town.
Down to the circus, Pretorium and the amphitheatre by the sea.
Seafood lunch in Serrallo.
Be at the Camp de Mart stop at least 60 minutes before all-aboard.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Berth is far from town; you depend on the bus.
Barcelona day trip risks missing the ship.
Sources disagree on distance to town.

Do this

Tourist office: C/ Major 39, tel. +34 977 250 795.
Ask for the '10 essential visits' leaflet.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

Catalonia's tourist tax applies to cruise passengers aged 16 and over. From April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 (outside Barcelona) it is €4.50 per passenger for calls of 12 hours or less and €3.00 for longer calls; from April 2027 it rises to €6.00 and €4.00. Cruise lines usually collect it.