Roman Theatre of Cartagena (Teatro Romano de Cartagena) Tours and Tickets

The Roman Theatre of Cartagena (Teatro Romano de Cartagena) was built at the end of the first century BC, and was in use for around 200 years. It was used as a marketplace during the fourth century and was later turned into dwellings. It was buried and remained below ground for hundreds of years, until renovation work unearthed it in 1987. Today, it’s been restored with an on-site museum.

Yes, visitors can explore the interior of the Roman Theatre of Cartagena. Access is via the Cartagena Roman Museum, which features items uncovered during the excavation. A 3D tour of the theater is available on specific weekend guided tours at an extra cost.

Yes, guided tours of the Cartagena Roman Museum are offered every hour, free of charge. Audio guides and brochures are also available in Spanish, English, French, German, and Russian. The museum also has information panels, videos, models, and interactive exhibits in Spanish and English for self-guided tours.

Yes, there is an entrance fee for the Roman Theatre of Cartagena, which includes access to the Cartagena Roman Museum. Guided tours of the museum are free of charge every hour. Audio guides, brochures, and information panels are available for visitors who want to explore independently.

Plan to spend around 1–2 hours exploring both the Cartagena Roman Museum and the Roman Theatre of Cartagena. Allot more time if you plan to join a guided tour. There are a lot of resources to see, including information panels, videos, and interactive exhibits.

Travelers using wheelchairs can use to explore the Roman Theatre of Cartagena and the Cartagena Roman Museum. Access to the museum is via a pedestrianized plaza and a barrier-free route is available, which includes a wheelchair-accessible lift. Wheelchairs are available for loan and there are accessible toilets. Travels who are visually impaired can use the free NaviLens system.