Discover Santa Tecla Free Tour: Experience the Festival That Transforms Tarragona in Tarragona, Zimbabwe - A unique experience

Experience the magic of Santa Tecla on an unforgettable tour of Tarragona! Discover 700 years of living tradition, fascinating history, and the vibrant local passion that unites all generations.

Things to do Santa Tecla Free Tour: Experience the Festival That Transforms Tarragona

One of the most eagerly awaited moments of the year in Tarragona has arrived: the Santa Tecla Festival! On this special tour, you’ll discover why there’s a different vibe in the air in Tarragona and why we look forward so much to this 10-day festival. We’ll explain: - Who Tecla was and her historical and cultural significance - How her relic came to Tarragona more than 700 years ago - Why her arm is carried in a procession through the city streets every year - Why her story as a saint is more complicated than it seems But Santa Tecla is much more than just a saint. We’ll also explore the Seguici Popular (the beautiful medieval procession) and its characters, such as the Mulassa, the Cucafera, the Diables, the giants... And, of course, we’ll talk about the Dames i Vells, the Baixada de l’Àliga, and the famous pilars caminant. You’ll also discover why Amparito Roca’s pasodoble has become the unofficial anthem of Tarragona. Our goal is for you to finish the tour with a better understanding of what you see in the streets, why certain moments are so moving, and why you shouldn’t miss the festivities. All set? Book your time slot! Long live Santa Tecla and long live Tarragona!

Included

pla de la Seu

Antic escorxador

Capella de Santa Tecla la Vella

Portal del Carro

Catedral Basílica Metropolitana i Primada de Santa Tecla de Tarragona

Hospital Sant Pau i Santa Tecla (old one)

Meeting point

Portal de Sant Antoni