The 11 Murcia Tours That Keep Filling Up

1.Cartagena: Roman Theater, Forum, Castle and Panoramic Lift

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 710 reviews · 15 days · from $24Our pick

See Cartagena at your own pace with one ticket covering the Roman Theater Museum, Roman Forum Museum, Panoramic Lift, and Conception Castle. You can visit the sights in any order within 15 days, use the lift to avoid the steep hill, and add an audio guide in Spanish, English, or French.

“The museum office explained how to get to all venues and was very helpful. A self led itinerary. Good for our day! Easy to get around, all close to the port and ship. We walked everywhere.”

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2.Calasparra: Almadenes Canyon Rafting with Caves and Rock Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 558 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Raft the calm Segura River through Almadenes Canyon with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see 8,000-year-old red paintings at Monigotes Cave, explore Otter Cave from the water, watch for turtles and birds, and may swim along the way. Guides including David, Ismael, and Antonio are praised for clear explanations and warm humor.

“great fun. beautiful canyon and great wildlife. very reasonable rates”

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3.Cartagena, Spain: Panoramic Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 526 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Ride a double-decker bus through Cartagena’s old and modern districts, with audio commentary in four languages. The route covers historic walls, archaeological remains, the port, shore batteries, and Cala Cortina beach, followed by free time in the city center. Bring your mandatory printed voucher, not just a phone screenshot.

“Friendly staff with good English skills! The tour was beautiful, informative and impressive! You get to see a lot of Cartagena and many hidden gems! Skip the heat and go early! Be sure to take advantage of the 1h beach stop!”

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4.Cartagena : Roman Theatre Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 481 reviews · 1 day · from $8

Visit Cartagena’s Roman Theatre Museum and the remains of a 7,000-seat Roman venue at your own pace. Rafael Moneo designed the museum, which leads through the theatre’s discovery, Roman artifacts, and a mosaic-floored house. Add an audioguide in Spanish, English, French, German, or Russian for more historical context.

“You start with the museum and the history snd csn see artefacts. Various floors accessible by lift or escalators. Then you arrive at the theatre and are able to walk around it. Proms and wheelchairs have to stay at the top. For the small entrance fee it is well worth it however if you want an aerial view you can get to it without paying and take all your snaps .”

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5.Canyon of Almadenes Rafting, Caves & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Spend about three hours rafting gently through Murcia’s Almadenes Canyon with guides such as Olga, Antonio, David, or José. Expect river scenery, a refreshing swim, a stop at Los Abrigos del Pozo for UNESCO-listed cave paintings, and a visit to the Otters Cave. English guidance is available.

“Great trip overall. The operation is well structured and the guides are interactive and informative. 2 x adults and 1 x 8 year old child had a lot of fun!”

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6.Rafting Adventure in Murcia

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 312 reviews · 4 hours · from $29

Rafting Murcia takes you from Blanca to Cieza and back along the Segura River, with gentle rapids, waterfalls, swimming spots, a picnic, and photos included. Guides such as Fran, Borja, Carlos, and Anas keep the mood lively in English and Spanish. Expect to get thoroughly wet, with changing rooms, showers, lockers, and transport provided.

“What an excellent day out! Although we went in August, the river still had a good flow to it and it was brilliant fun. We would thoroughly recommend it. Great value for money.”

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7.Cartagena: Panoramic Lift & Conception Castle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 272 reviews · 1 day · from $7Best value

Start at Cartagena’s Panoramic Lift, then rise 45 meters to Conception Hill and Castillo de la Concepción. Explore at your own pace with an audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, or Russian. From the castle and Torres Park, you’ll see the harbor, port, Roman amphitheater, Bullring, and El Batel.

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8.Calasparra: Cueva del Puerto Entry Ticket with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 228 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $22

Meet your Spanish-speaking guide at Cueva del Puerto and descend 50 meters into a 15-million-year-old cave system. Over 90 minutes, walk 700 meters past stalactites, sculpted galleries, high bridges, and a luminescent minerals room. Guides including Manolo, Ana, and Mavi explain how water shaped the cave.

“un servicio de bar ,cuando sales apetece algo fresco”

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9.Terra Natura Murcia Ticket Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 211 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Spend a full day at Terra Natura Murcia, where Kenya and the Iberian Peninsula come together in spacious animal habitats. See lions, giraffes, hippos, Iberian wolves, and brown bears among more than 500 animals. Add shows, talks, adventure activities, and possibly the water park, depending on the date and ticket.

“Lovely zoo very clean and all animals looked after well. The only negative was the water park was closed. We visited Tuesday 16th September and the water park closed on the Sunday before but was not mentioned as closed. Well worth a visit and a great day out. 😊”

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10.Cartagena: Guided Walking Tour with Tapas and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 116 reviews · from $55

Start at Cartagena’s harbor and follow an English- or Spanish-speaking guide through Calle Mayor, the Casino, San Francisco Square, and other landmark buildings. Break for three local tapas tastings and three drinks at selected bars. Guides such as Bruno, Carmelo, Elisa, and Maria bring the city’s history to life, with plenty of time to eat and ask questions.

“Our tour was informative and helpful! I would recommend this tour for the knowledge gained, the experience and the superb tour guide, Bruno who was a fantastic well of knowledge.”

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11.3 Tapas Cartagena walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Walk Cartagena’s historic center with a guide such as Carmelo, Elisa, Bruno, or Veronica, stopping at three traditional bars for one tapa and one drink at each. You’ll see the Roman Theater from outside, visit the Forum Square area, and learn about 3,000 years of local history. The stroll begins and ends near the port.

“The meeting place was very convenient - just at the end of the pier from our cruise ship. We walked to 3 different restaurants while learning some of the history of the town along the way. Our guide was Jose. He was very enthusiastic. Only problem was he used a headset with a microphone and it was very difficult to hear unless you were in the front of the group - there were about 20 of us. The tapas were pre set selections and all tasted good.”

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