Location: Brescia
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9 Walking Tours in Brescia That You Shouldn't Miss
Set between Milan and Verona at the foot of the Alps, Brescia is the second-largest city in Italy’s northern Lombardy region, with just under 200,000 people. The city’s rich history dates back to pre-Roman times, when it was a Gallic capital. Among the many great local sights are the 11th-century Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral, also called La Rotonda), unique for its circular shape, the 17th-century Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral) next door, and the first-century Roman ruins at Tempio Capitolino.
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1. The city of Brescia, private guided tour
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Brescia the Lioness of Italy is one of the most important cities in Italy: it is full of history and in northern Italy Brescia is the only one place where we can still admire and study ruins of the Age of the Roman Empire: for example during this tour you will be surprised to get down under the surface of the road to enter to a special chamber with controlled air pressure to keep safe the mosaics in this environment that were made during the 1st century. One of the most famous temple in Brescia of the Age of the Roman Empire is the Forum called "the Capitolum". During this guided tour we will also proceed to Santa Giulia museum an UNESCO protected area where you can find many other manufacts of the Roman Empire and also 14th century frescos painted inside Santa Giulia monastery that will really amaze you. We will also see the Lodge medieval square, the cathedral and much more. This is a private guided tour for your group only or for you only if you are a single tourist.
Inclusions: Brescia: on foot guided city tour with professional qualified and licensed tour leader
Exclusions: MUSEUMS TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
2. The Best of Brescia Walking Tour
Discover the hidden gem of a city, tucked at the foot of the Alps in northern Italy. Brescia is in the UNESCO World Heritage. You will visit the most beautiful and important places in the city. What remains famous Forum Square and Medieval Square? What is the other name of the Old Cathedral? Together with the local professional guide, you will find out many fascinating facts and will hear stories. What is so special about the Venetian Clock Tower? What view you can see from the seat of the Town Hall?
Inclusions: Professional guide
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Reviewed By gatuno2
The food wasn't warm and the waiters weren't fast and serious . The restaurant looks cool but it isn't .
3. Magic Christmas Tour in Monte Isola
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Monte Isola. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Monta Isola. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Monte Isola.
Inclusions: Tour Guide
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Reviewed By AngeloGrey855
Totally awesome tour of Ancient Rome with our tour guide! He gave us a lot of great information about the ancient ruins, was really well informed, passionate and animated, and we came away from the tour with a much better understanding of Roman history and culture. We definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for an awesome way to see the sites of ancient Rome.
4. The Best of Brescia Walking Tour
Discover the hidden gem of a city, tucked at the foot of the Alps in northern Italy. Brescia is in the UNESCO World Heritage. You will visit the most beautiful and important places in the city. What remains famous Forum Square and Medieval Square? What is the other name of the Old Cathedral? Together with the local professional guide, you will find out many fascinating facts and will hear stories. What is so special about the Venetian Clock Tower? What view you can see from the seat of the Town Hall?
Inclusions: Certified guide
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Reviewed By Dream40942965649
We loved Bari and we ohhh loved Focaccia!!! Thanks to our guide for a lovely time. We could feel her love to her city and that added extra charm to this tour.
5. Mille Miglia vintage car museum & Brescia private guided tour
You will visit the Mille Miglia famous retro car museum with inside the museum a unique collection of vintage cars that every year participate to the Mille Miglia retro car race. After visiting the museum we will go to the town center of Brescia to see the main attractions, the medieval town center and the amazing “Capitolum” the real ruins of the Roman Age forum and temple of Jupiter.
Inclusions: Guided tour with a tour leader speaking your language, all transfers included.
Exclusions: Museum ticket price is not included, the cost is about 8 eur per each person.
Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
6. Wine tasting experience & Brescia guided tour
We will go to the famous Franciacorta wine zone to taste local wine to have a guided tour inside a local famous cellar and winery with a master sommelier who will explain you the story of the winery. After visiting the winery we will go to the city of Brescia: you will see the Medieval town, the cathedral, and the Forum with the better preserved ruins of the Roman Empire in northern Italy at the moment. This is a private guided tour there will be only your group or only you if you are a single tourist.
Inclusions: Franciacorta winery: on foot guided tour and visit to the winery
Exclusions: The price for wine tasting must be paid at local winery the price is about 20 eur per each person , the tickets to enter the museum are NOT INCLUDED
Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
7. Guided tour “Love stories of Brescia”
An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Brescia medieval castle with battlements, a tower, drawbridge & ramparts, plus an arms museum in the keep will leave you wondering about love stories around the walls of the castle. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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Reviewed By AngeloGrey855
Totally awesome tour of Ancient Rome with our tour guide! He gave us a lot of great information about the ancient ruins, was really well informed, passionate and animated, and we came away from the tour with a much better understanding of Roman history and culture. We definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking for an awesome way to see the sites of ancient Rome.
8. Magic Christmas tour in Brescia
The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special time brings magic in Brescia. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Brescia. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Brescia. You will visit the charming and magical Christmas tree of Brescia. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Brescia.
Inclusions: Local Professional Guide
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Reviewed By Dream40942965649
We loved Bari and we ohhh loved Focaccia!!! Thanks to our guide for a lovely time. We could feel her love to her city and that added extra charm to this tour.
9. Brescia Private Walking Tour
Brescia, the lioness of Italy. The city of majestic Roman remains, inserted in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites The tour kicks off in the heart of ancient Roman Brixa, where you will admire the ancient and majestic remains. The journey continues, along the maximum decuman, to the square Medieval dedicated to Paul VI where the two cathedrals and the historic town hall stand del Broletto. You will arrive in the seductive Piazza della Loggia, scenographic and Renaissance heart of the city where you can admire the Palazzo della Loggia, the Monte di Pietà Vecchio e Nuovo, the beautiful astronomical clock with the Macc de le Ore. Your journey will then end in the monumental Piazza della Vittoria which tells of the time of the Second World War but also many interesting and curious anecdotes.
Inclusions: Certified tourist guide, Bottled water
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