The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Marche, Italy

March 18, 2022 Joeann Galban

Marche (Italian pronunciation: [ˈmarke]), or the Marches /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/, is one of the twenty regions of Italy. The name of the region derives from the plural name of marca, originally referring to the medieval March of Ancona and nearby marches of Camerino and Fermo. Marche is well known for its shoemaking tradition, with the finest and most luxurious Italian footwear being manufactured in this region.
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1. Skip the Line Ancient Pompeii Small Group Walking Tour with Top Rated Guide

Coffee Shop Vittoria, Via Mare, 80045 Pompei NA, Italy Herculaneum Tours
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Join our guides in this amazing 2.5 hours walk into the ruins of the archaeological site of Pompeii. The city, settled not far away from the Volcano Vesuvius slopes, had been buried during the Vulcanic eruption dated 79 A.C. by the historians. Today, after more than 2000 years since that awful disaster, you have the chance to visit and move around one of the oldest cities in the world. Your group will be led at the discovery of the highlights of the Roman city while listening in details to the Ancient customs and traditions mixed up with “gossip” and stories of the main characters of the time, whose lives intertwined in Pompeii. Among the main features, your will see the "Palestra" (gym), the Temple of Isis, the Baths, the Forum, the House of Menander, the Lupanariae, the theatres and more. The tour is up to 14 participants. Skip the line and enjoy this amazing experience!

Inclusions: Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By FredPurdue

Our tour was from a cruise ship and was fabulous. Early in the day and without crowds as you would find at Pompeii. It was a resort village, populated with only a few slaves and caretakers when hit by a pyroclastic flow that covered the town to a depth of six meters, preserving it. Wonderful mosaics, frescoes and statues. Photographers will enjoy the subjects of buildings, streets, art, and houses. Do not suggest a tripod, my DSLR with a zoom lens was all I needed. Some rooms are dark, so anticipate using a high ISO. Take shots from the rim above before walking through the tunnel to be in the village. Then you will use the wide-angle a lot.

2. Ascoli Piceno..ride long medieval squares

63100 Ascoli Piceno, Province of Ascoli Piceno, Italy MOVEGREEN
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accompanied by a guide Experienced tourist, we will ride around the ancient town its old "rue" and discovering its squares. Small break to taste the products typical of territory, like the famous ones stuffed olives.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Lunch, bike helmet, bike or e-bike, fresh water, snack, lunch, tasting wine, caffè, , Maiolica experience, fried olives tasting

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Reviewed By A1282UQdavidb

We did the winery tour in May 2019. We had a very enjoyable morning with a very helpful and knowledgeable guide at the winery and a very pleasant and friendly guide for the whole excursion in Luca. The Offida wines are fascinating and we especially liked the varieties which we don't see in Australia, including pecorino. Had a great lunch with Luca at a country restaurant we would never have found by ourselves.

3. Private Traditional Wooden Boat Tour with Lunch in Numana

Porto Turistico Numana, Piazzale Silvio Massaccesi, 60026 Numana AN, Italy DonMar Sailing
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Why choose us? Because no other boat in Numana can offer the same tailor-made and authentic sailing experience, without sacrificing comforts, like cushy seats, food, music, and a freshwater shower. This is both an old-fashioned and classy choice for an unforgettable tour. Our boat can accommodate up to 6 passengers, which means that every trip will be intimate and planned according to your own desires. We will be free to look for the quietest spot to drop anchor, away from the most populated beaches. Along the way you'll be able to see how a traditional sailing boat is rigged and manoeuvred, and if you want you'll be able to try your hand at the helm. It will be my concern to make sure that you will fondly remember your time with us for years to come. It's the little things that turn a generic boat trip into an experience to treasure. It's not just what you see: it's how you experience it that matters.

Inclusions: The lunchtime mixed platter, with local meat cuts, cheeses, and Ascoli olives, will be prepared by the specialty grocery store Delizie Marchigiane the best place in Numana for local produce., The sunset fish/sushi appetiser will be prepared with local and fresh ingredients by the Marta Street Food restaurant located in Numana's square., Use of Snorkelling equipment, You will be able to use an inflatable mattress to float on the waves, or to reach the beach.

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4. Ascoli Explorer Tourist Train

Piazza Arringo, 63100 Ascoli Piceno AP, Italy Ascoli Explorer
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The Tour aboard the Ascoli Touristic Train is an original way to visit the city of Ascoli Piceno. Comfortably seated and accompanied by a clear and complete audio guide offers a general knowledge of the city, admiring views and crossing areas to be reached on foot. An opportunity to venture into the most hidden wonders of this historic medieval city by discovering every suggestive corner.

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Reviewed By Christine M

Good overview of the city especially with small children. The English tour on headphones was very difficult to understand because it was read by and Italian with a strong accent. It would have been much better had it been read by an English or American person without an accent.

5. Their Piceno Experience

Piazza Giacomo Matteotti, 62020 Loro Piceno MC, Italy Expirit - Piccole Realtà. Grandi Storie.

The thrill of returning to the seventeenth century and living, among candles and pastries, an exclusive experience of music, history and flavors inside the Monastery of Castel Brunforte. They will be intense moments, which will give timeless sensations.

Inclusions: Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Private transportation

6. Monte Santo Experience

Chiesa della Beata Vergine della Neve, 62018 Potenza Picena, Province of Macerata, Italy Expirit - Piccole Realtà. Grandi Storie.

Discover the ancient artisan practices of Monte Santo! You will leave to explore the village, getting to know the treasures that tell its story. Ancient working techniques will be shown to you by the citizens who are ambassadors, with demonstrations of manual jacquard loom. You will be a guest of the enchanting Mugellini Theater for an exclusive music show. And finally: glass of wine with sea view, admiring one of the most beautiful panoramas of the Marche. The Monte Santo Experience is for those who want to experience the treasure chests of culture celebrating the identity of a territory.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

Exclusions: Private transportation

7. Footsteps on Gioacchino Rossini tour

Via Gioacchino Rossini, 61121 Pesaro PU, Italy Nearstation

This excursion transports you on a journey through Rossini's life, walking in his footsteps in Pesaro and visiting the Casa Rossini Museum. You simply cannot get any closer to Gioacchino!

Inclusions: private tour guide

Exclusions: entrance tickets

Reviewed By gioval868

The tour is great and most importantly very affordable. the guide was so patient and really clear during the tour. Great experience!!

8. Exclusive guided tour of the Abbey of Fiastra

Chiaravalle Abbey, Fiastra, Contrada Abbadia di Fiastra, 62010 Urbisaglia MC, Italy Abbazia di Chiaravalle di Fiastra

The exclusive tour is carried out by licensed and local guides; it is for small groups while the Abbey is normally visited independently and without a guide. Flexible times even outside normal opening hours to be agreed with the participants.

Inclusions: Exclusive guided tour of the Abbey of Fiastra and all its environments, Entrance ticket

Exclusions: Anything not specified in "the ticket includes"

Reviewed By Relax822279

We went to a music concert in the abbey and it was exquisite. The nearby walks are also very pleasant but it does get quite busy.

9. Terracotta tour in Fratte Rosa

Piazza San Giorgio, Piazza S. Giorgio, 61040 Fratte Rosa PU, Italy magnetoUr experiences

Come and discover an authentic land, with incredible naturalistic beauties, through the art and traditions of the place; come to Fratte Rosa, a delightful village located on the Marche hills, in an area still to be explored. Fratte Rosa has been the cradle of terracotta for centuries. Its soil, very rich in clay, allowed the flourishing of the art of forging terracotta, handed down by word of mouth from the local potters, since the Middle Ages. Even today in Fratte Rosa the production of popular ceramics continues, through the activity of the shops, custodians of a craft heritage dedicated to the "archaic forms" born in the Middle Ages for cooking and storing food. You will discover the gestures of tradition, observing the manual work of our terracotta craftsmen, observing the "unique" forms of tradition for which Fratte Rosa boasts a primacy of uniqueness.

Inclusions: Guide to workshops

Exclusions: A transfer is not included, therefore you will need your own means of transport

Reviewed By Noartist1

Was there in October 2019, the owner and artist is delightful. Found my present to myself in her shop and have received it now at home. I would highly recommend a visit to Gypsea, something different and a nice way to spend a few hours in a beautiful town.

10. La Romagna del Pirata - Self-Guided Tour on the places of Pantani 6days / 5nights

47042 Cesenatico, Province of Forlì-Cesena, Italy Bikelife

The territory around the hometown of Pantani might seem flat, from the Adriatic coast inland there seem to be no elevation meters and instead when you least expect it the hills sprout imposing, one after the other. east of Emilia Romagna and the Marches, who trained the Pirate for his deadly shots: via the bandana, his hands in the lower part of the handlebars, his gaze determined and shortly after the shot. Follow his way of telling opponents if you have the strength. Sea and mountains, different worlds, opposite. Solitude and beauty, nature and open spaces. Sea and mountains, two universes made of roads and pedals, sweat and frames, of men alone in command, of climbing and descending on two wheels. We will live the places and streets of Marco Pantani in his shining career. We will cycle on two of the climbs that have trained his legs, crossing wonderful territories in Romagna that has always been home to great champions.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Luggage transport, ROAD BIKE (only with the BIKE option INCLUDED), Overnight in double room, GPX tracks (for Self-Guided)

Exclusions: Medical baggage insurance, City tax, Lunches and drinks, Single room surcharge, Everything not indicated as included

Reviewed By AnnaR5144

Great bianchi bikes and service. We cycled on the hills and along the coast, as it was suggested. Nice views!

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