Discover Salerno: Walking Tour with an Expert Local Guide

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join us on a walking tour in the historical center of Salerno.

As your local guides and friends we will be happy to show you the history and the local spots of our hometown!

Salernum was founded by the Romans in the 2nd century B. C. but the most important period for the city was in the middle ages. In this time Salerno was one of the most important cities of the Mediterrenean sea, here was founded the first Medical School of the world around the end of the 9th century A. D.

Togheter we will discover the history and the architecture of the medieval time with a visit into the Cathedral of Saint Matthew, a spectacular example of Arab-Norman architecture. This church also contains a beautiful crypt in Baroque style.

We will be also happy to give you some tips where to eat local food and where to go to drink a glass of wine in authentic places.

This is a great tour also for an introduction and orientation of all the beauties of Amalfi coast, Paestum, Capri island, Pompeii etc..

What's Included

Licensed local guide
optional visit to the Crypt with a ticket entrance of 7 euros

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front at the entrance of the Teatro Verdi (pink salmon builing). We will be waiting for you holding a sign with "Discover Salerno" printed on top.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
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    Salerno

    In this tour we will see the historic center of Salerno. We will visit the public gardens, the most important squares of the historical center (Piazza Sedile del Campo, Piazza Abate Conforti, Piazza Flavio Gioia), the Lombard and Norman buidings, the Monumental complex of Saint Peter, the Saint Matthew Cathedral and its baroque crypt. On request you can visit the gardens of Minerva, the medieval castle, the Diocesan Museum and the Archaeological Museum

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
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