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This 90-minute sefl-guided walking tour offers a rich journey through Brescia’s 2,000-year history, from its Gallic origins to its Lombard legacy. Begin at Brescia Castle, known as the “Falcon of Italy,” and learn how the city earned the title “Lioness of Italy” during the 1849 rebellion.
Explore Roman ruins at the UNESCO-listed Parco Archeologico di Brixia Romana, the Santa Giulia Museum, and the 10th-century Duomo Vecchio.
Highlights include Piazza Paolo VI with its two cathedrals, the astronomical clock tower, Renaissance-era Piazza della Loggia, and lively Corso Goffredo Mameli.
This immersive tour reveals Brescia’s role in Italian unification and showcases its layered heritage of rebellion, art, and architecture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts just above the convenient free parking lot of Castello di Brescia, on the bridge in front of the main gate. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
this tour ends at the Torre della Pallata, Via della Pace, 25122 Brescia BS, Italy.
Itinerary
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Witness history as you pass by the iconic castle that was started by Holy Roman Emperor John of Bohemia in 1330
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Pass by this historic memorial dedicated to the victims of terrorism and political violence which plagued Italy.
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Sneak a peak at one of the most well preserved archeological sites in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
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Witness ancient history as you walk by this site, built during the Flavian dynasty between 69 and 96 CE.
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Walk through history past this vast complex that includes the church of Santa Maria del Solario, the basilica of San Salvatore, the monastic choir, a Roman domus, a statue garden and the UNESCO corridor.
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Pass by the church dedicated to Saint Clement, the 4th pope of Rome, who died in 101 BCE.
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Walk by this museum, containing ethnic instruments from all over the world, including ones made of dead armadillos and a very early version of the saxophone made by Adolph Sax.
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Pass by this legendary theatre, built in the 1600s, named in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled over parts of Italy during his time in the spotlight.
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Pass by the building of civil administration, starting when it was built in the 1100s, at the time when Brescia was an independent commune, and also an administrative building nowadays.
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End the tour at this historic tower, housing a clock and fountain, with water believed to come from the pipes of the God Triton, son of Poseidon.
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Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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