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Join a 2.5-hour Brescia walking tour through UNESCO World Heritage sites and monumental squares. Accompanied by a licensed guide, you will discover the soul of the "Lioness of Italy," a city with an extraordinary historical stratification.
Highlights of the tour:
- Roman Brixia: Piazza del Foro, the Capitoline Temple (73 AD), and the Roman Theatre—some of the best-preserved archaeological treasures in Northern Italy.
- Piazza Paolo VI: A unique setting featuring two Cathedrals side-by-side—the Romanesque "Duomo Vecchio" and the majestic "Duomo Nuovo"—alongside the medieval Palazzo del Broletto.
- Piazza della Loggia: The Renaissance heart of the city with its Venetian influence, featuring the Palazzo della Loggia and the iconic Astronomical Clock Tower with the "Macc de le ure" mechanical figures.
- Piazza Vittoria: A prime example of 20th-century Italian Rationalism.
An engaging journey filled with secrets and anecdotes, with the flexibility to customize the route toward Piazza Arnaldo or other hidden corners. Discover Brescia, an open-air museum that will truly surprise you.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the Largo Torrelunga bus terminal in Brescia
Itinerary
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Tempio Capitolino e Piazza del Foro (Pass by)
Piazza del Foro represents the beating heart of ancient Roman Brixia and is one of the most important and best-preserved archaeological complexes in Northern Italy, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dominated by the imposing Capitoline Temple (73 AD), built by Emperor Vespasian, the square offers an extraordinary glimpse into Imperial life. Here, the majestic white marble Corinthian columns and the remains of the nearby Roman Theatre still bear witness to Brescia's ancient role as the region's primary political and religious center.
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Piazza Paolo VI (Pass by)
Piazza Paolo VI, historically known as Piazza del Duomo, represents the medieval and spiritual heart of Brescia, offering an architectural landscape unique in Italy due to the presence of two cathedrals standing side by side. The square is dominated by the contrast between the Romanesque solemnity of the Duomo Vecchio (Old Cathedral), with its rare 11th-century circular plan, and the Baroque-Neoclassical majesty of the Duomo Nuovo (New Cathedral), featuring an imposing marble facade and one of the highest domes in Italy. Completing this extraordinary historical palimpsest is the Palazzo del Broletto, the ancient center of medieval civic power; with its tower and portico, it embodies the perfect balance between religious and civil authority that has shaped the city's identity.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza della Loggia (Pass by)
Piazza della Loggia is the jewel of the Brescian Renaissance, a space of extraordinary harmony designed in the 15th century under the aesthetic influence of the Republic of Venice. The square is dominated by the majestic Palazzo della Loggia, the City Hall, with its splendid white marble facade, and the famous Clock Tower, home to a precious astronomical clock dating back to 1546. Here, the popular 'Macc de le ure'—two mechanical statues that strike the hours on the great bell—have marked the daily life of citizens for centuries, making this square the most beloved symbol of Brescia's civic identity and cultural vibrancy.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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