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- German
- English
- Italian
Brescia, also known as "The Lioness", has been a greatly important center for ages, from the Roman time, through the Langobards and up to the modern days when the city and its notoriously proud and hard working people made it one of Italy's most appreciated, wealthy and progressive cities of the country.
Its fascinating Roman ruins, the charming bars to enjoy the typical drink "Pirlo" and some great local treats, its driverless subway system (the second one in Europe), the Medieval castle and the green hills surrounding it are just some of the great features you will experience visiting Brescia.
As a history and art nerds, as cooks, wines and bars lovers, as licensed tour guides since 20 years back, showing you this hidden pearl listed by UNESCO is our new mission!
An easy and relaxed walking tour through the cities most beautiful sites that will give you a perfect insight of this glorious and underrated Italian gem! Join us!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you up at the entrance of the Parking lot "Parcheggio del Castello"
Itinerary
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1
Brescia´s highest spot, enclosed into ancient walls, the castle started to be constructed in the 8th century AD. The view over the city center and the Northern mountains surrounding the city are just stunning. We will have a short walk through and into the walls to reach the highest and most breathtaking panorama
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Even called "Brescia´s Sistine Chapel". An incredible site! We will enter and admire the glorious painted ceiling
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A piece of Ancient Rome right in the middle of Brescia.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
NOT AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOONS, SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS. This is a real 17th hundreds hidden gem, free open to the public but still missed by many
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
One of the most Iconic squares of Brescia we will walk by the Old and the New Domes, the Medieval Tower of "Pegol" and learn about the ancient struggles between the noble families of Brescia
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
This square, with the glorious Loggia, the most important political building of the city since the late 14th hundreds is considered Brescia´s beating heart. Thousands of events occurred in the shade of the beautiful venetian looking Loggia through the centuries. An enchanting example of Italian renaissance square.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A monumental example of Rationalistic architecture, Piazza della Vittoria was designed by architect Piacentini to glorify Mussolini´s regime. Despite the tragic ending of that story, the square really is a beauty that holds dozens of fun and interesting anecdotes about the city past and present.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
From here we will explore the charming Carmine DIstrict. Once a sketchy place, it preserves the most genuine, rebellious, creative, cocky and still fascinating side of Brescia and the "Bresciani". Most of the rebellions and struggles for better life conditions, for worker´ s rights, most of the anti establishment movements arose in the tiny alleys of the Carmine.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
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