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You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this self-guided tour, you will be guided through the 9 following locations: Cathedral, Castle of San Giusto, Arco di Ricardo, Roman Theatre, Piazza Unità d'Italia, Teatro Verdi, Piazza della Borsa, Saint Spyridon Church, and Canal Grande. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to your self-guided tour and your city exploration activity.
So, are you ready to explore Trieste?
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Go to the first station (Cathedral) or start wherever you like.
Itinerary
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The castle was constructed over several centuries, beginning in the 15th century, with significant additions made up until the 17th century. It was built on the site of earlier Roman fortifications.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
The Arco di Riccardo dates back to the Roman period, around the 1st century BCE. It is one of the oldest surviving structures in Trieste.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Built in the 1st century AD, during the reign of Emperor Augustus, the Roman Theatre could accommodate between 3,500 and 6,000 spectators.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The square has been a central part of Trieste's urban fabric since the 19th century. Its name, which translates to "Square of the Unification of Italy," commemorates Trieste's incorporation into the Kingdom of Italy in 1918.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The theatre opened in 1801, making it one of the oldest opera houses in Italy. It was originally named the Teatro Nuovo and later renamed in honor of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi in 1901.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
The square has been a central hub for economic and social activity since the 19th century. It is named after the historical Borsa Vecchia (Old Stock Exchange) building.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The church was built between 1861 and 1869 to serve the Serbian Orthodox community in Trieste. This community played a significant role in the commercial and cultural life of the city, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries when Trieste was a major port under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The Canal Grande was constructed between 1754 and 1756, during the period when Trieste was a free port under the Habsburg Empire.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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