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Step into one of the most fascinating chapters of Trieste’s history on a walking tour dedicated to the city’s post-war years and the everyday impact of the American presence after World War II.
Alongside politics and military events, the tour explores how global history affected ordinary people: cafés as meeting places, new habits introduced by foreign presence, and the quiet ways American culture entered local life and everyday routines.
This walking tour is ideal for curious travelers interested in World War II and Cold War history, and for those who enjoy stories told through places, people, and everyday details, offering a deeper understanding of Trieste beyond the usual highlights.
For the tour to take place, a minimum of 4 participants is required.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you by the Statue of Neptune.
Itinerary
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1Piazza della Borsa
The experience begins in Piazza della Borsa, where traces of the Allied period are still visible today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Borgo Teresiano
The walk continues through Borgo Teresiano, the elegant district developed under the Habsburg Empire, following the canal toward the sea.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Molo Audace - Gia "Molo S. Carlo"
The route then opens onto the waterfron and Molo Audace, a symbolic place where Trieste’s strategic role and maritime identity come into focus.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia
The next stop is Piazza Unità d’Italia, where power, representation, and everyday life intersected during a tense and uncertain period.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza Cavana
The tour continues into Cavana, the historic old town, with its narrow streets and hidden corners.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Il Ghetto Ebraico di Trieste
The experience goes on through the historic Jewish quarter, where the tour touches on coexistence and identity in the post-war years.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Trieste
The experience ends with a stop at a local café, with coffee included.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Piazza della Borsa (Pass by)
The tour ends where it began, bringing the story full circle.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for people with walking difficulties.
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Cancellation Policy
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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