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Brescia Walking Tour

Italy's most underrated city and a local aperitivo

Brescia is a city rich in history, layered, and full of character, yet still largely untouched by mass tourism. With over 4,000 years of history and several UNESCO-listed sites, the city offers a rare combination of Roman ruins, medieval streets, elegant squares and a lively local atmosphere.

 

Our Brescia walking tour begins at the city’s medieval castle, rising above the historic center and offering sweeping views over the city. From here, we walk downhill at an easy pace, letting the story of Brescia unfold naturally, without turning the experience into a history lecture. Along the way, we explore the impressive archaeological area of ancient Brixia, stroll through Piazza Duomo with its distinctive Old Cathedral, and reach Piazza della Vittoria, a bold example of 20th-century architecture. We then cross the elegant Piazza della Loggia before ending in the Carmine district, one of Brescia’s most authentic neighborhoods. We conclude the tour the way locals do: by slowing down and sharing a relaxed aperitivo. Together, we enjoy a glass of Pirlo, Brescia’s most traditional drink. A simple, convivial moment that perfectly reflects the spirit of the city and of this tour: thoughtful, genuine, and never taking itself too seriously.

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Our Brescia Walking Tour lasts approximately 3 hours and is available with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 participants. For larger groups or families travelling with children under six, please contact us for further details and tailored arrangements.​

Relevant Information

DURATION

about 3 hours

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GUIDE FEE

270 € per tour (up to 10 people)

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The price INCLUDES

  • professional licensed guiding services

  • guided visit as described

  • support and assistance with ticket booking and practical arrangements 

  • 1 drink / person

 

The price DOES NOT include​​

  • any extra food and/or beverage

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PAYMENT TERMS

  • the guide fee for our service is paid on the day of the tour, either in cash or by credit/debit card. A regular invoice will be issued for all payments

  • our guide fee is not subject to a cancellation policy

  • any additional services required for the experience - such as boat tickets, transport, museum entrance fees or other third-party arrangements - are paid directly to the resperctive providers. These payments are handled separately and are subject to the providers' own booking and cancellation policies

  • for larger groups, travel agencies, associations, companies, and similar bookings, payment is required in advance. Further details regarding payment terms will be communicated at the time of booking

 

RECOMMENDED PERIOD

All year round 

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MEETING POINT 

h 10 am in Brescia, in via del Castello, at the bridge by the castle's entrace

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