Discover Trieste on Foot

In Trieste

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£164 pp
2h 0 mins · 4.9 (16)
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Discover Trieste on Foot
Private walking guided tour of Trieste is one of the best ways to explore this charming city. Local licensed and experienced guide will show you and explain you the highlights of the city, which is often called Vienna by the sea. You will enjoy a walk, which will take you long time back, when the city started to develop and then through history, culture, art and hidden stories will lead you back to the present day.
Free cancellation Private tour Pickup included

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide

What's not included

  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. The biggest square in Europe that has one side facing directly the sea. (15 min)
  2. Trieste used to be so important in Austrian-Hunagarian times, that it has had its own stock exchange market. (10 min)
  3. The Canal Grande of Trieste used to be the main channel of the salt-pans of Trieste. In the 18th and 19th century they turned the area in a modern city quarter, whose name is dedicated to Maria Theresia, the famous Habsburg empress. There is a famous statue of James Joyce in the area. (10 min)
  4. Remains of a 1st century Roman Theatre, showing that the history of Trieste dates back to Roman times and even earlier. (10 min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Main square next to the fountain.
End point
Main square next to the fountain.

Practical information

Operated by
On the way, tourist services
Travellers per booking
1–9
Languages
de, en, it
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.