City tours
Italy is the perfect place to stroll at your own pace with one of our
Qualified Italian Guides to enjoy the most beautiful and interesting
city centres.
Marvel at the surprising maze of narrow "calle" (narrow
streets) with their little bridges crossing small canals (rii) and
lovely decorated buildings in the beautiful and mysthic Venice.
Enjoy a marvellous stroll along the Tevere river in Rome, one of the
most beautiful cities in the world and walk at your own pace along the
lovely narrow lanes of its city centre.
Amble along the worldwide known beatiful streets of Florence and marvel
at the incredible amount of artworks which decorate its amazing
buildings and churches.
Lets explore the charming city centre of Catania, the hometown of
Vincenzo Bellini and one of the most beautiful and interesting cities
of Sicily island with its Norman and Baroque architectures.
Go for a stroll along the stunning seafront of Naples to look at
Mount Vesuvius, the Sorrento Peninsula and the beautiful islands of the
bay of Naples and experience the unique atmosphere of its city centre
with its maze of narrow streeets and beautiful palaces.
Visit the beautiful town of Turin
rich in Renaissance, Baroque or Art Nouveau architectures. Marvel at
the colonnades which embellish the town famous for its gardens and
elegant buildings.
Explore the charming city of Lecce
with its typical Baroque style buildings, which is so unique in
Southern Italy. Let's step back in time walking through the narrow
streets of its centre and the beautiful squares.
WALKING TOUR IN TURIN
This guided tour will let you experience the unique charm of Turin, the capital city of Piedmont.
As you stroll through its beautiful arcades and along its pedestrian
and fashionable shopping streets, you will discover the main
attractions of the city: imposing buildings, such as the Royal Palace,
former abode of the House of Savoy, along with the Carignano Palace and
Palazzo Madama, all of which are listed as UNESCO. Turin is also
renowned for the Holy Shroud, the precious relic kept in the Cathedral,
which worshippers consider to be the burial cloth of Jesus.
Moreover, you will have the opportunity to discover marvelous squares,
such as the elegant Piazza San Carlo, and historic coffee-shops with
the typical Belle Epoque atmosphere.
For food lovers, Turin is a real Mecca, due to the city’s
gastronomic wealth. Incidentally, during the tour, you will learn a
great deal about local food traditions. We will also gladly share
contacts and tips which can enrich your stay in Turin.
Please contact our Qualified Tourist Guide in Turin at:info@turinguide.eu
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Bike tour in Turin
Explore Torino by bike, along the level cycle paths and the green river banks, accompanied by a private guide.
From the bike saddle, you can peek at the best of Turin: its history,
culture and food! Discover a magnificent urban landscape with spacious
squares and colourful sights, such as the great food market of Porta
Palazzo.
A pleasant 3-hour tour with frequent stops and photo opportunities, with a choice of regular bicycles or e-bikes.
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Please contact our Qualified Tourist Guide in Turin at:info@turinguide.eu
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Walking tour in Naples
Let's
explore the beautiful town of Naples. This tour will start with a
legend and will take you back in time through centuries of history.
We start our tour from the seaside where the majority of hotels are and
we go and visit the famous Castle of the Egg, which looks like a
fortified medieval citadel. After enjoying an impressive view of the
entire gulf of Naples, we will head towards the historic centre of the
city where we will stop at one of the most famous caffé, coffee bar,
and drink an exquisite Neapolitan espresso coffee.
Then we will marvel at the Royal Palace and hear the stories about the
life at court. We will later move towards the Angevine castle where the
history of Naples as the capital of the Kingdom of Naples began.
Heading towards the ancient city centre we will explore its narrow
streets, its little squares and we will learn all the secrets and
mysteries of this marvellous city.
Please contact our Qualified Tourist Guide in Naples at: belsannino@gmail.com
Walking tour in Catania and the Cyclops Riviera
This tour gives you a chance to see the heart of Catania and its suburbs. Brief drive through the city before reaching Porta Uzeda and the old centre. From here you will start a walking tour with a chance to admire the Cathedral, dedicated to St. Agatha, the patron saint of Catania, founded in 1094 and rebuilt after the earthquakes wich took place in 1169 and 1693, the City Hall, via Crociferi, a street lined with fine Baroque churches, via Etnea, the city's main street where we will see Piazza Università, the Baroque church of Collegiata, Piazza Stesicoro with the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre and a monument to Vincenzo Bellini. Enjoy free time for visiting Villa Bellini (public garden) or for a stroll in the main street before rejoining your coach for the drive to Acicastello. This little town takes its name from the castle of volcanic stone from where there is a fine view of the Isole dei Ciclopi (the island of the Cyclops), basalt formations of huge dimensions which according to Homer were thrown by Polyphemus against Ulysses' ship.
From Acicastello the tour continues to Acireale passing Acitrezza, a pleasant fishing village made famous by Giovanni Verga in his novel "I Malavoglia". In Acireale we shall have time to admire the magnificent Baroque façades of the Town Hall, the cathedral and the church of S. Sebastiano.
Please contact our Qualified Tourist Guide in Catania at: www.yourguideinsicily.com
