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Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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Trieste, Italy

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Overview

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Trieste, you've come to the right place!

With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Trieste! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

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What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Connected with google maps
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • San Giusto Castle ticket (not mandatory): 6€
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Piazza Unità d'Italia
34121 Trieste TS, Italy

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34121 Trieste
Province of Trieste, Italy

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Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia

Welcome to the Europe’s largest open sea square (12280 square metres!). The square is so beautiful that it would be worth coming to Trieste just to see it. But many more attractions await us!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arco di Riccardo

An ancient Roman gate probably dating back to the 1st century A.D., opened in the ancient walls of the Roman Tergeste, built by Augustus in 33 B.C.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cattedrale di San Giusto Martire

This stands on the top of the hill of the same name, which was already the acropolis of the Roman city of Tergeste and probably the site of a sacred area. The present building, with five naves, is the result of the unification, in the early 14th century, of two separate religious complexes.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castello di San Giusto

One of the most representative symbols of the city, San Giusto Castle stands on the hill of the same name overlooking the city, its gulf and its hinterland.The entrance ticket (not included) costs €6: if you want to enjoy a beautiful view of the gulf it is worth it!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Romano di Trieste

The Roman theatre in Trieste is located at the foot of San Giusto hill, in the heart of the city, on the edge of the historic area.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Borsa

Throughout the 19th century, this area was the economic heart of Trieste. Today it is an elegant square with several interesting buildings and some interesting facts that I will tell you about!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa Serbo Ortodossa Di San Spiridione

Amazing building in the centre of the city. The church of St Spiridione is built in the shape of a Greek cross, reflecting the Byzantine style of eastern churches and has a central dome that is higher than the four bell towers.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of Sant'Antonio Nuovo

Commonly called ‘Sant’Antonio Nuovo’, it takes its name from an earlier church dating back to the mid 18th century. Built between 1828 and 1849, the new church was inspired by the classical majesty of important Roman monuments.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canale Grande

The Grand Canal, 370 metres long and 28 metres wide is a symbol of the city: a walk along its banks is a must!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Molo Audace - Gia "Molo S. Carlo"

A walkway over the sea of over 200 metres, a magical place to take a walk and oxygenate yourself at any time of day, in any season, and be enchanted watching the autumn sunsets when the palaces of the Rive are tinged with red, or if you are a real daredevil, run braving the bora at 100km/h to get to the top of the wind rose and see if you can stand!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trieste Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Connected with google maps
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Audio and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • San Giusto Castle ticket (not mandatory): 6€

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
  • You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
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