Brescia Private Guided Tour

Did you know that Brescia is known as the 'lioness of Italy'? On this private tour, we'll walk through the old town discovering its history and iconic places such as the Piazza Loggia, its two cathedrals, and the Palazzo Comunale.

Brescia Private Guided Tour

At the selected time, we'll meet at the Piazza del Foro to start our private tour of Brescia. This walking tour will cover key monuments in this city located in the Lombardy region.

Our tour will begin with a visit to the Roman ruins of Brescia. We will explore the history of this site dating back to the 1st century, correlating with the golden age of the Ancient Empire in northern Italy.

Next, we'll walk to Piazza Paolo VI, a medieval square that remains the heart of Brescia. Here, we will see the facades of the Palazzo Comunale and the two cathedrals. The architectural contrast between the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral will be highlighted.

We will then proceed to Piazza Della Loggia, known for its Renaissance aesthetics. We'll discuss the story of the astronomical clock and the surrounding palaces.

Before concluding the tour, we will explain why Brescia is referred to as the 'lioness of Italy' and discuss significant battles from the Napoleonic invasion to the uprising against the Austrians.

After two hours of sightseeing, the private tour will conclude in Piazza Della Vittoria.