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. During this walking tour, we'll learn historical facts and admire the key monuments in this city in the Lombardy region.

Our tour will start with a visit to the Roman ruins of Brescia. We'll travel back to the 1st century to learn about the history of this site during the golden age of the Ancient Empire in northern Italy.

Next, we'll walk towards Piazza Paolo VI, a medieval square that remains the heart of Brescia. Here, we'll admire the facades of the Palazzo Comunale and the two cathedrals of the city, noting the architectural contrast between the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral.

We will then visit Piazza Della Loggia, renowned for its Renaissance aesthetics. We'll explore the palaces around this square and discuss the astronomical clock located here.

Before concluding, we will discuss why Brescia is known as the 'lioness of Italy' and reflect on the battles of this region, from the Napoleonic invasion to the uprising against the Austrians.

After two hours of sightseeing, we'll end our private tour in Piazza Della Vittoria.