Private Tour of Monte Sant'Angelo

Visit one of the oldest sanctuaries in Europe on this private tour of the historic town of Monte Sant'Angelo with an exclusive English-speaking guide.

Private Tour Details

After meeting your guide at the indicated time in Via Reale Basilica, the most important street in the town, you'll begin your private tour of Monte Sant'Angelo.

Your first stop will be exploring the historic neighbourhood of Junno, where you'll visit the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, dating back to the 11th century, and admire the Byzantine-style frescos.

You'll then proceed to the Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo, a key pilgrimage destination since the Middle Ages. Learn about the history of this shrine, the oldest in Western Europe dedicated to the archangel Michael, and observe its well-preserved architecture and artwork. Notably, the basilica is built in a cave.

After exploring the Sanctuary, you'll return to the historic centre of Monte Sant'Angelo, navigating its labyrinthine streets and discovering local handicrafts in various shops, including artisans known as sammecalere, who carve stone statuettes of St. Michael the Archangel, the town's patron saint.

The tour concludes after 2 hours of exploring the significant attractions of Monte Sant'Angelo.