Tropea Guided Tour

On this guided tour of Tropea, we will explore the historic center of this notable town on the Tyrrhenian Sea in Calabria.

Tropea Guided Tour

We will meet at Largo San Michele to begin the guided tour. You will experience the charm of Tropea as we walk through its alleys and examine its architecture. Notable highlights include the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, the historic center, and the white sandy beaches.

Our first stop will be the Cathedral of Maria Santissima di Romania, built in the 12th century by the Normans. We will discuss the temple's transformation into the Baroque style in the 17th century and its extension by 12 meters. The cathedral has faced damage from earthquakes and has undergone several restorations throughout its history.

Next, we will visit Tropea’s viewpoints, where you can capture stunning photographs of the Tyrrhenian Sea and its blue waters.

We will also approach the Sanctuary of Santa Maria dell'Isola, with its earliest written references dating back to the 11th century. It is believed that hermits inhabited this rock between the 7th and 8th centuries. Throughout the tour, we will share various intriguing facts.

After two and a half hours, we will conclude the guided tour of Tropea back at the meeting point.