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 visiting 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, focusing on the 1st century and its significance during 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'll observe the facades of the Palazzo Comunale and the two cathedrals of the city, noting the contrast between the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral.

Our next stop will be Piazza Della Loggia with its Renaissance aesthetics. We will explore the surrounding palaces and discuss the astronomical clock.

Before concluding the tour, we will explain why Brescia is termed the 'lioness of Italy' by recounting the battles in this region, including the Napoleonic invasion and the uprising against the Austrians.

After two hours of sightseeing, we will end the private tour at Piazza Della Vittoria.