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 admiring 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 many historical facts and admire the key monuments in this charming 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 that dates back to the golden age of the Ancient Empire in northern Italy.

Next, we'll walk towards Piazza Paolo VI, a square of medieval origin that remains the heart of Brescia. We'll admire the facades of the Palazzo Comunale and the two cathedrals. The New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral showcase a contrasting architectural style.

We will then proceed to Piazza Della Loggia, featuring its Renaissance aesthetics. We'll discuss the palaces surrounding the square and its astronomical clock.

Before concluding the tour, we'll explain why Brescia is called the 'lioness of Italy', reflecting on the numerous battles in the region, including the Napoleonic invasion and the uprising against the Austrians.

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