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L'Aquila of the Mysteries (Private Tour)

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Abruzzo, Italy

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Walking tour through the major monuments of the town, in an itinerary that chronologically tells the history of the foundation of the town. Beside the official history you will learn about legends and mysteries, the ones about Templar knights and enigmatic characters like Fredrick II and Celestino V, the "pope of the great refusal".

What's Included

  • Snacks Local noughat tasting
  • Private transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazzale Collemaggio
67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza Duomo
67100 L'Aquila AQ, Italy

What To Expect

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

From Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio you will walk till Basilica di San Bernardino, masterpiece of the local Baroque style.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica di San Bernardino

From Basilica di San Bernardino you will reach the top of the town where you find the Spanish Fort with a stunning view on Gran Sasso Mountain.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Comunale (Pass By)

Back to the Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio where you can see the first and only Holy Door opening every year. A magic place showing a play of sun light during summer solstice.
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Forte Spagnolo

You reach the highest point of the city where the Castle, an imposing Spanish fortress dominates, enjoy a spectacular view of the Gran Sasso d'Italia (2,912 m)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontana In Piazza Santa Maria Paganica

Stop in one of the squares that still bears the signs of the 2009 earthquake despite being the foundation of the city
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Palazzo

The Palace built by Margherita, sons of Charles V, who gives prestige to the city like the many other palaces that you have the opportunity to see during the walk.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Duomo

For centuries also called Piazza del Mercato, one of the largest urban squares in Italy, where to reveal the only mystery about the city before concluding the tour in the oldest bar in the center for a tasting of local nougat
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the L’Aquila of the Mysteries (Private Tour)?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-281804P1

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  • Private transportation

Additional Info

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  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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