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The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour

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This 90-minute sefl-guided walking tour offers a rich journey through Brescia’s 2,000-year history, from its Gallic origins to its Lombard legacy. Begin at Brescia Castle, known as the “Falcon of Italy,” and learn how the city earned the title “Lioness of Italy” during the 1849 rebellion.

Explore Roman ruins at the UNESCO-listed Parco Archeologico di Brixia Romana, the Santa Giulia Museum, and the 10th-century Duomo Vecchio.

Highlights include Piazza Paolo VI with its two cathedrals, the astronomical clock tower, Renaissance-era Piazza della Loggia, and lively Corso Goffredo Mameli.

This immersive tour reveals Brescia’s role in Italian unification and showcases its layered heritage of rebellion, art, and architecture.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via del Castello
25121 Brescia BS, Italy

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

End point

Via della Pace
25122 Brescia BS, Italy

this tour ends at the Torre della Pallata, Via della Pace, 25122 Brescia BS, Italy.

What To Expect

Castello di Brescia (Pass By)

Witness history as you pass by the iconic castle that was started by Holy Roman Emperor John of Bohemia in 1330
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Memoriale del terrorismo e della violenza politica (Pass By)

Pass by this historic memorial dedicated to the victims of terrorism and political violence which plagued Italy.
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Parco archeologico di Brixia romana (Pass By)

Sneak a peak at one of the most well preserved archeological sites in Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011.
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Roman Theatre of Brescia (Pass By)

Witness ancient history as you walk by this site, built during the Flavian dynasty between 69 and 96 CE.
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Santa Giulia Museum (Pass By)

Walk through history past this vast complex that includes the church of Santa Maria del Solario, the basilica of San Salvatore, the monastic choir, a Roman domus, a statue garden and the UNESCO corridor.
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San Clemente, Brescia (Pass By)

Pass by the church dedicated to Saint Clement, the 4th pope of Rome, who died in 101 BCE.
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Museo Musicale Bresciano (Pass By)

Walk by this museum, containing ethnic instruments from all over the world, including ones made of dead armadillos and a very early version of the saxophone made by Adolph Sax.
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Teatro Grande (Pass By)

Pass by this legendary theatre, built in the 1600s, named in honour of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled over parts of Italy during his time in the spotlight.
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Palazzo Broletto (Pass By)

Pass by the building of civil administration, starting when it was built in the 1100s, at the time when Brescia was an independent commune, and also an administrative building nowadays.
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Torre e Fontana della Palata (Pass By)

End the tour at this historic tower, housing a clock and fountain, with water believed to come from the pipes of the God Triton, son of Poseidon.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour?
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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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
  • App for Android and iOS.
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Lioness of Italy: A Brescia Self-Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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