Civitavecchia's Stories and Secrets: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Lake Bracciano, Italy
Duration35m - 1h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Take a relaxing walk through the hidden corners of Civitavecchia, far from the big city confusion, on this self-guided GPS audio tour. Explore the narrow streets and squares of the historic centre, amongst the diverse layers of architecture: Roman, Renaissance and modern. Visit the fish and farmers' markets and stroll along the seaside promenades to enjoy the pace and peace of Italian lifestyle. The historic centre hides many artistic treasures in churches and private homes. All of which you will discover with the help of expert guide Mary Jane Cryan.

Mary Jane is an American-Irish writer and historian and has been living in Italy since 1965 working in the fields of international education, journalism and tourism. When she is not busy writing about central Italy in her palazzo between Rome and Civitavecchia, she can be found aboard luxury cruise ships sailing the Mediterranean as a guest lecturer.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour passes the Ancient Fortress Rocca otherwise known as the old port wall.
  2. Pass by
    The tour passes the Piazza Calamatta. Outdoor markets are sometimes held here in the summer.
  3. Pass by
    The tour briefly stops at the Piazza Aurelio Saffi where you'll learn about some of the interesting places nearby.
  4. Piazza Leandra
    Pass by
    The tour briefly stops in Piazza Leandra where you'll learn about some of the fascinating nearby places.
  5. Corso Centocelle
    Pass by
    The tour passes Corso Centocelle where you'll be able to see the arched green entranceways of the Theatre, dedicated to Trajan. It was built in the 1840s when the city was flourishing.
  6. Museo Archeologico Nazionale - Civitavecchia
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Archaeological Museum of Civitavecchia.
  7. Cattedrale Di San Francesco
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Cathedral of St Francis of Assisi
  8. Pass by
    The tour takes you along the promenade overlooking the port and the Michelangelo fortress.
  9. Porta Livorno
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    The tour ends at Porta Livorno, a short stroll from the start location.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at Porta Livorno - a short stroll back to the start location.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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