Private Walking Tour of Trieste: Discover City's Historical Highlights with Local Guide
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14 Ratings
Trieste
Embark on a private walking tour of Trieste with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the city's historical highlights, delve into its rich culture and art, and uncover hidden stories along the way. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Piazza dell’Unita d’Italia - The largest plaza in Europe with one side open to the sea.
  • Piazza della Borsa - During the Austro-Hungarian period, Trieste was so significant that it boasted its own stock exchange.
  • Piazza del Ponterosso - The Grand Canal of Trieste was once the central waterway for the city’s saltworks. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the district was modernized and named in honor of Empress Maria Theresia, the renowned Habsburg monarch. The area is also known for its notable statue of James Joyce.
  • Teatro Romano di Trieste - The ruins of a Roman Theatre from the 1st century, evidencing Trieste’s ancient history that extends back to the Roman era and beyond.
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embarking on a personal guided expedition across Trieste is an excellent method to delve into the allure of this delightful city. A seasoned and certified local guide will introduce and elucidate the city’s prime attractions, often referred to as Vienna’s seaside equivalent. Delve into the city’s past as the walk will take you to times when the city began to flourish, and then through history, culture, art, and untold tales, you will be brought back to the present time.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Piazza Unità d'Italia
Main square next to the fountain.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Leslie_m
Jun 22, 2023
Our tour guide was so... - Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went at our pace and answered all our questions. Great guide!
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Carol_t
Apr 5, 2022
Demian our guide was excellent! - We enjoyed hearing & seeing the sights of beautiful Trieste with our guide Demian who was well spoken also knew the facts & interesting insights that made them come alive. Thanks for a great orientation to Trieste. Grazie!!
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Tomosius
Nov 11, 2019
Excellent tour of a surprisingly elegant and appealing city - So we planned a stop in Trieste on our way from Venice to Split, Croatia. We knew a little. The city was the home of Chef Lydia Bastianich and many national flags flew there over the centuries. It turned to be a wonderful surprise. We found beautiful architecture, wide streets, reasonable prices, friendly people and even more complex history than we had imagined. Helping us sort through the centuries of politics, wars, occupations and developmnets was our guide Demian Sem. He was wonderful. Demien is a Slovenian (next door to Trieste) and explained how Slovenia, Venice, Italy, the Hapsburgs, Ottomans, Romans, Italian Fascists, NAZI's, WWII and others figured in the city's history. Demien punctuated his narrative with personal anecdotes and the local color you can only see with a native. He explained the more interesting architecture, buildings, their significance and their role in the city's history, economy and culture. He also has a great sense of humor and managed to entertain us on a personal level as well. We like to use local guides, especially on 1st visits. Damien not only met our expectations, he exceeded them on every criteria. If you book a local tour ask for Demian Sem. You will benefit from his extensive knowledge and interestig delivery.
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Giia38
Nov 22, 2018
Walkabout in Real Italy - Nowhere before did I feel the sense of real Italy than in the back streets of Trieste - small lovely restaurants, amazingly friendly people and old cobblestone streets made it a day to remember.
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Todd
Sep 6, 2018
I highly recommend this tour. Our... - <p>I highly recommend this tour. Our guide, Demian, was very knowledgeable of the history, as well as current status of Trieste. Demian knew all the historical places to see and offered wonderful recommendations on places to enjoy coffee and dine. We really enjoyed the tour and got to know Trieste quickly.</p>
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Brenda
May 27, 2018
Good Food - Our Italian friends to us hear to have a spot of lunch before we went back home to the UK. The food was very good and plentiful, started with a selection of Italian meats, cheese and bread, followed Veal Milanese which was very filling also this was the first time I have eaten veal, then I had apple strudel which was great, we all had different meals but nothing was left. The place was situated in grounds that are suited for children, as they a very large play area for them.
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Jet20071339585
Apr 17, 2024
Trieste - worth a trip - A very beautiful city, you can reach most places on foot. The hop on bus ride was good and interesting. The public bus to Miramar also worked well, even if it was a bit full. The gardens and views in Miramar are simply beautiful.
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