L'Aquila of the Mysteries (Private Tour)

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About the Activity

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".

2 hours to 3 hours

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Snacks. Local noughat tasting

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Locations in the itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio e Porta Santa

Piazzale Collemaggio 5, Corner Via S. Josemaria Escrivà, L'Aquila, Italy, 67100From Basilica di Santa Maria di Collemaggio you will walk till Basilica di San Bernardino, masterpiece of the local Baroque style.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Basilica di San Bernardino

Via San Bernardino, L'Aquila, Italy, 67100From 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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Teatro Comunale(Pass By)

Piazza del Teatro, L'Aquila, Italy, 67100Back 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.View Location

Forte Spagnolo

Via Castello, L'Aquila, ItalyYou 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)30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Fontana In Piazza Santa Maria Paganica

Piazza Santa Maria Paganica, L'Aquila, ItalyStop in one of the squares that still bears the signs of the 2009 earthquake despite being the foundation of the city10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza del Palazzo

Piazza del Palazzo, L'Aquila, ItalyThe 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo, L'Aquila, ItalyFor 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 nougat30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

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Basilica di CollemaggioView Location

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Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English
Italian
Spanish

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Abruzzo ExperienceCreated on 01 Sep 2020Created on 10 Apr 2025

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