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2-Hour Private Tour Of Miramare Castle And Park
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    History, Museum, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    2 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, German, Italian, Slovak

Description

Embark on a two-hour tour of Miramare Castle, an elegant white fortress overlooking the Gulf of Trieste amidst a picturesque landscape. Next, explore the lavish chambers once inhabited by Archduke Maximilian I of Austria and his wife, Carlotta of Belgium, including the magnificent "Throne Room." Then, hear captivating tales of their extraordinary lives, from Maximilian's tragic end in Mexico to Carlotta's battle with mental illness. Continue on this journey as we guide you through this enchanting world of history and beauty.

Highlights
  • Explore lush parklands adorned with rare botanical treasures
  • Marvel at opulent chambers, including the grand "Throne Room"
  • Listen to captivating tales of tragic ends and mental strife
  • Enjoy sweeping views over the Gulf of Trieste
  • Admire historic rooms with exquisite furnishings and artworks
  • Discover intimate details of royal life within castle walls
  • Visit to the Miramare Castle expand_more
    • A visit to the Miramare Castle is worthy of particular attention because of the quality and richness of the monuments and the picturesque landscape in which it sits. This elegantly looking white castle, with commanding views over the Gulf of Trieste, is surrounded by a landscaped park home to various rare and beautiful trees and plants imported by ships worldwide.

    • Inside the castle walls, visitors can stroll through the numerous rooms once inhabited by Archduke Massimiliano I d’Asburgo and his wife Carlotta del Belgio, ending in the stunning “Sala del Trono”.

    • It will be my pleasure to guide you in unveiling this enchanting world and tell you stories about daily life from that time.

    • Both the fortunate and unfortunate personal happenings in the life of the Archduke and his wife, including his execution in Mexico, along with her mental illness, seclusion, and subsequent death.

What's Included
  • I am a registered tourist guide (license number 230) working in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia Region

What's Excluded
  • Entrance ticket

Know before you go
  • The duration of the tour is agreed individually, as desired, as is the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 10EUR 100 Per Group

This is a private tour

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USD 111 / group