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Description
Join this sightseeing tour of Asti, which takes you on a journey through the city's rich history and cultural heritage. Beginning with the Red Tower, explore the streets of Asti, visit the Palace of Nobles and the Cathedral "Our Lady of the Assumption," and witness the stunning handpainted interiors. Along the way, stroll through Rome Square and the Jewish Ghetto, and go to Vittorio Square, home to the annual Palio d'Asti horse race.
Highlights
- Explore the Red Tower, a part of the ancient Roman city wall
- Hear stories of Vittorio Alfieri at the Palace of Nobles
- Admire the beautiful handpainted interiors of the Cathedral "Our Lady of the Assumption"
- Amble across the charming city streets and look at the magnificent towers
- Visit the stunning Rome Square and the Jewish Ghetto
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- On this unique experience, we will begin our walk to Asti with a view of the Red tower, which used to be a part of the ancient city wall. The city was made by Romans.
- Then, we will walk through the streets to reach the Palace of Nobles and listen to the stories of Vittorio Alfieri, who was born in Asti.
- While walking through the streets, we will reach the town's Cathedral, "Our Lady of the Assumption", a huge building made from bricks and sandstone. Get to know the meaning of the word 'Cathedral' while admiring the beautiful Gothic building. And take a glimpse of the beautiful interiors while strolling around the Cathedral. All the walls and ceilings are handpainted, and many of the paintings depict the life of Jesus.
- On the next leg of our tour, we will walk through the cobbled streets and marvel at some of the magnificent towers. Moving ahead, we will reach Rome Square, where you will find a fountain depicting the story of Italy's unification.
- Afterwards, we will walk through the old Jewish Ghetto to reach the City Centre. This Square houses the town hall along with another church.
- And later, we will say our final goodbyes at Vittorio Square, where Asti's historic horse race, "Palio d'Asti", happens every year in September. Around 20-21 horses take part in the race each year, and the region is divided into districts. Also, the roads are covered with dirt to make the track for racing. Finally, we will end our tour with a panoramic view of the Square.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Tour Reviews
Starting From
USD 197 / group