90-Minute Castel del Monte Guided Tour with Entry and Frederick II

90 Minutes Round trip from Castel del Monte Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Castel del Monte with a licensed guide and entrance ticket included
02 Discover Frederick II through the castle's octagonal architecture, history, and symbols
03 Visit the exterior spaces, interior rooms, courtyard, and towers
04 Enjoy views across the Murgia landscape

Let Castel del Monte surprise you with its pale stone, eight towers, and the landscape of the Murgia, revealing a captivating side of Puglia. With a licensed guide, enter the world of Frederick II and discover the stories, curiosities, symbols, and octagonal architecture of this remarkable castle. This shared walking tour includes the entrance ticket, allowing you to focus on the monument as you explore its exterior spaces, interior rooms, courtyard, and towers.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 90 Minutes

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Guided Visit of Castel del Monte

10:30 - CAT L'Imperatore arrival: arrive at least 30 minutes before meeting the guide if using this car park and its shuttle.
10:45 - Taverna Sforza arrival: recommended arrival time for those parking at the restaurant.
11:00 - Meet your guide at Ristorante Taverna Sforza, Castel del Monte. Visit the exterior spaces and interior rooms, discovering Frederick II, the octagonal architecture, and the history and symbols of the castle.
About 12:15 - The guided explanation ends. Enjoy free time at your disposal until 12:30.
12:30 - End of the 90-minute service.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Castel del Monte

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Licensed tour guide
90-minute shared guided walking visit
Castel del Monte entrance ticket

What's Not Included

Parking
Optional shuttle
Transport to reach Castel del Monte
Anything not expressly listed as included

What to bring

Comfortable closed shoes and clothing suitable for the season
A bottle of water
Hat and sun protection in warm months
Umbrella or waterproof jacket if rain is forecast
Phone or camera for the Murgia landscape

Know before you go

Shared visit every Monday, 11:00-12:30, in Italian, English, or Spanish. Meet at Ristorante Taverna Sforza, Castel del Monte. Rates: €35 per adult, €25 for ages 18-25 and teachers, free for under-18s. Bring identification or teacher certification for reduced rates. Castle entrance is included.
Taverna Sforza parking: cars only, subject to availability, €5 per car. At the access restriction, say you are a customer of Ristorante Taverna Sforza. Recommended arrival: 10:45.
CAT L'Imperatore parking: €5 per car, €10 per minivan, €15 per minibus, €25 per bus. Mandatory for minivans, minibuses, and buses. Shuttle: €2 per person. Arrive at least 30 minutes before meeting the guide, by 10:30.
Difficulty: Easy/Medium. There is no lift; the upper floor is reached by a spiral staircase of 44 steps. You can follow the lower-floor explanation and wait while the group visits upstairs. Consider mobility difficulties or fatigue, and tell us your needs when booking.
The visit takes place even in rain. The service may be modified or cancelled only in particularly adverse weather or official alerts that prevent a safe visit.

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