2-Hour Private Guided Tour at Scenic Bracciano City
Highlights
Lake Bracciano
cultural, historical, walking
Private Tour
2 Hours
Easy
English, Italian
Description
Venture to this 2-hour guided tour of Bracciano, a picturesque medieval village not far from Rome and dominated by the imposing castle, used for the weddings of illustrious VIPs, with a breathtaking view of the lake.
Itinerary
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Bracciano tour guide: unbelievable castle close to Rome
- The guided tour of Bracciano will amaze you with the beauty of this small medieval village overlooking Lake Bracciano of volcanic origin and the history of its beautiful castle and the important families who have lived there over the years.
- Let's start with the guided tour of the beautiful medieval castle, designed as a defensive fortress that over the years has been transformed into a Renaissance court for the nobility of the time that belonged to the Orsini family and today to the Odescalchi. With its five towers, the defensive walls, the frescoed rooms and the furnishings it still retains all its splendor today, and also for this reason it has become a very coveted place to get married.
- The Odescalchi Castle has in fact hosted princely weddings admired all over the world, such as that of Tom Cruise and Eros Ramazzotti and enjoys wonderful outdoor spaces with lawns, arcades, arches and a panoramic view of Lake Bracciano.
- The guided tour continues with the Cathedral of Santo Stefano, a few steps from the castle, which houses some gems such as the baptismal font and a reliquary in gilded wood.
- Afterwards, we will visit the historic center for a walk in its picturesque medieval alleys with the paving of cobblestones and stone houses, arches, delightful views of the lake, small shops and taverns that offer menus of the local tradition with various types of lake fish. and typical Roman dishes.
The tour ends at the Belvedere della Sentinella, once a defensive bastion and now a splendid terrace from which you can admire a fantastic view of Lake Bracciano.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 20 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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