Trieste and the Castle of Miramare - Express. PRIVATE TOUR

This tour is designed for those who have little time but wish to discover the beauty and the essence of the city. An official tourist guide will lead you to discover the city center. The tour's starting point is Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, and proceed along the waterfront ( called "Rive") to Piazza Unità d'Italia, heart and symbol of the city. Afterwards, you'll reach the Castle of Miramare with a private car/minivan. Enjoy the visit of Archduke Maximilian's residence and feel the atmosphere of the private chambers of Emperor Francis Joseph's brother who lived there. Through the windows, you'll get enchanting glimpses of the gulf. The castle is surrounded by a large, gorgeous park measuring 54 acres. At the end of the tour, the car/minivan will wait for you to take you back into the city centre.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Borgo Teresiano, Trieste Italy

The meeting point is Sant'Antonio Square in front of the Church. The area is fundamental to explain how Trieste develops in the 18 - 19 th century

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chiesa Serbo Ortodossa di San Spiridione, Via S. Spiridione, 34121, Trieste Italy

The serbo-orthodox church San Spiridione is a huge example of the various religious communities living in Trieste since 1750.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Piazza dell'Unita d'Italia, 34121, Trieste Italy

The most important square of the city is situated in front of the gulf offering a unique scenery

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Miramare Castle, V.le Miramare, 34151 Trieste TS, Italy

Once arrived in Piazza Unità d'Italia, you'll reach the Castle of Miramare by private car/minivan. The castle towers over the Gulf of Trieste, located just at a few kilometers from the city. The castle was built by viennese architect Carl Junker between 1856 and 1860 for Archduke Maximillian of Habsburg, the brother of emperor Franz Joseph. He wished a residence on the sea worthy of the status of his beloved wife Charlotte, princess of Belgium. Walking through the halls, one can feel the atmosphere of the private chambers of the young couple who lived there. Through the windows, you'll get marvelous glimpses of the gulf.
The castle is surrounded by a large gorgeous park measuring 54 acres. Maximilian himself wished this park to be built and he worked on it as well, personally selecting a moltitude of plants from his journeys around the world.
The sea section around the castle is recognised as WWF Marine Natural Reserve for the protection of plant and animal life.
At the end of the visit, the car/minivan will wait for you and take you back to the city centre.

Duration: 2 hours



Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Stroller accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 4 Hours 15 Minutes
Start location: Piazza Sant'Antonio Nuovo, 34122 Trieste TS, Italy
Traveler pickup is offered

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Entry ticket for the Castle of Miramare
• Visit with official guide
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• Guided Walking tour of the city center
• Entry/Admission - Miramare Castle

Not Included

Facilities