Discover Trieste on Foot
Description
Private walking guided tour of Trieste is one of the best ways to explore this charming city. Local licensed and experienced guide will show you and explain you the highlights of the city, which is often called Vienna by the sea. You will enjoy a walk, which will take you long time back, when the city started to develop and then through history, culture, art and hidden stories will lead you back to the present day.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The biggest square in Europe that has one side facing directly the sea.
Trieste used to be so important in Austrian-Hunagarian times, that it has had its own stock exchange market.
The Canal Grande of Trieste used to be the main channel of the salt-pans of Trieste. In the 18th and 19th century they turned the area in a modern city quarter, whose name is dedicated to Maria Theresia, the famous Habsburg empress. There is a famous statue of James Joyce in the area.
Remains of a 1st century Roman Theatre, showing that the history of Trieste dates back to Roman times and even earlier.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at the place you are staying.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(16)
Damian is a very prepared and helpful guide to deal with even "delicate" issues of recent Trieste and Slovenian history. Recommended.
Our guide Demien had intricate knowledge of the area and history and was able to add a level of relevance to the sites visited.
Walking through Trieste with our guide Damien was a very informative and unforgettable experience. Damien was knowledgeable and provided great detail in painting a picture of this beautiful city. Hvala vam Damien!
A very beautiful city, you can reach most places on foot. The hop on bus ride was good and interesting. The public bus to Miramar also worked well, even if it was a bit full. The gardens and views in Miramar are simply beautiful.
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kind. He went at our pace and answered all our questions. Great guide!
Thank you Leslie, this is so kind of you. I had a great time with you. I have a passion to present Trieste well.
Trieste is located between Slovenia, Croatia and Italy! Many influences from all these countries, is right on the sea! Large squares with unique historic buildings! The city invites you to stroll! You have the feeling here no hassle comes up! Special experience the Miramar Castle directly on the sea with a unique park! That alone is worth a trip!
We enjoyed hearing & seeing the sights of beautiful Trieste with our guide Demian who was well spoken also knew the facts & interesting insights that made them come alive. Thanks for a great orientation to Trieste. Grazie!!
Thank you very much for such a kind comment. In addition to my professional role as a tourist guide, I really enjoyed your company. I am glad to hear that our introduction to Trieste was useful for you in the days to come.
The buildings of the old town are very reminiscent of those in Vienna, residential buildings and palaces. My fascination: ground level - Italian, upper floors - Viennese. The churches, canals and the nearby sea tell you that you are in Italy. The deep blue sea is right on the shore next to the main square and 11m deep - unbelievable for me as a Viennese.
So we planned a stop in Trieste on our way from Venice to Split, Croatia. We knew a little. The city was the home of Chef Lydia Bastianich and many national flags flew there over the centuries. It turned to be a wonderful surprise. We found beautiful architecture, wide streets, reasonable prices, friendly people and even more complex history than we had imagined. Helping us sort through the centuries of politics, wars, occupations and developmnets was our guide Demian Sem. He was wonderful. Demien is a Slovenian (next door to Trieste) and explained how Slovenia, Venice, Italy, the Hapsburgs, Ottomans, Romans, Italian Fascists, NAZI's, WWII and others figured in the city's history. Demien punctuated his narrative with personal anecdotes and the local color you can only see with a native. He explained the more interesting architecture, buildings, their significance and their role in the city's history, economy and culture. He also has a great sense of humor and managed to entertain us on a personal level as well. We like to use local guides, especially on 1st visits. Damien not only met our expectations, he exceeded them on every criteria. If you book a local tour ask for Demian Sem. You will benefit from his extensive knowledge and interestig delivery.
Nowhere before did I feel the sense of real Italy than in the back streets of Trieste - small lovely restaurants, amazingly friendly people and old cobblestone streets made it a day to remember.
