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Pescara Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a local
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You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Pescara! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
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What's Included
Included
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Audio guide and text in different laguages (Eng, Ita, Esp, De, Fr)
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Not Included
- Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
- A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
Itinerary
The Church of the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, housed inside the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is one of the most significant historical and artistic testimonies of Pescara. Built starting from 1886 and designed by the architect Porta di Torino, it is located in the heart of the Adriatic city.
Duration: 20 minutes
The birthplace of Gabriele d’Annunzio is located along the main street of old Pescara, once enclosed within a military fortress demolished during the poet’s childhood. The house is today a symbolic place of Italian culture.
Duration: 60 minutes
Admission ticket NOT included
The Cathedral of San Cetteo, dedicated to the patron saint of Pescara, is one of the most important historical and religious symbols of the city. It is located on Viale Gabriele d’Annunzio , in a position that was once central to the inhabited nucleus of ancient Pescara.
Duration: 25 minutes
Opened to the public in 2009, the Ponte del Mare is an iconic structure that connects the two banks of the Aterno-Pescara river, symbolically uniting the city’s northern and southern marinas. At 466 meters long, it is the longest cable-stayed cycle-pedestrian bridge in Italy and among the largest in Europe.
Duration: 20 minutes
The Fontana La Nave is an important sculpture by Pietro Cascella , created in 1986 and donated to the Municipality of Pescara. After being exhibited for a few months in Florence, the fountain was inaugurated on July 4, 1987 and positioned in Largo Mediterraneo , along the Pescara seafront, a short distance from the beach.
Duration: 10 minutes
Duration: 20 minutes
The Basilica of the “Madonna dei Sette Dolori”, dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, is an important religious, historical and cultural reference point for Pescara and the entire Abruzzo region. The cult is based on the Christian tradition that celebrates the Seven Sorrows of Mary, episodes that symbolize the suffering experienced by the Virgin.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour has a specific cancellation policy. We recommend checking the terms at the time of booking to understand the refund conditions.
You will receive your confirmation via email immediately after booking. Viator sends your voucher as soon as payment is completed.
The expected duration is approximately 2 hours. We recommend arriving at least 10-15 minutes before the departure time.
The tour price includes:
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Audio guide and text in different laguages (Eng, Ita, Esp, De, Fr)
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
The starting point is: We are going to start from this place! However, you can access to the guide even before getting to the starting point! . We recommend using Google Maps to easily reach the meeting location.
We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, and a camera. Check the tour's additional information for any specific requirements.